The Newtown bee., 1897-01-15


 out, which have been called for.
 Levi c. Morris, the energetic and pop ular treasurer of the parish. brought en- couragemeut with his message. He 4howed. the total receipts as $1606,52. i with balance of $40 after paying all bills. He suggested that vote of thanks should be given c. B. Taylor and w. M. Reynolds, for their good work for the church, which was unanimously and heartily done.
 Miss Susie J. Scudder, the superintend ent of the primary department of the Sunday school, gave a very interesting paper. She stated that 32 children had been connected with her department dur ing the year. Referring to the studies pursued by the children, she said: "We have spent nearly the entire year in the Book of the Acts. The children have been much interested in Paul's mission ary journeyings, and on the map have followed him from place to place, as he carried the Good News. During the pres. ent year we take up again for the third lime the most important of all studies, the life of Christ. One of the interesting features of the year was the birthday oox, which netted rather more than usu il, $l.S6. Instead of sending away the money as we formerly have done, we bought things to go in the box for St Johns Guild of New York. In the home department about 20 children and adults were supplied with quarterlies.
 Among other points in the excellen, paper of Mrs John B. Peck were chese points: "The question comes up befoTe IS, are we sincere enough in our worship 0 meet the All-Searchiug Eye, who read, 'ur inmost tn 2ughts? l. is j,y to havt he young come forward and take part ir che church work"
 Mrs Barker for the L ,dies' sionar, 5,ciety, stated that $34 had been givf , for the support of Bible woman. BIO tu he Connecticut Home mis >ionary Union with Sl1.l5 on hand January l. Mi. Fife Wolcott told of the organization oi the Sunday school at Bennett's Bridga which now had an attendance at times d, nigh as 30. Miss Wolcott believed ther, were many places in the town that need
 d the Light of the Gospel. The Sunda, evening missionary meetings of the yea were interestingly sketched by Mrs M c Rodgers, who spoke of the enthus ia n aroused and of the good work accom- plished.
 Allison P. Smith, the retiring superin tendent. spoke for the Sunday school which raised $l54.23 during the year The largest attendance during the yea vas S2, and the average about 60. M. c Rodgers spoke of the Huntingtown Sun day school, and of the interest aroused , there.
 A bright letter was written by Harley Peck, about the presents sent to St J ohm , Guild, which closed with these words .srhe box was prepared, finished and sen os
 among poor children. After all I an glad could be one to. help make those children happy, and I never missed any of my gifts. hope next year we can dc the same thing again, only on larger ! scale, and do it better."
 Miss Mabel Morris read bright anc interesting paper on the mid-week ser vice, speaking of the enjoyable talks bJ MT Barker, and of the subject covered Miss Carrie H. Jonas told of the work ol the young folks in preparing the gifts fo St Johns Guild in New York"
 George F. Duncombe, the clerk of ths church, gave the total membership a 15O. The number received during tht year was seven. The total amount raised for benevolent purposes was $237
 In the course of his report MT Dun combe made this Interesting statement "In comparing this record with ths church records of 1857, I fad ou, good Dea Henry Fairchlld on o etober 30 1857. with Roswell B. Turney were chos en deacons- Dea Roswell Turney wa, called to the Realms Above June 13, 1886 at 66 years of age. Dsa Fairchild, i spared to us till October 30, will havl served faithfully and effisiently for 4t years in the capacity of deacon, and 1t i esrnsstly hoped he may be spared to ul many years more. At the time he wa chosen deacon, Rev William H. Moor, was pastor. There was then 03 member on the records. -l5 males and 48 females 1 Of which l3 were non-residents, leaving II males and s9 females resident mem Ibers.r
 Nxs Reynolds, m energetic prsslden