Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-09

lOWShlp committee; Frederic l.. Tow
er, for the Sunday school convention:
Florence NJ. French, for the State y
P. c. u; Nancy NJ. Hill, for the w. u.
NJ. Society.
Adjournment for dinner was taken
al this point.
4lA1t1-R1 -
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session was called to
order at las p. NJ, and the report of
the work of Westbrook Seminary was
called for
President Arthur c. Yeaton of the
seminary presented an interesting re-
port, telling Of the work of the school
President Yeaton presented the de-
velopmcnt of the mental, moral, pny-
steal and social side of the nature as
among the ideals of the school,
The committee on unfinished bust
ness reported that there was no un1in-
ished business.
w. o. Pitcher of the auditing COM
mittee reported that the accounts of
the treasurer had been examined and
found to be correct. The report was ac-
cepted and adopted
The report of the committee on reso-
lutions was next called for. =
The first discussion was precipitateG
when a resolution was read support,
ing the idea Of uniformity Of Sunday
school lessons, having ali the depart
ments Of the Sunday school studying
the same lesson at the same time The
sentiment was expressed that the
adoption Of the resolution would be a
step backward.
IF this resolution prevails we are
adopting an Anticipated SYSTEM" said
Rev. c. F. Henry of Bangor The reso-
luton was amended by striking out the
reference to uniformity, and the reso-
I luton, endorsing the Helper, was
adopted.
The resolution that the people of Uni
versalist parishes make every effort
for the increase in numbers of the min
istry, as nrst introduced was pessimis-
tic in tone, and referred to the statiSN
tics of a decrease in the number Of
candidates for the ministry. Rev. Lu-
ther F. McKenney put much spirit into
the discussion by declaring that small
salaries deter many young men from
the ministry. A large number of dele
gates discussed the topic, and on "a
motion TO amend, the Objectionable ref
erence to the number of new recruits
was stricken out, it being pointed out
by Rev. j. r. Albion of Portland that
the same complaint is being made in
all denominations
finally adopted. 2&
Resolved, that the gratitude of this
convention be extended to the Gardi-
ner church, people and pastor for the
very cordial and welcome and royal
hospitality shown it's members ITO the
Maine Central and the Bangor &
Aroostook Railroads for the courtesy
of reduced rates; to the local press for
the ample notices of convention pro-
gram and activities; to the various
speakers, who by their inspiring words
have helped to make this convention
notable.
Resolved, That in the death of Eben
II. Chaplin, a cOnsecrated minister of
Jesus Christ, unswervingly faithful to
all the demands of the cause, scholar,
able preacher, warm-hearted gentle
man, the cause of Universalism in
Maine anG at large has sustained d
very great loss. To his afflicted family
ard parish we extend our sympathy.
Resolved, That this convention no.
tees with profound regret the absence
from this convention of Bro Whitman
after 80 years OF regular attendance
and loyal service; and that the secre-
tary of this convention be instructed to
communicate this resolution to DR..
Whitman.
Resolved, That the commentator of
this convention be extended to our sec
rotary for his untiring zeal and his
consecrated loyalty in and to the cause
of Enversalism in our beloved Zion !;
and that the convention pledge itself
to cooperate with Bro. Hoyt in his
efforts to quicken and fortify the
spiritual life of our churches.
Resolved, That in their official rela-
tons with pastors, parishes practice
| both good religion and good business
that they be prompt in the payment OF
salary, for creditors press ministers
like other men, and no man, harried by
debt, breaches an effective gospel; that
they pay the largest salary possible to
| their ministers, never under any con-
dition less than $500 per year; that they
make TO promises to a called candidate
which they cannot Iufiifl 10 the lettci,
| and that effective work be recognized
| by just increase in salary.
Resolved, That this convention rec
| ord it's approval of THE New Help
err" under the able editorship of Dr.
J. C. Adams. 1t is our recommendation
that the Sunday schools of our con-
vention adopt this series of lessons.
| Resolved, That for the sake of uni
form order of service Gloria Patri bt
| used in our churches.
| Resolved, That our people make
every effort for the increase in num-
bers and usefulness of the Univer-
salist ministry. We urge every min
lister of our convention to new activity
| in recruiting the ranks. but especially
pray the parents may direct the In
terest and the love of their boys and
girls to the ministry. The Univer-
salist church of the future depends for
it's life upon the Universalist home OF
| today.
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