The Newtown bee., 1907-11-15
The Newtown Bee.
 Nevlowu, Friday, Npssmisrla ieo,
l75th Birthday. Christ Church of Bedding Fit
 tinsly Celebrates.
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day. Al this time also the memoria als of those whose memory is sacred or dear to ns. were placed 10 thef fespee- tive positions. The ehaneel rail Is the only relic now in the restored church, which was a part of the furniture of the old church before the work of restora- tion began. It is fitting that this should be preserved before which 50 many of our friends have gathered. and around which go many pleasant memo ries cluster as the years pass by.
 After the resignation of MT Dunlap the parish was without rector till 1890, when Rev Alexander Hamilton took charge of it in connection with Lyons Plain.
 In 1892 the Rev W. 4. Swan was cal- led as rector and remained till 1899. The Rev Charles F. Coen was called in 1901 and resigned in 1903.
 In October, 1903. our present rector accepted our call. During his ministry many local improvements on the church property have been made. The church building has been repainted. new fur. mace and additional lighting fixtures have been installed. The rectory grounds have been graded. drains investigated. the old we'll condemned and new one dug at the west side of the house. The rectory has been re- shingled and painted outside. A fur mace and q hot and cold water supply have been installed and the barn re-cov- cred and painted. The aggregate cost of these various improvements during the last four years amounts to Sls00. The securing of funds for the work is the result of earnest work on the part of the Rector, generous contributions from friends of the parish and the splendid cooperation of the Ladies Guild.
 Bishop Brewster spoke with refer ence to the recent general convention of the church. Two of the greatest speeches of the convention were those of Bishop Brent, which was soul stir ring effort, and that of MT Pepper, a layman. The House of Bishops de- feated the effort to tie the church up to the King James version of Bible. There was erected permanent com mission on capital and labor. Bishop Brewster referred to 1.-The canon of officiating" The pulpit should be made use of conservatively. It ought to be reserved for man with message. The convention was singularly open onJ fraa frorn portizopchin
 Rev Alexander Hamilton, a former rector, spoke briefly. He said I want to bring just word of greet \ ing. we'll recall the hearty welcome Z some of you gave me as l took up my labors here. l came here after the res toration of the present church. YOUR TOWN HAS GROWN, AND
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 are even more beautiful. May God I give you an understanding word and heart that you may appreciate all your opportunities.
 Rev MT Swan, a former rector, was the next speaker. He said: It is with pleasure recall the happy years l passed here. There are those who have passed the Heavenly Throng, whom 1 dearly loved, and there are those here to-day whom hold in affection and re- spect. This old church is very dear to me and have but one wish that you may possess that peace which God alone can bestow. 1 thank you for your kindness in the past, and trust that in the future you may have the richest blessings.
 Rev J. H. George, rector of Trinity church, Newtown,
 MADE THE BEST SHORT SPEECH OF THE DAY.
 He said in part: We are so closely associated, and the intercourse be- tween the two parishes is so close, that we seem like one large family. There was not man in all the early days of this country who could stand up against
 John Beach. John Beach knew his peo- | pie. What he did in these two towns
 for the church can never be eradicated. | I am proud of John Beach. 1 con
 gratulate you on this occasion. If you l have lived 175 years, you are apt tc
 stand it while longer. We are stand | ing the strain pretty well up in the | country, and are steadily filling up the 1 parishes down in the city. Many o1 l these old farms are being bought up by | city people. Mir George thought the
 time would come again when the great
 missionary work of the church woulC l find its chief support in the country l parishes.
 II At the close of the exercises the en | tire company, about 150 people, were l invited to the hall over the store where | a splendid dinner was served. Bishop | Brewster highly complimented tht | ladies at the close of the dinner. - AMONG THE CLERGY PRESENT sl were: Bishop Brewster, Rev Samue X Hart, D. D., Middletown; Rev W. H x Lewis, D. D., Bridgeport; Rev F. w z Hartman, Windsor; Rev J. H. George Y Newtown; Rev Edmund Guilbert, D 5 D., Southport; Rev E. L. Wells, Rev 4 B. F. Roat, Rev E. J. Crofut, Rev E. S H. Kenyon, and Rev Alfred Colds C borough of Bridgeport; Rev w. N z Swan of Brooklyn; Rev Alexander Y Hamilton of Bethlehem; Rev MT Chap ( man of Ridgefeld, Rev G. w. Daven 2 port of Danbury; Rev M. P. Bowie z Ph. D., of Bethel, and Rev Mir Brigh ' ton of Riverside.
 Among the visitors from out of town
 at the services, Monday, were:
 L,o,,a Moruto,,,r Mr. and Mrc Rohnr