Connecticut western news., 1878-01-10


 words inscribed on these walls: "The Lord IS ln His Holy Temple, here to in. strnct; here to convict, here to oonva Tt here to bless. here to fill all hearts with jov and peace which have resulted in belIev- Ing: Direct measures for securing this building were first seG ln motion by the Ladies Benevolent Society of this village. That was about 2a years ago. They deci- ded that the tinanc al income of their or ganization should have It's outflow Tn aid, ing the erection of chape'. They worked on with good courage until nearly $200 was Tn their treasury. Our pastor was anxious that success should crown the eff fort and he gave 1t constant encourage me1 ment. A few months since, he with Deacon Gold appeared in our village one day and announced to us that they had secured Si.OOO for the chapel. Whof where what [ were oulck succeeding questions. The re- ply was: of MT. and Mrs. c. P. Hunt ington of New York. Mrs. Huntin gton as most ot you know is 8 daughter of the late William StOddard who lived and died near this village. Aa the rising sun dlspels and drives away the fog that sometimes hangs over our valley in the early morning, so this glad news scattered the cloud of doubt and uncertainty that had so long overshad owed this project, and It's success waE at once assured. The additional amount re- qulred for the commencement of operations was at once raised by subscription. Nathan Hart has been an active promoter of this work. and we are under obligations to him for services rendered in varlOus ways His business required him to be in New York every week. He had interviews with MT. Huntington about the style of the build ing; one was agreed upon that has produc' ed what ou here see. The plans ana specifications were furnished by MT. Hun GlnRton without expense to us. The entire amount that has been raised by subscrlp ton including MT. Huntington's, is $s.OSO. The town paid us $95.O0 on account of the new road. making total, amount of cash contribution S3.105. There has been paid on account of digging collar. laylng foun- new road laid by the town. the sum of 9359. There has been given in labor on thls part of the work, 115 days. The con. tract for the bulldina above the founda- ton was taken by Nathan Hart and R. R. Pratt for $s4C0. AS the work progressed creased the expense about $40, 8 part of which the building committee pay and the balance rests on the contractors. In the way ot gifts we feel that we have been greatly favored. In one sense this whole bull ding with all of It's comforts aud con- people. for the people" Then we have some special ones to which l wish to refer. ot shears: necessary artlcle oI church fur nlture. Thls flower stand is from George Oldheld. The beautiful cloth and trim mlngs that cover thls uesk are from Mrs. R. P. Foster. Mrs. Noah Bald win, 8 sister of Rev. Walter Smith who was pastor of gaVe us this blble and hymn book; they are precious gifts. This beautiful book mark and the mat on that stand are from Lizzie Oldfield. Noah Rogers. 3Id was an acJlVe worker ln the organization of this church and society in 17s0-one hundred years ago. less two-and in the building of their first house of worship none did more than he. In 1S26 new house was built. and in that work Noah Rogers the 4th took the lead. Noah Rogers the 9th, now of ture texts and other portions of the deco rative painting you here see. The spirit of the fathers rests with the children. This central char is the gift of Samuel W.Gled- dent of the town of Chester in thls state. One of the side chairs was presented to us by Mrs. Chauncey E. Baldwin and Mrs. John Wood, and the other by Mrs. Isaac Marsh, Mrs: Henry Cole and Mrs. A. ID. Warner. They are valuable gifts They preciated by those who are to occupy them. Chandler B. Smith, Q young man of New Jersey, who sDeu5 the summer in this village. ls with some others resident the tower of the building. It is an impor- tant thing to know winch way tho breezes are blowing. not only in the kingdom 0t nature but also in the kingdom of grace. We need to watch as becOmeth those who are to give account. Ebert E. Shepard and wife and thelr sou George Wheaton Shepard gave US the lot on which the building stands. also an ample roadway through the entire field. They backed thls up with 8 large cash contribution. society. and there were circumstances in the case that led us to feel that their abun- dant aId ID this enterprise was 8 rare case of benevolence. George s. Hart, @ native of West Cornwall now residing Tn New York where he has 8 successful business career. is represented in these lamps. We anticipate great pressure and benefit in the use of them. As the years roll on we trust they will prove instrumental in connection With the mlnistrations of this desk. iu lighting the way for many soul into that blessed and soul purifying light that com eth from the Sun of Righteousness. Davld Ocain made us glad in the gift of bell. think may say that no gitt we have re. celved has spoken to us lu louder tones than this: of the obligations we arei under to these givers for all their appropriate and beautiful gifts. As the music of the bell is waited up and down our valley; as It awakens the echoes of the hills on either side, let us remember the inscription that Is engraved upon It: Let hum that heareth say come" Yes friends. invite others to come, and don't fail to eome yourselves. We have recelved gifts ln cash from per- sons abroad as folio ws: Col. C. D, Blinn of Bridgeport Mrs. Morris Futile of Goshen. Bennett 6 Ward of New Haven. N. Fisher 6 Co. of New York, George Williamson of New York. Mrs. s. M. Cornell of GHllford That of MT. and Mrs. Huntington is the one chat lad the foundatlon for all the others,
 Mrs. Isaac Marsh, Mrs. Ebert E. shep- ard andMrs. James H. Cole were the com mittee appointed by the Ladles' Society for the dlsbursement of thelr funds. to which have heretofore referred. By psr- their funds to near $500. The result of their efforts appear in these cushions and carpets and other oonVeniences that you here see. and which add so much to. the comfort and completeness of this hours gifts included, varies but trlhe from $4,- 900. The ladies who arran Ged this beautl- full floral display. are assured that it's pre- sentatlon and arrangement here was 8 generous act we'll performed:
 To al wno have aided us in this chapel work we tender our best thank offering; We wish them all 8 Happy New Year w May the flowers of pesO and blessing ever bloom along the pathway of each and ev' cry one of you! May you all have easy your dwelllngsl May favorlnR breezes wait you all safely over the sea of life. and when your life work is ended may the bells of heayen Elns you all 2 Joyous UuuI6uCS IueO Gup WausiSuo O& euc DlobboO.
 THE PRESENTATION.
 At the conclusion of the above report, the Rev. Fitch made the announcement that the formal opening of the dedicatory service proper, would be made by Deacon T. S. Gold, who had been chosen to make the formal presentation of the chapel to the church and society for the worship of God. After reading copies of letters exchanged between the committee and MT. and Mrs. Huntington, who had contributed so large, ly toward the erection of the chapel, Mir.