Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
LARGE CONGREGATIONS
 BID PASTOR FAREWELL
At Central Baptist church-32 Receiv : ed Into Fellowship-Gift from City Bible Class.

Sunday was a day of large congre-
 gations at the Central Baptist church at all services, due to their farewell nature as marking the last Sabbah in the passionate of the Aev. P. c. Wright, ere he leaves to assume the pastorate of Gethsemane Baptist church in Phil adelphia.
 At both the morning and evening church services there were congrega- tions of over 500. At the morning ser vice, which opened 15 minutes earlier than usual there were twelve persons baptized and 32 were given the right hand of fellowship in joining the church. The impressive sermon by Rev. MT Wright was upon the theme, Triumphing, from the text. We are more than conquerors through him that loved us
 In the Sunday school session that followed the church service all the rooms were thrown together, and Lang's five piece orchestra, which was playing for the City Bible class, rem dered selections which were greatly enjoyed as the school was gathering. When school opened Charister James l.. Case led the singing with two pi- amos and the orchestra playing the hymns. The school attendance was 466, the largest in the recollection of any member present. Of these 175 were the men of the City Bible class.
 When Pastor Wright had the class to itself the orchestra gave another fine selection, for which he expressed his personal appreciation.
 On behalf of the class. Secretary Edward Y. Messinger then presented the pastor the following set os resolu- tions, suitably fromed:
 Resolved That is was with much sorrow and regrets we learned of the final decision of our able and beloved leader, Rev. Peter c. Wright. to sever his connection with the Central Baptist church and this Bible class, and re- move to the city of Philadelphia We desire to go on record to the effect that we, each and all. have been benefited and have received much profit and strength from the instructions, advice and counsels of our Christian and love able leader. We have always. found him square, honorable. kind and pa tient in his dealings with us. We wish him 8 pleasant pathway during the re- mainder of his life; and may God in His wisdom fit that none but fair and gentle winds may wait his bark along the sea of life. He leaves us with our best wishes, and with our sincere prayer for his health and safe ty all the days of his lfe May the same kind Providence who watches over him care for and protect his en- tire family. Health, happiness and the covering of Gods protecting wings to you, our leader, to you and yours
 This was followed by further words of appreciation from Col. Charles w. Gale, Judge oJhn H. Barnes. County Commissioner Charles D. Moves and the gift from the class of an enlarge ment of the closs photograph. This was presented on behalf of the class by Charles L. Stewart. The pastor, who has been leader of the class re- sponded feelingly.
 In the church service in the evening, the selections by the choir were chosen for the occasion. They of the anthem They That Trust in the Lord Shall Be as Mount Zion (Fray) the duet for Mrs. Grace Aldrich Crowell and George A. Turner, Love Divine from the Daughter of Jairus, the offertory anthem, With Thee Master Let Me Live and the anthem Forward Be Our Watchword.
 Words of the deepest appreciation for Rev. MT. Wright as a man and as a. pastor and leader were spoken by President Charles D. Moves, represent ing the board of managers of the church, by Superintendent Shepard B. Palmer representing the Sunday school and the deacons and by Mrs. Frank A. representing the women of the church.
 The pastor responded with renewed expressions of his deep and abiding love for the church and the people and his interest in this community as he to another and the service closed with the singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again. Rev. Mir. Wright pronounced the benedic- ton.