The Newtown bee., 1904-04-01
THE coNdREoATloNAL CHURCH
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES. A service, the thought of which gathers around Calvary, is held in the church this (Friday) afternoon, April l, at 2.30 o'clock. The sacrament of the Lords supper will be observed in connection with the service, and Rev William Ross, pastor of the Sandy Hook Methodist church, twill preach. EASTER MUSIC. Special music, an Easter story for the children, Easter lilies that after the service go to the sick and ''shut-in,' , and the pastors sermon on the theme, ''The Empty Tomb and Its Meaning will fiil up the service on Easter morn. ing. May a bright sun give fitting coronation to this queen of the day. The Christian.Endeav consecration meeting comes at the home of Miss Scudder at 7.30 o'clock. Topic, "Oul victories through Christi" The re. sponse and offering will be in fitting line with theIglad Easter day. REV AND MRS EDWARD s. HUME.
 The writer mistakes greatly if the cSming of these most worthy mission aries will not make a red-letter day in the history of the church.. They have will surely not be less than anticipa- tion. Saturday afternoon, April g, the ladies Unite. bag" meeting is held at the home of Mrs w. M. Reynolds at 23O o'clock, when it is requested that all mite-bags sent out last spring, be brought in. Mrs Hume will address the ladies' meeting, and MT Hume will speak at the morning service, on Sunday, April 10. At the Endeavor meeting, Sunday evening, MT Hume will tell more of his work gin Bombay, India, and chance will be given tC ask him questions in an informal way.
 The following books in the wood. life series by Rev William J: Long, were added to the Sunday School Ii. brary, last Sunday: Wilderness Ways, Wood Folks at School and Ways o1 the Woods. These are excellent books for children, and have only gained in reputation from the severe attacks made on them by John Burroughs.
 The next meeting of ,the Literary Circle, when TennySon's "Idyls of the King" will be taken up, is held Mon day evening, April 4, at 7.30 o'clock, al the home of Miss xScudder. Quite a musical program has been prepared which always is heartily welcomed by the members. A cordial invita- tion is given to all.
 N. J. Brandt, young East Cornwall farmer, was in town, Tuesday, looking for farm to rent. He stopped at the Grand Central hotel.
 William 0. Johnson of South Center has enjoyed a brief visit with his broth CT, Lee M. Johnson, at Great Barring ton, Mass.
 Miss Jennie F. Beers of Natick | Mass, is at Hill Crest for the EaStel recess.
 Miss M. E. Scudder of New Haven ii passing the Easter vacation at hel home in the Street.
 Cecil Wright passed Tuesday nigh in New Haven.
 H. P. Boyson, while driving t. Bridgeport, one day last week, hat three of his ribs fractured by bein, thrown from his wagon. Dr Hill ii caring for him.
 Thomas Finnell, son of MT and MT Patrick Finnell, underwent a success full operation at the Bridgeport hos pital, Saturday..
 Miss Grace Lake of Passaic, N. J. is guest at w. c. JohnsOn'S.
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 Alex Baird had an auction sale O. Brushy Hill, Wednesday. c. B. Johr son did the honors as auctioneer.
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 Edward Troy was in Woodmon1 Thursday.
 Edward Troy, Jr., passed Sunday i South Norwalk and New York.
 Spring and summer millinery is th subject of E. H. Dillon's advertise ment, and they will be found at 9s Main street, Bridgeport. It will pa the ladies to call.
 Taylor, Curtis & Go. have a gres stock of wall paper, including the I . B. Thibaut peerless goods. All kint of paint, including cold water pain .. in white and colors.
 = Children's, boy, and mems suits ft Easter. A stylish line of Easter nec 9 wear, at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S.