The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-12
ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY
ST. ANDREWS' IT. E cHUROH'S
 WEEKS CELEBRATION

Begun Yesterday-sermon by Rev. c. H' Buck of Bristol-Historical Sermon by the Pastor-rhe Weeks Program
 Exercises in celebration of the tenth anniversary Of the organization of St. Andrews Methodist Episcopal church began yesterday. The anniversary ser mon was preached In the morning by the Rev c. H. Buck, D. D., of Bristol.
 At F:3O D. m. an historical sermon was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. F. A. Dent
 The church was beautifully decorat- ed with flowers and goldenrod for the occasion. The Rev. MT. Buck, who preached in the morning, has twice been a New Haven pastor, once of the former St. John street church (now the Epworth) and once of the First M. F. quent and very pleasing speaker.
 The historical sermon by the pastor was one of congratulation. thankful ness and rejoicing over the prosperity which had attended this young church, founded ten years ago A chapel was erected at Four Corners thirteen years ago, where union services were held for about three years The need of a chapel at this growing and quite pop ulous section of the town had been felt for some time, and hence the chapel was erected.
 The society was organized by Rev. w. H. Wardell, then presiding elder, on October 1, 1886, with twenty-two members, fourteen in full connection and eight on probation.
 The Methodists purchased the prop erty in 1886 and yesterday the tenth anniversary was celebrated. The church has rapidly increased in num- bers and strength, and the congrega- tion is now quite large and taking care of itself in financial way. The peo- pie were out in force yesterday to at tend the exercises, both morning and evening, and deep interest was mani Tested.
 Tomorrow evening a musical and literary entertainment will be given under the auspices of St. Andrews Inn proven ent association, and Thomas Barrows will preside. Wednesday evening will be devoted to reunion of the members of the Sunday school. w. ID. Mcclellan will be master of ceremo- nies and a good entertainment will be given.
 Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock the Ladies' Aid society will tender a recep- tion to the friends of the church, and Mrs. Thomas Barrows will preside. On this occasion another treat is offered in the shape of an entertainment. Con- tinuing the celebration, a conference of the New Haven group of Methodist young peoples societies will be held, with William G. Bremner in the chair. This will be on Friday night.
 The exercises will close with love feast and two sermons on next Sum- day
 The present membership of this church, including those in full connec- ton and those on probation, number 1sO. The official members are:
 Trustees William A. Woodward, Asa l.. Fabrique, L. c. Porter, W. D. Me LelIan J. H. Slocombe, c. B. Granniss, H H. Benedict, A. D. Jacobs and Hu- bert F. Riggs.
 Stewards-W. D. Mcclellan, M. w. Ja- cobs, L. c. Knauff, M. B. Davids, John dagger Charles Wilcox, A. P. Allen, Josiah Thral, l.. c. Porter (recording), Thomas F. Smallman, William G. Bremner (district), o. E. Young and A. J. Futile.
 Sunday school superintendent-W. D. Mcclellan.
 President of Epworth league-Wil- liam G. Bremner.
 Superintendent of Junior league and her assistants-Mrs. John Jagger and Mrs. A. F. Allen and Mrs. E. A. Dent.
 Local preachers Roberts and w. D. Mcclellan.
 Board of managers for New Haven Evangelization union-William G. Bremner and l.. c. Porter.
 Pastor-Rev. Elmer A. Dent.