Connecticut western news., 1913-11-06
EAST CANAAN

The tenth annual meeting of the East Canaan Cemetery Association was held in the conference room Of the Congre- gational church, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1. The meeting was called to order by the president, H. C.. Stevens, who after reading the call for the meet ing, called for the reports of, the secre- tary and treasurer, A. A. Lawrence, which were given and proved very ltis- factory. MT. Stevens. who is also sup erintendent spoke of the work done and thought cur cemetery compared very favorably with those in the surrounding towns especially when considering the small amount of money that is available for use.
 State Treasurer E. s. Roberts spoke of his appreciation of the services of both secretary and superintendent-A. A. A. Lawrence for his invaluable work as secretary and treasurer for ten years without remuneration ant of H. O. Stevens as superintendent and the inn provement he had made in the appear ance of the cemetery. A. P. Briggs spoke in the same strain and added that to show in trivial way the apprecia- tion of the directors he would present MT. Lawrence, a small gift, which proved to be large reading glass.
 The Association proceeded to elect board of directors for the ensuing year which resulted as follows H. 0. Stevens. E. s. Roberts, A. P. Briggs, Wallace Garfield and B. o. Stratton. The di- rectors chose that H. O. Stevens act as president and superintendent A. A. Lawrence, secretary and treasurer j; Clara M. Bottum, corresponding secre- tary and that the sexton should be ap- pointed by the superintendent and work under his direction N. s. Stevens chosen chairman of the committee on bylaws.
 MT. and Mrs. E. s. Roberts. MT. and Mrs. A. P. Briggs and MT. A. A. Law renee were guests of H. 0. Stevens at dinner, Saturday.
 Mrs. Ellen Church, who has been ab- sent on a visit for a few weeks, returned to G. s. Dunning's, Friday. Mrs. Tres colt returned home, Saturday.
 The ladies have set the date for the annual sale and chicken pie supper Dec. 5.
 The Cheerful Workers are planning fop Ja ko Iao hold Eri day. They will meet at the conference room this week Saturday to arrange for it.
 The Junior Christian Endeavor Society celebrated Halloween with special program having to do with the religious significance of the day, ancient and modern customs etc., after which vari ous games were enjoyed. The boys and girls are now preparing for a special Thanksgiving service.
 Communion service will be held Sun service conducted by Rev. W. F. May lott, several new members are expected to be received into the church.
 The church was beautifully decorated last Sunday and the services largely at- tended. The morning sermon being from Acts 3:6, "Silver and gold have 1 none, but such as I have give I unto thee; arise and walk" At night Mr. Maylott preached the first of series of three sermons to large audience, on the theme "The A. B. O. of the Gospel
 The annual meeting of the Cemetery Association was held at the church Sat- urday afternoon and the officers were reelected. The condition of the local cemetery is a matter of very favorable comment by tourists and visitors and shows the result of the patient care the lots receive.
 Rev. John Laird. pastor of the Metho- dist church in Winsted gave the second lecture in the cause provided by the Brotherhood, Wednesday at 7:30. The subject of the lecture was "Rambles through Europe" Mrs. Laird was heard in two solos. She is very talented singer. Mrs. Thomas Calder, organist of Methodist church, accompanied and gave short organ recital.