The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-06-10

pleasing manner. Other speakers were intro
duced, whose remarks were keenly enjoyed:
Rev. S. F. johnson of the sister church, Rev.
7. II. Derrick, also principal H. NJ. Smith Of
the Wellfeet High school. Speech making was
followed by the presentation of parishioners to
the new pastor and wife.
Castle North, No. S53, X. o. K. A., brought q
successful year to close last Friday night by
entertaining the Knights of Castle Claiming.
The occasion of the conclave was the confer
ring of the degree of Esquire upon eight
Pages of the latter Castle the officers of Castle
North doing the work. At a quarter after
seven the Knights of the two Castles entered
the Hall, forming double line before the
throne, through which the two Kings Linwood
Jones Of North and Donald Clark of Claiming,
passed to the throne. The opening ritual was
conducted in splendid manner by Charming 8
King, the Merlin of this castle also leading the
devotions. The King of North and his officers
then conferred the degree of Esquire on the
waiting candidates, after which all the men,
bers of the two Castles. Pages, Esquires and
Knights, listened to musical and literary pro-
gram as follows:
Piano Solo. Dance Antique" Earl Hubbard
Recitation, "Heidenroslein' Raw Lindgren
Song, "Always Me" Bonnie Parker
Violin Solo Harley Godfrey
Brief addresses were made by Rev. Adolph
Rossbach, Merlin of Castle Charming Mr.. H.
M. Prentiss, Seneschal of Castle North, the
Rev. A. E. Luce, Merlin of Castle Waldo, who
came in as a late visitor, Donald Clark, King of
Castle Claiming, Linwood Jones, King of Castle
North, and the Rev. David L. Wilson, Marquis
of the Province of Maine. Throughout the
latter part of the evening light refreshments
were served to the guests. The conclave was
then closed in due form and the most success
full year in Castle North's history came to an
end. The members of Castle North are now
busily engaged planning for their annual
Quest" which occurs at Georges Lake, Lib
erty, June 21-26.
ORDINATION AT FRANKFORT. In accordance
with Letters Missive issued by the Congrega-
tional Church in Frankfort Maine, looking to
the ordination of Mr. John H. Moseley to the
gospel ministry, an ecclesiastical council con-
vened with that church on Thursday, June 3rd,
at 3 o'clock. Rev. David L. Wilson of Belfast
was chosen moderator and Rev. Robert G. Har-
butt of Searsport scribe. Roll call showed the
following churches and individuals represented:
First Church, Belfast, by Rev. D. L. Wilson,
pastor, and Mr.. Alonzo j. Knowlton, delegate;
First Church, Searsport, by Rev. C. H. Nc
Elhiny, pastor; Freedom, by Rev. j. B. Parry,
pastor; Rev. David N. Beach, D. D., of Bangor
Seminary; Rev. E. W. Lyman, D. D., of Bangor
Seminary; Rev Charles Harbutt, Portland;
Rev. W. ]. Mcneil, Winslow; Rev. Robert G.
Harbutt, Searsport. After prayer by the mod
orator, Rev. W. w. Dorman of the Church of
the Pilgrimage, Plymouth, Mass, was made a
member of the council The
record of the church bearing on the Letters
letter of membership in the Mount Hermon
Church of Massachusetts,; his
license to preach granted by the Penobscot As |
ISOLATION and his diploma from Bangor Semi
nary, and these were voted satisfactory. A
personal statement of DR.. Beach of Bangor
Seminary followed, testifying to the candi-
dates good standing prior to his coming to the |
Seminary, to the excellence of his work there
and to the efficiency with which, in his Junior
year, he had been pastors assistant in the LIST
Church of Brewer, and with
which he had done his work at Carratunk and
the Forks in the following summer; also to the
of his service in preaching and
pastoral work during the time since At the
request of the moderator the candidate gave
statement of his religious experience, his call
to the ministry and his theological beliefs This
was followed by a lengthy examination of the
candidate, in which all the members of the
council took part, and in course of which many
commendatory things were said in regard to
his many good qualities and personal attain
ments. In private session, council voted the
examination satisfactory and that ordination
should be proceeded with. The ordination SER
vice was carried out under the following pro-
pram, interspersed with hymns and vocal mum
bers by the choir, the council having dissolved
by usual formal vote. Rev. W. ]. Mcneil acted
as moderator during the evening in absence of
of Rev. D. L. Wilson, who was obliged to leave
for home: Invocation by moderator; reading
of minutes by scribe; Introductory prayer,
Rev. Robert G. Harbutt; reading of scripture,
Rev. J. B. Parry; sermon, Rev. D. N. Beach, D.
D.; ordination prayer, Rev. E. W. Lyman, D.
D.; charge to pastor, Rev W. W. Dorman;
righthand of fellowship, Rev. C. H. Mckinney;
address to people, Rev. Charles Harbutt; clos
ing prayer, Rev. w. j. Mcneil; benediction by
the pastor, Rev. John H. Moseley.