Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
ST. PAul-'s CHURCH
 DEDICATED AT PLAINFIELD
Sermon by Bishop Brewster with Con-
 firmation Of Glass.

The dedication of St. PauIs church
 at PIainhsld, as well as q service of
 confirmation, took place Saturday, Feb. 18th, at 3.So p. ui- The weather was the best that has been had this year,
 1t being a perfect spring day, a couple
 of months ahead of time.
 There was a very large attendance, every pew and the organ loft being
 filled, and seats were placed in the side alsles. The visiting clergy filled the chancel. Some of the parishes sent delegations, also the Diocesan Mission ary society. More than 300 were pres ent altogether.
 Music was Furnished by the choir. under the leadership of Frederick Lever, with Miss Sanford at the or gan. St. Pauls orchestra, enlarged for the occasion by extra musicians. ren- dered the prelude and pcstlude. under ! the efficient direction of William II. ! Ridings, it's director
 The service had been carefully pre- pared, and went off without any draw ] backs. As most of the congregattJn 1 Of St. PauPs consists Of people who
 have been well trained in the Church
 of England music, the result was ali | that could be desired. The bishop ex-
 pressed his qualification at the way
 it was rendered.
 | The service opened with a prelude l by the orchestra, Mendelesohn' S ! Priests March, after which the clergy i assembled at the residence Of Mrs. l.. | E. Green, across the street from the
 church, marched across to the church. | where the bishop Knocked three times. The door was opened by the executive l committee and then the clergy. led 'ny 1 the bishop, marched up the aisle to ! their places. repeating the 24th Psalm, 1 the organ playing softly theme from | the Priests March
 At the altar were the bishop. Arch l deacon J. Eldred Brown Of Norwich, ! and Rev. J. H. George, Jr., the rector. | The executive committee then took i their places in the first pew. They are, ! F. Peterson. warden; James Ridings, ! treasurer; Fred. Lever. secretary j. 1 Peterson, T. Rhoades, ". 4. Mussrave i Charles Alexander.
 1 The dedication by the bishop follow ed, after which regular evening prayer | was rendered. The Psalter was led by Rev. P. s. Irwin, Of Christ church ] Pomfret, The Lessons by Rev F. J. ! Bohanan, of St. Andrews Norwich, | and the prayers by Rev. .E II. George
 ST, the father ot the redtor. During i confirmation, Mrs. J. r. Newton, Miss l es Clara. Fletcher. Rhoda Rhoades and Jennie Rhodes: Messrs. Lever. FTirst Rhoades, Sirgeant and Oldham, went 1 to the altar.
 The bishops sermon began with a | beautiful and touching tribute to the l rector who came over two years ago | rom st. Alban's, Danielson, and gath . i cred few of the people together ! which has develoOed into a prosperous ! mission. The bishop then spoke of | ideal church worship and took as his 1 text: They shall go from strength to | strength" After the of6ertory, the l clergy and the committee went back to l the house, while the orchestra ren- : dered Gounod's March Pontifcale. 1 Although the chancel furniture had | not arrived, the altar looked neat and l bright. St. Albans kindly loaned ! many Of the articles, including the i vestments for the orchestra White
 carnations were the gift Of Mrs. James RidinSs and Harold Lewis.
 The clergy and officials of the dio- | cese, among whom was Burton Mans field and the members of the execu- | tive committee, were then entertain = ed at the house of DeaconeEs Sanford and refreshments were served by the I following members of the Ladies aux | Hilary: Mrs. F. Peterson, Mrs. Mayor | Mrs. Kay, Mrs. Ridings Mrs. Alexan- der, Mrs. Sykes. Mrs, Lister, Mrs Hil- ton and Mrs. Platt
 At the same time q luncheon was served to the orchestra. and helpers | in the basement of the church where | the new piano was very much admired ' Miss Clara. Fletcher rendered Q few | selections for the benefit of those pres ! ent. The heating arrangements con- i pleted under the direction of John Newton, were very much admired. | A number were present from the 1 parishes Of DanieIson, Norwich and | Willir1antic. and other places