New Britain herald., 1922-01-09

class become since It's organization q few months ago that 1t has become necessary for the executive committee to look about for Il new meeting place, and yesterday may have been the last time for this class to meet i'm the Methodist church,
 The main auditorium Of that church where the class first was organized, was so filled yesterday that 1t was necessary for men to stand in the rear, The total attendance at the service was reported to be 5il. and the total membership, although 1t will not be known exactly for day or two, is thought to exceed GOO, Ten weeks ago the class adopted the slo- gan, "500 in five months.'
 Will Have To Move
 A meeting Of the executive commit tee probably will be held early this week to consider the question of q meeting place. There is no addition al room available in the Methodist church unless the adjoining room with it's sliding doors could be thrown open. This cannot be done for the class, because the Sunday school con nected with that church is in session at the same time The Central Jun for High school, l'oX's theatcr and several larger churches are under consideration.
 Among those noticed present were President Woodin of the state Sun day school association, who had heard of the class in Hartford and came over to see if it were true; k. F. Gilpatric, chairman of the board of aldermen; State Senator Edward F. Hall Mayor Orson F. Curtis Judge George w. Klett, Dr. T. E. Reeks, chairman of the board of directors, and acting superintendent of the New Britain general hospital; Chief of Po- lice William J. Rawlings City Clerk Alfred l.. Thompson, Former Mayor George A. Quigley, William B. Ross berg, chairman of the board of water commissioners; Deputy Sheriff Myron D. StoclSwel, Edward J. Skinner, president and general manager of the Skinner Chuck company; Abram Buol, vice president of the New Britain Machine company; Marshall R. Cook, superintendent of the Boys club. and Roland w. Sellew, secretary of the New Britain branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
 Cosmopolitan Membership
 The class has reached the point now where it represents probably the most cosmopolitan religious gathering ever held in the city. There are on the membership rolls, Methodists, Congregationalists, Baptists, Luther- ans, Reformers, Presbyterians, Evan gelicals, Christian Scientists, Roman Catholics and Jews. It was with this condition in mind that Rev John l.. Davis remarked yesterday in his pre- liminary announcements: "The duty of this class is to influence men to be more loyal to their own churches l want to urge every man to be more loyal to his own church. It is not our own purpose directly or indirect ly, to influence men for the benefit of any church, but if there are any men here who do not belong to any church, I would be glad to offer my personal services to introduce them to the pastor, priest or rabbi of what ever faith they ape interested in"
 Tribute To F. l.. Fay
 During the opening exercises, Councilman R. r. Gilpatrc, repre- senting the local council, Boy Scouts spoke for a few minutes on the need of scout leaders in the city. He spoke of the opening of training schoo for scoutmasters at the Central Jun for High school this evening and said q lot more material for scoutmasters was needed and could be accommo- dated. "The school will be in charge of Frederic l.. Fay director of educa ton at the South Congregations church," he said, "who is recognized as one of the best posted men in the country"
 Invitation From South Church
 An invitation from the South Con gregational church Brotherhood was read, inviting the members of the class to meet with that organization on January 16, when Walter w. Illus band, U. s. commissioner of immigra- tion, will be present.
 Plan Double Quartettc
 A double quartette to lead the music was organized, composed of Ralph Rritton, Harold F.. Johnson, R. w. Swensk George D. Ward, Russo Holcomb, Emore F. MQrse, John A Lindsay and F. E. Macomber.
 Saturdays IrOiic
 g. VI. Brewster, chairman of the en- tertainment committee, spoke Of the plans for the frolic of the class, next Saturday night. The program, whicl will be carried out at the Y. NJ. C. A., gym, includes checkers, pool, bowling rifle shooting, handball, battle royal basketball, tug of war, voley bail basketball relay and hooked mas. querade
 Invitations From Churches
 Two invitations to have the class take over the church service some Sunday, or to participate in some manner with the daily church pro gram, have been extended the class The first invitations came from the leader, Rev. John l.. Davis, asking the class to take charge of service in the Methodist church, on January 20. This invitation has been accepted. At a meeting of the executive committee at the Y. M, c. A., Saturday night a similar invitation was read from Rev A. B. Taylor, of the Peoples church. and will be accepted The committee plans to get into touch with Rev. Mir Taylor sometime during the week
 should Be Supported
 In referring to the invitation from the South church, Brotherhood, the open house at the Y. M c. A., the Welsh concert to be given Thursday evening by the Epworth League and the need of Boy Scout leaders, Presi- dent Robert j. Skinner, urged the