Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-04
Baptist Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting OF the OXFORD
Baptist Association was held at Paris
Hill, Wednesday and Thursday, June
2S and 20. The weather was all that
could be desired, the sun shining bright
Nv after the recent storm. A good num-
Der came from the different churches,
and the attendance at all the meetings
was good. The church and dining hall
was made very attractive with ferns ana
field flowers, and most cordial well
come was given to all by the pastor,
Rev. Z. o. Taylor, and by the Paris
people.
At IL o'clock the meeting was opened
and Capt. Charles III. Prince OF Buck
field was chosen moderator, who filled
the place throughout the meetings In
his usual happy manner. A quarterly
meeting would not be complete without
Capt. Prince.
At 80 social service was held, led
by Rev. +. o. Taylor, and / think at
this first service the evangelistic keynote
was given which was felt through the
entire meetings.
At l2:l5 the invitation was given to go
to the church dining hall and partake OF
a bountiful dinner which was served by
the Paris ladies. l am sure this social
hour was much enjoyed.
At 80 prayer service was led by
Rev. j. W. Chesbro of South Paris.
This was a very helpful service.
At2 O'Clock an address was given by
Rev. w. ID. Athearn of Buckheld. His
subject was Types of the Trinity in the
Life of Abraham. 1t was very scholar
" address and was listened to with the
closest attention. Mr.. Athearn speaks
very plain and his illustrations are very
vivid.
At 3:l5 an address was given by Rev
A. G.. Warner of Mexico. His subject
was The Rule of the Royal Life. 1t was
very helpful, clear presentation OF the
truth.
This closed the first afternoon service.
At 5:45 a fine supper was served in the
dining hall, and large number enjoyed
the good things All were then invited
by Pastor Taylor to Mrs. Shows Look
out for PRAYER service. This beautiful
spot, noted for it's mountain scenery, is
situated Just back of the home of Miss
Fannie Hammond. 1t gives an extended
view of both valley and mountain seen
cry equal to any found in New England
and is one of the 'show places" of Paris
Hill. A good number attended this sun
set service, and both view and meeting
will long be remembered.
At 7:30 praise service led by the
pastor, Rev. f. 0. Taylor, was very
helpful. Mr.. Taylor is not only g
thoughtful, earnest speaker, but he is
fine singer and organist as well. A solo
given by him, also solo by Mrs. Ander
son, a guest at The Mountain View
House, and duet given by Mr.. Taylor
and Mrs. Anderson, added much to the
evening service.
The sermon of the evening was by
Rev. Mr.. Howes of Mechanic Falls
This was an evangelistic address and
given in an able and impressive manner
He spoke cs eAcuSeS and gave good
de.s.uitlon of an excuse: "An excuse is
a collection of words so placed as tC
conceal the absence of a reason" His
illustrations will be remembered.
After the benediction the strangers
and visitors were invited to the homes
and made welcome for the night.
Thursday morning the sun again
smiled upon us, and the church bel
again called her people to the morning
service This was to be led by Rev
Mr.. Frost of Rumford Falls, but in his
absence Mr.. Sherwood of Newton took
charge.
Next came the reports of the churches
These are always interesting and help
full and give an idea of the condition
and work of the different churches.
At IL 80 an address by Rev. Z. o.
Taylor on the Bible was given. In ar
earnest and impressive manner he told
how the Bible is misquoted and mis-
used, and how many times quotations
from different authors are given as com
ing from the Bible, thus showing the
lack of real Bible knowledge. The
illustrations he gave were true, and
some of the people, and possibly some
of the ministers, might be found want
ing. Rev. Mr.. Cotton, Rev. Mr.. Athearu
and Rev. Mr.. Howes all spoke very
earnestly along this same line OF
thought.
Dinner was again served in the din
ing hall, where between so and 30 sat
down to well filled tables. This was
followed by a social service. The leader
is a young man who is supplying the
pulpit at Bethel for the summer, and We
predict bright future for him. He is
full of life and ambition, and all he says
comes from the heart and is to the
point The closing service was a con-
secration service led by Rev. A. G.. War.
ner of Mexico. This was meeting
where all were active and ready and
such meetings are always helpful.
Mrs. l.. b. Merrill presided at the
organ during the meetings in a very
acceptable manner, and the singing by
the congregation was good The bene-
diction was pronounced by the pastor,
and the quarterly meeting held in the
old historic church on Paris Hill was
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