Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-03


Who Preached Ills Farewell Sermon Yes
terday at the congregational church,
Augusta.
The preacher touched upon many OF
the achicycmt nts of 1909 and reviewed
the progress OF Christianity IN Japan,
China, Corca and other countries,
showing that what had been accom-
pished by civilization in those coun-
tries WAS due in Il large measure to
Christianity. de declared that all
ought to be thankful for the new light
and education, which these countries
were receiving. Make the soul right
and it will go on into the world to
achieve civilization" said Mr.. Evans.
He declared that the Congregational
church was here to stay and there was
every reason why it should prosper in
the future and the deeds of those con-
nected with it in the past should incite
those OF the present to heroic efforts
in it's behalf that it might continue to
be power for good.
At the close Of his sermon he dra-
matically turned about and pointing
to the Memorial window at the rear
of the pulpit, the gift of the late
United States Senator James w. Brad
bury of Augusta, paid a brief but
glowing tribute to the departed states
man for his integrity, devotion and
generosity. He referred to Senator
Bradbury's as one of the several histor-
zeal names in the Congregational
church that should not be forgotten.
Mr. Evans will return to Little
Bears Head, n. H., the first of the
week. He will not take up any pas
toral work at present but for time
will devote himself to recuperation and
his personal business interests. He
will, however, continue to keep i'll
touch with the South Congregational
church until il calls new pastor and
may preach here again on some later
Sunday before the church settles upon
a pastor.
Mr. Evans has been in Augusta as
pastor of the South Congregational
church a little over 81 years. He was
called here April 10, 1906, from North
ampton, n. H., Being first called for
three months and later to a perma>
nent pastorate. He is an eloquent
preacher ard his sermons have attract
ed attention throughout the State dur
ing his stay in Augusta.
The attendance at both the church
ANA Sunday school has been greatly
increased during his pastorate here
and he was the first to inaugurate Sat
urday afternoon Bible classes. The
church has also prospered financially
under his pastorate. Mr.. Evans is OF
a mechanical turn of mind and at one
time during his pastorate here INSTALL
ed Il printing press upon which he did
all the necessary printing for the
church and parish
The matter of the selection of a new
pastor is heinC locked after by a sub
committee of Lewis A. Burleigh,
Frank 6. Harrington and Rev. David
H. Evans. this sub committee having
mittee which was chosen by the church
and parish shortly after the announce
ment of the resignation of Mr.. Evans.
A dozen or more ministers have been
suggested TO this committee, the
members of which have been engaged
in looking up their qualifications, and
from time to time the various ones
suggested will be asked to occupy the
pulpit.
The pulpit next Sunday will be oc-
cupied by Rev. stephen T. Livingston
of Bridgto Mr.. Livingston is q
brother Of Rev. William F. Livingston
Of Hallowell, rector of st. Matthews
church of IIallowell and St Barnabas
Of this city. and who is also assistant
State librarian.