Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-08

cluded his talks on Service of Wor-
ship" and his title for the session
was 1.-THE Romance of Escape"
The Resolutions
In the resolutions which were pass
ed by the conference hearty support
was pledged to the other denomina-
tlonal bodies of the State as represent
ed In the 1nterdenominationaIC Commits
sion Of Maine.
The resolution and the others passed
are in part as follows:
Believing the interests of the
Christian religion can be furthered by
the elimination of unnecessary and re-
duplicated efforts, especially in over
cnurched communities, and that great
er effectiveness can be obtained by the
several denominations working in in
telllgent harmony, thereby releasing
workers and money for neglected
places, therefore,
BE 1t resolved by us, delegates to
the 18th annual meeting of our State
conference, that we declare ourselves
ready for hearty cooperation with the
other denominat ional bodies of the
State, as represented in the Interde-
nomlnational Commission of Maine.
we ask that said commission examine
carefully the larged parish plan with
the view of adopting it to interdenom-
national operation where possible.
Resolved: That we approve the at
tltude of Governor Ralph Owen Brew
ster In respect to enforcement of law
and rejoice that in personal habits as
we'll as by precept he stands for law
observance
Resolved: That We recommend
that the Christian Civic League, as the
agency of the churches, continue its
work of Investigation, it's increasing
campaign of education and vigorous
enforcement activities.
Resolved: That we approve the
! great work of the Near East Relief.
Resolved: That we favor the early
entrance of the United States into the
Permanent Court for International
Justice and that we respectfully re-
quest the United States senators from
the State of Maine to do all in their
power to secure the favorable action of
the Senate when the matter is brought
up for action next December.
Tribute to Mr.. Harbutt
"Resolved: That we express our ap-
probation of the great service rem
dered to our churches for more than
quarter of a century by Superintendent
Charles Harbutt We recognize his
fine ability, many labors, unwearying
fidelity, clarity of judgment, earnest
ness of spirit. profound conservation,
comprehensive vision and gracious
Christian manhood. His creative
thought and plans have resulted in
abundant fruitage. 1t was through
his suggestion and influence as a stu
dent that the class of 1887 at Bangor
Seminary raised $4,000 for the Bond
lectures. He may also be called, in a
real sense, the Father of the Maine
Civic League. He was chairman of
the committee which issued the call
for the first convention, as well as
presenting the resolution to the con-
ference recommending such an organ
ization. He was also the prime NOV
er in association with Mrs. President
Beach of the Pastors Convocation at
Bangor. The Seacoast Mission with
| its far-reaching work is a child of his.
In view of his ceaseless activities and
| splendid achievements. his honest pur-
| pose, large faith, undaunted courage.
| fine humility and fraternal service, we
| pay our tribute of respect and honor
| and extend to his our loyal Christian
| affection and regard.
"Resolved: That our delegates to
| the National Council be urged to vote
| for some kind of merger of our mis-
| sionary societies if the plans submit
| ted seem feasible to them.
| Resolved: That we extend hearty
| thanks to the following: To the en-
! tertaining church and to Mr.. and Mrs.
! William A. Smith for their generous
| hospitality and kindly efforts to make
| the delegates pleased and comfortable;
| to the quartet and to Abbott e. Smith
/ who, with his fine genius for music,
| uplifted and inspired US all. as he pre-
| sided at the organ: to those in the city
who opened their homes to the dele
I, gates; to the press for its excellent
| publicity; to the Chamber of Com
merce for it's greetings; to all the
| speakers who participated in the pro-
| gram.
Respectfully submitted.
REV. DANIEL j. GROSS,
| Chairman of the Business Committee"