The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-21

Former Pastors I'm Attendance aud
Addressed congFatuIatOry Remarks 90
the Members of the church--season of
sooIabIlity.
The tenth anniversary OF the dedica-
ton of st. Andrews Methodist Episco-
pal church. at the Four Corners, was
fittingly observed in the church last
night. There was a very large congre-
cation and the meeting was in the ma
ture of an old-fashioned love feast.
The church was nicely decorated for
the occasion and 1t will be long remem-
bered.
The splendid church is the outgrowth
of small gathering of Methodists liv-
ing in the vicinity of the Four Corners.
This gathering was held about fifteen
years ago, and after a short time they
worshipped in a small chapel on the
opposite side of the street on which the
work carried on by few soon began
to grow, and it was only a short time
until the chapel was moved across the
street and it now occupies a place i'm
mediately to the rear of the new church.
In this chapel the first pastor, Rev. Mr..
Marsh, conducted the services, and af-
ter two years he was succeeded by Rev.
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Smith, now pastor Of the Grace M. E.
church. 1t was mainly due to the eff
forts and perseverance of Rev. Mr..
Smith that the funds were collected
which enabled the congregation to build
their new edifice. Mr.. Smith remained
pastor one year after completion and
dedication. Rev. William M. Carr now
of Hartford, was the successor of Rev.
Mr.. Smith, and he was pastor for two
years. Then came Rev. Mr.. Dent, now
pastor of the Peoples Methodist church
on SiXty-first street, New York city.
Rev. Mr.. Dent was pastor of the church
for about two years and he was sue
ceeded by Rev. William MacNicholl,
now pastor of the First M. e. church
of West Haven. The present pastor,
new Dudiie IN. pEllilll, SuCCSSuSu new
Mr.. MacNicholl, and Mr.. Griffin is now
ON his third years pastorate.
To the celebration last night all of
these former pastors were invited and
several of them were present Rev. Mr..
Weston, of the Howard avenue NJ. E.
church ocered prayer, and then Rev.
Mr.. Smith gave a brief account of the
work of collecting funds for the erec-
ton of the new church and the enthu-
siastic interest manifested by the men,
bers of the congregation. He told of
the joy of laying the cornerstone and
of the good work which has been ac-
complished since the new building has
been occupied. He urged all to con-
tinue the good work and give their
every effort to the carrying on of the
meritorious work of spreading the Mas
ter's word.
Rev. Mr.. Dent spoke at some length,
mostly reminiscent, but reminding all
that the work is ever new and is never
finished. There is still need of an i'm
mense army Of the Lord to battle for
the right and to help in vanquishing
the devil. His remarks were concluded
by words of congratulation on the work
accomplished since the founding of the
church, saying that all must keep ever
lastingly at 1t to win the success.
Rev. Mr.. MacNicholl made brief
address in which he urged all to keep
up the good work and not let the in
terest wane. There Is always need of
enthusiastic workers, and their pres
ence in a community is bound to be
felt. The church is splendidly located
to command the attention of many, and
ardent workers are needed.
A few remarks We're made by Local
Preacher Lucas C. Porter, and Rev.
Mr.. Griffin spoke for a few moments.
The Quartette choir of the church rem
dered a number Of appropriate selec-
tons during the evening.
At the conclusion of the programme
in the church all repaired to the chapel,
where the members of the Ladies' Aid
society of the church furnished refresh
ments for all. This season of informal
sociability was very enjoyable feat
ure, and the older members of the
church had an excellent opportunity of
again mingling with their former pas
tors.