The Republican journal., 1904-07-07
THE WALDO COUNTY c. E. UNION
Holds its 14th Annual Convention in Sears
port.

ed for the fourteenth annual convention of
the Waldo County c. E. Union in SearspOrt,
was anything but favorable for the gather
ing of delegates, but before noon the clouds
had lifted a little and the sun had even made
a few feeble efforts to assert himself. Short
ly after twelve the two Belfast delegations
and the precious banner were carefully
packed into the Mikado and started off for
their six mile drive. AS we were passing
the site of the new East Belfast church a
wheelman came into view, who, owing to
the semi-liquid state of the roads, was not
proved to be Rev. W. F. Randolph Of North
Belfast, and he was taken aboard our elias
tic vehicle.
1t was little after half past one when
we were cordially welcomed by the recep-
ton committee at the door of the pretty
little yestryy of the searsport Congregational
Church. The meeting was shortly called to
order by Rev. 7. P. Williams of Searsport,
and the short devotional service began with
hymn, followed by the reading of EpheS-
ians, Chapter Ill. Mr.. Williams then spoke
briefly of the purposes of the meeting and
his wishes for its success. A prayer was
followed by another hymn, and then Miss
Rebecca Ross, the president of the Sears
port c. E. Society, gave a brief but cordial
and sincere address of welcome.
The business meeting was next in order,
and Rev. E. S. Philbrook of Belfast was
made chairman, owing to the absence Of
the former president, Rev. G. S. Mills. The
first item of business Was the reading the
minutes of the last meeting, held in Union
church, Morrill,, July 8, 1903, and the treas
urer's report, by Miss Beulah Philbrook,
secretary and treasurer. The treasurer's
report, which was accepted, showed de-
felt of about So Reports from societies
came next on the program:
The Belfast Baptist reported a member
E CiD1h n11
increase in gifts to missions and benevo-
]ences over last year, and Junior So
ciety numbering SO.
Searsport Ilarbor reported p active and
IS associate members and S32.2 given to
missions, an Increase of So.
Searsport's membership was reported as
1O4, with average attendance good. Their
gifts were S4S.
Troy reported through their correspond
ing secretary that they are still alive al
through the active membership is small.
The Belfast congregational reported a
membership of u, a new honorary member
ship list added by the lookout committee
special work bv the missionary committee
and SS155 expended for missions and bene-
vOlenceS, an increase Of Sigh over last
year.
written report from South Montville
gave their membership at %, and $3.50 i'll
crease in gifts this year.
Y my, dlSo Though NIllteil report, lOlu
OF difficulty i'll holding meetings during the
winter, but said there was good outlook
for the summer.
A number of societies failed to report
In accordance with the motion that the
chair appoint the committees, Mr.. Phil
brook named Rev 7. P. Williams of Sears
port and Misses Pilsbury and CHM OF
Belfast as the nominating committee,
and Rev. W. F. Randolph of North Belfast
and Misses Williams of SearspOrt and Sar-
gent OF Belfast the committee on resolu-
tions.
On motion of Mr.. Williams the courtesies
Of the convention We're extended to Rev. G..
II. Hamilton of Searsport and Rev. j. r.
Wilson of Frankfort.
Rev. f. 5. Philbrook of Belfast gave a
very able address on allow can we reach the
young people, and what shall we do with
them after we get them?" Mr.. Philbrook
regards this as an important question, as
this is the age of young people. He be-
leves IN interesting them in their extreme
youth, in going where they are and in using
young people to influence and bring in
others. After they are brought in they
must be held For this purpose there are
three strings, the bodily String-and under
this head come the rides and suppers; the
social string-when love of comradeship is
everybody something to do. The last
clause of the subject was answered, Mr.
Philbrook thought, in bringing them into
the church. The C. f. motto, "For Christ
and the Church." should be considered,
and the society should be made an ante
room to the church; not the end, but the
means to an end.
Mr.. Philbrook then introduced Rev. w.
F. Randolph of North Belfast, who spoke
on 'Character Culture in Christian En-
deavor.' MI. Randolph spoke first of the
three parts OF bis subject: first, character,
which he defines as ''the habit of SOUL ;
then culture, which suggests growth; and
then of Christian Endeayor.
Following MI Randolph's interesting ad-
dress came the paper, "Hints and Helps for
Presidents and Committees by Miss Isa-
bel CHM of Belfast, who had valuable and
practical suggestions for almost every de-
partment of c. E. work.
A fifteen minute recess followed, when a
good many took the opportunity to visit the
attractive and practically new church near
by, while the committees went into session
upstairs.
When the meeting was again called to
order Mr.. PhilbroOk introduced Rev Will
liam Vaughan of East Belfast, who spoke
most entertalnlngly on missionary work in
the Cities Mr.. Vaughan warned his audi
ence against the tendency to move city
ward, and after his description of the life
in the tenements. with which he is so
familiar, one is ready to agree with the
speaker that Lue pest place III the WOrlQ is
where you live" Mr.. Vaughan described
his work, the conditions under which it
was done, and its results.
The Open Parliament, with the topic,
"The Best Thing My Society Has Done, y
began in alphabetical order with the Bel
fast Baptist. Mr.. Frank Condor reported
that seven {. E. members had joined the
church Miss Margaret Dunton reported
for the Belfast Congregational that their
best work was remembering the aged
church members with flowers and fruit on
their birthdays. Searsport reported the
best outside thing. was the support of girl
at school in Turkey, and, locally, the pur-
Psalms. Searsport Harbor, through Miss
was keeping together under adverse cir
cumstances. East Palermo had hired a
pastor through the summer.
Rev. T. P. Williams then reported for the
nominating committee as follows:
President, Rev. E. S. PhilbrOOk, Belfast,
Vice President, H. NJ. Prentiss, Belfast
Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Rebecca
Ross, SearspOrt.
Lookout Committee, Miss Margaret Dun
ton, Belfast, Mrs. Oscar Meader, Morrill,,
Mr.. c. NJ. Howes, South Montville, Mrs.
C. r. Holt, Liberty, Miss Abbie Chase,
SearspOrt.
The entire list was voted into Office before
the adjournment.
Supper was to be served in half an hour,
and the time intervening was spent in
strolling about or calling on friends. At
the appointed time the out of town dele
gates gathered in the pleasant upper room,
where a dainty sumner was served nv the