The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-10-28
GREEN'S FARMS.
THE CONGREGATIONAL JUBILEE.

Guests began to arrive at p m, and
for an hour a very enjoyable time was
spent in social intercourse. At 10 the
meeting was called to order Rev Mr. Day.
les, who presided throughout. After
singing hymn and prayer the object of
the gathering was explained by the
chairman. He said, in substance, that
they did not come together for mutual
praise or congratulation. The audience,
he thought, did not need praise for hav-
ing done its duty. For in fact the liquid
alton of the indebtedness of the church
was the occasion that called them togeth-
err and that as simple act of justice.
Their real object, however, was that
they might celebrate fittingly the COM
Portable situation of the church and So
ciety at the present time. The chairman
called attention to the frequency with
which the New Testament counsels
Christians to unity and fellowship. 1t
was in fulfilment of this purpose that
they had assembled together to thank
God for his goodness and to draw nearer
together in their common work for the
redemption of the world.
He hoped that now the church had OBJ
tanned such an excellent equipment for
work it would concentrate and consecrate
its efforts to the one inspiring aim, the
realization of Christ's kingdom of right
eousness and love among the sons of
men.
j. II. Jennings followed by reading an
manly language, in which he said that
his own pride made him afraid to refuse
the call of the ladies who had so mater
tally contributed to the enjoyment of the
evening and to all the various depart
mentss of the church work. When a
friend came forward, recently, and made
an offer of money to help liquidate the
debts the men were afraid to take hold.
The ladies were equal to the emergency.
The ladies deserved great credit and had
won the graise of all by their consecrat-
ion. The speaker said, in closing, that
he hoped now the church was in such a
satisfactory financial condition, it wou Id
see to it that it remained so for the fu-
ture, a sentiment which was heartily
cheered, during which the speaker re-
sumed his seat.
After another hymn of praise, Deacon
Beers was called upon TO address the
meeting. He said that it was a good
thing that when Adam was discovered in
the garden of Eden alone, wife was
found for him. He was thankful for the
ladies and that they had had them with
them in their work ever since. Atten-
ton was called to the part they had play
ed in the recent improvements of the
church. To their untiring efforts was
due a large part of the prosperity they
enjoyed that evening. Therefore they
should be thankful to God and all those
who had consecrated so much of their
time and effort in securing them. But
with so many privileges comes cores
ponding responsibility and so the speak
er hoped that all would feel the truth of
the words ''to whom much is given much
is also requised."
f. T.. Bedford next occupied the floor
in a few, we'll chosen congratulatory
words to the ladies, which were heartily
received and especially when he outlined
new work for them in which all were in
terested.
1t was fitting that George p. Jennings,
chairman of the society's committee
should speak. He told the meeting ex-
actly what the current expenses of the
church were, part of which was pro-
vided for by the endowment funds; but
part of which was not met from year
to year. He hoped the ladies, who had
done so well, would be able to contribute
800 to the society's funds annually to
meet this deficit. The chairman, before
adjournment for refreshments, said that
in their Congregational church (Which
was the only perfect democracy in exist
ence) the corner stone was personal re-
sponsibility. If they all went home feel
ing that They were each, from the young
est to the oldest, in their measure, re-
sponsible for the conduct and condition
of their church, the assembly would not
have failed of attaining the highest re-
suits desired.
1T should be mentioned for the infor-
nation of our uniformed readers, that
the ladies have recently collected over
$1400 and paid the entire Indebtedness to
August ! and that there is considerable
surplus in the treasury. 1t is only fair
also to state that much of the success
which has attended their efforts is due TO
outside friends who wish their names
suppressed, not less than to the indefati-
gable efforts of the president of the ladies
aid society, the secretary and treasurer
and the ladies generally. Altogether the
reception was an event long to be re-
membered in the history of our parochial
life.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs Jessup Jennings,
daughter on Sunday, October 9th.
Miss Wakeman has returned from New
York.
Prof and Mrs Wakeman have nearly
completed arrangements for moving per-
manently to New Haven. They still re-
side here.
Miss Clara Beers, who is studying mus
ic in New York city, returned home for
Sunday.
Rev Henry Davies preached last Sun
day on aChristian freedom, the birth
right Of every citizen
The legacy recently left the church has
been invested in the Peoples savings
bank Of Bridgeport
George Whitehead has added a new
greenhouse to his nursery plant.
4. J.. Taylor shipped bis first carnat-
Ons. last week.