Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
Congregational Church Notes

fsa>ter sunday Wa> 8tSut aiu SLUT ny, and the attendance was large al all the services. At the sunrise prayer meeting in the chapel at six o'clock, led by Miss Florence c. Sargent, there was an attendance of forty-five. At the service al I0.a0, the pastor, Rev. r. h. Sargent, gave an excellent Easter sermon from the text, And they re membered His words The vested choir gave a fine production of the cho- ral cantata, "The Risen King by F. \. Schneider. Much interest eentered in the otiertory anthem, "EasterMorn, v written for the choir, and sung from manuscript, the music by R. F.. I.eav- it and words by \. W. Leavitt. The appreciation with which t was re- ceived was shown by the request from the congregation at the close of the ser mon, that 1t be sung again in place of the closing hymn.
 The Easter concert in the evening was of unusual interest, the first hall of the program being given hy mem bers of the Bible school. In the last half Miss Mildred SheidonBass of Bes- ton gave effective reeitatieas of "Fhe Story of Mary Magdaien, "fhc Lost Word, and aThe Legend of St. Ere da.e The scripture story given in a quiet, reverential, yet powerful man ner, gave new interpretation To the words of Hcly Writ, while Van Dyke x "i.ost Word" touched all hearts and preached a sermon not soon forgotten. The beautiful legend with its soft or gan accompaniment of the sweet "Hymn of Nuns, Twas quietly impress i've. An orchestra of ladies consisting of Mrs. C. l.. Torrey and Miss Annie w. Daniels, violins, Miss Gertrude C.. Warner, cello and Mrs. E. NJ. Warner, piano, added much to the music of the evening.
 During the services of the day solos were sung by Misses NJ. Gladys Mur- fey, Gladys R. Williams, and Mse ". Smith, and Harold S. Corbin. Miss Mae V. Smith assisted at the piano, and John A. Morse, IT,, with the vio- lin.
 The decorations were in charge of Miss Mary Wheaton's class, and were extremely tasteful and effective, East CT lilies predominating.
 Last Sunday the following Sunday School officers were appointed by the Superintendent, c. E. Chiai:
 Associate Sup'tendent-H. S.Corbin. Secretary A. Wing.
 Treasurer-Alvin $. Martin.
 Iibrarian--H. W. Sharpe.
 Sup't Home Depart.-Miss $. Lizzie Clarke; Sup't Jun. Dept, Miss E. J Dutlon; Sup't. Primary Dept, Mrs. k. M. Warner.
 $. $. Committee-Mrs. $. A. Wing, Miss Mary Wheaton, C. D. Sharpe, J. G. Johnson,
 The Secretary reported an average at- tendance of I'll for the quarter from Ja- nuary 1st to April lst-a loss of three. The average contribution for the quar- ter, S4.34--a gain of 58c. Largest at- tendance 209; smallest attendance; l1s. Largest contribution, ss69; smallest sl.94.
 Through a misunderstanding, Rev. MT. Marvin, of Oxford, failed to reach Putnam on Tuesday evening. On Thursday evening, however, he was present at the meeting and gave m excellent and most helpful sermon on 1.-The Coming Kingdom He held the attention of the people to the close.
 An appeal has been made to the la dies of this congregation to furnish clothing and supplies for school in Thomasviile, Ga. It is hoped that the ladies will respond to this need, and the committee of the Woman's Mission. ary Society, Mrs. Thayef, Mrs. Me. Kachnie, Mrs. Wing, Mrs. Kenyon, will be glad to confer with any who have contributions.
 At the missionary meeting last Thurs day, held at the home of Mrs. l.. M Warner, the program was made attrac- tive by musical selections by the hos tess and her daughters. At the close of the meeting the ladies presented Mrs. Sargent with beautiful buEch of roses.
 On Monday afternoon theKnights of King Arthur conferred the degree on Rev. NJ. l.. Williston and four boys from Pomfret, preparatory to the for- ganization of a chapter in that place.
 The regular meeting of the Kings Daughters will be held with Miss Liz zie Child. Wednesday, at 4 p. m.