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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
gAccALAUREATE ADDRESS.
A Very Interesting Address Before the
Glass of '08.

City hall was well filled Sunday
evening by large and attentive au-
dience to listen to the Baccalaureate
Bangor Theological Seminary.
The decorations of evergreen and
White reflect much credit on the
Junior class. The Glass of '0S, 16 in
number, entered the hall led by Alton
Blaisdell, president of the Junior class,
while Miss Helen Brown played an APP
propriate march. They took the seats
reserved for them in the front of the
hall.
The service was opened by a reading
of the Scriptures by Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingston, followed by a prayer by Rev.
H. s. Nichols. The selections by Miss
Margaret Haines, accompanied by
Helen Brown, deserves special men
ton, adding much to the evenings
service.
DR.. Beach of Bangor was then in
troduced by Rev. H. L. Nichols in a
few well chosen words.
His talk was perhaps one of the
most interesting ever delivered in this
city He pictured the different steps
in life in the form of seven lamps, each
lamp representing different point.
His address which lasted over an
hour was ever full of interest, his
good advice to the class in general
Beach is we'll known here and proved
himself as ever an able speaker.
After the benediction by Rev. Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
North End Six
East Side Two.

The North End team won It's first game
of the season yesterday afternoon on the
college grounds by defeating the East
Side clerks by the score of 6 to 2. Tho
game was an interesting one to watch
and. despite several bad plays, was az
good as has been seen on the field this
season. The North End team showed up
well for the first time and with a little
practice should be a winner. Rogers, the
pitcher. was a triflc wild at first but
steadied as the game went on. Pratt. for
the East Side, struck out the first three
men, but met his Waterloo in the second
when he passed four men to first and
with a hit ana errors the result was five
runs for the North End team. He allow
ed but one hit. Hargraves umpired an
impartial game. The score: "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Meeting of Forestry Association.

notwithstanding many other attrac-
tons there was a good sized crowd in
attendance at the meeting last even
ing of the Gardiner Forestry Associa-
ton. On account of sickness in his
family the president Of the State AS
ISOLATION, John Appleton of Bangor
was unable to be present, but he sent
in his stead very capable substitute
in the person of r. L. Marston Of
Skowhegan. one of the pioneers in the
forestry movement in this State
Mr.. Marston spoke informally upon
the general situation in Maine and
gave his hearers an opportunity to ask
many questions. which they improved,
making the meeting a very instructive
one. IN asi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
k4 4 81
In the Police Court.

Three cases of intoXication were in
the Gardiner police court yesterday
morning. William Lind was fined 81,
which he paid. Stephen Longfellow was
given 3O-days Jail sentence and SEN
tence was suspended while he remained
sober and made no further trouble at
his home. Simeon Taylor had his SEN
tence withheld upon condition that he
leave the city at once and stay away
for three months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

A large number attended the reading
at the Taconnet Club house last even-
ing, given by Miss Florence True of thu
Emerson School of Oratory. The au-
dience was delighted with the manner
in which Miss True delivered her se-
lections and she was heartily encored.
Preceding the recital concert was
rendered by the Fort Halifax Band of
Winslow in the pavilion and it was
greatly enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

An enthusiastic meeting was held
last evening in the aldcrmcn's room of
the lady riders desiring to take part
in the Fourth of July cavalcade. Plans
were mapped out and it is thought that
there will be no less than 80 lady rid
crs in the parade. Another meeting of
the !rdy riders will be held at 100
w, tuesday evening at which time A.
j. Burns, who has this feature of the
Fourth of July celebration in charge
will assign the horses, arranged ac-
cording to color bay, white and black
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Harrison Rich,

Harrison Rich passed away in the
hospital Sunday night of pulmonary
tuberculosis. Mr.. Rich was born in
Phillipston. Mass, Sept. IL. 1885. and
was a halter by occupation. He en-
listed in Co. 3, 18th Mass. Inf, at
Fitchburg, Mass, July II, 1851 and
was discharged at Worcester. July 90,
1864. He was admitted to the Home
from Athol, Mass, Jan. 6, 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The following members have beer
granted furloughs from the Home:
Albert S. Merry to Bath: Horatio N
Cummings to Boston; Albert Ring
hartz to New York City; Thomas
Johnson to Providence; Benjamin c
Lyford to Holliston. Mass: Samuel c
Powers to North Charlestown, N II.
Alfred Esterbrook to New York City;
Benjamin +. Cook and John Pierce tc
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Albert Ellis, an employee of the Hol-
lingsworuh & Whitney Co. met with a
painful accident Sunday night while at
work on one of the, large reels. of pa
per. He was wheeling the roll into the
finishing room and he jammed his right
hand between another roll in that
room. No bones were broken but the
hand was severely injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Sampson Huckins. formerly driver
of the Elmwood baggage team, has
severed his connection with the hotel
and has entered the employ of Terry
farm on upper Main street. His place
on the baggage team was taken by
Lewis Ward of Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Painting of business blocks on Wa

Painting of business blocks on Wa
ter street, Main avenue and Depot
square is in progress and by the arri-
val of the Fourth these streets will pre-
sent a very tidy appearance. The new
granolitnic sidewalk will alos add much
to the appearance of Water street.
William Leonard began painting his
buildings on Main avenue yesterday
and the Mcnamara block in Depot
square will be painted as soon as a
crew of men can be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

It is hoped there will be good at
tendance in G. A. r. hall Tuesday
evening June 8, to listen to Miss Eliz-
abeth Gordon, the national evangelist
of the w. c. T. U. Several from Au-
gusta will also be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Granite Hill Notes.

The following names We're on the
roll of honor at the Intermediate
school last week. Herbert Gipson, Ada
Vigus. Iva Grover, Nellie Sellar. Dun
can Gordon, Margie Norton, Charlie
Norton, Nettie Simpson, Ralph Ath-
erton. Leslie Hall, Scott Gipson, Eva
Gordon, Charlie Gipson, Katie Sellar,
Addie Laflamme, Earl McNaughton,
Helen McNaughton, Allen Norton
Louis Garcia and Mary Trongone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mr. and Mrs. Van r. Beedle left on
the noon train Monday for Orono to
attend the Commencement exercises at
the University of Maine. Their son
Arthur is one of this years graduates.
Another son Harry now of Montreal, a
former U. of NJ. graduate, will join
them at Orono. Before they return
they will visit their daughter, Mrs. d.
A. Yates at GreenVille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Mrs. Susan johnson.

Mrs. Susan johnson. wife of the late
Frank johnson. died yesterday after
noon at her home, Highland avenue,
aged 81 years She had been ill for a
number of months. Several children
survive. Funeral services will be held
Thursday at . P. NJ. from the family
residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Afpheus B. Mason.

Alpheus b. Mason died in the hos
pital here yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Mason was born in Burlington, ILL.,, So
years ago and was a shoemaker by
trade. He enlisted in Co. A. LIST Mass
H. A. at Lynn, July 5, 1861 and was
mustered out at Boston, July 8, 1864
He was admitted to the Home from
Lynn, Aug. 81, 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

A pleasant Surprise party was ten
dercd Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Parker
last Wednesday evening on the ninth
anniversary of their wedding. About
100 of the friends and neighbors were
present. In a few well-chosen words
Mr. Paul presented them with a hand
some couch to which Mr.. Parker re-
sponded in a most touching manner.
Light refreshments were served and
the guests departed at a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The ladies of the Universalist Socie-
ty will meet at the vcstry Wednesday
afternoon. 1t is hoped that as many
of the ladies as find it possible to do
so will be at the vcstry before 3 p. M,
as Rev. II. II. Hoyt of Hiram.
State superintendent of Universalist
churches, desires to meet early in the
afternoon all the ladies of the parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Rev. p. N. Cayer has returned from
Lowell, Mass, where he has been at
tending the New England French Bap-
fist convention, at which he delivered
the opening address. Rev. Mr.. Cayer
was elected president for the ensuing
year The next convention will be held
in New Bedford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

r. 3. Wood recently purchased of
Augusta parties a handsome coal
black horse standing 16 hands high
and weighing 1850 pounds. The horse
was sired by Dandy Wilkes, once own
ed by Samuel Currer of this city. Mr.
Wood states that he purchased the
horse to use in his undertaking bust
ness, also that he is kind and clever
thus making very valuable one fol-
that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Tonight the H. Il w. baseball team
from Gardiner will play it's first game
this season with Togus Last year
they played a fine game and tonight
all lovers of a good game of ball will
enjoy the game if they are present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

A brief meeting of the Gardiner I'M
provement Society was held last even
ing at the High school building. The
ward committees reported the needs
in the various wards and after listen
ing to their reports appropriations
were made amounting in all to $75
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Miss Alice Judkins returned to her
studies at Edward Little High school
yesterday. after a short stay with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Fields OF
[ nudon Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. p j. Hutchinson of
Oakland, Calf, are enjoying a few
days stay in this city. Mr.. Hutchn-
son is one of the officers of the govern
mcnt boat Fishhawk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Rev. Hervey H. Hoyt. superintend-
ent of the Maine Universalist churches,
will preach at the First Universalist
church at s o'clock this evening. A
song service with proceed the sermon.
All are invited to hear this eminent
divine. At the close of the service an
adjourned parish meeting will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Rand Blanchard.

Chester Z. Rand and Miss Ida E.
Blanc hard were married Saturday eve
ming at the Congregational parsonage.
They were attended by the sister of
the bride, Miss Lettie Blanchard. and
the sister of the groom, Mrs. John
Foley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The funeral of the late Thomas
Smith will be held from the Home
chapel at o'clock this afternoon, Rev.
H. S. Burrage officiating, Capt John
Daily will command the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

l.. V. Standish has returned from
New Portland, to which place he was
called by the announcement of the ar
rival of a 9-pound boy at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Now people are starting for lake,
cottages and sea shore it is a good
time to remember little ahead and
see if Howard w. Groves has had
your suits and put them in order for
summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Charles Pomerleau, who for the past
year has conducted the Watervile
market on Main street, has sold to Mr..
Crosby of Blacks Mills, the deal to
so into effect today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Ezekiel c. Rand. late Co. D, Sd and
Co. X, 18th N. H. Inf, and U. S. Navy
has been admitted to the Home and
sent to the hospital for treatment. He
was a resident of New Boston, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The Berlin Mills are expected to
start work about July 18th Supt. Bart
lett arrived last week and has been
going over the prospective work for
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Richard Girdler. late a seaman on
U. S. S. Ohio and Acacia, has been
admitted to- the Home and quartet led
in Co. M. He was formerly resident
of Marblehead, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

DR.. Napoleon Bison, who for the
past year has been studying in Ball
timore hospital, has returned to his
home in this city and will open prac-
tice here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
VAUDEVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Pencil Farweli ara
being congratulated on the birth of q
9pound daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The old Longfelow house in Portland,
Me. which has long been an attraction
to visitors. will again be opened to the
public. probably on June %. The grounds
are now being put in order and are to
be made an attractive, old-fashioned gar
der, as in days long past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The M. E. church Improvement So
ciety will meet at the vestry this af-
ternoon instead of Thursday at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mrs. Adelaide Prince and Mrs. Nell
lie Gushing were visiting their father.
Patrick Lynch, a patient in the hos
ital, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Rubber Stamps

CALL ON ME for rubber stamps Of
every kind, seal presses. check protec-
tors. stencils and stamp supplies.
Prices lower than Boston dealers ask
for same goods. ~. ;rna1
A. r. WARNER.
Augusta, Me.
Telephone 1862 % orss4 e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Tho Degree of Honor will hold an
other Whist party at the A. o. U. w.
hall at 7.20 this evening. Light re-
fresllncnts will be served and good
sized crowd is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
GARDINER.

The thermometer in front Of the po-
lice station at = O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoOn registered 80 above
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS FOR
THE YEAR 1907.

All taxes assessed for the year 1907 and
not paid to me by June 10th next, will be
placed in the hands of the City Solicitor
for collection. If you desire to save an
noyance and extra expense, you will call
upon me before that date, as the law will
then be invoked
HAINES D. WELLS, 3d.
may26eodtojune10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ridley and
daughter of High Holborn street re-
turned home yesterday from Capitol
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Grades Y, vi and VII of the Maria
Clark Grammar school are planning
an outing in the way of a trip to To-
gus next Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mrs. VIM Elder, Miss Julia Coburn
and Miss Freeman Of Concord, Mass.
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w
Gardiner last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

John Cannon, late Co F, 9th Mass.
Inf, has been re-admitted to the Home
and assigned to the hospital. He was
resident of Natick, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Advertised Letters.

The following letters for the week
ending June are at the postofIice and
will be sent to the dead letter office
June %: Mr.. j. w. MaXwerc, Nor
rice Carmen. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The eighth and ninth grades of the
Grant street school are taking ex-
aminations at the High school in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mrs. Oscar Ridley returned on TIL
boat Saturday from 2-weeks trll
to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Miss Effie NJ. Lowe, who has beer
teaching school in Bar Harbor, has
returned to her home in this city for
the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

A large number from this place at
tended the Schumann-Helnk concert
Friday night at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Friends will be sorry to hear of the
death of John II. Storm, June I. at
his home in Brooklyn, n. Y. He was
so years and 8. months of age. e..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Miss Edna Dove of East Pittston
visited at Oscar McCauslands last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Today's Concert.

Marcb-"Call of the Wild" Losey
Overture-"Hermit Bells Maillart
WaitZ-"Danube Waves Ivanovoice
Selection from "FreischutZ," Won Weber
GaYotte-.'Dream of Love-" Robinson
Concert Medley" Downing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Miss Agnes Russell has accepted a
position as nurse in the hospital here,
coming from the Augusta City hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Captain Darby sailed Saturday for
New York with cargo of lumber
from the South Gardiner Lumber co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
SOUTH GARDINER,

A son was born Saturday to Mr.. anc
Mrs. Neal Black.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Frank w. Gowen left home Saturday
night for Poland Springs where ha
will remain a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
EAST SIDE

Stolen bases-North End 1, East Side 8.
Struck out-Ry Rogers Z, by Pratt I,
Double .plays-O Brien to Mclaughlin:
Blair. Wild pitch-Rogers ii. Base on
balls-F'ortier, Flagg, Blair. Umpire.
hargraves. Time, 1.30. Attendance, 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Archibald of
Methuen Mass, were recent guests of
J. L. kelSO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The marriage intentions of Joseph
Doyon and Miss Marie Deblois have
been filed at the city clerks Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

The W. c. r. U. will hold it's regular
meeting tonight in the G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

George w. Allen, time clerk, is en-
joying short leave of absence in
Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

steele the class returned from the hall
in the same manner as they entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. Patrick
Cusack "sT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Miss Alice Lewis was home from
Oak Grove Seminary over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Scott Foster is working for A. E.
Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Silvio Paganucci, the fruit dealer.
has gone to Boston, where he will re-
main a week on business. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
HALLOWELL.
Tel. 1871.

James e. Lunt will leave today on
a business visit to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mrs. Joseph Black has returned from
a months visit in Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mrs. Allen Lewis was in Boston las,
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Cart Dudley got lift on the hand.
Saturday by stone which caused a
very bad bruise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

field were calling on friends in town
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
FARMINGDALE.

Schools close in town this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09

Mr.. ana Mrs. Walter Town of Litch-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-09
Band Plays and Heaps
Of Red Fire Burned
To Celebrate GARDENERS Vic.
tory Monday Over Cony.
Mayor Atkins Presents Cup Be.
fore Big Crowd on Common.

Bocmerlaka. boomerlaka,
Bliss boom, ba.
Chickerlaka, chickerlaka,
Chow. chow, chow.
Eocmerlaka, chickerlaka,
Siss. boom. ba,
Gardiner High school,
Rah, Rahi Rahi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-23
rotherhood
OF Methodists
DR.. COMPTON TO FORM SOCIETY
OF MEN IN PARkERssURG
CHURCH..

PARKBRsBURG, March 2S.-since
the recent congealing of the two mems
societies of the Methodist church in
the general Methodist Episcopal de-
nomination. Rev. Dr.. NJ. F. Compton
has taken up, the work of forming a
brotherhood here after the general
plan agreed upon at the recent confer
ence held at Buffalo. which establish
ed national headquarters at New York.
DR.. Compton is now interesting the
men of the local Methodist Episcopal
church.
Up until recently there were two
large Brotherhoods in the Methodist
faith. The one was the Brotherhood
Of St. Paul, which was the largest or
ganized body of men in the Protestant
communion, numbering about 10000.
This Brotherhood extended almost as
far as the influence of the denOmina-
ton.
The other organization was the
Wesley Brotherhood, which had local
chapters in the United States South
America, Germany and other States
In Europe, as well as in Africa This
organization numbered nearly 10000.
At recent joint conference of the
two societies held at Buffalo the two
organizations we're combined under
the name of the Methodist Brother
hood. with headquarters in New York.
The badge of the Brotherhood Is the
white cross on blood red shield. DR..
Compton organized a Brotherhood
during his pastorate at Morgantown,
and is now making his plans to per-
feet an organization here.