Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-21

keenness of the blow was greater be-
cause of his prominence in every
branch Of church life. The record OF
his life here is closely identified with
the history Of this church. He came
to Woodstock In 1888 and at once
manifested his interest in this church
by attending the prayer meeting the
first week Of his being here, accepted
an invitation to the church choir the
following Sunday and united with the
church the same year. In the early
goa he was elected superintendent Of
the Sunday school and continued in
that Office for long term Of years.
His resignation was grief TO all con-
neeted with the school. but be con-
tinued helpful service in teaching a
Bible class In 1891 he was elected
clerk and treasurer Of the Ecclesiasti-
eel Society. filing the arduous and
trying Office with ability until 1900,
when he resigned but continued a
member of the executive branch until
his death. For many years he had
charge Of the church choir.
In 1912, after prayerful consi1era-
ton under a strong sense of duty, he
reluctantly accepted the Office of dea-
con. which is made vacant by his
death. Enthusiastically his last act
was in behalf Of the Academy he had
so devoteily served. An appreciation
of Mr. Hall is indeed a. difficult task
nor can we measure the influence Of
his well rounded character. The in
fiuence of his master mind viii be
greatly missed. His scholarly ability
was always available and his careful
judgment and clear thinking was our
dependence in all church affairs. and
above all we miss his earnest prayers
that can never De forgotten. While
the world is poorer for the loss of his
personality, it is made richer for US
by the memory he has left.
We had very impressive commun-
ion service on Nov. 5th, when five
were received into the fellowship of
this church, four by confession.
Mr.. Baker presented Nov. 2lst the
work of the Congregational World
movement
Tuesday. Nov 3Oth, the committee
met to plan the budget for the coming
year and the Every Member canvass.
Dec. 18th Mr.. Harrison preached
upon the great need Of beaevolence at
the present time. In the afternoon
the solicitations for the Every Mem
Der canvass were made.
Our record tells US Of the death of
Mrs. Electa B. Bowen on Dec. 4th.
Mrs. Bowen came 10 Woodstock for
her home and united with this church
in 1874. She brought a letter from a
Presbyterian church but she at once
I Identified with the work Of the new
church home. A very eonsci entious
member, she was always present al
the prayer meetings. As long as ply
steal ability permitted she was always
ready to lend ar efficient hand and for
many years church conference or
~....- "a ;-variaSly e-.ertaizs !
under her capable leadership. She
wa salways ready 70 lend a helping
hand wherever needed When aa-
vancing years and physical weakness
prevented the active service. her in-
gers were still busy caring for the
needy. Many barrels of clothing were
packed by her in an unobtrusive way,
yladdening the heart of many home
missionary. Verify. like Dorcas Of
old, she viii be remembered for the
aims deeds which she did. II the old
year has borne from us some treas
ures, let Us hope for & richer expert
ence Of Gods love and faithfulneSs,
and above all warmer synpathiss for
our fellow men.