Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-03

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A company of young people met at the
Congregational Church last Tuesday
evening for the purpose of organizing
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor. The United Society's constitu-
ton was unanimously adopted and
committee comprising Miss Lizzie Bart
lett, Mrs. c. o. Grieshaber, end Claud
Foster was appointed to nominate a list
of officers. Copies of the Song Books
used by the choir during the revival meet
ings have been secured for use in the En-
deavor meetings, and there seems every
promise OF enthusiastic and helpful meet
ipgs.
A large party numbering about 30,
gathered at the home of Wright Dan
forth last Monday evening, the occasion
being the fifteenth anniversary of his
wedding, or crystal wedding. rhe visit
was a complete surprise to Mr.. Danforth.
After pleasant social hour, Rev. c. o.
Grieshaber offered prayer, and then i'll
fitting language Porter II. Dale in be-
behalf of the assembled guests presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Danforth with an elegant
chitfonier, an appropriate response being
made by Rev. A. Z. Atwater Numerous
other gifts were presented the happy
couple. After congratulations and good
wishes the guests adjourned to the Cen
trail House, where mine host Skilcns
served a splendid repast, which was
much enjoyed. 1t was very happy and
pleasant occasion to all interested.
The second entertainment OF the North
Stratford Lecture Course takes place
next Thursday evening, Dec. 8. Russell
H. Conwell of Philadelphia has been Sc
cured for this date and will deliver his
latest lecture, "Cubas appeal to the
United States" Mr.. Couwell stands
among the foremost of the platform
Kings" of today. AS preacher, author
and orator he is not, in the opinion OF
many, unequalled. In his own city he is
sure of an audience at any moment. He
has repeated one lecture at the Academy
three times, with equal success, in the
same year" The Times of that city,
| Philadelphia, says of Mr.. Conwell, The
only lecturer in America that can fill
hall i'll this city with 5000 people at
dollar ticket" From North Stratford
Mr., Conwell goes to Providence, L., so
this will be the only opportunity the
people OF this locality will have this sea-
son of hearing this brilliant speaker. At
Pythian Opera Hall, North Stratford,
Thursday Dec. 8. Tickets 75 and Scots;
children 35cts.
CHURCH SERVICES.
Christ Church.
Services at Christ Church next Sunday,
Second Sunday in Advent, are
10 a. m. Sunday School.
ii a. m. Morning Prayer, Celebration
Of the Holy Communion and Sermon.
Up. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon,
the second sermon in the special Advent
series. Subject, Judgment.
Friday at 100 p. M. Evening Prayer
and address, followed by choir rehearsal,
Seats free, and all made welcome at these
services. EDWARD S. STONE, Rector.
Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday services will be conducted as fol-
lows:
II a. m. Sermon by the pastor. Theme
THE worlds threshing, and the wheat
of Cod"
Up. m. Union Service at M. E. Church
with sermon by Rev. c. o. Grieshaber.
Theme, Mountain Experiences, and
duties of the valley"
All are most cordially invited to attend
these services.
CO. GRIEsHABER, Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal.
Sunday at II n. m. Sermon.
1915 p. m. Bible School.
$50 p. m. Junior League Meeting.
Up. m. Union service. Sermon by Rev.
c. O. Grieshaber. Subject, Mountain
Experiences, and duties of the valley"
100 p. m. Tuesday, devotional meet
ing of Epworth League.
7.30 p. m. Thursday, preaching service.
7.30 p. m. Friday, Class Meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. e. ArwATER, Pastor.