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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-04

States to-day-and this is also true of Europe
the old idea of revelation is practically dead
sect the right idea of religion. 1t was to meet
this idea that religion was nothing but mat
ter OF mans speculation, and that there was
no such thing as speaking.of God to man,
that Vatican council was held some twenty
five years ago.
AS told you, the churches are witnesses to
the truth Peters rock stands as watch
tower The sentinel looks out over the world
looks out upon the race of men. He knows
which way the current sets, and so it was that
when, In our generation, he saw this tide
OF lndlnerence sweeping things away from
the faith, he warned the world against
this tendency. 1t was nothing to him that
him. He was set upon the watch-tower to do
God work, and he should do it as his prede-
cessors did before him.
When ali the nations of the earth were wan
dering from the true faith there was no fear III
the breast OF the Pope. He called to Rome 700
or SOU. Bishops, who gathered around him.
They spoke with the wisdom OF the Holy
Ghost TO proclaim to the world that there was
a revelation from God to man. and that that
revelation was true and infalibie.
what is meant by revelation? From the
earliest tlmeS men have asked what is truth.
And IN their hurry 10 give reply they have
missed the answer. We are like men sitting in
a room. We heaE noises outside, and we ask
what are these noises. Each may explain the
noise Inherently, giving his best sense of the
SOUND as 1t strikes his ear But one comes in
from the outside and can tell you what are
lhe noises, Tor he comes from where they
originated. You believe this one man against
all the many conJectures that have been made.
One IS faith; one is reason. Without faith, one
man thinks the noise comes from tramcar,
another believes 1t to have originated from
peddler's wagon, another thinks it was some
thing else. Which are you TO believe? 1t so
happens that all are wrong, but you only dis
cover this by faith-from the man who comes
in from the scene of the noise.
In this world we are shut ill., imprisoned
within our five senses, as an audience in this
hall. We only know by the five senses. Now,
BY belief we know most, however All of us
have faith. We all believe there is a land
called The TranSYaAl few of han
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who yaae shall be set above you all to keep your

VINO shall be set above you all to keep your
feet in the true path"
That one who had to rally the routed army
OF christ, who was given full authority, who
was set above all, was Simon Peter, prince of
Sne I Apostles. This was not the first time
ohrlst n,st had spoken to them. When Christ es.
Them all at once who he was. They were
ag ignorant men, and he taught them
Slowly; He let the light in upon their mind
carefully. When Christ passed through Cali
lee some said he was John the Baptist. Others
Elias and others jeremiah. So toward the
eiose , OF his life Christ gathered about. him his
pes msa esv and inquired OF them: Whom do
him that some declared him to be
John the Baptist and Elias and SO on. And he
asRe9 ask S them; and whom do you think am?"
Ine son OF the living God" Then our
sa, Loru Said: Blessed art thou. Simon, and
say say unto thee that thou art a rock
ana upon this rock / shall build my church,
ana the gates of hell shall not prevail against
IT.; II: ana to thee | will give the keys of the
NJ, aIhguom I OF heaven and what thou shalt loose
W vi eartn snail be loosed in heaven and what
heaven"
-, II those words mean nothing then they are
!ne most misleading ever rpenned by man. They
Imply that Christ was to build society that
tne very gates of hell should not prevail
how was he to make strong and firm?
JUST ike The architect who goes down to the
& Tock TO pegln his structure. So it was with
Ohrlsl. he went down to the rock, and that
rock was Peter. He wanted to found an or
ganlzatlon that would carry on his teachings
for all time. All the old philosophers who
lounoed schools saw them split up in sects.
ana SO 1t is with all human societies.
Chrlst had to face the difficulty of leaving his
trath IN the hands of men and he did not in
lend that the new society should split up as
90 all human schools of thought. In order to
preserve his church as one and make it last
untl tne end of time as the repository of
ms truth, he founded it on a rock,
Wnlch Is ST. Peter. You will discover how this
mas worked out in history. Every sect that
smaller fragments
Ihere are in the United States alone 242 re-
nglous sects. There is only one church that
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FOREIGN GAME AND FISH,
Thousands Of Trout Eggs That
Arrived in Splendid
Order.
What Commissioner Babcock SAYS of
the Pheasants Liberated Near
Folsom.

Chief Deputy Fish ana Game Commits
sioner Babcock said Yesterday that of
the several consignments of eyed fish eggs
the State Commission has received, the
lot that recently arrived from the State of
New York was the most perfect in every
detail.
THE several thousand eggs of the
brown trout that iourneyed across the
continent to their destination at Sissons." !"
said Mr.. Babcock, arrived in .magnifi-
cent condition. They were packed by
some one who certainly understood
his business, as only comparatively
small number OF the eggs persisted before
the consignment was received by the chief
deputy of the Sissons hatchery. The eggs
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
MONROE

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 On Wednesday, December Is, the
 ladies of the Congregational church of Monroe wlll give turkey supper in the church parlOrs. Supper served from 6 until 3. This will also be sale of fancy and useful articles suitable for Christmas presents. If stormy it will be given the next evening.
 Miss Martha Beach has recently visit ed in Bridgeport.
 John Nj. Lake has been putting new sills under his veranda and also shiDgling it.
 Miss Della Curtis has returned home from visit in Bridgeport. Mrs Lucretia Lane nas returned from two weeks visit in New Jersey, where she has been for treatment with her son, Freddie.
 John Beach and daughter, Martha, also Master Frank Judson, ate Thanks giving dinner at Rock House. John Griffin has been reparing his varanda. Howard and William Eudson have been 1 recent guests at Maple Shade. Mrs LucreCia Lane entertains friends | from out of town. 4 masquerade ball will be held ID Mill wood hall near Monroe Station. Wednes- l day evening, December 16. If stormy the ball will be held the first fair evt Il. ing.
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LETTING THEIR LIGHT SHINE.

The road from the Center to the Gun gregational church known as West street has put on city airs in the gshape of street lamps. J. B. Sanford has two, one in front Of his hOu>e and one near the creamery. Town Clerk Nickerson was the first to let his light shine and others followed in due season. L. w. Randall, Jacob Rrx, Perry Beers and others are expected to participate in the good work We hope this example will be followed by other neighborhoods.
 One of the most enjoyable sociable events of the season was a dance at the Old Put house. Putnam Park, Wednes- day, December 2, when about 25 couple enjoyed themselves until the early hours of the morning.
 A very enjoyable home gathering was held at the residence of Aaron Squire. Bedding Center, Thanksgiving day, where all the children met for the first time in 36 years, All partook of sumptuous dinner prepared by Mrs Squires, who is past 78 years old.
 The next dance of the series at the Old Put house, Putnam Park, will be held Wednesday evening, December IS. A good time is promised to all who may at- tend. Light refreshments will be served. If stormy the dance will be held the first fair evening.
 Mrs Wilson W. Ferris bay window as usual is filled with variety of handsome flowers. A cactus contains over 100 blossoms. A very large begonia is filled with bios 7oms, as well as the geranium plants and others.
 Dea Abbot has closed up his house for the winter and will depart for White Plains where he will remain till spring Rev W. A. Swan is still detained in Augusta by the illness of his father Ernest Sanford aread services at the church Sunday.
 | Cornelius O'Keefe has obtained posi- tion on one of the sound steamers as fire man.
 Miss Ada J. Todd is the guest of Mis: J. H. Sanford.
 E.J. Sanford of Knoxville, Tenn, ha:
 visited his sister, Mrs c. w. Kelley.
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MTDOTEnURY
-TH0nIsT OMURCH NOTE8

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 The sacrament of the Holy Commun. lon was observed in the Methodist church on Sunday. The rehearsal of the Methodist choir will be held at Mrs Hoyt's on Saturday evening.
 The Junior League wIil meet at Mrs Pull0n's. After the meeting the Christ mas cantata parts will be rehearsed.
 Miss Candee has been the guest of Miss Bertha White.
 Miss Clark of Milford is visiting her sister, Mrs Robert Fenn.
 Mrs Fill is visiting at Mrs Whites,
 Charles Townsend Las accepted a position at Spencer & Pierpont's North Main street store.
 The class in connection with the Storrs Extension Course continues in interest and attendance. The class in Horticulture, led by Mrs Bronson, Is made interesting by practical conversations, and bright notes collected by the leader. A week from Thursday the class expect to complete the first book. The gentle men's class under Dr Shepherdson is full of practical instruction.
 The Misses French of Shelton are guests of Charles Benham.
 Frank Loomis did not go to Massa- chusetts as he iutentended, but expects to leave at later date.
 Mr Arnold and family started on Monday for Butte, Mont.
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BEDDING.
WEST BEDDING.

" EST REDDANGs
 Mrs s. J. Benedict is visiting in Nor walk.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Jelliffe attended the funeral of their cousin, Judge s. B. Sher- wood, of Greens Farms, Tuesday.
 George Stevens, who was seriously hurt some two weeks ago, by tree fall ing upon him, is gaining slowly.
 MrssG. Q. Platt has closed her millinery rooms in Georgetown, for the season.
 Miss Kate Day of the Center is danger ously i'll. Dr Smith attends her.
 Mrs Nancy Stevens has returned home after an absence of six months.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Green and thelr brother-in-law, Mir Hermon, all of Dan. bury, visited in town, this week.
 L. B. Benedict has badly sprained arm cause, too much pig.
 The Umpawaug Union Sunday school will hold prize contest and literary en tertainment at their chapel, Monday even ing, December 14, at 8 o'clock. Subject of contest, tSolomon's Temple" The members of the school have entered into the work with 8 great deal of interest and enthusiasm, Hence, we expect 8 lively contest. Judges for the contest are Robert Holmes of West Bedding, Le, roy Sturges of Branchviile, thIrd party uncertain. There will also be model of Her0d's temple on exhibition, claimed to be as nearly correct as possible to obtain, The admission will be five cents. Re treatments will be on sale.
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Saturday. His father, G. W, Cable, went with him to spent 8 few days.
 o. c. Osborne and Wallace G. Tom ms on are serving as jurors at the Court of Common Pleas in New Haven.
 John N. Williams has secured a po~ sition as canvasser in the employ of the King, Richardson Publishing Co.,, of Springfield, Mass, and expected to have commenced his duties, Monday, but was prevented by the illness of his mother.
 The dance at the Oxford house, Fri day evening last, was thoroughly en. i tioyed by those who attended. About lC couples were present.
 There were jolly skating frolics on Sanford's mill pond by the young people, Friday and Saturday evenings.
 The house occupied by Probate Judge Elect G. w. Hoxsie in the Center is undergoing needed repairs, such as new roofC, etc.
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CHUKCH NOTES.

Mis- Sarah J. Perry led the Y. F. s. c. E. meeting, Sunday evening.
 Prayer meeting as usual, Friday even- ing at 7;3O. Subject, ss"Religious Read ing,
 The new church hymn books were used for the first time Sunday morning.
 Mrs Clark R. Nichols is again quite Ill.
 Christmas exercises will be observed IS usual, and the following committee of arrangements were appointed Sunday :; Literary, Misses 4. Maria Wakeman, Ada F. Jennings and Amelia Jennings; :; decorating, Miss Sarah j, Perry, Mrs A. j. Wells, Messrs w. Burr Hill, and K. Bradley Jennings; purchasing, Messrs Fredric C. Banks and Louis Olds.
 Mrs William B. Hill and daughter Katie Frances,of Georgetown, are guests of her father, John w. Ferris.
 Miss Hattie Reid of Bridgeport is & guest of her sister, Mrs W. A. Smith.
 Curtis Taylor, with his faithful dog found four rac0ons in a stump of a tree. On killing them he found they weighed IG pounds each.
 A small company of friends gathered at the home of l.. 5. Bradley, last Fri day evening. sMu8ic, games, etc., made the time pass very pleasantly. A very enjoyable time was had by all.
 The Pomona Grange of Fairfield County will meet at Masonic Hall, Bridge port, Wednesday, December 9. A large number of Greenfield Grangers will at- tend.
 Dr Dunhem recently purchased & pair of horses in New Haven. Miss Sally Hubbell has entertained her cousin, Miss Parrack of Easton.
 gF,Tr E1.5 rIr by the senators of Fairfield county for the position of dOorkeeper of the senate during the coming session of the Legis- lature.
 Selectman 5. c. Bradley entertained friends from out of town, last week.
 D. Frank Brown read report, Sunday evening, of the c. +. rally at Bridge port, tm,Which he was 8 delegate.
 The Young peoples whist club met at rhc pleasant home of Miss M Gala Bradley, last Thursday evening. After , hands had been played, 8 dainty lunch vas served, then dancing was the order. Prizes were awarded to Misses Jessie F. L0bdell and M. EIva Banks and Messrs Clifford 5. Banks and Howard I. Wake man,
 Selectman s c. Bradley arrived from North Carolina, last Tuesday.
 G. F. Nichols and family of New York have recently been guests of l. B. Nichols.
 Miss Elizabeth Stevens of St Marks Place, Brooklyn, who spent September and October in this place with relatives and friends, was united in marriage, last week, at her home, to W. H. Whalley of Fairfield, The groom is 78 years old, and the bride is 3l.
 Henry Hanford was buried on Tues day for his late home in Wilton. He had been an invalid for 8 long while and was 87 years old. He was father of William Hanford, the clock repairer.
 Mrs Frank Hripp, who has been great ly afflicted for several years, has so improved in health since moving here from Bridgeport that she can now enjoy a ride of 10 or 12 miles.
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wHIrE HILLs ANn YTcINtrY

The choir of the Baptist church are at work upon a musical exercise for Christmas Sunday. 1t will be given in the morning and will consist of choruses, quartets, duets and solos, interspersed with readings and recitations. The members of the Choral Club are Georgi- anna Tomlinson, Eva WiIIoughby, Mrs Surridge, Addie Dane, Leila Surridge, Helen Blaekman, Helen Jones, sopranos Mrs Drew, Mrs Wheeler, Susie Hubbeli and Minnie Dane, altos; Messrs Bartlett, Sauer, Blackman, T0mlins0n, male voices.
 The Y. F. s. Q. n. of White Hills met at the home of the pastor and elected officers and committees for the ensuing term: President, Adeline Smith; vice. president, Charles Jenningss secretary, Abhie Shelton, treasurer, Hobart Black mans director 10 the Derby Union, Rev Mir Sauer. The committees are as follows. Devotional, Miss Ellen Tomlin- son, Helen Blackman, Mir Sauer; social Mir Drew, Mrs William Wheeler, Mise Wilionghbys lookout, Susie Hubbell, Mrs SuFrldges George Curtiss. Tine next
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HUNTINGTON.
THE CENTER AND VICINITY,

Henry b. shelton is putting an add- tion on the rear of his house.
 There was no service in tLe COngrega- tional church on Sunday, the 9th, Rev Mr Park being away on vacation.
 Miss Mae Bailey and Miss Lois Haw- ley have been the guests of Mir and Mrs l.. E. Gray.
 Mrs George Beecher entertains her sis- ter, Miss Blanche Joy of Derby.
 5. T. Buckingham and daughter attend the dancing class Tn Monroe.
 5. WolcOJt Lindsley of St Stephens college, Annandale, N. r., is at home for the holidays.
 Mail Carrier Smith has been confined 10 the house with illness. His son, James Smith, attends to the stage.
 Charles l.. Quick is at the Soldie 8 home, NOroGon, for & few weeks.
 The Center school was closed. last week, on account of the Illness of the teacher, Mrs Norton, We are glad to learn that she is much better and able to resume her duties.
 Samuel F. Buckingham of Lakewood, N. J., is spending some time ia town.
 The V.. I. s. will give a Leap Year dance at Laborie's hall, Thursday even- ing, the 17th.
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SEER MAN.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTT1NGs.
 We understand that the crazy man who was about town, has been taken back to Danburv.
 Rev Mir Mcknight preached at the Center, last Wednesday evening.
 A very pleasant s0ciable and New Englard supper, under the ausp ces of the Kings Daughters Circle, was given at the home of Mrs Augusta Giddinga, laet Thursday evening,
 The Kings Daughters are now pre- pairing for Cbrist<nas tree.
 Rev MT Mcknight went t0 Spring field on Monday, heinz called home suddenly to attend the funfra of his father.
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IN 1IrrL1..s HILL DISTRICT.

W. E. Curtiss and wife of Ansonia spent Sunday at her fathers, Erastus Bnrr's.
 Ernest Stowe was home over Sunday. He is working in Monroe.
 George R. Smith is at Waterbury on the jury.
 Mir and Mrs l.. r. Hine spent several days visiting friends in New Haven.
 Adam Guthrie is quite poorly with an attack of rheumatism.
 Mir Carr from Canada has taken MT Fenton's place as night operator.
 Mrs Hugh Morris died in Pennsylvania on Saturday of heart failure. She had been sick only a few days.
 Br Cooley was in town, last Monday
 Rev W. II. Barrows took trip to Dan bury, last week.
 Miss Georgia Winton has commenced her school for the winter term in School District No ,.
 Mrs II. c. Bennett, Mrs kelso and Mrs II. Perry attended the county .emperauec convention in Waterbury, last Wcdne3 dAV.
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NICHOL9.
TRINITY LLLL-RClL NnTI

TRINITY CUGRCU NOTES.
 Third Sunday in Advent Bs'conhcT 13: At u. Evening Prayer and sermon.
 B The ladies Of Trinit& parrish held a business meeting on Tuesday aI1, rnoon 33nl cOn~idered the prnnOao1s for decrldtin@ the church suU- mitttd by several wc'1 known firms Thcreis every oncCuH4glupni 10 believe this work wi ha pushed forward a+ rtvId}y a- possible. The second series Of parish ~n"iaOl,4@ i+ an nounced 10 be held At the residence "t Mrs Warner on Tue7 lay evening, ft. r-uber l5. The program of JeryHuing iuc't-}t,5 hra1dea the usual supper, g. sale nt cht.irn articles suitable tor Christmas Zjtt~, h2-d tl.- pleasure Ot listening tO some fine Ind9iu rendered by eT"ral well known artists tr0m Bridge port, It has been wi~e]V sugge~-el that the may have tie h,ttar npportnnitl tn enjoy the music, If -hOuld be mlde deTstOOA that no al. mission fee is asked, but every one is wei come.
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EASTON.
CENTER STREET AND YICIN

CENTER STREET AND VICINITY.
 The Sunday school of the Methodist church is very busy preparing for it's Christmas festivities.
 Mrs Helen Osborn, who has been on the sick list, ia gaining slowly.
 Miss Alice Foster is spending several weeks on Long Island, visiting friends and relatives.
 B. P. Merwin is making extensive im- provements in the postoffice which will be very pleasing to his patrons.
 Mrs Henry Osborn from the Center has been calling on friends in this place.
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Morning Prayer, Litany and sermon. sun day school after morning service.
 Mrs Elizabeth Bishop has been threat ened with pneumonia, being under the doctors care. She is now on the gain.
 George A. Br therton has a Pekin duck matched in May that is lay ings eggs every day, an uncommon thing for 8 young duck,
 Miss K J. Burroughs is at ome again from visiting friends in New Haven.
 S.. J. Burroughs, after busy season, has fin shed cider making for this year.
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GREENFIELD KILL.
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.


 A pleasant company of some 25 or more were entertained by T. B. Bradley, Fri day night. Games, music and pleasant chat made most enjoyable evening.
 One of the large elm trees has been cut in front of Mrs Eihu Burr's house, Allen Brothers doing the work.
 Mrs Mary Adams of Norfeld is helping care for her sister, Mrs Nichols, for few days.
 Mrs T, B, Bradley has visited in Bridgepor5.
 Charles Nichols was appointed delegate to the fellowship meeting at Greenfield Hill from the Easton Congregational church.
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NOTES FROM ST PAuL,S.

Owing to the uupleasantness of the evening but few attended the dance and supper given by the St Paul's society, Wednesday evening, the 25th, but every one had a good time. The ladies fur nished one of their delicious suppers, for which they are so famous, and about $7 was cleared for the church,
 The ladies of St Paul's church hold their sewing society, this week Thursday, with Mrs E3telle Bailey.
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TRUMBuLLl.
CHURCH NOTES.

There were good congregations Sun day morning and evening. The attend ance at Sunday school is Increasing and it is earnestly hoped that the interest in the good work may continue througb the coming year.
 At the annual church meeting fur the elect of Sunday school officers the following officers were elected: Super inter mt, W. 5. Plumb; assistant super inter dent, E. $. Faitchild; secretary and treasurer, John Sherwood, librarian E. S, Rogers.
 At the annual meeting of !. r, $, c. E.. for the elections of officers the follow ing were chosen: President, E. N. Dib ble; vice-president, Hattie c. French ; cores bonding seer etary, John L.Beach :; recording secretary, Cora Beach; treas urer, E. Iva Brinsmade.
 The pa tor will preach next Sabbath morning and evening. Morning subject, "shunamite Maiden; Evening subject, 'Birds If & Feather"
 Tuesday afternoon the women of the church will meet to pack missionary box. The men are invited to supper in the evening. The occasion will also be made the sixth anniversary of the |. F s. c. E., and all who have been connect cd with the society through it's auxiliary Ss C SUA0411Ly IhFItCA' A4FCA ouC PlCSCbt will be expected to present their earliest picture or @pay small forfeit. These pictures will be on exhibition during the evening, properly numbered. The per sOrs able to identify the greatest number of pictures will be awarded prize.
 Mrs Charles Fairchild nd Mrs John Summers, who have been very i'll, are slowly improving.
 Mrs Downing, who has formerly re- sided near Norwich, will make her home for some time come with MT and Mrs Joseph Tucker.
 Louis Tucker has obtained a position in Bridgeport, where he expects to re- main during the winter. George Alderman and son have gone to Bristol for the winter where MT ACker. mans father resides.
 MT and Mrs Gilbert '. Edwards ot Stratford spent the Sabbath with Mir and Mrs Leonard Hawley.
 The many people of this town who knew and respected Mir Johnson o1 Monroe are sorry to learn that the series of unfortunate events in his life for the past few months has terminated in his death, and at time when he was so nice ly prepared to enjoy ripe old age in his new home. MT Johnson will be greatly missed by many, and the family and friends have the sympathy and regard of all.
 Mir Hawkshurst has obtained the posi- ti0n of engineer in one of Bridgeport's
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LONG HILL.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

R. c, Touey commenced work in some parts of his shop, last week.
 Claranee Boylston has returned to his school, after spending Thanksgiving at home.
 Q. Radcliff7s family spent Thanks giving with Mir Jennings, his brother-in- law, in Nichols.
 F. s. shelton and family were at Dr Shelton's in Shelton.
 Frank Reed has gone to live at 0lin Shelton's for while,
 MT Dayton, father of Mrs Charles Hall, and one son. spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Hall.
 The brother of the late Nelson Barr is visiting his mother, Mrs Clarence Burr.
 AT GRACE CHURCH. Third Sunday in Advent. December 18. At 2 30 .. m, Holy Gommanaons ab 10.s0 a. .gss