Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-22


 At the meeting of the mernbers i, of the Goshen church held November 7th to consider the resignation of the pas tor. Rev. Marcus Burr, a committees of, four was appointed to draft resolu- tions of regret at his resignation and of appreciation of his services. The resolutions set forth that Rev. Marcus Burr. the faithful and beloved pastor in the goth year of his pastorate in the Goshen Congregational church, Leba- anon, having signifed his desire to end his pastorate, his people wished to express appreciation of his faithful work of so many years, n1fnisterfng to them in love and good will, bearing with them in patience, sorrowing with them in their losses, rejoicing in their joys. and in his loving way striving to lead all to the highest goal of Christian living. The committee also expressed thanks for the constant care, help and direction given by Mrs. Burr in the music connected with all of the relig- ious services, expressing the hope that the heavenly Fathers riches blessing attend them wherever they may be in the Masters vineyard.
 The resolutions were accepted and ordered placed in the records of the church and copy given to the pastor. They were signed by w. T. Curry, clerk of the church. and by w. H. Geer, w. T Curry Sarah B. Curry and Clara Gillette, resolutions committee.
 Cards and Good Wishes on Birthday. J. A. Randall was remembered with numerous postcards of good wishes and in various other ways on his 45th birth day, Now 18th.
 No Preaching Services. There will be no preaching services in the Goshen church for the next two Sundays, the Christian Endeavor meet inc Tn ha held at the I1SlQ1 hrll1T@ in tha sehooInate Given Party. The senior class of Bacon Academy gave a party to their claSsmate, Cal win Mccall. at his home on Goshen Hill Saturday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent in a social time. refreshments were served, and tha company came down and returned in a large bus.
 Farewell Sermon.
 Notwithstanding the stormy Sunday there was a good attendance at the morning service to hear the farewell sermon of the paSton Rev, MT. Burrs His sermon was listened to with deeB interest. The text was taken from lS Samuel, 8-sO, Them that honor Me win honor.
 Owing to the severe storm Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor society thought best not to hold thedr 2Sth an- nIVSrSaIy ne6LlnB unLu some ClIuS seA'- ly in December.
 Rendered. Reception. The members of the Goshen church. gave a farewell reception to their pas tor and his wife in the church Monday ! evening. There was a good number present The ladies of the church fur ! nished a collation., after which w l.. Curry, the clerk of the church. an nounced that remarks would be made by Deacon w. w. Gillette of the Sum day school, W. H. Geer of the Chris tan Fndeavor society, J. A. Randall of the Mission circle, by Miss Clara Gill; lette of the Literary club, by E. w. Jones. MT. Jones. to show their esteem and good will in behalf of the club. presented MT. Burr ro11 of 25 brand new, crisp one dollar bills. MT. and Mrs. Burr the guests of honor. cor dia1ly responded. The musical part of the exercises included a special selec- ton sweet1y rendered by Mrs. E [. Waterman, and all joined in singing some of the favorite hymns including Blest Be the Tie, and God Be With You.