The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-09-08

the ordination of Rev Mr. Forte to the
Rev Mr. Chunn were appointed a COM
mittee to arrange a program for the
ordination service. The council then
voted to adjourn until ar. m. Al
were invited to the parish house for
dinner, where sumptuous feast was
awaiting them, which the good house
wives of the Congregational church OF
South Britain are famous for and to
which did ample justice. At 2 O'Clock
the moderator, Rev M. Wyckoff, called
the afternoon meeting to order. The
minutes of the morning meeting were
read by the scribe, Rev D. d. Gorton,
showing the hearty approval OF the
council in deciding to proceed to the
f. Smith Of Litchtield extended to
the good ladies of the South Britain
church hearty vote of thanks for the
fine dinner enjoyed. The choir then
sang the anthem, "Behold, | stand at
the door, Rev Mr. Bloomfield read
the Scripture from the Ezekiel, the
first chapter. Rev John Hutchins of
Litchtield preached very excellent
ordination sermon, taking his text
from Ezekiel 1-20, and showed in very
forcible way how Gods spiritual and
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the carrying out Of his plans. The
ordination prayer was by Rev j. L. R
Wy ckotf, closing with the lay ng on
of hands, cOnsecrating the candidate
to his sacred work. The congregation
then sang hymn 1911. Rev H. De Witt
Williams of Waterbury, former pastor
Of the church, gave the charge to the
pastor and people, taking for his key
note to the pastor: "Give them your
very best; they deserve it and will ap-
preciate it and you will find they will
respond to your appeals; also preach
Evangelistic sermons. Give the best
of yourself to the spiritual and social
life of your people" In bis charge to
church makes the minister. Give him
the very best you have. Open your
hearts to him, stay up his hand" and
in closing told them the story of the
man who was giving away his daugh-
ter at the marriage ceremony, who
said, 'Take her, God bless you" "And
I say to you, take him and God bless
you." Rev Mr. Wyckoff extended the
right hand of fellowship. Among 9TH
er things he said, "You are the kind
of a man we like to take by the hand;
the service to which you are ordained
is the most sacred and honorable work
IL IAAO' W. SAouAy kiOCo yOu w ChO
fellowship Of our church, also the fel-
lowship of the brother ministers, to
the fellowship of Christ and to his SER
vice." closing his remarks with the
benediction, "God bless and keep you
and make his face to shine upon you
and give you peace" The congrega-
ton then sang hymn SO. The service
closed with the benediction by the
pastor, Rev G.. L. Forte.
Miss Agnes Platt of Newtown, as
sisted by Miss Bessie Pierce, violinist,
Charles Wyllis of South Britain will
give musicale at the Congregational
church, Friday evening, September
Is, for the benefit of the library. Ad-
mission Csc. A very enjoyable even
ing is assured to all who attend. Go
and take your friends.
The Country Club fair at Greenfield
Hill occurs September IL, ID and IA.
| J. H. Cassidy is giving away copy
Of McCall's Bazaar Of Fashions to all
who call at his store.
D. w. Hubbell and civilian J.
Vaness were in Hartford on business,
Saturday.