Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
.REDEDICATi0N OF
THE FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH, WINTHROP, ST.
Appropriate Exercises Are Held
Sunday and Church Is Well
Filled in Spite Of Stormy
Weather - Program Interest
ing and Greatly Enjoyed
Rev. I. B. Mower Of Waterville
Principal Speaker

Fr1nclpaI Speaker
On Sunday the re-dedlcation exercises
at the newly remodslsd and repaired Win
throp street Baptist church were held,
good crowd being present at the morning
exercises in spite Of the rainy weather.
Rev. I. B. Mower Of Waterville opened
the exercises with prayer and fine duet
by Mrs. Lottie Reed and Mrs Ethel Gay
was the next number, following which
Rev e. S. Philbrook, pastor Of the
church, spoke Of the fire which damaged
the building on the 31st Of last Decem-
Der. ana called the attention Of the con-
gregation to the repairs and improve
ments which have been made and also to
the beautiful silk American flag and the
wonderful painting Of The Good Shop
herd with its background Of lofty noun
tains, which sadorns the wall back of the
altar, these being the gifts of different
societies which Mr.. Philbrook took occa-
sion to thank at this time for their kind
help.
He commented on the fact that the best
Is none too good for the house Of God,
and added that material surroundings
have strong influence on the mental at
titude of the average worshipper. He stat
ed that Solomon had that feeling. and
that everyone has shared in 1t even up
to the present day. He said that fine
new kitchen had Been added and that a
safe chimney had been built in to rel lace
the old one, also a new. commodious
storehouse that would be most con-
venient The wall in the main church.
which was badly damaged by water, has
been re-painted and looks better than 1t
did before the fire, and the church Is now
in fine condition.
The solo entitled The Ninety and Nine"
manner by Miss Lottie Reed, followed tho
pastors remarks, and then Rev. I. 3.
Mower Of Waterville, the principal speak,
er Of the meeting, gave most interesting
and Instructive talk on the original ideas
and formation Of the Baptist denomina-
ton and led up gradually through Its
preliminary and intermediate stages to
the present time, also speaking OF the
great contributions which the denomina-
ton has made to the educational and re-
ligious world.
He referred to the wUeing and compos-
ing Of America" by a former pastor of
the waterville Methodist church. who was
also professor in Colby College. the Rev.
Samuel F. Smith, in 1892 He also said
that great tribute is to be paid Roger
Williams, whose name will stand beside
those Of Oliver Cromwell. William the 81
lent and John Calvin, on q statue to be
raised to Calvin at Geneva.
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be thankful for our flag. for our leade~.
for our Christ. and for the Truth which
makes us free"
On Sunday evening the re-dedic1-
ton exercises were continued and c'7H-
rus singing by the choir. with sevor'l
fine duets and solos formed a part of
the evenings program. Rev Mr.. Phil
brook spoke briefly and introduced -
the speakers OF the evening Chr lin
James f. Cochrane of the End Maria
Regiment. who took as the subject 90
his address, 1.-THE Captain Of Our Sal
walton" or 1.-The Christian Side of 4
Soldiers Life"
| Chaplain Cochrane gave his hes rnrs
a most enlishtening insight into the
spiritual side Of the life OF a soldier,
took up the many temptations which
beset the men when in actual service
| away from home. and spoke of the
work which is being done to make
army life easier and better for the
boys of the nation. He paid fine trib-
ute to Rev. Henry e. Robbins, n for
mer president of Colby college. who
was at one time. according to tire
chaplain. considered the finest oratnr
! in this State. Chaplain Cochrane stHt-
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when he expects the selective draft to
go into fleet. and predicts that II will
commence inside of three weeks, If not
sooner.
Among other things he said: while
we remember that Christ was . shep-
herd. we must also remember that
he won his greatest triumphs Nv lend
ing the life of a soldier. full of hard
ship and trial and suffering.
! ut was Al years ago" he said that
I preached my first sermon. under the
direction Of Rev. DR.. Joseph Kicker Of
| this same church, and since theft many
Of my dearest remembrances have
their origin within the walls of this
| building"
| ity of the End Maine REGIMENT being
sent 10 Europe. ana promised the pa
rents Of the boys in the regiment to
do all that lies in his power for them
while away.
| Mr.. Philbrook then thanked him for
his Kindness in coming TO speak to
his congregation and offered a short
; prayer for the success Of the reei-
| ment. The exercises then closed with
the singing Of America" by all pres
emit.