Putnam patriot., 1915-01-22

vorite topic of systematic Bible study. On the evening of that day Mrs. l. ". Woodbury presented the cause of the A NJ. A. Her personal magnetism made a thrilling story of the work, especially among the noun tain whites, with the added interest of personal experience among them.
 The spring conference ,of churches was held in Brooklyn, and attended by MT. Kendall and MT. Sampson as del egales. The Misses Holt have been re- ceived assmembers of the St. George church, New York city.
 In the evening of July s12, Rev. MT. Lanphear represented the work of the Connecticut Temperance Union talk ing this method in place of personal visitation as in former years. Rev. MT. Harrison preached for us July l2 and read the resignation of MT. Kendall as our pastor to take effect at once. MT. Kendall commenced his labors here in October, 1910. His earnest, persever- ing labor resulted in an increase in at tendance in the Sunday school, the formation of a fourishingi primary class and number of additions to the church. He received a call to become the pastor of theCongregational church in Sandwich, Mass, and in September he removed with his family to that place.
 In the evening of August 9th Mrs. Susan Morse consented to tell some, thiug of her work in establishing and supervising kindergertens among the poor in connection with Dr. Dewey's church in Minnes polls where she has been located for many years. iThe growth and success of the work made n very interesting story of an entirely new charity.
 Hamilton Holt, gave his famous ad. dress upon Peace September 6th, with several other speakers made a good program and instructive service and of special interest at this crisis in the worlds history.
 We were highly privileged to wei come again Dr. Ward to our pulpit September 18th. 1t is many years since he has spreached here. Though nearly so years old the years have passed very lightly for he gave Il strong hopeful sermon upon the out come of the present war conditions.
 Later in the month Rev. MT. How land, missionary to Mexico, preached upon the work there, ,the MeXicans and general conditions, presenting the question from different standpoint with great hope for that distracted country.
 Late in September this church ar ranged with Rev. MT Harrison to be- come pastor, to commence his labors on October 4th with change in hour of service 10 1030.
 In October our annual harvest sup perswas given with large number present, a happy social event in con- nection with the welcome to our new pastor.
 Letters were granted to Rev. Mir. Kendall, Mrs. Kendall and Miss Jean Kendall for the \ November communion to the church in Sandwich, NJ lass, and to Miss Kendall to a church in Florida.
 t,was arranged with the North Woodstock church to unite with us in a social in our chapel, New Years eve ming, it proved to be very enjoyable occasion, a large numper present from both parishes. 1t is hoped this coming together will cement the bond of com mon interest of the two churches and result in great good to us all. And now the year 1915 is open before us with its great opportunities and previleges. Let it be year of progress in all that makes for good in this com munity.