Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-30
NEW MILFORD.

Last Thursday afternoon the Methodist Church was rededicated. Rt Rev. Bishop James conducted the exercises, assisted by Rev. Messrs. McAllister, of New York; i; Booth, of Boxbury; Potter, of Worthwhile: and Webster, the Pastor of the church. 1, The audience room has been :handsoms-. ly frescoed, the seats altered,a heaters have been placed in the basement, and the. old unsightly gallery has been removed. and in it's stead a raised platform erected for the choir, which gives the interior of the church much more comfortable and roomy appearance. "A new chandelier is hung in the center of the room, ,and cabi- net organ, from Smiths factory, has been purchased for the choir. The vestibule and lecture room have been altered also, and two class rooms added. --. -s
 At the close of the sermon, which was
 preached by the Bishop, Rev. MT. McAllis- ter stated to the congregatione that the al- terations and improvements just made had cost about g, 900, and that about $1,400 had been raised by subscription, leaving a balance of $6O0 which they propose to raise at once. He then called upon Rev. Mir. Webster, and some of the bretheren to canvass the congregation for subscrip- tions. This occupied about an hour, as it needed repeated and earnest solicitation to procure the required donations, as most of those present had already given as much as they intended. But at the close of that time the sum of $300 was reported, and the exercises were adjourned until evening. The exening services consisted of devo- tional exercises, and-a sermon by Rev. Mir. McAllister. after which the subscription was again commenced and continued for two hours when the whole amount of $500 was obtained, and the exercises were con: cluded by the doxology and benediction.
 The good taste of collecting so large an amount of m oney in such . manner is csr. tainly questionable, but the necessary sum 'p is raised and the Society free from, debt, So if the end justifes. the means they de- serve credit for their persistency. a.
 --On the 18th inst, it being Christmas, the Bank and most other places of busi- ness were closed during part of the day. Religious services were held in the Episco- pal and Catholic Churches; and g chil- drens' festival, at the Methodist Church. ..
 The funeral of tbe late Henry Wells was attended from the Episcopal church on
 Sunday last .-.E.5 ee5 g. |. tsJ.z js9ias
 At regular communication of St. Pe- ter's Lodge. No. 21. E. & A. M.. on the 21st inst, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing year: e. M. Booth. W. M.; H. o. Warner, 8. Wi A. H. McMahon, J. w.; T. T. Marsh, Treas; c. W. Anthony, Sec. :; J. E. Knowles, s. D. MT, Dorwin, J. D.; Albert Turril1, Tyler. -r .,.s,Ieaas. s.f Z.
 On Wednesday evening January 9th, 1870. social hop will take place at McMa: hons Hall for the bsneft.of Brother ;Wm. L.. Twiss.p MrlTwiss has been sick for ! Q long time from disease contracted while in the army. and being in destitute circpm: stances is greatly in. need of assistance,
 We hope that. .alt'who eau will attend the party, if unable to do so, will purchase tickets. which can be procured at Anthony & McMahon's store. Authony's Band will furnish music, and floor managers will be chosen by the company, a9I b1ass[,1..., ,,.(,-'