Morning journal and courier., 1890-11-21
FAIR HAVEN NEWS.


A Religious Jubilee Interesting |
Celebration at the Grand Avenue |
Baptist Church-Free from a Bur-
densome Debt-Concert and Organ |
Recital.
A jubilee service was held in the Grand
avenue Baptist church last evening to cele-
brate the recent extinguishment of the re-
naming debt on the church property. The
church was filed with people and it was a
very joyous occasion. Rev. E. G. Sage,
Phi. D., the pastor, presided. Other cler-
gymen on the platform were: Rev. P. s.
Evans, former pastor, who was SO sue
cessful in setting forward the work for
raising the debt, and also Rev. Mr.. Poteat
of Calvary Baptist church, both of whom
gave interesting addresses of con-
gratulatory nature. Henry Barnes,
Jacob P. Morrow among the constituent
members of the church that was formed in
Central hall nineteen years ago, were called
upon to speak, and told of some of the
struggles through which the society had
passed. The other constituent members
surviving are James II. Lindsley (now of
Northford), Mrs. John McGregor, Mrs.
Lindsey and Miss Lindsey o. J. Hull
of the society in acquiring the property.
The cost of the lot at the corner of
Grand avenue and Poplar street, with
interest on the same, was 81, 208.85.
Of this sum the brethren of the church
contributed 1891, including $500 from
the Ladies' society. The sum of $3.50
was contributed by the First Baptist
church, $3.50 from the Calvary church, and
from miscellaneous sources 1,074. The
church edifice was erected at cost of
| $11 1858. During the pastorate of Rev. T.
E. Busfeld 81 900 was paid on the remain
| ing debt, and under the passionate of his
successor, Rev. P. S. Evans, the balance of
$4,000 was pledged, and the final pay
ments have just been completed.
William s. Robinson, the treasurer of
the church, who has rendered efficient aid,
| made a further report concerning the
| finances. Letters of regret were read
Rev. A. 81. Ball of Elgin, ILL.,, and Rev. T.
| E. Bus6eld of Bangor, Me. These former
| pastors of the Grand avenue church ex-
tended hearty congratulations upon the
extinction of the debt. A letter was also
read from Mrs. Mary E. Whiting Of this
city, widow of the late Rev. Samuel M.
Whiting, the first pastor of the church.
During the service the mortgage of 49, 900
and the mortgage note to the New Milford
savings bank was burned as the congrega
tiop rose and sang stPraise God from
whom all Blessings Flow" After these
exercises refreshments were served by the
ladies of the church. This religious society
freed from debt, enters upon it's future
under very bright auspices.
1 The organ recital and concert given al
| the East Pearl street M. E. church last
| evening was a marked success and greatly
enjoyed by large and appreciative audi
ence. The artists were: Organist James
Fl. Morris, of NewYork; William A. Prime
tenor of All Saints church, Broadway, New
York; the B quartette, and Miss Hetti'
Bradley, soprano of the Grand avenue
Congregational church. The program al
published in the, COURIER Monday wa
finely rendered. The singing by Mr.. Prime
was fully up to the standard anticipated
from his high reputation as tenor ani
artist, and he was repeatedly encored, re
spending with fine effect. He was listened
to with rapt attention and great pleasure
Miss Bradley was in fine voice and acquit
ted herself, as usual, admirably, and III
B quartette were as popular as ever.
was most enjoyable concert throughout
On Wednesday evening the relatives ans
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w
Foote met at their residence on Quinnipia
street, Fair Haven, to celebrate the sixtl
anniversary of their marriage. They weI
the recipients of many useful gifts. Dur
ing the evening fine collation. was serve,
and the occasion was one of great enjoy
ment to all. Mr.. and Mrs. Foote vii
shortly move to the west, where they vii
reside. They will be much missed b
many friends.