The Newtown bee., 1899-03-17
STEPNEY.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.


1.-THE good time coming is almost here.
1t was long, long, long on the way"
Among the good times that have been de-
layed by the malarial conditions of the
weather, is the annual visit which the
Methodist society delights to pay their
pastor, but ''all things comes to him
who waits, "and we extend very cor
dial invitation to the friends and acquain-
lance of Rev Mr. Holmes to attend the
donation visit which will be given at the
Methodist parsonage, Wednesday even
ing, March u. These occasions are al
ways wonderfully erj)yable and this one
will not be lacking in any good thing.
Fine music, q good supper and merry
time is assured. All come and enjoy it.
II it ahOuld be stormy the 22d the visit
will be postponed until the first pleasant
| evening after that date.
The seryicea in the Methodist church,
next Sunday evening, will be under the
direction of the Christian Eudeavor sCcie
| ty, Mr. and Mrs Holmes having arranged
to be at Long Hill.
The presiding elder, Rev j. w. Beach,
! D, D., preached In the Methodist church,
| last Sunday evening.
Rev l.. W. Holmes is talking of selling
mis- colt, Q Q to parties in Tashua.
The following resolution was adopted
| by the fourth quarterly conference held
ut Stepney, March II, in reference to
Rev J. W. Beach, D. D presiding elder
Of the district:
whereas, The Rev J. W. Beach, D. D.,
presiding elder of the New York district,
New Ynrk East conference, must, at the
ensuing session of the annual conference,
| be removed as presiding elder from this
district by expiration of time limit.
Therefore,
Resolved, That this quarterly confer
ence express by vote, It's hearty appre-
citation of the services which DR. Beach
has rendered to this charge in his wise
and helpful words. His kind and broth
erly bearing and for the interest which
he has shown in the welfare of the charge
during his relation to iC as the presiding
elder. Aud that we do sincerely regret
| the removal from US, and that he will
carry with him our best wishes, and the
prayers of this conference will be that
! God may continue unto him his health
and give him general prosperity.
Resolved, That copy Of this resolu-
ton be spread upon the records of tn
| quarterly c nference.-LL. w. Holmes.
BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.
There will be preaching by Rev M
Braman at the Lower Stepney school
house on Sunday evening at $50.
tlEiC " III bC pi "a CI lASC' ibEFS Tx Al
week on Tuesday evening at o'clock at
the schOolhOuse in Lower Srepney; at
the church on Wednesday evening at 73C
and on Thursday evening at O'Clock al
the Judd district schOOlhouse.
Rev f. p. Braman preached at the
Easton Baptist church on Sunday after
noon for the first time in five Sundays,
owing to the stormy weather.
Rev ard Mrs Braman were in Bridge
| port oa Monday.
Miss Winnie Wakeman has returned
home after an extended visit in New
! York.
William Baird of Bethel was in town,
this week, looking after the interest Of
the late John Baird.
George Cole7 adVertses his home for
sale in this issue of The BEE. II ia {
very desirable place, being we'll supplied
with fine fruits.
Miss CliDgan goes to Chicago, this
week, where she expects to locate.
Mics Edith Rosw ell has visited her sis
ter in NewtOwn.
Charles l. Hubbell lost a valuable cow
last week. The cow was sick not oveI
two days and the real cause of death il
yet a mystery.