Connecticut western news., 1913-11-06
REV. MAYLOTT'S ORDINATION

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 Congregational Church.
 The old historic church was the scene of a beautiful service Wednesday when the pastors and delegates from the Con. gregational Churches of Calaan, South Canaan, Salisbury, Falls Village, Els worth, West Cornwall, Cornwall. War ren, Norfolk, Co,ebrook, Winsted First, Winsted Second, Torringford and River ton gathered at the invitation of the local church and Society to Ordain Worthy Francis Maylott as minister of the Gospel. Upon the roll being called by the scribe it was found that each of the gates, this being 8 very unusual occur rance. In addition co the regular dele gates appointed by the several churches, others were present and the congregation filled the edifice.
 Tue Council met for business and ex- animation at II a. m. aud Mr. May lott's character and fitness were voted favor able and the public exercises arranged for 1:30 p. m. The ladies of the local church entertained the visitors with 8 bountiful dinner at l2:30.
 The moderator, Rev, E. Q. Gillette, of Canaan, presided at the afternoon ses slon. Miss Lila Hayes of Winsted gave short organ recital. The scribe, Rev. E. A. Hazeltine of Falls Village, read the records of the business meeting of the Council. The opening prayer was by Rev. V. w. Blackman of Warren. Miss Charlotte Grace Shelden of Win sted rendered a beautiful solo, and "Blest be the Tie" was sung by the audience. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Tinker Of Ellsworth, and after the audi ence had sung "How Firm a Founda- tion," Rev, George W. Judson pastor of the First Congregational Church of Winsted preached the sermon from the theme the "Name of Jesus" This was masterly presentation on the victorious character of the Gospel. and made pro- found impression upon the audience. The prayer of ordination was by Rev. E. W.Snow, pastor of the Second Oongrega. tional Church at Winsted and was ac- companied by "The. Laying on of hands," 8 beautiful ceremony of conse- cration.
 "The Right hand of Fellowship on behalf of the pastors and churches was given to MT. MaYlott by Rev. W. F. Stearns of Norfolk, who referred to the service MT. Maylott had rendered to Norfolk while secretary of the Y. M. O, A. at Winsted, and said the Association of the Churches in this section knew that they had friend and worker in 1 the new pastor. 1 The charge to the Minister was given by Rev. W. E. Paige of Torringford. who in very interesting manner gave several "Don'ts' and ''Dos' after Miss Sheldon had sung "The Lord Is my l Shepherd" with sweetness and expres sion. The Address to the People" was given by Rev. J. O. Goddard of Sails bury. MT. Goddard brought out the meaning of the various names that different churches give their ministers, saying that perhaps pastors was the favorite because of what that implied, that the sheep and lambs must be fed
 He urged the people to give attention and listen to what was taught from the sacred desk, saying it was an art to be a good listener. The audience then joined in singing Stand Up for Jesus" and the closing prayer was offered by Rev. Starr Of West Cornwall {; the benediction by Rev. W. F. Maylott, the local pastor.