Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09
EAST CANAAN

Maylott officiating, assisted by Rev. O. H. Hanna of East Granby, the former pastor. The floral tributes were many and especially beautiful. The church was filled with sofrowing friends, a large number of the employees of the Barnum & Richardson Co.,, with which the deceased was so long a time connect ed, being present. The pastor paid a tribute of affection and spoke of the esteem with which MT. Cowdrey was held in the. village and the interest he always manifested in the Church with which he was so long connected and generous supporter. Miss Gladys De- Hart sang the favorite hymn of MT. Cowdrey, "Sayed by Grace" accom- panied on the organ by Mrs. Mary Strat- ton. The bearers were O. H. Sage, Nel- son Stratton, Judge George Ford, George Fuller, Horace Holt, and E. l.. Roberts. The Lecture on Birds" Monday night by Mr. Job, of New Haven, was largely attended and much instruction was given and the views shown were among the most beautiful ever seen here. Mrs. Whiting, of Torrington. has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Mary Gaylord Miss Ruth Gaylord will spend part of the Easter vacation with her auut.
 There was the usual number of re- movals in the village April l.
 MT. George Beebe has rented the tenement of MT. Adott near his old home and MT. Ball has made consider able improvements in it. The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Beebe will be pleased to welcome them back home.
 Miss Katherine Morris, of Danbury Normal, is spending her Easter vacation at her home here.
 Mrs. Della B. Lamb, of Litchfield, is staying with Mrs. J. Fuller, of East Ca. naan. Mrs. Fuller has been feeling more comfortable the past week.
 Leroy Lamb. of Litchfield, has been visiting his grandparents In East Ca- naan the past week.
 Mrs. M. l.. Lamb and daughter, of New Haven, have been visiting with MT. and Mrs. Leory Lamb for few days
 J. l.. Merritt, the new station agent, is boarding with L. Whitney.
 Sunday the largest audience since Christmas was at church. Rev. May lott preached on "The Glory of the Cross," the text, John 12-32, And if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me-" Nineteen men were present at the Brotherhood Glass in Sunday School. The Cheerful Workers presented Mis- sionary exercise "Our Seven Societies" {" and the offering was over three dollars and 81 members present. At night the second of the special Easter illustrated addressed "The Lost Christ" attracted 8 good audience.
 The Brotherhood offers a strong at- traction Thursday night In the lecture by Sherrod Soule of Hartford on "His- toric Lltchfield County, some events told in picture and story. This address will have to do with some of the famous John Brown, Henry Ward Beecher, Samuel Mills, General Sedgwick, etc. The lecture will be at p. m.
 Mrs. Ernest Webster, who has been visiting friends here for week, went to Waterbury last week.
 Miss Clara Allyn has been with Miss M. B. Briggs for week.
 Mrs. G. s. Cunning was at her home for day last week, but will stay in Norfolk for a short time.
 MT. Alvah Fuller is laid up with a very bad sprained ankle.
 Miss Mary Clark, of New Hartford, has been guest at H. K. Trescott's.
 Program for Easter Sunday-Address of welcome, Arthur Stratton.
 An Easter Exercise by Elizabeth Good win, Alonzo Garfield. Wesley Garfield, Florence Garfield, Mildred Bailey, Lucy Bottum and Malcolm Garfield.
 The Easter Story and Song "There is Green Hill far Away" Blanch Brink. Mabel Anderson, Mary Bottum, Alice Perdizet, Mary Stratton. Hazel Miller, Rena Whitney, Grace Ball, Pearl Barnard and Charlotte Dubell.
 Three Easter Lilies by Minnie Condon, Marion Condon. Alice Maylott.
 Administering the rite of Baptism and the reception of members on confession of faith.
 Sermon, "The Empty Tomb" Rev. w. F. Maylott. 4.. s.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, Is visiting her brother in Millerton.
 Mrs. Eben Kimball ST., has been visit