Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-14

Thursday evening the members oi the congregation of the Methodis1 ing of the note for $933 which has beer entirely paid, and also to receive the plano presented the church.
 Supper Preoedes Exercises.
 A supper of cold meats, cabbage. po- tato and shrimp salad, rolls, pickles cake. coffee and ice cream was served before the formal exercises. Rev. E the supper, The company then ad- journed to the audience room, and Rev Samuel Thatcher offered prayer.
 The first number on the programme was a solo The Hymn My Mother Sang to Me- by Clarence Jeffers. MT Thatch- CT spoke of the fact that Charles Me Kay had been the inspiration and one 6f the hardest workers in obtaining the new plane. but was unable to bepres- ent ea account of illness. Therefore in his absence Peter McArthur, the presi- dent of the mems class, presented the instrument te the church, and 1t was accepted for the church by Rev. E. M. Antheny. Mrs. Peter McArthur sang When You and I Were Young, Maggie, as d solo.
 Rev. MT Thatcher spoke of the debt which had been incurred and which now had been paid in full. mainly through the efforts of the Ladies Aid society.
 
 The members of the society gathered around the president, Mrs. Peter McAr- thur at the altar rail, and as she touched a lighted match to the note, the entire audience sang the Doxology, while the note went up in smoke.
 District Superintendent Speaks.
 The district superintendent. Rev. J. H. Newland. and Mrs. Newland were present, and at this point MT Newiand
 y,Iz Irc main thought was on Doing Things, and the strength and growth which comes by so doing. After a few words of thankfulness from the pastor, the service closed with singing Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and Mir. Anthony pronounced the benediction. The even ing closed with social hour.
 General Committee.
 The general committee in charge of Arthur, Mrs. William c. Jeffers, Mrs. Robert Robertson, Miss Alice Rich mond, Charles Mckay William Robert son. Jr. Miss Annie Robertson and Miss Florence Thatcher The sub committees were On programme, Chas. Mckay, Robert Robertson, William Robertson. Jr., and Herbert Thompson: on supper and games. Miss Florence Thatcher Miss Alice Richmond, Miss Annie Robertson. Mrs. A. c. Burdick,
 
 Early Days of Methodisn.
 Prior to 1874 there had been no reg ular prea ching nor church organization of the Methodists in Jewett City. There was a Methodist church at Hopeville, of which Rev. James Tregaskis was pastor. It was thought best at that time as there were a few Methodists in Jewett City. to unite with Hopeville. At the annual conference held at North Bridgewater, Mass, March 25, 1874 MT. Tregaskis was appointed pastor of these two charges. He found but sev en members in Jewett City, but quite a number who were in sympathy with the doctrines of this church.
 First Preaching Service.
 With the zeal that is characteristic of true Methodism, he secured the only available place, Liberty hall and held his first preaching service Sunday evening. April 12. 1874. A class and Sunday school were organized May 3, 1874 Revival services were conmenc- ed Sept. 13, 1874, and scores of souls were saved under the preaching of MT Tregaskis at this time. The church was organized Jan. 26 1875, and trus- tees and stewards were elected by the quarterly conference at Hopevilie.
 Pastor Appointed.
 In compliance with the request of