Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-07
.EWETT>CTTY

JEWETI>CETY Mrs A. D. Chapman of Westerly. R. | T., was visitor In town Wednesday and ! attended the conference of churches. 1 Mrs. Margaret Jeffers of Montville Is l the guest of Mir and Mrs. W. C. Jeffers. 1 Mt VeFnoa lodge, No. 75, F. and A. M:, 1 B. R. Gardner master. has accepted the invitation of Rev. Clinton H. Andrews, pastor of the Second Congregational church, to attend the St. Jehn's day seT- vices at his church in June. Miss Kathleen pearuley, Main street. is to be added to the list of the donors to the Irish relief fund,
 Probably not many small towns will be found to have more real admirers of the late John Burroughs than Jewett City. Only few of his natchless nature study books are missing from Slater library. Outstanding among his friends and ad- nirers in Griswold there were two men who received a friendly letter and an equally amieahle reprimand from the noted naturalist, and today they prize the autograph letter more than ever. More than 50 years ago these two men, very young then, discovered a rare and wonderful bird in the deep woods down near Voluntown. It's note was new, it's 1 plumage was new, and the men were greatly moved. They gained audience with nearby veteran of the Civil war who owned a nlusket. This ancient arm I the men hired by the day, and as a re- | suit, after many unsuccessful shots tfor | the men were unskilled in weoderaft), the bird was laid low. People came from miles around to see; many who came to laugh and call 1t robin or other com mon bird remained to wonder and ad- mire its beauty. Finally the bird was sent to John Burroughs. He wrote the l men letter saying that 1t was a native southern Maryland moeking bird, and he scored them in no uncertain tones for shooting it. Yet the doctor .nevsr could reconcile the eali-down they received over the signature of so distinguished g person as John Burroughs with this fact In book by Mir. Burroughs, published a few months after the incident, he tells in 1 his own language of a strange sengster he saw when walking afeld one day and adds: ''1n few moments held it in my hand" Did he relegate the local amateur naturalists to the level of bird butchers for what he did himselff It always pug zled the men who never killed bird be- fore. and haven't since.
 ] The conference sf chu1ehes held with the Congregational church at Jewett City was attended by nearly 150 Wednesday. The platform was most attractive with decorations of marguerites, petunias, primroses, geraniums and ferns arranged by Miss M. A. Burdiek. The morning service opened with. an organ voluntary by F. S. Leonard. Rev. T. J. Lewis, pas. tor of the Congregational church in Pres. ton, conducted tho devotional exercises A Gaartette. Mrs. F. s. Leonard. Mrs. E. H. Hiscox, F. P. Burleson and E, H. His. cox, sang Lord of My Life, by Nevin, the solo parts being finely rendered by Mrs , Leonard. The sermon was by Rev. c. H Ricketts of Greeneville, his subject beins , The Kingly Christ The text was Matt 21: g. His three points were that tn, } triumphal entry of Jesus was an appar. ent contradiction. The word Hosanns ] applies to Christ with peculiar fitness and Hosanna has been Christ's watch l word in his progress across continent, } and through centuries, He emphasized l four points in the advancement of an, l enterprise-the character of the ruler l the motive in administration. agents b! which he gains his point, and results O his achievement.
 Rev. J. W. Payne pronounced the ben ediction. A dinner of cold boiled ham potato salad, rolls, pickles, cake and cof fee was served in the vestry by the La dies society. The tables were decoratel
 
 l with the same flowers and with puss, . willows.
 Tn the afternoon Robert Watson, D. D. 6 Ph. D., pastor of the Second Presbyterian d church in New York; delivered forcefu address on Winning the World for Chris; 2 He spoke first of the fact that he had or dained Rev. MT. Andrews to the ministr. n and that both he and Rev. M.. Nicholson another speaker. were students under hir h in Cincinnati. O. Dr. Watson is an off cer in the now widely known Lords Da, D alliance. His subject was divided int three parts-fifst. the minds of the peo s pie must be clarified second, the churcl = must so speak and live that its very If will quicken the conscience of America a conscience quickened and enlightene, and under the control of the Lord third confidence must be restored, We ar building not for America or the worl, but for the kingdom of God and eternity The big task is to lead men into savinl knowledge of Jests Christ: but after tn preaching is praeticing and the persona touch, which means the pew as we'll a the pulpt
 The business session followed, conduct ed by Rev. W. J. Reynolds of Newen, Rev. c. H. Andrews of Jewett City wa l elected clerk and read the report of tn last meeting. In the roll call there wer 20 responses from fJewett City. fror Hanover, 1S from Griswoid, 25 fror Preston, 20 from Peainneld and IS fror Newent A vote of thanks was given tn women of the local church for the excel lent dinner, and to the singers. Mrs. I c, Buckingham sang with fine expressio
 Edson P. Hadiey's Only . Cross on tn Hillside.
 Rev. Daniel Nicholson of Roxbury Mass, gave the closing address, his them
 being The Human Factor in Gods Pre-
 gram This is Gods world He pre
 nounced it good and He is not going |
 let the devil have 1t. He reveals Himse
 in particular way by man and throug
 man. He first created man in His ow
 image, The speaker went on to sho,
 how some one man has led the tribes i
 olden days and nations in later time
 and how God has sent the nations 1
 school. He spoke of few great persei
 alities of the church which show God
 use of the human factor. He is still iooi
 ing for leaders and wants US to hel
 Him answer our prayers. Why do V
 have churches. and why should we go 1
 church? To make better representative