New Britain herald., 1925-10-13

1 not be taken that the exercises were entirely given over to jolity. The ministers who visited Berlin express ed the pleasure of their own churches at the fact that the institu- tion in this town has reached its 150th birthday anniversary. and in fitting words, extended greetings and | felicitations to the members from members of other congregations. A Day That Is Gone.
 And "reminiscences were also in- dulged in. Rev. Edward E. Nourse, D. D., of the Hartford Theological Seminary, and Rev. Henry P. Schauf- fer of New York city, recited many incidents which served to bring back memories of another day in Berlin day when Deacon Francis Demine was just beginning to serve In that capacity, when the late Colonel Jar wis and George Sage were members of the church. and when the boys indulged in pranks which this gen. cration would not risk attempting. And the faces Of several of Der lin's middle-aged men became red with embarrassment and they as- sumed uncomfortable positions and smiled guiltily when the episode of bringing the old wagon into the church was recounted and the con- tinued ringing of the church bell persisted, in spite of all efforts to check it. The ministers spoke kind ly and a bit sadly about those days in Berlin; days which will never come back, when Thursday evening prayer meetings, used to he held at the various homes throughout the parish.
 And several of the ministers gave some good advice regarding the flu ture of the church. urging the par. ish not to dwell too much on the gloWes of the past, but 10 think of the future. Rev. A. J. Lord of Meri- den brought out the idea fittingly when he said, Don't make this 150th anniversary a hitching post. Make it milest one on the Kings highway. Don't rest too much on the gIories of the past. Think in the future"
 In speaking of the idea of having two or more churches in one small community, Dr. Lord summed the whole situation up in the following nJ UTTro 11, tv, munity uuarreling between them selves. while the ministers starve and the Kingdom Of God goes beg ginG."
 All of the talks were much enjoy ed. some being in serious mood, some being in jolly vein while others presented only warm hearted greetings and felicitations.
 Speakers of The Evening
 The clergymen who snoke wore: Rev. Quincy Rlakelv of Pennington: Rev. Vernon r.. Phillips of Kensing- ton: Rev. Theodore A. Greene of New Britain; Rev Carlos c. Rowlin- sort of Wethersield: Rev. Herbert n. Dollason of Middletown: Rev. nr. Edward r. N6urse nf Hartford, Rev. Henry P. Schauffler of New York: Rev. Watson Woodruff of South Manchester: Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe of St. Marks Episcopal church. New Britain; Rev. Dr. A. !. Lord of Neriden. and Rev. William s. Beard of New York.
 Rev. Watson Woodruff. son of the late Mir. and Mrs. James Woodruff and 2 brother Of Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff. Is one of the members of the church who has gone into the ministry. He spoke of his early days in Berlin and rejoiced in the fact that he had been chairman of the church meeting that elected Rev. Snmnel A. Fiske to the Berlin pulpit nnarly 20 years ago.
 Tn thp course of the evening Aue- ust Klein. well known New Britain baritone, sang How Lovely Are The Dwellings" and "The Lord Is My Shepherd" His work was much commended hy those present.
 The entire affair was success. The organ selections hy Mrs. Damon and the music hv the choir were much enjoyed The church was deoo-"ted with flowers and palms arf ~i'Im appeared to he all dressed up for its birthday party. Visitors were present from many neighhnring towns and cities
 Ministers Of the Church
 The ministers of the Berlin Con EreEational church from 1Tso to thA prGEent day are aa follow