Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-13
WEDNESDAYS SESSIONS OF
The UNITARIAN CONFERENCE

He referred to the sacrifice of Rev.
Paul S Phalen, who had left his fam
lily and enlisted and had trained him
self for the ranks but was pressed
into the service where he could do his
duty best He paid a tribute to the
churches Of this country. In refer
ring to Germany he said that it SEEM
ed that the whole 81 pport of civiliza-
ton had crumbled away and today
God was summoned TO a partnership
in the most revolving crimes after
1000 years Of Christian teachlng.~ But
the mimicry of religion is not touch
ing the substance of things said
Judge Johnson, but when the inlita-
ton of religion lies helpless and hope
less, we've got to have q religion that
deals with things of earth and not
altogether with things of heal en-.
That takes hold of the things that
the BOYS in the trenches can appreci-
ate and this great body of Unitarians
is best fitted to lead in this move
merit 1t is worth all the religious
work that ! have seen wasted fer -
years here to see these ministers get
together in the Opera house ard unite
in common worship But it is the
power of the churcn today to accept
realities and it will do so.
Mr.. Phalen then introduced Judge
Leslie G. Cornish. the chief justice Of
Maine. Judge Cornish was in a de-
lishtful and tenderly reminiscent
mood. He referred 10 his college days
here and gave an amusing account of
the evolution Of his religion until he
tnally became a Unitarian. He said
that he believed that the Allies are
going 10 win the war just as he be-
ileVes IN Immortality, both questions
resting on faith. The church must
teach faith in a higher power to carry
US On in these days" said Judge Cor
nish in closing,
a delicious luncheon was served by
the ladies Of the Alliance in the Ware
parlors which was enjoyed by the en-
tire gathering
The Maine Unitarian Associa ton
meeting was held at 80 O'Clock with
the president, Judge Leslie G.. Cornish
Of Augusta, who explained the purpose
ana organization IF the association 1t
stands to the conference Of nitarian
churches in Maine in the same relation
that the American Unitarian .'ssoc.a-
ton stands to the conference OF the ma
tional churches. The renort Of the treas
Grer, Edward d. Moves Of Portland
who was rot present. was read bv Judge
Cornish. \ large number Of new mem
bers were admitted from Wateryille.
Bangor Augusta and other places
Judge George A, Emery, who has been
secretary of the association for 81 years.
expressed desire to. have a successor
and the following officers We're elected:
President, Judge leslie c. Cornish. An
gusta; vice president, Judge Charles +.
johnson Waterville: secretary. Norman
l.. Bassett, Edward II. Moves, Portland;
auditor, Richard Webb, Portland; imam
clal committee, Judge Cornish. Frank
f. Smith Of Augusta and Judge George
A. Emery Of Saco
The sum of 800 was voted to the as
slstance Of the church in Ellsworth. The
disposition Of the income Of the asso-
cation in the interval between meet
lngs was left to the financial commit
tee, II is the purpose OF the association
70 bring before all Interested in the
cause Of Unitarianism in Maine the
work Of the association and give great
eF publicity to the work in future in the
belief that many will he interested and
give their support and financial assist
ance. and an appeal will lie made to
Cnitarians as to the using OF trust and
other funds for the advancement of the
cause
The annual meeting OF the Maine ALI
aAce OF the Unitarian Church was held
at } O'Clock with Miss Lucy Lowell of
Boston, national president. presiding in
place OF Mrs. Frank l. PhaIen. state
president, who was not able Il perform
ner duties. Reports were heard from
the three directors, Miss Mary H. Wads-
worth of Ellsworth for eastern Maine
Mrs F. E Brown of Wataryiue for
central Maine and Mrs. William p Ra~.
rT OF kennehurk for western Maine Al
the close Of the business meeting Mia,
Lowell gave & fine address on LOYALTY.
to the Alliance She said that in this
time or war il is we'll to remember re-
Lelous activities and not let them drop
for as the religious activities are mos,
vital 70 keep the rest going properly. It
lis important that they should not he
neglected She told Of the work of tbs
Alliance in supporting the schools in
North Carolina and .he churches in
western Canada. whose members have
been called to war. and she also called
attention to the Unitarian organ, the
"Christian Register
An organ recital by Mrs. Karl G.
Sturgis, organist Of All Souls church
OF Augusta, was given IN the evening.
which was a delightful ended to the
conference
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