The Republican journal., 1917-01-11

nue., telephone 1928. Sunday morning preach.
ing service at lO45. Minister'S topic: "Chris-
tlan or Skeptic-which is the more credulous
ana superstitloue! discourse in reply to the
prominent man who told his associates that
II it were not for the superstition of religious
people the world would be better Every
young man ought to hear this sermon At 10
noon the Bible school convcnes in the main
auditorium. A large attendance, much en-
thusiasm, good teachers, classes for eyerv
age, welcome extended to all visitors.
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor meeting
at 6SO, all young people invited. Sunday
evening preaching service at 73O; minister's
topic. "To be done the spot At the close
of the sermon the beautiful ordinance of bap-
tlsm will be administered TO several candidates.
Preaching at the Northport Baptist church
next Sunday at 2.3O. Young Peoples rehear-
sal on Monday. Wednesday and Friday even
lngs. This Thursday evening at o'clock
meeting of membership committee and candi-
dates for baptism. At 730 the Prayer and
Praise service which is open to the public
Topic found in Mathew 22nd chapter. At 8. 80
joint meeting of Boards of Deacons and AS
SCISSORS,
Service will be held at the congregational
church next Sunday at 10 As a. n. The minis
ter will deal with further aspect in the de-
velopment of the character of Jacob. subject
Through Darkness to Light" Special music
VIII De rendered by the new choir under the
lea1 ership Of E. S. Pitcher. We welcome all
who can to worship with US and extend most
CORDIAL invitation to you to come and hear our
choir and get the benefit of our service. Sun
day school will be held at noon. We have
place for everyone who can stay with US. To-
vice will be held in the vestry. when the
minister will continue his studies in the gospel
of John; topic, 'sThe Nobleman's Son." We
seek to make this devotional and inspiring
church service and we want at least fifty peo-
pie each week. Cannot you come and made
one of that number tonight? We make special
announcement that at the annual meeting last
Thursday the church voted that every
member canvas be made to raise the ne ces-
sary funds for carrying the work of the
church. For this we need at least $40 per
week. Next Sunday afterno DON special COM
mlttee of business men will make systematic
canvas of the parish to raise this amount.
Will you please plan to be in when they cali
and be ready to give your pledge, thus making
possible for us splendid years work. We be-
lieve that this is good proposition. and if you
help US all you can now it means for US all a
year of great opportunity and service. Choir
practice Saturday evening at 7.30 in the
church. If you can help in the singing please
report to Mr.. Pitcher.
The annual meeting of the Congregational
church was held in the vestry Thursday even
ing Jan. 4th with large attendance. Supper
was served at p. m, by The Ladies Circle.
assisted by members of the Guild, and the
business meeting followed. Because of other
engagements of several of the men the usual
order of business was not followed 1t was
unanimously voted to place the finances of
the church upon budget system and $40 per
week will be raised for the coming year to
this end. This amount will pay the running
expenses of the church, without the aid of the
affiliated societies, which have heretofore
pledged certain amount each year. A COM
mittee from the church to be appointed by
the pastor, Rev. Walter 7. Hlwt thorne, will
canvass the parish next Sunday afternoon
when each member will be asked to pledge
any amount for the coming year. DR.. A.
MiIlett, Clerk, reported: Total number of mem
bers in. 1916, 116; number admitted. 5; num-
ber lost. by death, l; by letter. 2; leaving the
total, Jan. l, 1917. the last year. M6
/ This includes SO females and 26 males. The
reports of the treasurer of the church, and
treasurers of the Circle. the Guild, Auxiliary,
| Minnetoska Club, and Benevolence committee
were read and the secretaries of these socie-
ties gave interesting reports of the work ac
| complished during the year. The Minnetoska
club, eight of the young girls about Ia years
of age, is just one year old and their report
the first ever given. was very interesting ano
| inspiring to the older people The nominating
committee Hon. John r Dunton Mrs, Charles
| A. Pilsbury and Mrs Elon Gichrest, re-
ported the following list of officers and they
were unanimously elected:
Trustees; Harry NJ. Prentiss and c. P. Haz
eltine, whose terms expire at this time. wers
elected to succeed themselves.
Standing committee: Deacons Prentiss anc
NJ c. Hill, W. b. Woodbury., and Mrs. Charles
NJ Craig.
Sunday school commit ee: The superintend
ent, ex- eff ,io, Mrs. John R. Dunton and Mrs
Charles M. Craig.
Special Missions: Mrs. Clyde Holmes
Miss Annie " Field. Miss Margaret Hazeltine
Miss Abbie Mcdowell Mrs. Ada Wiley.
Clerk, Dr. Adelbert Milett.
Treasurer, Hon. Clarence o. Poor,
Benevolence treasurer, Leslie c. Folett.
Welcoming committee: E. S. Bowker. B. l.
Davis. Charles M. Craig. Harry Bowker, Deal
Knowlton, J Frank Waterman, c. J. Pattee.
Floral Committee: Miss Anne M. Kittredg e
Miss Margaret l.. keene, Miss ENERGY Ginn
Miss Amy E. Stoddard, Mrs Elon B. Gilchrest
Mrs. John R. Dunton, Mrs. N. Houston Small
Mrs. W L. West, Miss Florence Shaw
Miss Marguerite Owen, Mrs. c. B. Holmes
Mrs. Leroy Strout.
Deacous, Harry M. Prentiss. Melvin c. Hi
Auditors, C. J. Pattee, Eion B. Gchr st.
Representative to Associated Charities
Mrs. Charles A. Pilsbury.
An amendment wss made to article II OF
the church bylaws. as follows: "All mem
bers of the church in good standing al d al