Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
FRANKLIN
Rev. H. A. BeadIe Accepts Pomfret Call-Party at Coventry Lake Charles Giddinss Sells Land for Norwich Reservoir

Rev. Harry A. Beadle has accepted the call to Pomfret, to take effect September 1. Following is his letter of resignation:
 To the Members and Friends of the Congregational Church of Franklin. Conn:
 Dear Friends: The acceptance of an invitation from the Congregational church of Pomfret. Conn.,, to become It's pastor, necesSitates the termination Of the pastoral relation. with the Franklin church. Io accomplish this end, l request that at an early church meeting you accept my resignation and unite with me in calling a dismissing council to meet at the Franklin church some day during the week beginning August 13.
 If the separation occasions any of you the sorrow which it brings to Miss Leonard and me, let us comfort one another with the assurance that God Is ordering our lives, and that He will be with us while we are absent one from another.
 GoodlY- fellowship has gIaddened our deepening acquaintance,+ and our life together during the years has been profitable. For in the experiences which we have mutually shared, the great realities of life have gained in clearness before our vision; our char acters have been strengthened. our spirits have been chastened, piety. has deepened and life has grown rich to- ward God.
 Your cordial greetings of ten and half years ago have proved to be but one prolonged welcome For your con- hdence has been full, your loyalty has been constant, your cooperation has been general. Your lips have uttered our encourag cement, your hands have added to our comfort and expressions of your affectionate interest in us, and of your appreciation of our service have not been few.
 That your unfailing responsiveness has made pleasant our work with you we hope our lives have shown. And fullest assurance of our high regard for you and of our grateful apprecia- tion of your kindness to us.
 As it has been in the spirit of love that we have 1abored together, feasted together and sorrowed together, our love will finger here. and we hope too, that something of good as the fruits of OUT ministry will abide with you.
 May the days be few before you have settled as the new minister a man after Gods own heart and of His own choosing. God lead you in relationships to be established; may the spirit of Christian unity prevail, and devotion to God on the part of pastor and people be so sincere and constant, that in renewed life. this church shall serve this community and the larger world with increa sing ef- fectiveness
 "The Lord bless thee and keep thee; The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace
 Faithfully your pastcr.
 H. A. BEADLE.
 Franklin, Conn.,. July 25, 1e11.
 Outing at the Lake.
 Mrs. Emile Date, Miss Fannie B. Hyde, Mrs. Theodore Crandall and son Bernard. Mrs. Charles Crandall, Mrs. Frank I. Date and Master Isham H. Date, Miss Edith s. Date, Elizabeth E. and Florence B. Date enjoyed an out ing at Coventry lake Monday.
 Sold Land for Norwich Reservoir.
 Charles Giddings and Clifford H. Robinson were visitors at Stony brook, Norwich, on Sunday. Mr. Giddings was a former resident there and has recently sold some land for the reser- voir.
 Guests at Yantic Dinner.
 Those from here who attended the dinner party at the home of MT. and Mrs. Arad Robinson Manning in Yam tic on Thursday were MT and Mrs. Samuel Gager Hartshorn, MT. and Mrs. Harmon Arad Gager and Miss Faith Natalie Gaeer. MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Pendleton Aver.
 News Paragraphs.
 Miss Lydia Johnson enjoyed an au- tomobile trip to Windhan one day the past week.
 Miss Ella I. Smith is spending a few days in New London.
 Mrs. M. A. Bolande and Miss Anna M. Engstrom have returned from Paw son Beach.
 Mrs Emma Warner has been at Pleasure beach, the guest of her daugh- ter. Mrs. Nathaniel Loomis.
 Miss Annie Park is spending a few weeks in Philadelphia.
 Harold F. Bolande has returned from Pawson beach.
 Miss Ruth Osborn of Maiden, Mass, and Benjamin York of Lebanon were recent guests of Miss Elsie Maine.
 HuntiE gton .Lathrop spent a few days at Crescent beach last week.
 Mrs. Hermon A. Gager spent Thurs day in Lisbon.
 Miss Elsie Maine was a week end guest of Miss Elsie Rogue of Nor Wich.
 Miss Louise Bridgman of Northamp- ton iss the guest of her aunt, Miss El- len D. Leonard
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and nnn If Nav York and Mrs. Oliver L..