The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-23

tory IOr the penen6 OF the Epworth lea
que followed. Rev Mr. North then pro-
ceeded to state that an unusual feature
Was next ia order He proceeded to eu-
logic the work OF 6 generous laymen and
gave expression to The extent to which
pastors we're sustained and their privil-
eye to express their appreciation Of such
support. He then pointed TO memorial
window, the gift OF the former pastors.
AL knew that reference waa being made
to layman whose name was not men
toned. This window consists of flOri-
ated cross with crown on a mountain top
with blooming lilies ON either side. The
scenes of mountain and sky are in efjec.
tive harmony. The inscription reads |:
AUGUSTUS N WooLsoN.
= grateful Testimonial OF Former Pastors.
TheS, l. a.
The window was visited by all present
during the intermission of the day. The
letters of former pastors sending contri-
buttons for this window expressed the
warmest feeling of regard for Mr. Wool
son, who has contributed more than half
the cost Of the edifice. Hymn 1858 to the
tune s'Adeste Fidetis" was then sung the
congregation heartily isinipg with the
choir. --.~
The sermon was delivered by Rev s.
F. Upham, D. D., LII. D., professor in
Drew Theological seminary. DR. Upham
is one of the most noted preachers in the
Methodist BODY and is classed by many
with the late Bishop Simpson as having
the gift of Junction. While there ia no
apparent art in his delivery, he is a mas
ter of bomiletics, his chosen department
in the seminary. DR. Upham is the son
of the late Frederick Upham, who died
at the age of 90. He has two sons in the
university and third is theological
student. His text was concerning Mary
of Bethany. who broke the alabaster box
of ointment and anoinGed the Saviour for
his burial, of whom it was said that it
should be spoken of as q memorial of
her. The preacher gave graphic and
miaute description OF the members of
this Bethany family, the resort of the
Saviour. Their meeting in the house of
Simon, the leper, was portrayed. Mar
tina was there, of course. stShe never
wanted to be man. described her de-
yotion to household affairs. The calcu-
lating person, reporter like, with pad
and pencil, objected TO the waste. Mary
knew what no other one knew, that his
death was soon to follow, and she afore-
hand anointed him for his burial. The
theme of the discourse was 'Faith and
its Works." While some followed him
expecting him to restore the kingdom,
che had probably received revelation
of the details of bis coming end. The
preacher effectively relating his stand
ing with a bishop at Provincetown whe n
the latter, peerinR out on the water,
pointed out where the Mayfiower must
have anchored. The preacher, shading
bis eyes with his hand, drew a graph c
picture of the assemblage on shipboar d
with the germ of a Christian nation in
the hold Of the chip. As flight of ora
tory the dramatic effect was intense.
mo united hierarchy On boa rd," was
one of his figures of speech. Jesus was
philosopher. His life has never been
written. A study OF him will show that
religion is based on prinaordiaI faith.
Christianity is series Of historical facts
life lived among men. The Apostles
Creed is ita embodiment. He taught us
to believe in God as father rather than
as an autocratic ruler of the universe.
Before an archangel sang, before q star
CLEANED on the vision, before the tick Of
the universe was heard, God was.''
Without faith in jesus Christ these de-
all vagueness, helps US to comprehend
our future life. Enduring fame is the
fruit of faith" Mary was not ibede OK ed
with Jewels and did not shine in society.
He name endures when history is silent
OF the rich. There will be wonderful
revelations in the day of judgement
Our list of great names will then be cut
down. Some lived for themselves.
Others scarcely known here will be great
in his sight. The preacher portrayed
procession at Newport, in which an old
man alone in coach received the plau-
oies OF all, while the dignitaries of the
state were comparatively ignored. He
had been a Revolutionary soldier. ssBe
had done what he could,'' and a grateful
people did him honor. The speaker
closed by urging all to remember at the
Christmas season what he had done for
othe 8, and that we should chow our
gratitude to him by doing for others.
He hoped Methodism would have no
more organizations for 1000 years to
come and proceeded to ridlcuie the null
titudinous organizations coming into
existance. The ritual of the Methodist
church far the dedication exercises was
then followed, beiug conducted by the
presiding elder. The people stood. It
was fortunate they did not try to kneel,
as the rital rrescribes, for the architect
made it impossible for one to do so.
The old custom of kneeling was observed
by the former pastors who were within
the railing and by the trustees who were
at the altar railing. Howard N. Hickox
read the request for dedication. The
platform service at 7.30 p. M, Thursday
Rev A. G. EggIeston, NJ. A., pastor dur
Ing the Civil war, presided with genial
air which made the exercises much like
an old fashioned love feast. The choir
sang the anthem, ssYe Shall dwell in the
Land" Stainer. Rev N. W. Wilder led
n hn
read by Rev r. w. Hannah, M. A. Pre-
siding Elder North asked for 800 to
meet the expenses OF the day, ard his
wit was brilliant. Rev Mr. Eggles.on
made the opening address OF reminis-
,eEce and read letters from former pas
tors who were unable to be present.
Addresses by others were then IN or
Ter. Rev A. ". r. Abbott, who cleared
The debt on the first church, advising
hem to keep out of debt, relating camp
meeting Incidents, and rejoicing at the
harmony always prevailing between
pastors and people. Rev Mr. Laine blew
lis rams horn for three years in the old
church and would have to adapt his
7oice to the new ediffce. He brought
message from Mr. and Mrs John Gurnsev
low OF Cheshire, who rented the hail
or the first Methodist service. Rev H.
Judd was especially entertaining.
lie had locked after the boys, now men.
Ie eulogized former Episcopal pastors
md said he was glad to know that the
PRESENT Catholic pastor was 80 universal
Y beloved by Professionals. During his
tay two Of his children had died and
was unboundtd. Rev Robert
,egrums NJ. Al. London, pastor Of the |
Vatertown Congregational church, made |
n effective AGdr6sa which was Sf,na ftjIv, |
eceived. He spoke OF the Christian |
harity which prevailed between Catho-
lcs and Protestants. He pictured the |
hurch as like to an army with various
ranches. a. N. Woolson was unex-l
ectedly called on, and the handclap-
ing that followed conveyed III owl, les
on. He anInQizad fha forrnor M afrra