The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01

Hatch and Dea j. w. NOrthrop will con-
stitute the standing committee for the
following year.
Next in order we're the reports from
the churches. The delegates, almost
without exception, reported decided pro-
gress and encouraging results. In the
case of few churches, the reports were
followed, during which prayers of thank
fulness were fervently offered to Almigh-
ty God for His blessings upon the
churches during the past year.
At IL 30 p. m. the morning session ad-
journed for the noon recess, during which
a collation. was served in the church par
lors. The ladies of the congregation did
themselves excellent credit in many
ways. The hospitable board was spread
with a most bountiful and savory dinner.
The moderator succeeded admirably in
getting the afternoon session started
promptly at 100. The subject, "Our
Country Churches" was presented in
three of its aspects. Rev Mr. Ives gave
"The past, present and future of our
country churches. The speaker review
ed briefly the causes that lead TO the for
mutation of our churches, the demands
upon the churches then and the ways IN
which those demands were met. Then
facts of present conditions were cited and
an Interpretation of these facts as to
their underlying significance was given.
A true diagnosis having thus heen reach
ed, the remedies easily suggested them
selves. AS q concrete example Rev MI
Ives took up the various social clubs, the
country Grange, ETC., and showed how
these are used to satisfy constitutional
need of human nature and how the
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way supply the same natural cravings.
This excellent address closed with the
urgent appeal that for the future we look
forward and up and trust God. Let US
not bewail the fact that for many year
we have not had revival but rather let
US say "God helping us, we will have a
revival this year"
Rev Mr. Luther took up the second as
pect of the subject, "Oid and new meth
ods-adjustment of work to new condi-
tiens." The kingdom of Heaven Is a
treasury out of which one who is wise
can bring forth just what may be needed
This Is true as to what will be needed to
meet the new conditions. We may say
that the old methods have always been
three, viz, l, Preaching; 2, Praying; 3,
Catechetical instruction. New methods
are those that have come in for the main.
tenance of the three old methods indicat-
ed. The following factors were men
toned as aiding in the adjustment of old
and new methods: The library and read
ing room, identifying and enriching the
church service, organizing and centraliz
ing church forces. Mr. Luther commend
ed to the consolation with warmth of
conviction the Ohio plan of federation of
the various temperance organizations and
anti-saloon elements. The practical sug
gestions of Rev Mr. Luther's address were
followed by Rev Mr. Hatch's paper on the
third phase of the general subject, 1.-THE
part of the country churches in social re-
form. In this paper presentation of the
sociological side Of the country church
problem was given. The contents of the
address were fresh and timely. The pa
per was so we'll liked that Dea Beard of
Huntington presented motion which re-
ceived the sanction of the consolation,
to have the address published in full in
The NEwTowN BEE. We refrain, there
fore, from giving an extract of the sub
stance of this vigorous presentation of a
timely and most important subject.
The time allotted to the consideration
Of this subject having expired, the con-
ISOLATION moved to extend the time 10
minutes for general discussion in which
delegates Deas Beard and Wells and
Rev Mr. Park participated.
At the suggestion of Mr. Park it was
voted to hold series of fellowship meet
ings in Fairfield county during the com.
ing months. The report of the commit.
tee on minute on Rev Mr. Jennings death
was adopted. The minute reads
"The Fairfield East !Consociation humbly
desires to put on record our high appreciation
of our brother, William j. Jennings, who was
called 10 his reward on the fifth OF October.
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scholarly habits his fidelity in every trust and
his warm christian spirit awaken our sincere
feeling OF our loss, our sympathy to loving
which Is ours, IN the faith and zeal and prayer
that never dies"
Rev Charles Ray Palmer, d. D., gave
his report on meeting of the national
council and the A b. G. f. M. This
highly esteemed and long standing mem
Der of the consolation received most
careful and respectful hearing. DR. Pal
mer reported the recent meeting of the
council as one of the best meetings OF
that body ever held. Entire harmony at
the meeting. The council demonstrated
It's unifying effect for which it distinct
lively stands. The address of DIR Quint,
the retiring moderator, made a profound
impression and was model for an adj
dress of its kind. DR. Brands paper on
Preaching for the times" a Lhoroughly
good one. DR. Barry, the delegate from
England, made most excellent impress
sion. DIR GLADDEN. gave an effective adj
dress on Monday evening. The council
may be criticised for it's miscellaneous
character and for having too much rou-
tine business. Christian unity was very
prominent at the council. AT the meet
ing OF the American Board DIR Gordon's
sermon was good. The gathering as
whnla nf admire hla tppa and nood
spirit. Two new features, /, Simplify
ing Of methods for the meeting and, O.
Large time for missionaries from the
field. A large G. e. meeting on Wednes-
day evening. Effective speeches. The
responsibility of missions has been laid
where It belongs-squarely upon the
churches. This report closed what was
considered, IL one may Judge from the
general expressions of opinion, a good
all-around meeting, admirable in spirit,
practice in Its discussions and most hope
full in its faith. 1t was most gratifying
to see so many people from the com
munity present.
Found, in Long Hill street,a nice black
robe by Samuel B. Hurd of Monroe. The
owner can have same by identifying it.
Mr. and Mrs George +. Beardsley moved
Wednesday, to Brooklyn.
Mrs f. b. and Miss Jessie Wheeler
have been spending week at Clarke
Beardslev's.
Frank Lynson Beardsley was in town,
Sunday
Mrs II. b. Curtis is at Ira Wildman's
for few days.
Town Clerk Nichols house, barns, ETC.,
are all painted in fine style, the colors
being two shades of soft gray, very
pretty indeed.
BETHEL.
AN INTERESTING MASONIC GATHERIN1s