The Newtown bee., 1895-07-05
BRIDGEPORT.

BRIDGEPORT.
 INSTALLATION OF REV 0. F. STIMSON.
 The West End Congregational church of Bridgeport entered on Tuesday of thls week upon new chapter in it's history, when by the action of the members of the Fairfield East Consociation in council Rev Clyde Flint Stimson was installed as it's pastor. The representation of church. es at the meeting was unusually large, and the services in many ways awaken ed more than ordinary interest. MT Stimson's statement in regard to his per- sonal Christian experience and his con- ception of what constituted call to the gospel ministry showed a life decidedly varied in it's fortunes. He belonged to d large family, and: his parents being in very moderate circumstances, he knew that good education for him meant a hard struggle. No member of his im- mediate family before him had enjoyed education. At 12 years of age he began to work, attending school only sufficient number of months to meet the require ments of the law. At B he found him. self in a carpet manufactory where his employer proved to be hard taskmaster, and where he was exposed to the tempta- tions arising from thoroughly bad as- sociates. Here he began to doubt the genuineness of his conversion, which had occurred short time before as the result of an emotional experience during season of revival at his home in Palmer, Mass. He was on the point of asking his pastor to release him from church obligations when the task come to him plainly of deciding what his life work was to be. After spending nearly an entire night in meditation and prayer, the resolve was made to enter upon the work of the ministry. Once decided, MT Stimson bent all his energies toward the | accomplishment of his purpose, and de- | termined to add all the powers he could to what he already possessed. Entering college with a very weak body, he devo- ted himself to athletics and gained field day and other honors. Though Mir Stimson was modest in assuming any merit to himself, from his testimony it could be easily seen that his career has been one of push, pluck and persistent endeavor. The written statement of his | theological belief which was read before the consociation was paper of unusual excellence and won many expressions of approval from the council. The vote to concur in the action of the West End Congregational church and Society in extending 8 call to MT Stimson was hearty and unanimous. The new pastor is young man of %, and the outlook be- fore and the promise for the future in the work of the church, is encouraging. Rev Otis w. Barker and Sheriff M. c. Rodgers were delegates to the meeting from the Newtown church.
 On Saturday of this week party of Bridgeport's bright young business men will start northward on a three weeks va- cation trip that promises much sport and plCdSuI0 TUT bhosc lOItuHdIc bO DS OI Gue number. By way of Buffalo and Toronto they go to Georgian Bay, where house boat with attendants complete will await them. They anticipate some great fish, ing and hunting. Among those who will make up the party are Wilbur B. Smith, Leo 0. Lyon, Charles B. Read, Henry M. Lyon, Edward Stratton, and a gentleman from New York.
 The popular Victor bicycle can be seen in all styles at Lyon & Grumman's store, Bridgeport. These machines gre more popular than ever, this season, and the demand for them is m ore than the supply. Marsh, Merwin & Lennon, the well known banking firm of Bridgeport, ,adver- tise some desirable places for sale, to rent and for exchange. It will pay to look up their new advertisement.
 Mrs Irene Castle celebrated her Seth birthday at her home, corner of Beach and Jane streets, Bridgeport, June 27th. A pleasant party of her. neighbors took tea with her. Her friends will be glad to hear thas she is in good health for one of her years.
 MT and Mrs George l.. Nichols well comed twins, boy and girl, at their George street home, Thursday, June 6.