Putnam patriot., 1910-01-28
Ceugres atioual Church Notes


gational church next sunday.
Following the regular eonclave of
the Knights Of King Arthur Monday
evening The knights and guests spent
am evening with Eugene Field. l.. F.
Baitey gave brief sketch of the life OF
the noted writer, followed by recita-
tions of some of his poems. Mr. Battey
also rendered three vocal solos, with
piano accompaniment played by Miss
Bertha Sargent. This proved de-
lightful evening To the knights and
their friends, and hearty vote of
thanks 10 Mr.. Battey was extended by
the X. .. X. A. The guests were also
much interested and entertained by
the ritual OF the knights and the seri-
Gus interest the youths take in the
work of this order of the Round Table.
They are to be entertained by baked
bean supper next week and are TO trav-
ell in Holland at two or three meetings,
which will be followed by an illustra-
ted lecture upon Holland.
A musical banquet was rendered the
choir of the church in the banquet
room on Wednesday evening at $50,
by the Ladies' Social Circle. The af-
fair was one of the most finely planned
and nicely served ever given by the la
! es, favors, and decorations, being Of
that of color. The place cards were dec
GRATED with bars of music, and at each
plate q miniature roll of music was
placed, which on being opened was
found to contain handsomely illustra-
ted bits of verse giving characteristic
keynotes'' of each guest. The menu
was in the form of sheet of music
and contained in addition TO the list of
viands representation of page from
hymn book, the stanzas having es-
pecial significance to the choir. The
choir entered the banquet room sing.
ing professional, and at the close of
the feast sang their vote of thanks.
Covers were laid for eighteen, the only
guests present in addition to the choir
being Rev. and Mrs. +. d. Sargent,
and Mrs. l.. Q. Williams, wife of the
director. The menu was as follows:
Fruit Cocktail
Tomato Soup Croutons
Celery Olives
Salmon Groquettes Peas
French Fried Potatoes Rolls
Chicken Salad Toasted Crackers
Sherbet Cake Coffee
Sailed Nuts
The supper was served by Miss :.
Elizabeth Clarke, president of the La
dies Social Circle, Mrs. ). Nj. Wheel
ock, Mrs. c. l.. Torrey vice presidents,
and Miss Sargent and Miss Tarr.
The choir deeply appreciate the ef-
forts of the ladies which made the &C.
casion so enjoyable.
A letter has been received from the
Seaman's Friend Society expressing
appreciation of the wristers which
some of our ladies so kindly furnished.
A Castle of the Pages of Arthur is to
be installed in Willimantic, probably
this week. A representative of the
Congregational church Of that city Wis
tied our Castle Monday TO witness the
work.
The pastor recently presented two Of
our young people connected with the
Junior Endeayor Society. with bibles
In recognition of their faithfulness In
attending the imorning preaching ser
vice. There are two others who will
soon be entitled 70 similar gifts.
A barrel Of literature Is about 70 be
packed for the Seaman's Bethel. Any
contributions Of magazines, illustrated
papers. etc., will be thankfully receiv-
ed. Please send them 10 the chapel II
possible or notify the pastor.
Our pastor has recently invited sew
eral Of the ladies of the church TO as
sist him in systematizing the work of
the parish. His wish is TO SO arrange
the different departments Of church
activities that each may be properly
and fully administered. Please give
the visitors your hearty and sympa-
thetic cooperation.
The Bible School voted last sunday
to continue the same general plan in
regard to its offerings this year as last,
and is as follows:
LIST Sunday each month Home School
I'd do Home Missi ons
Sd do Parish Expenses
4th do DIR. Kinnear Fund
5th do Unexpected appeals
The offerings for Home Missions on
the second Sunday OF each month to
be divided as follows:
Cong'l Home Missionary Society
American Missionary Association
Church Building Society
s. s. and Publishing Society
Education society
Welcome III all Mission
Mr.. and Mrs. Lands Work 2