The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-08
MANY DELEGATES ARE ATTEND
ING CONGREGATIONAL coz.
FERENCE
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bers to their obligations and said that
eternal life consists in knowing God.
Rev. F. NJ. Sheldon OF Boston, Gee
rotary of the Education Society,
spoke on the Education Society and
other matters. He urged the max
ing of better and finer manhood and
womanhood by the beginning with
the young lives. and said we may
build into their lives any choice OF
ideals we may choose He spoke
of the value of personal example and
influence, as amounting to more than
what we say Mr.. Sheldon believes
that the home is the first education
In moral and religion, and deplored
the too often lack of acquaintance OF
the parents with the teachers OF the
schools where their children are pu-
pills and he added adult education
is supremacy important" The speak
er advocated cooperation in the home
between the parents and their child
rem. where parents take some time to
work and play with their children.
He dwelt on the critical time OF young
people between the ages of 13 and
90 years, and asked that the churches
might be more christian, but urged
the duulLS get 10 HOThs
George w. Nash Of Chicago, was the
last speaker and his topic was THE
Congregational Foundation for Edu-
cation" He spoke of the founda-
ton, which came into existence in
1921, explained the fund and said
that in 1922 it was put on the appor-
tionment, was cut off in 1928, but in
1924 had been put back on the appor-
tionment for three per cent. He
stated that the foundation must be-
come acquainted with the Congrega-
tional organizations, and referred to
1t as an agent for council; also It's
endeayor for cooperation between
denominations to do away with COM
petition. He referred to the Bangor
Seminary as being well managed, but
said it needed more funds, and told
the conference that while dealing
with missionary problems they should
not leave out their institutions. Mr..
Nash credited the Congregational de-
nomination with having founded both
Harvard and Yale colleges, and said
that Smith Wheaton, Mt. Holyoke
and Wellesley Colleges were all of
the Congregational denomination He
then referred to the other Congre-
gational colleges of the United States
and related interesting incidents in
connection with the same.
Several business matters were
brought before the convention just
prior to the adjournment of the after
noon session by Rev. Charles S. Har-
butt and prayer was offered by Rev
II. w Webb of Wiscassett.
Additional delegates began to ar
rive for the evening sessions and dur
ing the interim between adjournment
and supper, groups gathered to dis
cuss various matters or to take Walks
about the town. About one hundred
and seventy persons were served an
appetizing supper in the Church Par
Tor under the direction OF the Work
ing League of which Mrs. w. b
Woodbury. Is president. The tables
were attractively decorated in yellow
and white with jonquil centerpieces
Grace was asked by Rev. @. II. Nc
Elhiney of Madison, a former pastor
Of the Federated Church here.
HOME MISSIONARY UNION
The Woman's Home Missionary
Union of Maine dined in the west par
lor and held an informal session with
Mrs. William f. Johnson of Portland
nTPSlu6nl Vi Iut OniOl thN
Union works in connection with the
CONGREGATIONAL Missionary Society
and every county In the state, with
the exception of Piscataquis and Wal
do. were heard from on this occasion,
Greetings from Miss Florence Ellis,
State Missionary, were listened TIC
with pleasure and Rev. C. N. Elio-
poulos. pastor of the Congregational
t,x praxun1aIH native nj
Athens, Greece, spoke informally. 1t
was profitable gathering for the Ia
dies, and one of the pleasant events
of the convention.
A directors meeting was also held
at the First National Bank prior to
the evening session.
EVENING SESSION
The program of Tuesday evening
included a solo by Charley Turner OF
Skowhegan with Mrs. Mildred r.
Weston at the pipe organ. Rev. G
b. Bates vice president OF the con-
ference presided and the conference
offering was taken. Rev. George
Loring Thurlow offered prayer and
Rev. Frederic Parker, president of the
conference delivered the presidents
address, speaking particularly on the
general subjects of the session, The
Religious Renaissance" He was
followed by the annual sermon which
was delivered by Rev. Henry Stiles
Bradley of Portland, one of Names
most brilliant sermonizers. HIS
theme was "Unpredictable in Reli-
gion. or Spiritual Surprises" 1t is
needless to say that Mr.. Bradley's
address was one of the big things of
the convention. The communion OF
the Lords Supper followed with Rev.
c. II. Mckinney Of Madison presid-
Ing, with adjournment by Rev. c. +.
Sargent of Winthrop. There was
very large attendance at the evening
session, while the church auditorium
was well filled during the opening
afternoon session. Hyacinths were
attractively used at the altar, with
other cut flowers.
YESTERDAY FORENOON
Favored with the same wonderful
weather yesterday the conference ses-
sion in the forenoon was again large
ly attended. President Frederic
Parker was in the chair and the morn
ing service of worship was conducted
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