Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-02
FAM HAVEN NEWS.

ceptiOn of Members Into the
Observation-Disclosures Members Re.
cetved Into Three Churches-In.
stallation of Deacons Many
Church Enterta1nments-Bu |
Big Cattle Pen-The Great Bazaar |
at Qulnnipiac Rink to be Opened |
Tomorrow.
At the Second Congregational church |
last evening there was an interesting re-
sponsive service, entitled "Christ the |
Friend" After musical prelude there
were scriptural responsive readings by
pastor and people about 1.-THE Tribute of
Praise" concluding with the hymn, go
The second section was t'Ths Symphathiz-
ing Friend" preceded and followed by
hymns. "The Friend Helping" "The
Friend Interceding," ''The Friend Ever
Faithful" we're other portions of the SER
vice, which was filed with the appropri-
ate scripture readings and hymns bearing
upon the particular topic. The pastor,
Rev. D. NJ. James, then preached a short
sermon, following it with prayer. The
service was concluded with singing the
hymn, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" The
entire service was very interesting and
profitable.
Grand avenue Baptist church yesterday
morning, the pastor, Rev. E. G. Sage, Phi.
D., preached short sermon. Prior to
communion twenty seven persons who had
been baptized the past month, stepped for
ward to receive the hand of welcome into
the membership of the church. The pastor
made short address welcoming them in
behalf Of the church. The choir then sang
two verses OF hymn of welcome, during
which the pastor extended the hand of
fellowship to each candidate, the congre-
cation rising and singing the last verse of
the hymn. 1t was a very impressive ser
| vice and was witnessed by q large congre-
| cation. During his sermon, Mr.. Sage took
occasion to mention that it was the second
anniversary of his settlement. During this
| time the church had enjoyed prosperous
Joined as members. He spoke d the Hearty co
church and trusted tina. the strong union among
| ness might be confined for another year.
Yesterday morning one person was taken into
church. The new extension pulpit was used Tor
the first time. The pulpit is adjustable and can
u1ia the h sf ss
church will meet for study and the practice of
vocal selections. "a Ship sociable" will be Civ
terror of the church will be decorated in man
ner to resemble as much as possible a ship.
5sa5ipg On The sea- and supper VIII Be sei served
On Thursday from to $780, the Ladies' Aid So
Rev. j. Zee Mitchell. pastor Of the Grand Ave
nue. Congregational church, preached an interest
ing discourse yesterday morning on Practical
communion service, which was preceded by the
installation Of the two deacons recently, elected
Arthur Fl. Smith and Walter S., Jacobs The
| pastor delivered brief address, then gave the
| installing prayer and the usual form Of laying
Welcomed into the Church by the right hand Of
fellowship by the pastor: At this church this hi
Psoe
society has about fifty members and meets
suERd aNyn fer Bible stsay Nth nth
profits Of the entertainment are for i'm
proving the room in the church where the
improvements The entertainmen s tonight
win consist Of an Interesting program, including
an university, singing BY Miss F. Hettie Bradley
and instrumental music by the Misses Bradley
and Seeley. On Wednesday evening the Ladies'
Aid society will give supper in the church par
lors at 6 o'clock. On Tuesday. evening, March
10, q violet tea will be given by the Young La
day, March 20, the Fisk jubilee singers will give a
The grand bazar by the people Of Grand aven-
| tomorrow, Tuesday afternoon, and will continue
TntiI late in the evening win also be held on
Swedish Singing society will furnish excellent
music. Admission 10 cents. 1t will be worth the
rated booths, the grocery and miscellaneous de-
| partments, cts: Supper will be served afternoon
articles for furnishing the booths and depart
response has been liberal: These donations Of
useful and ornamental will be offered for sale
and it is expected that trading will be lively The
Joan suppers, viii be big features Of the bazar.
| 1t is expected that about all Fair Haven and
many friends from the city VIII attend the great
| fund.
The wide frame for the big cattle pen which
been raised, and work viii be pushed rapidly. It
is to be a very large building In this pen cattle
are to be fatted on refuse grains from the dis
on East Grand avenue the bakery Of John
DC By
George Moulthrop, who has been in Colorado
his parents. This if the first time he has been
The Loyal Crusaders meet every Monday af-
| ternoon in the Sunday school room Of Ferry
street church: This new juvenile temperance
ehpen is guse Of w
welcomed as members; others invited as
old cemetery at East Haven last week, died at
h hec home II tbe is4s Rs1 NJt She
| DR.. Bella Farnham who died the
winter Of 1867 after practice of medicine in
| East Haven upward of fifty years. She was
born in 1890 and was admitted a member of the
| old stone church May 1, 1881, she being at her
| death next oldest in membership, Betsy NJ.
Bradley having united with the church March d.
| 1897 The deceased was lady of more than or
binary intelligence and in her early days had
conducted a private school in East Haven. Mrs
Motifs mother was Ann Morris, a sister Of the
late Deacon Amos Morris, who, with Bella Farm
| ham were made cupbearers of the old stone
church in 1882 and serving twenty years.
Hamden House Rafded.
Sheriff Nettleton Of Branford visited
the notorious cred House. at Hamden
Saturday evening and seized 40 bottles of
lager beer. Tho case comes up for trial to-
day.
| Colonel Sunp Der,s Runern1