Beverly banner., 1925-11-27
ST. STEPHENS Church
TO Be RENOVATED
Alterations When Complete VIII
Cost $4,000.

the Church Wardens and Vestry of
the ST. Stephens Church formally
accepted the plans of Henry Brown
for the renovations and repairs of the
Church property. He will be the ar
chitect in charge of the work.
A campaign for $25,00O.00 to start
at once was also decided upon at
this meeting. Mr.. George deb. Keim
has consented to continue in his
present position as campaign chair
man and treasurer, and will have
direct charge of the entire campaign
organization.
The renovations and repairs which
will cost upwards of $4,000 will be
paid for from the proceeds of this
campaign and the balance will be
used for much needed contingent
fund and a temporary reserve.
Preparations for the campaign
have already begun and it is contem-
plated to hold actual solicitations of
the members and friends of the
Parish, between the dates of Decem-
Der 7th and 14th, using the time be-
tween now and December 7th for
the completion of the organization
necessary to function throughout so
large a group.
The necessity of the renovations
and the campaign to pay for them
has been before the vestry for some
time and they have gone most thor
oughly into all phases of the matter.
They have realized the magnitude
Of the task but have also recognized
the fact that these renovations and
repairs will become more necessary
all the time and that the longer they
are put off the greater will be the
cost of them. Therefore the decision
to have the campaign at once is in
the nature of an economic mea-
sure.
That it is popular is evidenced by
the expressions of approval with
which this action is being met and
the campaign will be planned to
reach every member of the Parish,
both because the. amount involved
requires the hearty support of every
one and also that each one may have
share in making the Church an
Reven more effective factor in the life
of the community.
Under Mr. Keim's leadership the
plans of the campaign are already
being formulated and the progress
will be rapid, as he is assured of the
support of the entire Parish.
A formal notice of the campaign
has been sent by the Vestry to the
members of the Parish, as follows:-
TO THE PARISHONERS
OF ST. STEPHENS PARISH:
At this Thanksgiving Season it is
we'll to remind ourselves that the
blessings heaped upon us impose
heavy esponsibilities.
st. Stephens Church, built many
years ago through the love and self
sacrifice of others, calls upon its
present Pensioners to continue that
labor of love for their own better
ment and that of their children.
Repairs and renovations, put off
for many year, can no longer be
postponed and to obtain the neces-
sary funds pertaining thereto, your
Vestry has decided to ask your inn
mediate cooperation by means of a
campaign to start at once.
The sum needed for these renova-
tions, which includes a contingent
and reserve fund, is $4,000. We
have ample faith in our ability to
raise this amount so necessary to our
lofe as an effective Parish. Plans of
the campaign, methods of payment,
details of the renovations, etc. will
be unfolded to you as rapidly as
possible.
Mr.. George deb. Keim has con-
sented to remain as our Campaign
Chairman and Treasurer, and we
have pledged him the loyal support
and effort of every member of the
Parish.
Please await his further call.
Cordially yours,
William T. Kirk, Franklin P. Jones,
Jr.. Wardens; Herman A. Ntees, Ad-
rain S. Anderson, Charles R. Blow,
Harry C. Blow, George T. Seckes
Jr., George deb. Keim, Garrett B.
Linderman, George w. Rhawn, Viii
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