When was it published?

July 9, 1886 in Daily Kennebec Journal

Domestic News July 9, 1886

Daily Kennebec Journal

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

J. V. Bradley, Rev. Geo W. Bicknell, Rev. J. S. Gledhill, Rev. Geo Jenkins, Rev. E E. Peck, Rev. Q H. Quinn, Rev. M. Crosby, Rev. C. A. Hayden, Prof. Stanford Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell, Juvenile Band Of Brunswick

Q: What keywords are associated?

Universalist Reunion, Sunday Schools, Lake Maranocook, Religious Gathering, Maine Clergy, Music Performance

Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine

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What is this article about?

The fourth reunion of the Universalist Sunday schools of Maine took place at Lake Maranocook on July 8, drawing 2,500 attendees including clergy. The event included social greetings, dinner, prayers, addresses by several reverends, and music by Prof. Stanford Mitchell and the Juvenile Band of Brunswick, proving a great success.

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AT MARANOCOOK.
The Universalist Sunday Schools of Maine Hold Their Reunion at the Beautiful Lake.

Lake MARANOCOOK, July 8.

The fourth reunion of the Universalist Sunday schools of Maine occurred at Lake Maranocook Thursday. The company gathered in large clans. The prospects were good for a successful occasion from the time of arrival until 12 o'clock. The time was spent in exchange of greetings and social converse from 12 to 1 o'clock, and at dinner, from 1 to 2.30, after which the literary exercises occurred.

Twenty-five hundred persons were in attendance. Among the number were clergymen and able representatives of the denomination in Maine. The exercises opened at 3 o'clock. J. V. Bradley of Portland, presided. Prayer was offered by Rev. Geo W. Bicknell of Lowell, Mass. The meeting was addressed by Revs. J. S. Gledhill of Gardiner, Geo Jenkins of Belfast, E E. Peck of Bangor, Q H. Quinn of Deering, M. Crosby of Portland, C. A. Hayden of Auburn. Music was given by Prof. Stanford Mitchell of Boston, soloist, Mrs. Mitchell, accompanyist, singing of America and other hymns by the congregation. The Juvenile Band of Brunswick furnished excellent music. This band has won an enviable reputation in the State. The reunion proved a great success.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Universalist Reunion Sunday Schools Lake Maranocook Religious Gathering Maine Clergy Music Performance

What entities or persons were involved?

J. V. Bradley Rev. Geo W. Bicknell Rev. J. S. Gledhill Rev. Geo Jenkins Rev. E E. Peck Rev. Q H. Quinn Rev. M. Crosby Rev. C. A. Hayden Prof. Stanford Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell Juvenile Band Of Brunswick

Where did it happen?

Lake Maranocook, Maine

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Lake Maranocook, Maine

Event Date

July 8

Key Persons

J. V. Bradley Rev. Geo W. Bicknell Rev. J. S. Gledhill Rev. Geo Jenkins Rev. E E. Peck Rev. Q H. Quinn Rev. M. Crosby Rev. C. A. Hayden Prof. Stanford Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell Juvenile Band Of Brunswick

Outcome

twenty-five hundred persons attended; the reunion proved a great success.

Event Details

The fourth reunion of the Universalist Sunday schools of Maine occurred at Lake Maranocook Thursday. The company gathered in large clans. Prospects were good for a successful occasion from arrival until 12 o'clock. Time spent in exchange of greetings and social converse from 12 to 1 o'clock, dinner from 1 to 2.30, after which literary exercises occurred. Exercises opened at 3 o'clock with J. V. Bradley of Portland presiding. Prayer by Rev. Geo W. Bicknell of Lowell, Mass. Addresses by Revs. J. S. Gledhill of Gardiner, Geo Jenkins of Belfast, E E. Peck of Bangor, Q H. Quinn of Deering, M. Crosby of Portland, C. A. Hayden of Auburn. Music by Prof. Stanford Mitchell of Boston (soloist), Mrs. Mitchell (accompanist), congregation singing America and other hymns. Juvenile Band of Brunswick provided excellent music.