EDGECOMB.-Received a communion service from the Plymouth church,Portland, May, 1885....THOMASTON.-Church edifice slightly damaged by a fire, Jan. 31,1885, from a burning building fifteen feet distant. Saved from destruction by the most strenuous exertion of firemen and citizens.....UNION.-In the ministry of Rev. Flavius V. Norcross, in this town and vicinity for twenty-five years, he has preached 3000 sermons and given 4000 extemporaneous talks....WALDOBORO.-Repairs have been completed on the chapel, making a very pleasant and attractive room.... WOOLWICH.-The old meeting-house erected in 1757-59, (Nequasset) came near being destroyed by fire Sunday evening, March 22, 1885. Fire was seen at the sill, creeping upwards. A prompt application of water saved the building.

THE MORNING STAR, built for the Am. Board C. F. M., by the New England Ship Building Company, Bath, was launched August 6, 1884. Appropriate services were held in the Ship-yard, conducted by Rev. Omar W. Folsom, of Bath; united in singing, "From Greenland's icy mountains;"prayer was offered by Rev. Alden B. Robbins, D.D., Muscatine, Iowa; address by Hon. Alpheus Hardy, of Boston, Chairman of the Prudential Committee of the Board; Hymn sung, "The morning light is breaking;" benediction by Rev. John O. Fiske, D. D., of Bath. Captain Isaiah Bray, who has been six years in the employ of the Board, and will command the vessel, was present. Excursions were made from various points, and there was a large and interested audience.-Repórted Bath Papers and Portland Press, etc., Aug. 7; Missionary Herald for Sept., pp. 340-43. The Morning Star arrived in Boston, Sept. 19 and sailed from thence Nov. 5, 1884, arriving at Honolulu after a rough passage on the Atlantic, March 15, 1885. On the same day of the month in 1867, the second Morning Star arrived there.-Missionary Herald for May, pp. 213-16. Frederic G. Snow, a son of Rev. Benjamin Galen Snow, Missionary to the Micronesian Islands, goes in the steamer as engineer.

Capt. Bray, addressed several Sabbath Schools in Bath, and neighborhood.

Rev. Americus Fuller, of Aintab, Turkey, gave addresses on Missions at Bath, Apr. 19, 1885.

Dr. John C. Berry, medical missionary in Japan, gave an address at Phipsburg, his native place, Aug. 17, 1884,

Prof. T. McCant Stuart addressed a large audience in Bath, on Christian Education in Liberia. Rev. O. W. Folsom is a Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Control of trust funds in Liberia, West Africa.

R. K. Sewall, in Christian Mirror, Apr. 25, 1885 gives an account of the Lincoln County Temperance Organization, in 1812.

Lincoln County Teachers Association, held in Wiscasset, Sept, 11, 12, 1884.

NECROLOGY.-Dea. James P. Hilton, in Bremen, July 7, 1884, æt 90. He was deacon of the church over 50 years clerk of the church, and superintendent of the Sunday-school 20 years....John Bulfinch, in Waldoboro, Nov 23, æt 92. He was then the oldest graduate of Harvard College.... Marion Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Omar W. Folsom, in Bath, Dec. 22....Capt. J. W. Lewis, lost in wreck of Sch. Australia, off Cape Elizabeth, Jan. 21, 1885. Funeral sermon preached in Second church, Boothbay, Feb. 8, by Rev. L. D. Evans....Dea. Franklin Carleton, Woolwich, March 18, aet 50....Beniah B. Percy, wife of Dea. Isaiah Percy, in West Bath, Apr. 22, aet 79. Sixty-eight years a church member. Ob. Ch. Mirror, July 4....Hon. Henry Tallman, Bath, May 3, aet 80. Member of Winter St. Ch., Bath, 28 years. Attorney General of State, 1849-'63; County Attorney and State Senator; and for sixteen years, Municipal Judge....Stephen B. Crocker, in Warren, June 4, aet 86, and his wife, June 8, aet 86. She was one of the original members, who formed the church 37 years ago.

Rev. Charles D. Crane, of New Castle, Scribe and Treasurer of Conference; Rev. Flavius V. Norcross, of Union, Reporter. Next meeting with the church in Edgecomb, June 8, 9, 1886.

LINCOLN WEST ASSOCIATION.-Organized at Phipsburg, May 1, 1844.-Meets first Tuesday of February, May and November. Rev. J. Evarts Pond, of Warren, Scribe. Members,—p. 92, Minutes 1879.

Lincoln East Association, formed in Warren, May 1, 1814, does not meet.

OXFORD CONFERENCE.

Organized in Bridgton, Jan. 16, 1824. Annual meeting Tuesday and Wednesday following the first Monday in June. Semi-annual meeting third Tuesday and Wednesday in October.

The Semi-annual meeting with the church in Berlin Falls, N. H., October 21, 22, 1884.

Dea. H. N. Bolster, of South Paris Moderator. Opening sermon, Rev. Gilman Rice, of East Sumner, John 30: 22. The power of the breath of God. Conference sermon, Rev. Alfred L. Gridley, of Gilead, John 1: 29. "Behold the Lamb of God. Lord's Supper administered by Rev. David Garland, Bethel, and Rev. Charles Dame, of Andover. Topics for remarks.-I. THE SABBATH. (1.) In Nature, opened by Rev. A. L. Gridley. (2.) In the new Testament, Rev. C. H. Dame. (3.) In the Sanctuary, Rev. D. Garland. (4.) In Society, Rev. Edmond C. Ingalls, of South Paris. (5.)In the house, Mr. William R. Sewall, of Sumner. II. The minister's duty. (1.) In relation to Politics, Rev. Stephen L. Bowler, of Bethel. (2.) In relation to Temperance Reform, by the Moderator. III. The prayer-meeting and the church, opened by Rev. G. Rice. IV. The relation to the church of the children of Christian parents, Rev. Theodore C. Jerome, of Gorham, N. H. V. How shall we reach the children of non-church goers, Mr. Arthur W. Valentine, of Bethel. VI. Discussion by the Conference of the topics, and the general interests of the Sunday-schools. Two special seasons of prayer; one prayer and praise service. Reports from the churches.

THE SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING with the Second church, Bethel, Me., June 2, 3, 1885, Rev. Charles Dame, of Andover, Moderator. Opening sermon,-Rev. Alexander Wiswall, Norway, John 14: 12. The greater works of the church than those done by Christ. Couference sermon by the Moderator, John 12: 21, "We would see Jesus" Discussions.-I. The religion of the Triune God. (1.) In what it consists. (2.) What its influence on the social, the intellectual and moral elements of men. (3.) What is its influence on the final destiny of men. II. The Sabbath, the importance of remembering the Sabbath-day to keep it holy; opened by Hon. E. W. Woodbury, of Bethel; Praise meeting, Tuesday 7.30 P. M., led by Rev. Gilman Rice, of Sumner. 8 P. M., Bible exercise. Subject. "The promises of God. Many passages of Scriptures repeated, and many offered brief remarks.

A children's meeting was held conducted by Rev. Stephen L. Bowler, of Bethel. Rev. Americus Fuller, of Aintab, Turkey, gave an interesting history of the Missionary work in that land. A Report of the churches made, and of Mr. John A. Thomas' Mission work within the limits of the Conference, and remarks by Mr. Samuel York. Arrangements were made for continuing the work. A Conference meeting was held at 11 A. M., Wednesday,-appointed to sing, speak and pray as the Holy Ghost gives utterance. Opened by Rev. Arthur G. Fitz, of South Paris. The Lord's Supper administered by Rev. Stephen L. Bowler, and Rev. Albert Donnell.

At 3, P. M., on Tuesday, the Woman's Missionary Meeting was held at the house of the Pastor.

Prayer meeting on Wndnesday, 6, A. M., conducted by Rev. Albert Donnell, of Berlin, N, H.

Rev. David Garland of Second church, with whom Conference met, gave reminesences of the thirty-six years he has been connected with it as pastor, and with this Conference.

The first house of worship in Paris erected 1818, upon a site about a mile southeast of its present situation. It was removed to the Village of South Paris, in 1835. It was partially remodeled in 1851. An addition was made to the south end in 1860, and a vestry placed underneath the audience room. In the summer of 1878, repairs were commenced which were completed the following year, at a cost of over $2000, resulting in a tasteful and convenient house of worship, of which the

engraving is an excellent representation. It was re-dedicated August 17, 1879, Rev. Charles D. Crane, acting-pastor, preaching the sermon. Rev. Heury C. Bolster of Everett, Mass., once a member of the church in South Paris, also took part in the services.

REV. EDWARD C. INGALLS, pastor at South Paris, from August 1, 1883, resigns. Dismissed by Council, Nov. 5, 1884. Rev. David Garland, of Bethel, Moderator; Rev. Charles A. White, of Mechanic Falls, Scribe. Installed pastor at Saco, Dec. 30, 1884.

REV. ARTHUR GREEN FITZ, (Dartmouth, 1872; Bangor, 1875,) a. p. South Paris, from January, 1885.

REV. HENRY VAUGHAN EMMONS, (Amherst, 1854; Bangor, 1859,) a. p., Oxford, from March, 1885.

REV. DANIEL WARREN HARDY, (Bowdoin, 1861; Bangor, 1871,) a. p., First ch., Bethel, from August 1, 1885.

REV. HENRY HAMPSON HUTCHINSON, (Bangor, 1868,) a. p., Sumner Hill, from June, 1885. Mr. H. was here, 1868-70.

REV. THOMAS P. WILLIAMS, pastor at Gilead from June 15, 1879, resigned June 1, 1883, was dismissed by Council, Oct. 22, 1884, Rev. Stephen L. Bowler, of Bethel, Moderator; Rev. Albert Donnell, of Berlin, N. H., Scribe, Record Ch. Mir., Nov. 1. Now acting-pastor at Winslow.

REV. THEODORE C. JEROME, pastor at Gorham, N. H., from Oct. 24, 1882, resigns. Council met March 15, 1885, Rev. David Garland, of Bethel, Me., Moderator; Rev. Albert Donnell, of Berlin, N. H., Scribe; and terminated the pastoral relation. Mr. J. installed pastor of the church in Wolfboro, N. H., June 17. 1885.

REV. STEPHEN L. BOWLER, First church, Bethel, from Oct. 30, 1879, resigns. Dismissed by Council, June 2, 1885. Rev. Alexander Wiswall, of Norway, Moderator; Rev. Albert Donnell, Scribe. Accepts call to Gorham, N. H..

REV. ALBERT DONNELL, pastor at Berlin, N. H., from June 22, 1883, resigns. Dismissed by Council, June 3, 1885. Rev. Alexander Wiswall, Moderator; Rev. Stephen L. Bowler, Scribe. Accepts call to Riverside ch., Haverhill, Mass.

Rev. Charles Dame, of Andover, has preached Sabbath afternoons, in Byron. Rev. David Garland, delivered a discourse in Second church, Bethel, before the Brown Post G. A. R., May 24, 1885. Memorial services were held in the Second church., May 30.

The 70th birth-day, and the 30th anniversary of the pastorate in Bethel, of Rev. David Garland, was observed by a gathering of his friends at the parsonage, March 25, 1885, Remarks were made by Rev. Stephen L. Bowler, of the First ch., aud Judge Enoch E. Foster, Readings by Misses Roach and Chapman. A response was made by the pastor. Lewiston Journal, March 26.

ALBANY.-The church spire damaged. A legacy of $300, from George French, late of Albany... ANDOVER.-The parsonage repaired....GILEAD.-A church hell, weight, 630 lbs., has been procured.-The "Mountain Rill," helped it on.... NORWAY.-The centennial of the town in 1886.... Rev. Joseph K. Greene, D. D., and wife from Constantinople, were at Oxford, where a family re-union was held, Jan. 14, '85, at the residence of Stephen Fields. Statements were made of their travels and missionary work, with illustrations of manners, costumes, etc.... Rev. Americus Fuller, Missionary from Aintab, Turkey, was with the churches in Norway and South Paris, in May, 1885.... Rev. W. J. Twart, of Canton, gave an illustrated lecture on the "Life of Christ," at East Sumner, March 30.

Oxford Teachers' Association met in Norway, Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 1884.... Rev. Edward G. Porter, of Lexington, Mass., delivered the address at Gould's Academy, Bethel, May 17, '85.... Rev. Alexander Wiswall, of Norway, gave a lecture in the Academy, on "Likes and Dislikes."

NORWAY.-First church, received too late for table. Meeting-house erected in 1840.-Value, $1600; land, $50.-Funds, $400.

Died in Gilmanton, N. H., March 11, 1885, at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. Lyman White, Mrs. Sophronia, (Wines) Hurd, aged 84 years. Her father was Rev. Abijah Wines, D. D., Prof. in Bangor Theo. Seminary, 1817-19, and her husband, Rev. Carlton Hurd, D. D., pastor in Fryeburg 1823, until his death in 1855. Ob. Congl'st, Apr, 23.

Arthur W. Valentine, of Bethel, Scribe and Treasurer.

OXFORD ASSOCIATION.-Was organized at Norway, June 11, 1822. Meetings on second Tuesday in May, July and September. Rev. David Garland, of Bethel, Scribe p. t. Members,-Minutes 1879, p. 122.

PENOBSCOT CONFERENCE.

Organized in Brownville, Jan. 11, 1825. Annual meeting second Tuesday and Wednesday in June. Semi-annual meeting, second Tuesday and Wednesday in October.

THE SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING, held with the Church in Old Town, in connection with the SEMI-CENTENNIAL of the organization of that church, October 14, 15, 1884. Dea. William P. Hubbard, of Bangor, Moderator. Opening devotional exercises, led by Rev. Joseph Smith, of Bangor. Opening sermon by Rev. Samuel W. Chapin, of Burlington, Acts 2: 1. Theme. -The need of individual effort, and union, and entire consecration of heart to Christian life and Christian work; and the power there is in it for advancing the Kingdom of Christ. Conference Sermon, Rev. Charles B. Wathen, of Orono, Luke 14: 23. Theme.-The church to be aggressive in its policy, and missionary in its spirit; going forth in the spirit and power of Christ. Topics for consideration. 1. Are our churches prepared to do their best work for the Master this winter. (a.) What is needed, opened by Rev. Benjamin B. Merrill, of Brewer. (b.) How can we meet the need, Rev. Joseph Smith. (c.) General discussion,-participated in by Rev. Henry A. Freeman, Old Town; Rev. J. E. Adams, Bangor; Messrs. Moses B. Rogers, of Holden; Dea. George A. Thatcher, of Bangor; Elijah Wyman, of Orono, and others. 2. The Sunday School. (a.) Its importance, and upon whom rests the responsibility, opened by Rev. Henry A. Freeman. (b.) In what ways can we improve on present methods, Prof. Levi L. Paine, D. D, Bangor. (c.) What importance should missions and temperance have in Sunday School work, Dea. Charles A. Bailey, of Old Town. (d.) General discussion, Rev. Charles B. Wathen, Rev. Samuel W. Chapin, Rev. J. E. Adams, Mrs. Porter, Mr. Horace C. Whitmore, of Hampden, the Moderator, and others. Prayer Meetings, led by Rev. Benjamin B. Merrill, and Rev. Charles B. Wathen. The Lord's Supper administered by Rev. Samuel· W. Chapin, and Rev. Benjamin B. Merrill.

The Semi-Centennial of the church observed more especially, Tuesday eveningreport on page 100.

At the adjournment of Conference,carriages were in readiness to convey those who desired to go to Milford to see the new Meeting-House now building. Its location and outward appearance is pleasing. Its style is unique,-partly Gothic, partly Queen Anne. The arrangement of the interior is very satisfactory.

THE SIXTIETH ANNUAL MEETING, with the First Church in Brewer, June 9,10, 1885. Dea. William P. Hubbard, of Bangor, Moderator. Opening service of