Ellsworth American., 1906-08-15
CHURCH CENTENNIAL
BAPTIST CHURCH OF BLUEHILL
CELEBRATES.
INTERESTING SESSIONS, IN WHICH
EACH DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH
WORK HAS rI's PART.

/ Bluchnl was oluerved ON Tuesday and
/ Wednesday, July 81 and Aug. 1. There
were five sessions, one for each Of the de-
partments OF the church's organized ac-
tiyities. Although the weather had been
threatening for some time, it cleared away
beautifully.
All living former pastors and friends of
the church were invited to attend the
anniversary.
The sunday school session came first in
order, en- Tuesday afternoon, with the
pastor presiding on account OF the illness
of the superintendent, James b. Bettei.
Two OF the youngest classes in school re-
peated in concert, respectively, the First
and Twepty-third Psalms, and did ii well.
DIR. f. NJ. Preble invoked the Blessing OF
God. The anthem, "God Feedeth the
Ravens" was very finely rendered by the
choir.
Great credit Is due the choir for rrepars-
ton and rendering of music for the cele-
bration. II added greatly TO the enjoy
ment of the services.
A paper, "The Sunday School Epoch,
was very ably presented by Mrs. Florence
Mason and, likewise, the history Of the
school, by Mrs. Florence Merrill. Mrs.
Merrill read letter from Rev. Thomas
n. Lord, Of Alhambra, Cal, former
superintendent OF the school. II was so
historic and so tender and 80 spiritual IN
its tone that ii was read again at q later
session by special request.
~ ~ u. So
order, in which each teacher took My
Class as a toast, and spoke to II with feel
ing and effect. The address for this ses-
sion was given by Rev. f. A. Mason, Of
South Bristol, who was pastor here from
1886 to 1881. His theme was "Rallying the
Sunday School" 1t was illustrated by
the use OF the black board, and was well
put and foreeful. His many friends were
glad TO welcome him.
beautiful duet was rendered by Miss
Nettie Clay and Mrs. Alice Twinin4.
ssThe Benediction, "a four part poem, was
beautifully and touchingly pronounced by
Misses Olive Bettel, Carolyn Snowman
and Ruth Slower. Thoroughly good, ,''
was the comment upon this opening ses-
sion of the anniversaries, and IL set the
pace for those TO follow.
LADIES CIRCLE.
The ladies' circle session, Mrs. Villa
Greene presiding, was held Tuesday even
zari's mass No. II and "old Hundred,
the scriptures were read and prayer offered
| by the pastor. The history OF this So
ciety was carefully reviewed by Mrs. Lou
| Greene. Her work was well done, consid-
ing the meagerness OF the material at her
command.
sour Afternoons was happily pre-
sented in q paper Astounding with per-
sonal "reminiscences by Mrs. Mabel Chase,
and sour Evenings" was likewise fclici-
tiously presented by Mrs. Abbie Slower,
while '.Our Finances were ably treated
Mrs. Rose Babson. The readiness and
ability OF the ladies to take such parts
was remarked from the beginning Of these
services. duet was finely rendered by
Mrs. Eva osgood and Miss Elizabeth
Grindle.
The address for this session, "our La
dies" was given by Rev. c. G.. Harwood,
who was pastor from 10 TO II and an
acceptable supply many times since. II
was given in his own unique and racy
style. A poem, ''The Connecting Link,
prepared for the occasion and read by
Miss Eva Snowman, was felieitous de-
lineation OF the ladies' work in connec-
tion with the fitting and repairs OF the
church. This closed the literary part OF
the programme and was followed by a
social hour in the chapel, where light re-
freshments were served by the young la
dies, greetings exchanged between old
friends and general fellowship occa-
sion enjoyed.
Quite Bit Of the ancient fittings of the
church had been gathered here by the
committee on antiquities, among which
were three of the first pulpits used in the
church, and so, in their presence, a
humorous reverie entitled, "a Voice from
the Puipits," prepared by Mrs. Abbie
Stover for former occasion, was now tit
tingiy read by her daughter, Ethel.
The whole evenings exercises were very
enjoyable, and were entered into by the
whole congregation.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
The Christian Endeavor session, Mrs.
Emma Barrett presiding, was held We'd
nesday morning. After the anthem, four
of the members read portions OF scripture
and three of them offered prayer for a
devotional service. Then "The C. K.
Movement" was very clearly outlined in a
paper read by Mrs. Elva Conary.
A roll-cail of the society followed. 1t
was generally responded to by the MEM
bers, many of whom, being unable TO be
present at this session, sent their re-
| sponses by others. A duet was rendered
by the Misses Nettie Clay and Elizabeth
GrindIe. The history of the local society
was well reviewed by Mrs. Barrett. The
address was given by Rev. G. T. Raymond,
OF Owanita, Fla, who was pastor OF this
church from '73 to IA, upon "Mind your
P's and Q'sn. 1t was full OF good points
| snd WAS very stimulating. IL came from