The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-09


What will GO on record as one Of the
pleas ATTEST social events of the year was
George T. LinsIey, Tuesday night, at the
Rect0ry of Trinity church, in honor Of
the 10th anniversary of Mr. LinsleY as
rector of the parish. The love and es-
TEEN IN which Mr. Linsley Ia held In the
parish, was evidenced by the large gath
ering of the church people, and OF the
strong hold he has on the regard of the
townspeople at large by the representa-
tives present from other churches in
to wn. Rev o. o. Wright of st Johns
| (EpiscopaD church at Sandy Hook, Rev
o. w. Barker, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, Rev r. FL. Sawyer of the
Methodist church, and Rev T. B. Smith
of st Roses were present, besides many
laymen from these same churches. The
evening was passed pleasantly in social
converse, interspersed by an informal
musical program. By request Father
Smith sang a solo, as did also Mrs Taylor
and Mr. TOmlin, while Arthur Platt made
the violin talk to the delight of all. Prof
G. S. Platt as usual did the honors as
accompsnist. A happy surprise was in
store for the genial rector, when the
senior warden of the parish called up Mr.
Linsley for few words Of admonition.
In well chosen words Mr. Beers then pre-
sented purse of $83 on behalf of the
members of the parish. Mr. Beers spoke
substantially as follows:
You can scarcely expect 10 years to
go by, as rector of parish without
| being called up at least once by your
senior warden. Ten years ago to-day ]
met you at Newtown station and extend.
ed to you the right hand of fellowship
OF ~ TNrin1kx1 rich Won
young man, and this your first parish,
but Bishop Williams told us that you had
an old head on young shoulders, and I
think the bishop was more than half
right. As you told as on Sunday, you
came deter mined to preach only Jesus
Christ and Him crucified, and we believe
you have carried out your determination.
And not only that, but that you have
tried to live mp to what you have preach
ed. We fully appreciate not only the
doctrine but the example you have set
before US. We thoroughly appreciate
what you have done since you have been
with US to encourage the Respondent, to
comfort the stfiicted and to soothe the
dying. We appreciate also what you
have done for us as a citizen of our town,
how you have labOred for it's moral ard
educational interests. We have felt that
we could not let an opp 0rtunity like this
10th anniversary go by without gtvir &
you some token in recognition of all this,
and to show you what q warm place yCu
have in the hearts of your people. We
presented the matter in quiet way to
your practitioners suggesting that we
contribute in small amounts to raise the
sum of $75, with which to purchase aud
present TO you this evening gold watch.
Ii l could have had my way it would
have been, a Waltham, Riverside move.
ment in an Is carat gold case, inscribed
Rev George L. Linsley, from his parish
ione-g in Trinity church, Newtown, CT,
1900, but other arguments prevailed and
we decided to present the filthy lucre"
and let you carry out the rest. find N.Y.
self, however, something in the fix of the
promoters of the Gen Lawton fund. The
money kent coming in and / could not
stop it. [ now present you in this en-
velOpe $83 rs.
Rev M Lins1ey was quite overcome by
the gener Gus gift and for some moments
could scarcely fiud words. He feelingly
thanked the giVers. He touched upon the
generosity of his people, and of his in
ability to express himself as he would
desire. HIS little speech was received
with applause.
The senior warden then suggested the
idea of hearing from the visiting clergy.
men, and called on Rev Mr. Barker. He
made one of his felicitous little addresses.
He congratulated MIR LinsleV on the
hands ONE gilt and of the good feeling ex-
listing In the parish. He spoke of the
friendly relations of the various churches
in town, and hoped for still deeper
friendship. es@a
Rev Mr. Sawyer was the next called on.
He said he felt much like the little boy
who fell into a molasses barrel, and ex-
claimed as he looked around: 'Oh for o
thousand tongues that [ might do the
subject justice!" He spoke of the kindly
feeling existing between the churches In
town and congratulated Mr. Linsley on
his happy anniversary. Rev Mr. Wright
was called on and responded with word.
being present. He congratulated Mr.
Linsley on the pleasant anniversary and
Of the pleasant relationship existing be-
tween pastor and people.
Allison ?. Smith, next called on, said
that as representing the laity he was glad
to bring his word OF congratulation to
Mr. Linsley. He spoke OF the helpful in
fuence of man of character like the
rector OF Trinity in a community. He
referred to the pleasant and kindly help
Mr. Linsley had always given the news
paper workers. He paid high tribute
to the character of all the clergy in town,
saying that for brain and influence they
could scarcely be equalled in the large
cities. He spoke of the Christian type OF
manhood as represented in a character
like that of the rector of Trinity, as that
worthy Of imitation by all desiring to at
tain to the highest manhood and woman
hood in Christ Jesus.
e. l.. johnson was called on and spoke
of his esteem and love for the rector of
Trinity. He expressed himself delighted
at the pleasant and happy gathering.
Prof @. s. PIatt also responded briefly.
During the evening refreshments were
served, and all departed expressing
pleasure at the pleasant evening passed
and warm congratulstion for the esteem
ed rector and wife.
Following is copy Of Rev Mr. Inns.
ley's letter of acceptance as rector of the
parish and OF the report of his first SER
mon in the church, printed in THE BEE
10 years ago.
REV MIR LINsLEY's LETTER OF ACCEPT
ANCE.
Rev Mr. Linsley's letter of acceptance
as rector of Trinity church, was as fol-
lows:
D. G. Beers, Clerk and Senior Warden
Of Trinity Parish, NewtowD, Conn
Dear Sir: Your letter Of the 18th instant,
| informing INC OF my uuaHlmUus SASG1ion
to the rectorship of Trinity parish. New
town, Conn, is duly received. have
given the matter careful thought and
\ prayerfuI consideration. This call has
Y come to me in such way that the will
| Of God seems plain and the path of duty
\ clear.f hereby accept the rectership
offered me according TO your letter and
! firmly believe that, In doing so. am
acting according to Gods will and In the
lire of my Christian duty. I cannot
rightly leave my present work before
February. will inform you, as soon 80
| possible, of the exact date when can