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History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, Fiftieth anniversary celebration (from Somerville Journal, Friday, February 19, 1904.) (search)
every particular. The decorating committee, Mesdames Hayes, Gifford, E. C. Bullard, R. M. Richardson, W. J. Pingree, F. L. Pingree, and L. H. Brown, and Mr. Gifford, made the large vestry look the finest it ever did with their twinings of greenery. The effect was heightened by many ferns, palms, potted plants, and cut flowers from Holmes' Somerville nurseries. Shortly after 8 o'clock a reception was held by Rev. H. D. Maxwell and Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Lydia A. Shaw, Mrs. L. H. Brown, John F. Mills, A. A. Wyman and wife, Miss Angie Williams, George D. Haven, David Horton, and C. A. Kirkpatrick. The guests were presented by W. E. Bolton, A. W. Glines, G. F. Horton, J. W. Mess, Warren Baldwin, R. K. Goodil, R. Y. Gifford, E. M. Hill, Harry Daniels, James Daniels, Oliver Wyman, Lyle Hersey, Mesdames A. W. Glines, R. Y. Gifford, F. M. Burrows, A. K. Spratt, J. W. Mess, Carrie D. Coulter, and Misses A. D. Southworth, Minnie Flagg, Fannie M. Glines, Willa Johnson, and Nellie Saben. I
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, History of the church (Supplementary.) (search)
urch people, or had the personal, as well as financial, support of some of its members—notably the Hospital, Day Nursery, Associated Charities, Home for the Aged, Children's Home, and Boys' Club. It can be readily seen by this that our church occupies an important place in the community. By its works it is known, and we can be pardoned if, once in fifty years, we burst out in a little self-praise. For a half-century it has stood an emblem of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. May its stout walls, and the hearts of its people, resist the storms of adversity for another five decades, at least, that future generations may enjoy the privileges of its teachings as have those of the past. Officers. Deacons: John F. Nickerson, C. A. Kirkpatrick, J. Walter Sanborn, Arthur W. Glines, A. A. Wyman, Irving Smith (clerk). Parish committee: John F. Mills (chairman), L. V. Niles, I. H. Wiley, F. W. Marden, D. W. Sanborn, H. M. Haven (clerk), R. Y. Gifford (treasurer)
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, The Ladies' Sewing Circle (search)
e. It has been attended with many tribulations, as there are no records of the secretary further back than 1871. The society to-day is, as it has always been, one of the strongest and most efficient organizations in the church. Its monthly suppers and socials are now attended by hundreds, many coming from other churches. On an average, $500 or $600 is raised annually from this source alone. In recent years the men have had charge of one supper each fall. The annual supper brings out from three to four hundred guests. Tables, chairs, and dishes for the entertainment of 300 people have been recently purchased, the parlors have been re-decorated and refurnished, so that now the ladies have facilities for their work second to none in the city. The annual meeting has been changed from January to May. The following officers have been elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. Lyman Brown; vice-president, Mrs. Ida Smith; secretary, Mrs. J. F. Mills; treasurer, Miss H. Whipple.
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, The men's Club (search)
erhood, and to advocate a deeper feeling of Christian kindness toward each other within the church circle, and to many without, led to the first meeting, which was held in the vestry on the evening of March 3, 1898. Its first president was John F. Mills, and the board of officers was completed by the choice of Frank M. Russell as vice-president; Fred L. Coburn as secretary; F. M. Wilson as treasurer; and Charles S. Soule, Frank M. Hawes, and I. H. Wiley as executive committee. The meetingould be a banquet, followed by a varied entertainment of musical and literary excellence, the artists frequently coming from long distances to be present. The rapid growth of the club under the vigorous administration of its first president, Mr. Mills, and his able corps of officers amply shows how well and heartily were these efforts supported by our members. Isaiah H. Wiley was our second president, being elected December 21, 1899, and continuing in office for six years. The other offic
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, The Mission Workers (search)
members were organized into the Merry Workers. On January 25, 1902, it was decided to reorganize these two societies into one, to be known as the Mission Workers. It was also voted that the new organization should work under the auspices of the Mission Circle. Mrs. Haven, who has been in charge since the beginning, has had several earnest and faithful helpers at various times during the twenty years, among them being Mrs. H. Williams, Mrs. Arthur W. Glines, Mrs. William Wilkins, Mrs. J. F. Mills, Mrs. R. Y. Gifford, Miss Alice Nickerson, and Miss Abbie Southworth. Since 1888 these young misses have raised and contributed about $1,000 to the church, and to other parish and denominational interests nearly $300 more. At every fair they have had a table. They have gone into the houses of the poor and given food and clothing, and gladdened homes with well-laden Christmas trees. To-day this band of young workers is as useful and as full of energy as were the earlier Merry Wor
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, List of officers (search)
1899—S. C. Earle, J. F. Nickerson, J. W. Sanborn, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1900—J. W. Sanborn, J. F. Nickerson, J. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1901—J. W. Sanborn, J. F. Nickerson, J. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1902—D. WJ. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1902—D. W. Sanborn, I. H. Wiley, J. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, F. W. Marden. 1903—D. W. Sanborn, I. H. Wiley, J. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, F. W. Marden. Superintendents of the Sunday School. Charles Williams, 1854 to 1865. Charles Williams, Jr., 1865 J. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, F. W. Marden. 1903—D. W. Sanborn, I. H. Wiley, J. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, F. W. Marden. Superintendents of the Sunday School. Charles Williams, 1854 to 1865. Charles Williams, Jr., 1865 to 1873. L. P. Hollander, 1873. John Viall, 1873. John F. Ayer, 1873 to 1878. Rev. W. S. Ralph, 1878 to 1880. Fred Farnsworth, 1880. Mr. Murch, 1880. Irving Smith, 1881 to 1883. Augustus Hodgman, 1883 to 1888. George M. StevenJ. F. Mills, L. V. Niles, F. W. Marden. Superintendents of the Sunday School. Charles Williams, 1854 to 1865. Charles Williams, Jr., 1865 to 1873. L. P. Hollander, 1873. John Viall, 1873. John F. Ayer, 1873 to 1878. Rev. W. S. Ralph, 1878 to 1880. Fred Farnsworth, 1880. Mr. Murch, 1880. Irving Smith, 1881 to 1883. Augustus Hodgman, 1883 to 1888. George M. Stevens, 1888 to 1890. Seth Mason, 1890. Arthur W. Glines, 1891 to 1896. Alphonso A. Wyman, 1896. Treasurers of the society. 1854 to 1865, Edwin Munroe, Jr. 1865 to 1877, S. W. Fuller. 1877 to 1891, W. P. Mitchell. 1891 to 1