The Newtown bee., 1905-07-14
the church took place, last Sunday,
 July g, when at all the services the church was filled in spite of the ex-

church was filled in spite of the ex- treme warm weather. At the morn- ing service at 10. 30 the devotional ex. ercises were led by Rev A. H. Good enough, D. D., of Bristol, a former pastor. A very eloquent and impress sive sermon was preached by Rev J. E. Adams, D. D., of Stamford, presiding elder of the district from the subject "The Pearl of Great Price," His text was from Matt. B: 46. He showed how the pearl was like the Christian. At the service there was special music, an anthem by the choir and a solo by following the service the quarterly conference was held, RevJ. B. Adams. services opened at 3.15 with an organ voluntary by William Baldwin of New Haven, who was in charge of the mu- 1ic during the day, followed by an an them by the choir, a hymn by the con. gregatiOn, prayer by Rev J. K. Adams, D. D., and a solo by MT Wallace o1 Bridgeport. Scripture reading led by Rev J. E.. Adams, D. D., and Rev A. H. Goodenough, D. D. The dedi- cation sermon was preached by Bishop Earl Cranston, D. D., L: L. D., ol Washington, D. o., from the subject
 4SOAoVAOA4 OA UOA VO uxoAs LID VOAl was from Psalm 50: 1. It was a grand and impressive sermon and one long to be remembered by all who heard 1t. A solo was sung by MT Wallace. A collection and subscription for the new church was then taken up, which resulted in good large sum to be used in paying for tho new building. The trustees them came to the altar and Nathan B. CurtiSs, in behalf of the trustees, presented the church to Bish- Op Earl CranStOn, who dedicated 1t to the service of God. This part of the service was very impressive. The serv. ice closed with the doxology. At the evening service at 7.45, Rev J. E. Cross of Trumbull led the devotional exercise and there was very fine ser mon by Rev A. H. Goodenough, D. D., on "The Influence and Power of the Church in the World" Tuesday even ing, July II, there was Christian En- deavor rally. The societies from Trum- bull and Huntington joined with the Nichols society. Rev J. E. Cross of Trumbull gave very telling address. pr Shearin of Ripland, Wis, and the pastor, Rev H. O. Gilman, also spoke The music by Misses Clara and Louise Curtiss and Elliott Curtiss of Bridge port deserves special mention and was very interesting part of the service The pastor, Rev H. o. Gilman, pre-. sided at this meeting. At the close 2 social time was enjoyed sand light re. treatments were served. Tonight Friday evening, July IA, reception to the pastor, officers and former pastors and members of the church is to be held: Rev F; B. Upham, D; D., of the First Methodist church of Bridgeport will preside. A very pleasant occasion is anticipated by ali. Next Sunday, July 16, at the morning service the Communion service will be celebrated, followed by the reception of members Rev B. A. Gilman of Essex, Conn, father of the pastor, will have charge of the services and will preach the ser mon. Sunday school at 12. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6.45, leader, Miss Hannah Wellington. In the evening at 7.45, there will be an enjoyable Sun. day 001 concert by the children All 1nvited to attend and bring yom 1riends. The pastor and people have all joined in making the new church and the dedicatory services, g success in every way. The pastor. Re, Fl. Q. Gilman, deserves especial credit for. the hard work he has done. MT and Mrs George Wade of Shelton are enjoying their vacation with MI Wade's parents, MT and Mrs T. s l Wade.
 Bear in mind if you break your now ing machine or hay rake you can get { l new one at once at E. s. Fairchild & Sons. They always keep them in stock.
 The young people of the Methodist church are to give very nice musical entertainment at their new church next week Wednesday evening. There | will be no admission but a silver col.
 lection will be taken up which will gC
 towards paying for the new organ. Re
 member the date and be sure and gt
 and enjoy fine musical treat.
 A little son arrived at the home o
 MT and Mrs Alexander Marshall, Sat
 urday, June "A.
 William Wellington is now slowly
 improving and able to be about thl
 house. This will be good news to hi
 many friends.
 E. s. Fairchild is having his tene
 ment house, occupied by MT and Mir P. Owen, on the cross road, newly
 painted. Alexander Marshall is doing
 the work.
 Mrs Lewis Judson of Stratford is
 now caring for MT and Mrs N. J
 Clark.
 E. s. Fairchild & Son have just re ceived a large invoice of felt and rub Der boots for their next winters sale TRUMBULL.
 ACCIDENT TO PLUMB HALL.