The Newtown bee., 1895-06-14

oCnOIaFSnlp dnu uepOfIInenIy Florence
 The good work of Fairfield Academy is well known. Principal Brewer is as- sisted by an able corps! of teachers and succeeds admirably in inspiring his pu- pills with enthusiasm in their work. At the close of the exercises ref41 sh4.ents were served at the Au~.u.Ay to the children and their frien.r.
 AN ENTHUSIASTIC CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
 CONVENTION.
 The filth meeting of the Bridgeport Christian Endeavor Union at the Congre- gatonal church on the 4th Twas the lar gest, pleasantest and most enthusiastic the Union ever held. The only hitch in the arrangements was the failure of the Traction Co. to provide the promised ac- cOmmodations, in consequence of which six car loads of Bridgeport Endeavorers were delayed half hour. When they arrived the body of the church, which had been reserved for them, was filled to overflowing. Although plans were laid for big crowd the attendance of over 1000 taxed the ingenuity of the most eff ficient corps of ushers to seat them. The delay in assembling interfered with the praise service, but the small chorus as- sembled, lead by Rev MT Child and the church choir, sang several Endeavor hymns while the ushers were at work. Secretary Cook of the Y. M. c. A. con- ducted an impressive devotional SC vice of 10 minutes. J. H. Crossley, the new ly-elected president, then took charge of the meeting and some routine business was transacted. The Iranistan avenue society was voted into the Union, making 2G in all. Roll-call was responded to by H.tl Slolp ety in the Union and nearly full societies present. A stirring address by Rev MT Nicholson of the First Baptist church on "The Christian Citizen" occupied the next half hour, and was given the closest attention. He appealed to his hearers to work for the purity and equality of the ballot, and it is expected that the Un- ion will take measures to carry out some of his suggestions. Mir Nicholson is an enthusiastic and strong speaker. A five minute recess shook up the audience and settled them down in more solid delega- tions. President Crossley then sprung a surprise on the members by presenting a most elegant red silk Union banner, with gold flaming cross and the mottoe ''For Christ and the Church." On the reverse in large gold letters is ''Bridgeport Chris tian Endeavor Union, Connecticut, lSS7. ," The banner Is supported on fine staff with gilt top and gilt cord and tassels. It is undoubtedly the handsomest banner ln the state. At the last meeting of the executive committee, the president was instructed to procure the banner, and in five minutes after it was exhibited the entire cost of it was contributed by the various societies. It will occupy a con- spicuous place at the Boston convention. The second address of the evening was by Rev Dr Russell of the South church on Christian Expression" He was fol lowed by J. F. Williams of Bristol, the Connecticut transportation manager for the Boston convention, who explained the program of the convention and ar- engagements for transportation and board. A special train to leave Stamford on July II at lO.30 a. m. The fare for round trip is $4 75 from Bridgeport. The meeting closed at 10 p. m. with great enthusia sm displayed. Ten trolley cars were in waiting and were rapidly filled and no hitch occurred in quickly returning the Bridgeporters home. It was the first sight of the new church for most of them and they saw it under most favorable cir cumstances, for it was beautifully decor ated in the convention colors, red and white. The mottoe ssFor Christ and the Church" in red letters on white cloth was hung across the pulpit arch, while "Bos- ton '95" in the same colors occupied the middle window back of the pulpit. The platform was banked with snow balls and daisies. The beautiful decorations were arranged by Miss Kippen and Bac- on Wakeman. For the efficient manner in which the large audience was seated and handled credit should be given to Dr Donaldson, ably assisted by Edward Mills and W. M. Redfield, George H Merwin and David Smith of Greenfield and G. B. Whitehead and E. J. Taylor of Greens Farms. DAY AT THE CONGREGATION
 AL CHURCH.
 The Children's day concert by the Con- Sunday school on Sunday evening was by far the finest ever given by the school. The hymns were beauti- ful and were sung with unusual force. | The accompaniment of MT Murphy on | he organ, assisted by three violins, and 1 he members of the choir seated on the | platform all aided to bring out the voices lnd the effect was excellent. Recitations | were given by Florence Schulte, Lizzie 5ako, George Graham and Howard | Thomas, while the primary class captur- d the hearts of all with their exercises. Collection cards were given to every member of the school for the gathering # pennies for the harvest festival in Oc. ober. The exercises were enjoyed by a filling every seat and re- turing extra chairs. In the morning the pastor preached sermon to children rom Dan. II :22, and presented Bibles to ix children of the Sunday school.
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