The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-08-24

enought to build chapel?" But not
many cared to begin such an undertaking
and not much progression was made for
time, and weeks went by and we con-
tinued to talk, but failed to work, until
one day as the subject was again referred
to another friend, who at once became
interested and wanted to see the work
commenced, offered to head subscription
paper with large sum. This was enough
and the enthusiasm which was aroused
among the members caused determin
alton, the result of which is now known.
The young people met together and de-
cided to give q play entitled 1.-THE Dis.
trict School," at Burberry Corners, and
with the efficient help of gentleman and
two young ladies. from the city and
weeks of study and practice, we were
prepared and on August 10, 1898. the
first entertainment for the benefit of the
Chapel Fund was presented in the Town
hall in Kent. Everything proved sue.
cessful and $40 was cleared and was de-
posted in the New Milford Savings
Bank. It Is needless to speak of the en-
thusiasm which followed this first sue
cessful attempt, and but few discourage
ments we're met with, except from q
few who did not realize the earnestness
which was growing. A few sociables
followed during the fall and winter and
few more dollars we're added and then
the subscription paper was sent out on
re- Tn -
fully unrolled, scrutinized, questioned
and nearly always handed back with
figures, which to US seemed like money
itself, and in few other instances, it was
unrolled and then rolled up with bang,
and we we're advised to give our money
to the missionary, etc. Courage did not
fail, however, and perseverance, was fas-
proving that North Kent would some day
be the happy possessor of chapel. In
the meantime another play was prepared
and Friday evening, June 7, 1899, became
the second eve1tful evening in the his
tory of the chapel work; $22 was at this
time cleared. During the autumn sew
ing circle was organized and the mem.
bers met each week on Saturday after.
noon to make preparations for Christ
mas sale. Useful and fancy articles Of
many descriptions we're made, and Friday
evening, December s, 1899, we gave a
supper in the Town hall, including the
sale, when $50 was taken in. We could
write many pages of different ways in
which we have earned this money, but
we simply mention few that those OF
you who do not know how we obtained
the money may kroW. Perhaps you may
have an idea that we have hot met dis
couragements in this work. Yes, indeed
we have, and while we wavered, we were
still COZ fl dent that $500 was coming from
some source, and often when we felt any
ious it would happen that someone would
lend helping hand, and we would start
afresh, and as patience and perseverance
have been the handspring of mary sue
cessful life, we are sure, such has been
the means of our success.
Aside from money many gifts have
been presented and trust may be al.
lowed to mention each of them. The
first was the land which was donated by
Ludwig Liner, to whom we extend our
sincere thanks. And before mentioning
others would relate short story told
by minister whose little daughter un.
derstood the meaning of giving. Every
bright new nickel which came in her pos
session she would lay aside until money
was needed to carry on some work con-
corning the church. This she did for
several years until her death, which &C.
Cured while she was still child, and as
a memorial to her the family continued
to put aside the shining pieces and gave
them as she had done, and so it must be
the same thought connected with these
beautiful chairs and table which have
been placed here in memory of Mrs A. E.
Banks. Also this beautiful Bible brings
to your memory one other whom you
loved, your friend and physician, DR. J.
W. King. The thought is suggestive OF
itself, it is only what they might have
done, for surely their works do follow
them. In conclusion we would extend
our appreciation and sincere thanks to
each and every one who have in any way
helped to accomplish this work especially
Eugune Bull, the builder, and his son.
Ralph Bull, and NJ. c. Edwards, who
have performed their part in a most
manner. We know we shall
always feel happy that we persevered, and |
If there are any who fear that our inter-
est in our own churches will be leseened |
we trust they will doubt no longer as
there is no intention of our allowing our
church duties to be neglected, and the
question has several times been asked,
Are you going to have a minister and
hold meetings Sunday mornings ?" very
foolish idea surely. Yet we are ready
for any such questioning, and assure you
that we hope many times to be favored
by our pastors presence and helpful
words of advice. The idea of having this
chapel was simply to take the place of
the echoolhouse, neat and comfortable
room in which to hold Christian Endea-
vor meetings and sociables, and we love
the thought Of working here, we love
thia dear chanel and every hour that has