The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-03

Rev. B. M. Adams of Bethel read a
very interesting story entitled "Remn-
iscenes of Ten Years in the Presiding
Eldership." Rev. Mr.. Adams was pre-
siding elder of the New York and
Brooklyn district for ten years, from
1883 to 1898. He was pastor of the First
church in this city from 1873 to $780, at
Ter which he went to Meriden. His ad-
dress was very witty and interesting
one, bringing out harmonious and Pc
culiar incidents of his experience in the
| presiding eldership and giving a most
accurate portrayal of the trials, tribula-
| lions and duties of the real old-fash-
| Toned presiding elder. From the day he
| accepted the position until the day he
gave it up, there happened amusing in
| cidents which Mr.. Adams portrayed in
his own characteristic, witty manner.
| Rev. c. B. Ford of WATERFOWL then
| spoke on the subject, THE Methodism
of Our Fathers" He talked for a half
hour on the methods laid down by their
| fathers and when and where they We're
adopted.
| Rev. Mr. Ford said thing that is
| missed in the present day is the old
tashloned class meetings which the old
Methodlsts used to celebrate. He spoke
OF the grand form of worship that the
Methodist fathers used to celebrate and
gave accurate and interesting accounts
OF early Methodist days. The speaker
said that the Methodists We're always
having in mind the motto of Wesley:
All at it and always at it, and that
they always followed a system of doc
trine which has placed them where they
are in the religious world. His address
was enthusiastically received.
During the day some thirty large
cards bearing the lilzenesses Of Method
ist clergymen and prominent men and
women of the church had been tackled
upon the trees. Many of the pictures
were those of prominent Methodists of
the New York East conference. The
pictures Were unnamed and there was
ample space on the card for the young
people to write the names of the per-
sons whose likeness they recognized
underneath the picture. Should any
differ with the judgment of others as
to the identity of the likeness, they,
too, registered their opinion on the
same card. 1t afforded much amuse-
ment for the young people.
Rev. H. D. Trinkaus of Waterville !
conducted the young peoples hour at |
$780,
At 1880 Professor Yates of Rockville |
gave a very interesting stereopticon |
lecture on "Places and Facts of Meth
odism.'' The views We're beautiful and |
the whole lecture was very entertain
ing.
After these pictures were shown Rev.
Mr.. Howell threw on the canvas many |
splendid views on the life of Christ.
To-day is Grand Army day and if it
is pleasant a great throng should greet
the old veterans. Besides the music by
the Plainville band there will be
of vocal selections by we'll
known singers.
Tomorrow is temperance day. Ma
jor H. A. Hull of New London, who is
to speak on 1.-THE Citizens Weapon
will tell the reason why Stonington has
for two years voted no" 1t was
his influence that the town has
so voted and doubtless very interest
ing address will be made.
Rev. Fl. E. Murkett will also give a
very powerful address, as those who
have heard it proclaim it to be a capital
1ne
Captain and Mrs. John M. Parker of
Hartford are doing everything in their
power to make the comfort of the
guests perfect in every respect and are
succeeding splendidly. Every one is
we'll cared for and the secretary and his
wife deserve great deal of praise for
heir hospitable treatment of visitors.
The enthusiastic "Hallelujah' of Da-
yid Siddalls can be heard ringing now
md then through the grounds, as it has
n the years gone by.