Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-16
BELFAST Il
SD Annual Conference
Waldo Congregationa|ists
Enthusiastic and Inspiring Ses-
sIons Largely Attended.
Interesting Subjects Ably Handled
BY the Speakers.

Belfast, Me-. June l5.-(SpeciaD "A
very successful and inspiring confer.
ence of the Congregational churches
of Waldo county was held in the North
Congregational church in this city yes
terday, marking the end annual meet
ing. The attendance was large. with
some so visitors from the various
churches throughout the county and
speakers from other cities.
The session opened at 10 o'clock with
a devotional service conducted by Rev
j. B. Parry of Freedom. The roll call
and election of officers followed and the
same men who served so faithfully last
year We're again elected, Willis e.
Hatch of the Head of the Tide, mod
orator, and W. S. Jones of Brooks
scribe.
Greetings to the conference were
extended by Rev. David L. Wilson,
pastor of the North church Modera-
tor Hatch responded. The reports of
the various committees from the coun-
ty churches followed and it was voted
to hold special meeting of the coun-
ty conference on the second Tuesday in
October in Brooks, to discuss the new
constitution.
At the noon hour the visitors were
taken to the homes of the various mem
hers of the church for lunch
The afternoon session opened at 1.3C
with a devotional service conducted by
F. l.. Tingley. At 1.4O very interest
ing address was given by Rev. War
ren Morse of Brewer, on The Appor-
tionment Plan" State Superintendent
Rev Charles Harbutt of Portland
spoke on missionary Conditions in Our
State" THE Church and the Public
Schools" was the subject of the ad-
dress given by Alonzo ]. Knowlton
superintendent of the public schools OF
Belfast and Searsport. AS is well
known, the Bible is barred by law from
the public schools in many cities and
Rev. j. B. Parry, who is an English
man, told of the hardships caused in
England by this very question.
"Civic Righteousness" the subject
allotted to Hon. r. F. Dunton of this
city, was treated by him in his scholar
ly manner which showed his touch with
the great minds of the past and pres
ent and that tirle and thought had
been given to his subject.
To many the climax of the conference
was reached when they heard Rev.
Y H. Ouint, of the College church of
Brunswick. Mr.. Quint gave the same
address that he made before the State
conference some time ago and which
was considered the finest thing on the
program. Mr.. CUNTS subject, one
which he is thoroughly at home with,
was THE Church and the New CiviliZa-
ton"
Communion of the Lords supper was
observed at 43O o'clock Rev. David l..
Wilson being assisted by Rev j. B,
Parry in administering the Hcly sac
rament. A short business meeting
closed the afternoon session.
Nj. r. Knowlton has bought the Will
lianlson store in Phoenix Row and will
make extensive repairs and improve
ments, and will probably fit up first
class and attractive restaurant.
On Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning there will be an exhibition of
drawings by the students Of the Bel
fast city and suburb schools which have
been done under the tutelage of Miss
Evelyn Morrison. This is the first year
ti.it drawing has been taught in the
schools and many of the pupils have
shown marked talent. The public is
cordially invited to call at the High
school building on Friday and Satur-
day and view the drawings.