The Newtown bee., 1903-05-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Friday evening over 80 persons gathered together at Taunton school house to:hear Rev Henry A. Davenport, of the First Presbyterian church, Lord s invitation to address the Taun- ton people. It was one of the most inspiring meetings Miss Lord has held and opened with short service of song. This was followed by a season of prayer and Gods presence and Spirit was felt by every soul. Rev MT Davenport then read most impressively the scripture lesson from 2 Cor 5: 9-21. After another hymn of praise MT Davenport was introduced by Miss Lord and gave a simple yet wondronsly helpful talk on "What it is to be a Christian. He first spoke of the pleasure it gave him to be with this people and so manifest was Gods spirit he felt it good to be here for this is the house of God. In my boyhood my home such a meeting as your leader has given notice of was led to accept my Saviour and gave myself to his service. Why should be a Christian? When my little child makes some toy he comes to me and says, 'See, this is mine. made it." Being the work of hand he claims the right of ownership. And we are created in Gods image, like Him in many ways, and we rightfully belong to him. He claims us and the right to direct us. Are we living up to Gods expectation for us? You farmers have blow. What is it for? and won't work. What will you do with it? It was made for a purpose and you want it for that very purpose. The blow must blow, the sewing machine sew, the kite fly in the heavens, the ship sail on the deep.
 But the ship would be of no value on land. the steam cars wouldn't carry you across the waters, the kite is of no use on the ground. God meant for your life and mine that it should run on the right track. If it doesn't we are like the blow you cannot use. the kite that won't. fly, just a failure Oh, friends, let us get on the right track and be right with God. What is it to be a Christian? Why should 1 be one? Why God wants us and has given us every help in the Christ who bled on Calvary for us. "If any man be in Christ he is 2 new creature" Old things are passed away, all things are become new. For 40 years 1 have had this Saviour for my friend and I could not do without him. If there has been any good in my life it is Christ who has helped me and I be- seech you tonight, you who have wan dered from God, "Be ye reconciled to God" An evangelist once working in who withstood all his pleadings to ac- cept Christ. As the evangelist was about leaving he went to the man and coi1 tt"nn3f nrnrpiCo Tn I,o, 1 will tell you?' The man thought moment and wondered what it could be and said Yes, I will re- member" "Then," said the preacher, Remember you'll have no excuse at the bar of God" The wicked man went home, but those words rang in his ears till he and his wife and family bowed before God and asked his for giveness and mercy and became new creatures in Christ Jesus." Rev MT then very earnestly invited all those who were not in Christ to ac- cept Him and be His dear children. A season of testimony was opened by Miss Lord, who recited this verse.
 "I have a Friend so precious,
 So very dear>tO me,
 He loves me with such tender love, |
 He loves so faithfully.
 l would not do W thout Him,
 love to feel Him nigh
 And so we dwell together,
 My Lord and 1"
 Many of those who have lately ac- ,epted Christ, testified of their desire to be true, and a new voice thrilled )ur hearts as another stood up to con- 'ess Him. Miss Lord called for those who wanted this Helper and many re- 'ponded. With another parting hymn his another blessed meeting closed md those present were glad to take Nr Davenport by the hand.
 There will be dance in the Town lall, Friday night, under the auspices 'f the society of young people of the own.
 H. s. Bartlett of Bridgeport has been the uest of Mrs Elizabeth 'Tomlinson.
 Dr A. l.. Schuyler has removed his telephone o his office over the store of R. H. Beers X )o.
 Merchant R. H. Beers has had the rope on he liberty pole renewed and Old Glory will Oat to the breeze on Memorial day.