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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Movinq Pictures at star"

The meeting was closed by a shor.
prayer from nr. Phelps and the dele
gates adjourned to take advantage of the
next number of the program, the special
SiX-reel moving picture Samson ana
peliah." which was shown at the Star
theatre. The many parts of the film re-
viewing ancient customs were interpret
ed by Ernest y. Best of the Springfield
y. Nj L. A. College At Springfield. Mass.
Mrs. Leone GrcGoire otficiated at the
piano. Mr. Best labeled Samson not =
christian hero, because Samson lived in
the time before the ideals Of Christianity
were established. samson. declared Ar.
purposes, and his attempts at leadership
failed. If We who abused our powers. as
serted the speaker. had those same hid
den elements taken from us. how much
different this world would he. Samson
was a strong man with no ideal. 1t was
ceremonial law rather than the moral
law was carried out. and the ceremonial
law was carried out to its fullest degree.
Taking the story as whole. Mr.. Best
avcrred is that of the life Of 4 man with
god-given power. was wasted and lost
At the close of the picture delegates Of
the various schools were requested to
meet with their leaders in different parts
of the hail to have brief conferences with
the college men appointed as their lead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

into my mind" he said. in impressing
the Importance of credentials in eV-
erythins. in Canada. Some Of the lead
ing thoughts We're: There is no man
in these seats who has not faced the
credentials of Jesus Christ.
Every man has got to bear his Gre
dentiais.
Is Jesus Christ the one to whom we
should look,
Does Jesus Christ touch a mans
life?
Does He do the job"
is He the one, or are We looking
for another?
All these so-called Christians!
will any hand touch the life like
that of Jesus Christ?
Nothing but the hand of God can
touch the life of man for such good.
Jesus Christ is the one who stands
for unspottedness of religion.
When these credentials of Jesus
Christ are gone into we can leave ev-
cry affiiction behind: we can accept
then and initiate Jesus Christ.
ITO be a Christian is to initiate the
credentials of. Jesus Christ.
"Why don't you accept the creden-
tials? Why don't you get into the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Annual Secondary School Students Fairfield Comes End

MIN and that he did not feel qualified
within his own powers to administer
MS duties with credit to the office. But
he prayed that the aid of faith in
Jesus Christ and God might be extend
ed to him in his helplessness to make
MN OF use to the organization.
Young Badger is a senior at NJ c. l..
leading student of that worthy insti-
tute, reader on the glee club a member
OF the debating team, and one of the
most generally popular boys in Pitts
field.
Open Parliament
separate sessions on an open parlia-
ment followed the election of officers.
Inc general meeting split in two sec
lions distinguished as the academies
with orga niZed student associations,
and the high schools and others" that
have no organized association work.
The meeting of the former body
was held in the main audience room of
the church where Drew T. Harthorn.
principal of Coburn Classical Institute,
presided.
The representatives from school,;
with no organized Y NJ. c. A. work
met in the vestry with the boyish prin-
clpal of Erskine Academy, Robert F..
owen, becoming the chair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

vote of thanks for showing other
towns that a small town can entertain
secondary school conference and en-
terrain it royalty.
"(b), That we also thank Colby col
lege and Keyes Fibre Co. for opening
up their establishments to US.
Ninth. that each member of the
conference be asked to remember to
send a courteous vote of thanks to
their hosts and hostesses.
Tenth. that we congratulate the
schools represented for the first time
and that we urge them to get the habit
and come back each year with a. re-
port of the things done back home.
Eleventh. that the First Secondary
Conference of Maine has been a great
success and that we recommend to the
state Office that the separate conference
for secondary schools be continued
President Roberts
President Roberts of Colby was in
PRODUCED as speaker of the evening and
gave the following leading thoughts in
his enlightening discourse:
God reveals himself no more any
where than in the Bible.
Young people have not enough the
ology."
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COLBY / j COLLEGE Il

Next to the Zetes. come the D. Us.
and Commons Club, who are tied for
second place. followed by A. r. O's.,
Phi Delts and Dekes, in order respec-
tive to their final standing.
The committees for the Commons
Club National Convention are as fol-
lows: General arrangements. Waldo c..
Lincoln 1s, Henry A. Eaton ZIG. Garlic
ton NJ. Bailey Is, and Harold w.
Goodrich. Banquet committee. Garlic
ton NJ. Bailey '1s, John F. Everett II.
and Cecil A. Rollins ~, Entertain
G. Watson II. and Harold E. Break
wood rs. Excursion committee: Har-
old w. Goodrich rs, Herbert L. New
man Is. and Burton e s1mau.l
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we can't lead real Christian lives
without knowing our God.
Many of us do not read the Bible
in the right manner.
We read it (the Bible) in scraps
and patches.
1--WE read the Bible in IA way that
We read no other book.
AS YOU value success in the Chris
tian life you cannot afford to miss a
single day in Bible reading.
prayer is necessary
prayer as intercourse with the
Father is better than hahitual pra YER
TO the members of the conference
he said:
Make the most of yourself.
y like an ambitious boy. boy wit h
ambition four sizes too large for him.
The streets of Fairfield and Water
willie and every other town know are
CuttereI up with boys who are too
anxious to finish their education. in
order to go to work to earn money to
buy clothes and other finery."
He urged every boy to have the de-
termination to further his education.
He enumerated the various methods in
which q hoy could educate himself.
Don't give up this idea of keeping
on. and be content with the ability
which you know YOU have in you.'
"A Christian education is not only
q desire 70 look out for yourself but TO
look out for others" was one of the
fine thoughts which Pres. Roberts left
with the people.
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At the Churches Sunday

At the regular Sunday morning ser
vices of the BAPTIST church. r. Il.
Nellcs OF the Bangor y. NJ. c. A. occu-
pied the pulpit. The Call of God to the
aoth Century and the Response 70 That
Call" was the subject which Mr. Nelies
took ut was rousng good sermon,
was the expression used by many. The
four sub-topics. The Call of Religious
Certainty" THE Call Of Comradeship,
The Call of obedience. The Call of
Service were announced by the speak
er. He enlarged upon each.
The boys who We're entertained in
the homes of Methodist Pensioners at
tended the Methodist church. There a
fine sermon by Rev. Felix Powell, the
Italian evangelist, was heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

News has been received in the city
of the death of Colonel Francis s. Hes
seltine of Newtonville. Mass. Mr. Hes
scltine was one of the oldest alumni Of
Colby and man who always took a
great interest in the college and the
boys here, His tall. commanding fR-
ure was a familiar one at Commence.
ment time and will he sadly missed.
President and Mrs Roberts were in
Boston Sunday to be present at the
funeral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Ticonic Council L. G. r.. held a very
enjoyable meeting and ladies' night at
the Modern Woodmen hall Saturday eve
ming In spite of the weather the travel
Ing men, their wives. children and sweet
hearts were out in force. fine supper
was served at $50 and this was followed
by an entertainment that was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present This is the first
event of the kind enjoyed by the mem
bers of Ticonic Council. but in the ex-
pressed opinion of the members it will
not be the last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

The art exhibition at the South
Grammar school closed on Saturday
night. after one of the most success
full events Of the kind ever held in
| the city. The amount realized by the
students will be quite large and it will
, all he used in identifying the interior
of the school building. The pupils and
teachers put great deal of time and
work into the plans for the exhibition
and entertainment and certainly de-
serve all that they received from it,
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continued from Page One)

aork may always be depended upon
a rro,ide the stimulus of his pres
.oe and words; there was-oh, there
a,n 2 dozen men or more like the
Wv, + NJ. Holman of Fairfield and
',s,eet \. Best of Springfield, Mass.
deserve mention for their aid in
.aring TINS conference one Of the big
49,, things OF its kind that jeff Smith
~ Arthur Heald and their lieuten-
a. a.. ever pulled Off and that's going
The Farewell Message
-. ;n.nired farewell message by
,...,,4. Miller and the action of 200
..s n pIeGging themselves to adj
..,.d steps IN christian service
...~lad tho closing session tonight at
-. R.rt.St church, and all the dele
30 hn wore unable TO make train
,ca,..o!,s for their homes after the
,,, t.Il !cavc Fairfield tomorrow,
....rc away Njth them the Godspeed
rho ,nNn>peop'e. q lasting impress
- = tr4e hospitality and greater
.l..ionS a~ disciples of Christianity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Afternoon Meeting

Nearly all of the delegates, provided
with a period of recreation, went to Wa
terville during the afternoon, where tbs
Colby collegians had provided entertain
ment. The invitation was extended with
most kindly regard for the visitors and
was highly appreciated.
While the youngsters were enjoying the
hospitality offered them by the Colby
College students and members of the fac
ulty, the leaders of the 40 groups MET al
the Methodist church for leadership ad
vice from the main Y. NJ. G. A. worker.
The meeting was called at o'clock and
continued until $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Miss Louise NJ. McCurdy. aged 30 years
died at her home in North Vassalboro
Saturday affirming after a very short i'll
ness. She is survived by three sisters.
Mrs. J. J. Donnelley of Portland, Mrs.
f. G. Crosby of Waterville and Miss
Emma McCurdy Of North Nassalboro,
and one brother. Bert. of North Eassal-
horo. The funeral will be at 23O Tuesday
afternoon from her late home. Rev. A.
w. Frye officiating, and the interment
will be at North Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
BASKETBALL GAMES

As a part of the work of the recreation
committee there were three basketball
games played Saturday afternoon at the
Fairfield Opera house. The games were
we'll attended although many of the del
egates were passing the afternoon at
Colby College at Waterville. Among
those present were number Of tn.
townspeople and many from Waterville.
At the close of the three basketball
games wrestling matches and boxing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
M. Smiths Prayer

The prayer for the circle by Mr.. Smith
was: ASK God to bless the fellow on
our right, and the fellow on our left.,'
Blessed Be the Tie That Binds" was
sung by the circle Those to be remem-
bered we're -cheered, among them Mr..
Miller Fairfield" and JEFF
Then the meeting was declared by the
president to be adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Deputy Sheriffs Harrington and Roder-
ick and Deputy Marshal Weiss visited
the Williams House on Main street at
about o'clock Saturday. night and made
a thorough search. coming away with
bottle partly full of what was apparently
whiskey. They also took several bottles
of beer to be analysed. The proprietor
of 1.-THE house will appear in court Mon
dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Stephen, the son of Assistant Post
master and Mrs. j. F. Larrabee. OBJ
served his ninth birthday anniversary
Saturday afternoon by entertaining his
Young friends in very delightful
manner. Those present beside the host
were: Henrietta Fassett, Dorothy Dag
Sett. Mary Thayer. Muriel Lewis
Nathaniel BarroWs, Everett Drum
mond Frederick knauff, Ralph and
Elliott Larrabee ...,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Mrs. Arthur J. Garrant

Mrs, Anna fDanielson) Garrant. wife
of Arthur J. 'Garrant. died at 1876
Western avenue Sunday morning, aged
20 years She was graduated from Co
burn Classical Institute two years ago
and was employed for about a year
as clerk in the w. w Berry stationery
story. She had been married wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Saturday Evening

Despite the fact that ont OF doors y
showed and il blowed. and twas cold.
frosty weather." Saturday evening. the
interior of the J'nivtrsalist church was
a most cheerful place. when the song
service of the Students Conference wa
onened Clifton Tracy of Colby col
lege, in humorous vein, thanked 'ne
bows for the demonstration accorded
him upon his selection as leader. After
the songs. three young men responder
to requests of prayer; then there were
more songs and solo by Mr.. Tracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Police Officer Willette. while on his
rounds Saturday evening during the
storm, discovered an intoxicated man
asleep in a rapidly forming snow drift
at the rear of the Bay View hotel 1t
required the assistance of two other
men to get the unfortunate To the sta
ton: where ii was found that he had
not been exposed long enough to suf-
fer serious consequences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Miss Adde Toulouse. who has been Wit,
the Emery Brown Co. since the store wa
started and who has been employed. in
stores owned wholly or in part by Mr.
Emery for the past lG years, severed her
connection with the company Saturday
night and will go to Rumford Fails.
where she has a fine position with he
{. Fl. Mckenzie Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

George Sandner gave birthday party
to number of friends at the Foresters'
hall Saturday evening. A German lunch
was served and social evening enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
WATERv|LLE

Mrs J. H. Bradburn and daughter.
Miss Isabel have returned from Wash
ington. D. c.. where they have been
passing the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

The Epworth League Of the Pleasant
Street Methodist church will hold
Washington social in the vestry Mon
day evening. &c.. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

Prof. Henry f. Trefethen of Colby
College goes to Wilton Monday to at
tend the funeral of his mother Mrs.
Susan E. tWebster) Trefethen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

The domestic science department Of
the Waterville Womans club will meet
with Mrs. Frank f, Drake. 81 Burleish
street, Monday Afternoon at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

\ special meeting of Waterviil'
Lodge. No. 80, F. and a. NJ. will l."
held Monday evening. There will Il"
work in the Entered Apprentice de
gree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Bucksport Wins
Lawrence Champions

TIE second game was played by the
winners of the first game and the Law
renee High school boys, re 'ultlng in
score of Il to Is, favor of the local
boys. The Bucksport boys were much
heavier than the Lawrence boys. and
by that we're superior in covering,
but their loss might be partly a"credit-
cd to the fact that they had Just play
cd a hard game and were somewhat
tired. The Lawrence quintet was:
Messrs Blakney. Leighton, Gladstone,
Danforth and Patterson. The Bucks
port lineup was the same as IN the pre-
yiouS game with the exception OF tue
substitution of Wells for PelleN.
The third game was Southwest ilar-
Dor " the Independents. tn" latter team
being picked from all the. schoolS IN
general The score was :, TO I faNorlnG
the Southwest Harbor team. The IN
depcndent lineup was composed OF
Messrs. Lessor. Crosby. Desjardin. Ken
ridge and Hall. The Southwest lineup
was the same as in the previous game.
The officials of the trio of games
were: Referees. Roger Nye of CODY
and Mr. Bryant of Ear Ilarbor: tlme",
Samuel Wing: scorer, Albert Lar luer'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
SUNDAY Evening Final Meeting

There were few people of Falrhein'
pa,+on and vicinity at home Sunday
evening. Judging from the record
breaking crowd in attendance at me
final meeting of the students confer
ence at the Baptist church. The last
meeting of the conference was opened
to the public and the public eager t"
gain an idea of what has been gong
on. to hear the speakers and to enjoy
with the boys the good times, accept
ed III large numbers.
The meeting of the evening was pre-
81 led over by President Badger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21
Mr.. Miller Presiding

Francis p Miller presided over tn"
meeting He told in his entertaining,
manner the history of the Worlds Stu
dent Christian Federation. its early
struggles and growth and final success.
He urged that all the CHRISTIAN orders
keen in communication with each othe!
for encouragement and advancement.
Keeping this point of communication
intact is best conceived, he said. by two
ways of communication. separately. MI.
Miller enlarged upon them. advancing
the great advantages of each
Rev. Arthur S. Phelps
Another song. "Christian Warfare, was
sung evidently a great favorite with the
boys. Judging from the hearty way in
which they responded, and Rev. Arthur
8. Phelps of Waterville was introduced
as the speaker Of the evening.
The pastor of the First Baptist
church of Waterville defined ambition
as desire harnessed to determination"
The speakers concise. snappy arsu-
ments found an eager listener in every
boy.
MANY good Christian people" he
ayerred. look with suspicion on ambl-
ton. and regard it as sinful. Eut /
find that the most successful men in
the Bible. as in our own day. were set
on fire by great life purpose
Discussing the need of the boy for a
good father and a good mother, Dr.
Phelps said. IF anyone ought to join
the church. it is the fathers and moth
ers."
1.-The Young man with eyes in his
head" he continued. will watch for Il
chance to he useful. Fame and power
go to the worlds servants. Only the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-21

right column" Why don't you get your
balance right with God:
"Fhe credentials of Christ'S own def
milton are If God We're to count your
balance where would YOU come out?
The decision of the boys in regard to
their stand with Jesus Christ was TAX
on at the close of Mir. Nelle'S ADDRESS.
With heads all bowed, Mr.. Miller ana
Mr.. nellie gave prayer.
The decision cards were distributed
at this point The boys answered the
questions on the cards. about 300
pledcine themselves to advance steps
in Christian service. Some Of III" 9TH
ers retained the cards to carry .lome
with them to mediate on their decis-
ion.
The men who made the decisions met
some Of the leaders at the close Of the
meeting.
The meeting was closed with singing
just AZ | Am"
The new president. Badger from NJ.
G. L., gave the bencdiction.
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Resolutions of Thanks


The Resolutions committee gave the
following report:
We, the appointed Resolutions COM
mittee beg YOU to accept the following
resolutions:
First that we extend a vote of
thanks 20 the people of Fairfield ana
vicinity for opening up theor homes
and churches to us and for the use OF
the Opera house and for giving us a
real Maine welcome, and to all who
have contributed in any way to our
comfort and inSpirat tons. and to the
welfare of these enjoyable meetings.
Second. that we express our hearty
thanks to Mr. Jeff Smith and Mrs.
, Arthur Heald for the splendid effort
which they have made to make this
conference possible and successful, and
to all others who have taken a part
Third. that we thank and conSratu-
, late the ladies Of Fairfield and vicinity
| for the royal banquet which was serv-
ed to US in such a splendid manner.
Fourth, that we extend a vote of
thanks to Good Will for the use of
their band and orchestra.
Fifth, that we express our hearty
appreciation to all men who have come
from places out of our own State. from
the four Maine colleges, from different
Y. NJ c. AS and other places. to speak
to us and to help us to see Jesus
Christ as He is and to accept Him.
Sixth, that we extend our thanks
to Mr. Wing for the use of his hall
on Saturday night:
SEVENTH, that we acknowledge with
gratefulness our fine treatment by the
press and hereby extend our thanks to
them.
Eighth, (a), that we owe Fairfield
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The Farewell Message


Francis ?. Miller of New York gave
the farewell address Here those of 800
boys and leaders who remained for the
last gun assembled. Each heart was
mstlled with an easerness to return
home to tell to demonstrate and to fight
for the great cause.
With sincerity from the speaker the
words of the closing message were met
by silent evidences of sincerity from the
link welded and tested in the great
strong chain to make the common aims
desires an dambitions complete-a great
chain of fellow-feelinG. comradeship ana
intent to work together
In his parting message, Mr. Miller
said in part:
I'VE can learn some lessons from the
great war. Jesus Christ would not let
that war go on, if there were not som,
great lessons to be learned from it
Life itself is not as great as the great
cause.
while the nations in Europe are
pouring out their money in such great
fortunes, and while they are giving
life in such a tremendous way, is not
there a cause that we are to be fight
ing for? The people of the provinces
Of Canada and of the British lies have
the Kingdom of England. They have
as their ruler and as their head tc
look TO- King Edward. Have we not
in turn the Kingdom of God. and have
we not Jesus Christ our head?
The war is on. the odds are over.
whelming, the enemies are in force. and
the result is enormous in price.
What is required of him who is ir
the fight?
First. willingness to give his life foi
the cause
Second. keen sense of duty
Third, willingness to pay the pric.
of victory
Ovation for Jeff Smith
Upon the suggestion of the newly elect
ed president an ovation was rendered Ear
old friend, the first one to greet us a
Fairfield. to make time merry by rum,
story, hearty handshake for us, oul
friend indeed-Jeff Smith, The hand
clapping arose. growing from moder
ate demonstration to a thunderstorm, un
til Mr.. Smith arose.
He said: Fairfield has a very peculiar
honor in entertaining the first studen
conference on the continent" And h,
said lot of nice things about the peopl,
who had entertained. THE chaps, wht
are good chaps" and everyone in gen
eral. =.
Then the circle, the formality of clos
ing conference meetings, was formed o
all the boys. around the auditorium. upon
the platform and the vcstry, each joinin;
hands with his neighbour,