The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-21
The Churches.

years the people at the Universalist church
are asked to make Christmas present to ths
church next Sunday IN the shape of specia
offering. 1t is hoped that there may be 6
large amount received.
Ri. Rev. Benjamin Brewster, bishop Of
Maine, was the Bowdoin College preacher last
Sunday. speaking at the First Parish Congre.
gational Church at the morning service at the
college chapel in the afternoon and at St
Pau's Episcopal Church in the evening.
Rev. E. C. Brown of the Forest Avenue Con.
gregational church of Bangor occupied the
North church last Sunday in the absence OF
the pastor, Rev. W. 7. Hawthorne. who was
called to Rochester, N. Y, by the death OF
Mrs. Hawthornes father Rev. H r. Mcdonald.
In the stately old Unitarian church at
Charleston, S, c., Rev. Clifton M. Gray, pastor
beautiful memorial organ has just been dedi-
Gated, the gift of leading Catholic lady of
the same city. Mr.. Gray formerly lived in
Belfast and has preached here several times
since entering the ministry.
Free Will Baptist Missionary Davis, who is
holding meetings in Rangeley and vicinity,
plans to be at Liberty, South Montville and
| Halidale (Montville), on or before Dec. 31st
for several weeks of evangelistc meetings.
Mr.. Davis is reported to be successful wher.
ever ne goes, ard he is having large revival
in Rangeley and vicinity.
Rev. Harold 5. Capron of Bangor, " no took
part in the examination and installation of
Rev. Walter T. Hawthorne as pastor of the
North Congregational church Dec. 14th, by a
singular coincidence was scribe at the ordina-
ton Of Mr.. Hawthorne, which took place in
doneoye, N. Y, in 1910. when neither had the
remotest idea that they would ever be in pas
torates not far from each other in Maine.
The usual services will be held at the North
Congregational church next Sunday, when the
pastor, Rev W. 7. Hawthorne, will deliver a
Christmas message. A special collection for
the Municipal Christmas, which should have
been taken last Sunday, will be taken at this
service. Sunday school at noon There will
be Christmas treefand party in the vestry at
p. N. Monday, to which all members of the
Sunday school and parish are invited
There will be special Christmas services
next Sunday at the Universalist church with
special music by the choir and special sermon
by the pastor. The public is cordially invited.
cal program:
Voluntary, o Sanctissina, Lux
Anthem, Rejoice. The King is Come, Hall
Anthem, There's Song in the Air, Fearis
Response, Holy, Holy, Vogler
Carol At the Break of Christmas Day Howard
Postlude, March, Pontiscale, Lenneus
Choir, Luther Hammons, Bass; Miss Emma
Skay, Alto; Mrs. E. P. Frost, Soprano.
Next Sunday morning services at l0.45 at
the Unitarian church there will be decora-
tions of Christmas trees and candles, with an
appropriate sermon by the minis er Rev, A.
E. Wilson, on THE Light of the World and
solo, The Christmas Candle" by Betty Han
shue. The regular choir consisting of Mrs
Wescott, Mrs. Dickey, Mr.. johnson and Mr.
Goodhue, with Miss Louise bennett. organist
will render the following selections: anthem
Behold | Bring you Good Tidngs," Trutte;
There We're Shepherds Piueger; SOLO.
There Was Born Saviour" Stuart, Mr..
Johnson; Christmas Response, Birch The
ale," Op. 56, Merkel. and March of the Mali
Kings" Dubois.
AT the Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing Rev, Horace B. Sellers will preach on
The Babe in Msneer,' preceded by a short
Christmas sermon to the boys and girls. Sum-
day school at noon when all visitors will he
welcome. AT 2.30 in the Woods schoolhouse
Northport, there will be special Christmas
program under the auspices of the pastor and
the Sunday school. At 7 80 p. m. the subject
of the Gospel service in the church will he
THE Incompatible Christ" This, Thursday
evening at 7,15 the regular prayer meeting
followed at Is by meeting of the teachers
training class. Mrs. S. A. Parker will coach
the cast, who are to present in January "Our
Folks" under the auspices of the Baraca class
assisted by the Philathea class.
First Baptist church, Rev. ]. Wilbor Rich
ardson. minister; residence, l Northport ave-
nue., telephone 212-3. Sunday morning preach
ing service at 1045. Minister'S topic: "The
Wonder Gift" Christmas address to boys and
girls, young and old. At IL noon the Bible
school convenes in the main auditorium. A
large attendance, much enthusiasm, good
teachers, classes for every age. A welcome
extended to all visitors. Sunday evening
preaching service at $780, Minister'S topic.
1.-THE Christmas Sign" sermon of good cheer.
and Christmas music. This, Thursday, night
at 730 the weekly prayer and praise service in
the vestry. The public cordially invited to
this service. Please read John, 4th chapter
for the evenings lesson. Preaching at North
port Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 80.
The young people who are rehearsing for the
play will meet on Monday and Friday of next
week.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the
Baptist church held their annual meeti- Q
Wednesday evening. Dec. 18th, at the home of
Mrs. Walter J. Clifford. The topic was Mex.
leo and the program was under the direction
of Mrs. LauriGton A. Nichols. Mrs. Charles
E. Rhoades gave the early history of Mexico
and readings its churches, missions and
schools, etc., were given, by Mrs. K. B. Craig
Mrs. George D. Mahoney. Mrs. William L.
Cook, Mrs. l. l.. Robbins, Mrs. Warren A.
Nichols and Mrs II. S. Morey, Officers and
committees for the ensuing year were elected
follows: President, Miss Maude E. Math-
ews; vice president, Mrs L. C. Putnam; secre-