Connecticut western news., 1907-06-13
WEST CORNWALL

The Sunday school union of l.. N. W. met at First church, Cornwall, Thurs day, the 9th inst. Large attendance, full statistical reports, fine interest marked the meetings, forenoon and afternoon, with luncheon in the chapel. The ill ness of w. H. Hale and Rev. MT. Wal lace disappointed the people, but expres- sioDs of regret and sympathy were sent them. State secretary Rae gave an up lifting address, reporting that the Sun day school interests throughout the state were never so good or hopeful. The ban ner for increase of members and for av- craze attendance combined went to the Chapinville union school. This First church Sunday school is the oldest in the state that has maintained its life and work so long and uninterruptedly. The First church had it's new dress on and its best foot forward and received in the fin est style of Christian hospitality. Sew eral former superintendents of its school were present. Marcus Smith of Litch- field was the oldest and he gave good talk. MT. Benedict and MT. Southwick were the others who spoke. Pastor Starr was happy as host and gave the history of the school Rev. Wallace was chosen president.
 William Rogers came to North Corn wall Thursday and his wife and daugh- ter, Frances, will remain in their cottage near the church for the summer.
 Theodore Sturges has set up hot wa ter heater in George Cochranes house. MT. Sturges has put in plumbing for Dr. Robinson for hot water heater. The heater is to be set up later.
 M P Rogers has assisted Cochrane 6 Son during the absence of the son for another partner.
 Colored help from Virginia comes north with the birds. H. M. Pratt has received man, Dorsey Garland, for help on his firm. | Miss Elizabeth Hart closed her pri- mary school Friday with pleasant exer- cises. The children entered into their representation of the flowers and birds of the season with rather more than | their usual zeal. Miss Hart gave the children happy time at her home on the lawn and around tea tables.
 Children's Day was observed with great enthusiasm by the West Sunday school being carried up in many teams to North Cornwall church and joining their songs and recitations together in one program. The house was filed and the occasion delightful. The West school repeated their exercises in the evening in the chapel. The collections of both occasions are to be sent to our Sunday school and publishing society, to sustain one new school under their missionaries. Three bibles were presented to the chil- dren.
 Miss Wanzie's school in our village closed Tuesday with school exercises. Mrs. Webber of New York is at Mrs Beck's for season. ...
 Noah Rogers has rented his bun. galow to the Misses Folsom.
 c. l.. Gold has leased his home foI the summer and will move into the big homestead. The occupants of the resi- dence MT. Gold vacates will be the fami ly of president Sackett of the Mutual Bank of New York city.
 The Connecticut Association of Con gregational ministers opens Tuesday af ternoon in the Humphrey street church New Haven. It's general theme for dis cussion is "The Revival of Conscience. ' C. N. Fitch opens the discussion with g paper on definitions and principles and the relation between conscience and its Lord Jesus Christ. Three sessions are given to the topics of the education and applications of conscience, it's force il social life and the dangers from med dlesome conscience.
 The West Cornwall talent will present "Down in Maine ' in Goshen this even ing under the auspices of the Gosher band.
 Mrs. L. J. Nickerson has been spend ing few days in New York.