New Britain herald., 1915-02-23
BROTHERHOOD BIBLE
 CLASS HAS BANQUET
Inspiring Gathering at Washngton's
 Birthday Observance.

Although it was long after sunset when about thirty-five members of the Broth erhood Bible class of the Meth odist church and their guests sat down to their annual banquet last eve- ming sunshine and cheer were the pr dominating features and those who claim that the world is growing more wicked wiuld have changed their mind had they seen these men from all walks of life discussing the progress fthe church.
 An excellent menu, both regarding the food and the speeches, was served. 1t was a feast of reason as well as a banquet fit for the palates of kings and too good for several who are hurl- ing their subjects against each other in opposition to the wishes of the Prince of Peace" The banquet was served by the ladies of the church and the men folk were loud in their praises of their efforts.
 Charles J. Symonds officiated as toastmaster and introduced the speak CTS in a clever manner. The first speaker of the evening was Walter Westlake, president of the class. One of the hits of the evening was a speech by F. r. Neumann, the class teacher. whose years of optimistic and pleas ant service were not forgotten when he was being introduced by the toast master.
 Great interest was shown in a speech by w. H. Nipple, teacher of the mixed adult Bible class in the First Methodist church, Hartford. MT. Hip pie told of what good can be accom- plished by Bible classes and as an ex- L. formed his auditors that four young men, in whom the seed had been sown through enrolment in his class, had been ordained in the ministry.
 The address of the evening was by Rev. Harry S. Scarborough. pastor of the South Park Methodist church. Hartford. Although wearing the cloth of a clergyman Rev. Scarborough has not allowed his calling to submerge his views on every day life and he showed himself to be a good student of human nature by telling his listen CTS some of the things the average man likes. In the first place he likes good meal. Women are quick to appreciate this and act accordingly, often winning their hears by the way of their stomachs. Man likes a good fight, too, the minister said, and a good fight, if the purpose of the battle is for justice and right, is not by any means wrong. There are many things men should fight for, among them temperance and the progress of the church.
 Rev. pr. J. F. Adams, the pastor of the Meth odist church, spoke on Washington" He dwelt on the Father of His Country" in regard to the many object lessons he furnished for mankind and held him up as an example of truthfulness and right eousness that all men could follow to their own benefit. .s
 George Butler, superintendent of the Sunday school, responded to the toast Our School" and told of what could be accomplished ed by cooperation on the part of the members
 The greetings of the church were brought by J. M. Burdick, member of the official board. Morgan Nor gans was the last speaker, his idea be- ing that mech can be gained by in- cooperating the principles of George Washington in mans everyday life
 The affair came to an end with tho singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
 During the evening phonograph se- lections were offered by l.. X. Glad ding.