Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Congregational Church Notes

The officers of the Ladies Social Circle serve their annual banquet te the Choir in the gymnasium on Friday evening of th.s week, guests in addi ton to the choir being Rev. and Mrs F. D. Sargent and Mrs. l.. 0. Williams
 Oysters K good under almost any conditions but they Dever tasted better than they did last Friday evening when through the skillful manage ment of Messrs. Seward, Bowen and Elliott they were roasted to turn and eaten with such spice and seasoning as the individual taste suggested. It came as near a nature feast as we are ordinarily permitted to enjoy under the rules of table etiquette. A goodl y number partook and thoroughly enjoy ed the repast.
 Next week Wednesday the Willi- mantle Knights of King Arthur and Queens of Aviion are to visit the local societies of Putnam. The Knights are to cross swords in tests of strength and skill, in basket ball and other games and in the evening the Knights and Queens are to illustrate the rituals of their Orders. The event is anticipated with pleasure by our young people.
 Miss Sargent's Bible class was roy al- ly entertained by Mrs. C. C. Spratt at her home last Friday evening. It is needless to say that the class was fully represented and that most de- lightful evening was enjoyed.
 The Pastors Bible class, with invit- ed guests, met with MT. and Mrs. J. k. Carpenter last Wednesday evening. A program that showed unusual prepara ton was presented by the committee, the Misses Cooper and Bartlett and MT. J R. Carpenter. Every feature was appreciated but noHe was more ac- ceptable than the recital of experiences of early school days as given by Mir. Spratt and Mr Hathaway. The com mittee for the next social consists of Harold Corbin, Miss Ruth Murfey and Miss Hazel Boles.
 On account of the storm the mission ary meeting that was advertised for Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Spalding, was postponed to Friday. Mrs. Thayer had charge in the absence of Mrs. Sargent, who was detained at home by illness. Tine meeting was of unusual interest and of especial merit was paper by Mrs. |. w. Perry on the topic, "Woman's Life in the Ori- ent.p
 We are sorry to note the somewhat critical illness of some of the members of our church and congregation. We extend to them our heartiest sympathy with the earnest prayer that God may soon restore them to health and strength.
 Another package of tea has been re- ceived from our loved Dr. kinnear and the people will be given an opportuni. " to test 1t after the midweek meeting of the 23rd inst. At that meeting we with a special program of music and testimony.
 The Christian Endeavor Anniver- sary meeting was well attended and of decided interest Sunday. It is good to take note of the way God leads in the great movements of religious life and work.
 The offering next Sunday is forlthe Congregational Home Missionary so- eiety.
 It is yet quite few weeks before Easter but already the choir with their usual zeal are at work on the music for that occasion. We are glad to notice the presence of three new members of the organization, Miss Gladys Farmer, soprano, Merrill Paine, tenor, and Wallace Smith, bass, and equally sorry that Fred NJ. Corbin, who has been a faithful attendant has been obliged to sever his connection on account of ab- sence from town.
 A barrel of literature is being pack ed for the Sailors Bethel at Vineyard Haven. If you have any magazines or illustrated papers that you have no further use for please bring or send them to the chapel. These gifts will be especially acceptable at this season If tho year