Federated Church Collection: History of Eastham Church & Parish Records, Part 1

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Record of Surge. Instrument kind of instrument Blacked and players from ITY2 1970 including arganiets, their pay and soffan harmonum in 1852 alia a pipe organ in 1896


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Lector in the Carich Visitas of agnes bs. Napkins-Mayo, 196 Les experience Through fifty years as Cherch Organer - with mention of the Pastare who Cherche during


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Tivo Thank if ar notes pertaining Do Lignes Rapplies retirement party - one by marjorie ichfield and love ley the Museo Commutter


Instrumental


Music at the , in of isi ent uns ka er


1771 - 1808 Joelie etween these two ates, the first instrument ever used in the huren, was the Dass-viol, to accompany the singers. The witch vote $150.00 to muy a har onium, a sucul ree organ. The prayer was even riggins who receive ine sur of $23.00 a year salary. Un April 4, 1096, it was su gester int a pipe oryan It was-


1852


be purchased, in, inst. il for its first concert on une 10, 139. Mrs. Perry 1 .. I rings was the organist.


1906-1908


1908 -1910 1911-1965


is Canu Taylor, at the age of 18, was inc organist urin, these two years. Jive receive a salary of $1.00 per sunday. Olive di reage was the organist. Lunes B. working, at the age of 10, wis the or ist on the next 54 years. Her sister any 1. Jour, was the substitute, as newer. unity (is we are carle her) was a beutiful woman, a true christian woman. Hor sie even player ine last few years, I will never understand, is her hands were so arthritic on the organ was not that easy to play. ,en Faith anowe ner to finish i ase est your ears, I'm sure.


1952-53 1965


1966


rs. nauret Loomis L'onte Curie ons, in memory of- her husian, Lynn, to Le church. They were a joy to all those who hear Lien. 2. Theo one appelbaum was the next one nist for one year a. nine months. September of this year, anita aring, who was the chair un of the music . Ritter, cure to home on oute 20-sRea i i would be vinin on intereste in playing the or an at the Fercrates church. J decline, but apparently she didn't give up as she was wach in two weeks with the sa 2 proposition. My hussain ungen me to o it. I sai I would until a permanent organist was a pointer. I stared 8 £ years, when I resigned.


ir. „Irea Peterson was the next or unist, but ne re aines for 2 or three months, at which time I ia e back again, untiline sou nt unother organist.


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1976


1974 irs. Lucy Signos was appointed to be the Organist. The & mained or, our years when she moved to Teoria. Frank Toppa was the choir Director and thought it would be nice if we has a lan- et hoir. Two groups, from out of town and from two different Churches, care to e ostrate - ein ian-weils. So between money from Janes hopkins un donations ro envers o the church, the veils were ordered-they came in september in Tran. started teaching the players and on Christmas 1976, they were played; on the first time. They are a beautiful addition to the music of our Livren. After irs. Sigajos moved to Florida, Frank Toppa took over the organ.


1977


Frank Toppa was appointed the permanent ny nist. I wish Frank on Luck an Success and when the orijan has been completely renovated, I hope it will be all he wishes it to be.


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Instrumental music


minister


Kind of instrument + player


Jonathan Bascom "a bass-viol was the first instrument 1772- 1808 ever used (in this church) to assist singers. (cf. Barnard- Hist. of Early Orleans)


Jacob White 1841-1860


In 1852 the church voted $ 15000 to buy a harmonium (a small reed organ). Helen Higgins played it for an annual salary of $2300,


E. Irving Rackett 1894-1906


Suggested a pipe organ on april 4, 1896. Organ purchased and installed in time for its first concert on June 16, 1896. Mrs. Henry K. Cummings (Theresa) was organist.


Howard Q. morton 1906-1908


mise Edna Taylor was organist during these two years. She was paid one dollar each Sunday.


Haig adadourian Olive Eldredge was organist- 01908-1910


newton I. Jones 1911-1914


agnes B. Hopkins (Ms. norman (.) for more than fifty years . Her sister, Mary B. Sould (Mrs. Willis) was her substitute as needed.


Foster m. Phillips 1965-1969


(Ra mrs. Hopkins' letter for details.) Theodore appelbaum mrs. Sybil Dickerman


Edwin R. Carter 1969-1970


Mrs. Lucy Sigafoo


Raymond T. Jones 1970 - i


Frank Topper Handball Choir


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Letter of agnes B. Hopkins - May 31, 1966


THE PARISH VISITOR


Dear friends one and all-


It has been a wonderful experience, which brought us 17 years of wonderful church I consider a privilege, to have had assoc- iation with all the fine Christian people, - - who have been either members or friends of the church, thru the past fifty years, as Organist.


In 1906-Rev. Howard.A. Morton-came as minister-a young but deeply spiritual man, who was the reason for my joining the Con- gregational Church. His reasons for accep- ting and serving Christ were so simple but so convincing. His pastorate was of about two years or a little more.


After Rev. Morton, came Rev. Haig Adadour- ian-a fine Christian. During his stay of about four years-the gown or robe for the minister was adopted.


9 tFor a short while Rev. Frank Kasson and . Rev. Oliver (both retired) served in the pulpit-until Rev. Newton I. Jones and Mrs. Jones came to occupy the new parsonage, (which is the present one). During Rev. Jones pastorate Norman and I were married and for three years I was absent from the Organ.


Rev. Arnaldo Natino was the next minister and the music took on the revival type and lots of spirit, highly joyous and lots. of pageants with music.


Rev. Thor Partington-the next pastor- brought the Evangelistic music-which is very singable and moving. Again many pag- eants with music.


Rev. Frederick W. Alden (now Dr.) became our pastor. The music and whole church at- mosphere became more worshipful. Many of our present members joined during his five years of service.


Rev. Philip A. Job-next-the choir had many new members and changes took place.


Rev. Robert Divine-from Harvard made many admirers with his excellent delivery-and the music became slow and dignified.


Now a period while Rev. Alexander Mac Caulay-a Scotch Presbyterian-retired from the pulpit but supplying when needed helped us.


Next a number of months-without a minis- ter-Mr. Warren Clark, S.S. Supt .- read the Scriptures, offered prayer and at this time a group of younger folks filled the choir. Sunday School was carried on and some of the faithful members much older stood by.


Rev. Paul Wilkinson's pastorate with . Mrs. Wilkinson's help brought us beautiful music. At this point-the Federation of churches came into existence.


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Rev. Scott Siegle and Rev. Kroum Jordan life. I believe my love for the Organ increased if that was possible.


Rev. Norman Farnum's fine service, with his keen ear for organ and choir, kept us on our toes.


Next, a pastorate with Rev. James Rogers followed by Rev. Edwin Carter, retired, who brought peace and good will to our music and church. Now for the present- with Rev. Foster Phillips who inspires one whether playing, singing or working to do his best.


There is so much that comes to mind that would perhaps interest-but this is a long retirement "thank you".


My deep appreciation to all who through the years encouraged me to keep on. To . my husband for his patience when I was so often at rehearsals. To everyone, for the beautiful engraved silver plate, and gift of money, for the gifts from individuals, the beautiful painting from the Senior Choir, the gifts of music box, May basket and song from the Junior Choir. To the Committees who planned and arranged the Retirement Party which was so lovely.


Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


Agnes B. Hopkins


Just say "thank you!"! That was the directive given to me when I asked how best I could express my feelings for a truly wonderful and memorable evening; an evening I will always remember for its warmth, joy and beautiful setting.


To the reception committee, the music committee, the members and friends of the church and to "Auntie" for the privilege of working with her and for sharing a most happy time-a heartfelt and sincere " thank you".


Marjorie R. Schofield


The Music Committee wishes to thank Mrs. Richard I. Mulholland and her committee Mrs. Henry E. Clark, Mrs. Robert E. Dick- son and Mrs. Paul B. Edwards and all those who so generously contributed toward mak- ing the retirement party of Mrs. Norman C. Hopkins and Mrs. Winford L. Schofield so successful.




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Ricardo 8/ the Vadie's Benevolent association from Feb and 1854 to Mar. 16-1854 + record of the " Constitution of the Ladies and Society of the - Congregational Harali" Mar. 1885


Manchesslings Jar 1912


Records of meetingofano and Jan 24 1912 1912


Members des 1923


Menetes of an all day Their- Ing ou Adan 3rd 1923


Copy of two pages of Hotes het bier. Youaction Wascom flas the years Feb 23, 1779 - april 9/1781


Baptium Records


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1772 byf Pxe0. foraction Jakcom


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articles &


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for the


"Regards of the First Church


in Carthan -1772"


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Page , from the Decards Aftles Fired Church in by Rev Bacon


Copy ofTitle Page Quaker of Baptism O massages Chance Church officers Dessous admitted to


Confessions List of Church members En May 1774 Church discipline Meetings Ilerician Legacy


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Records of the church in Orliau Repo bel Marcial Salmon who was ordained May 1, 1800 Dudley of Church Proceedings Baplesis Names : Cherche Members Iderican Legacy Members admitted Massages Discipline articles of faith


Bill of Mortality in the South varich of Contham 1772- 18281 8 pages


articles from Yarmouth Register 726 2. 1898


Description the Church (dimen- peons etc) and the Improvement


order of dedication service Ched. Jan. 30, 1889 Px including redacties repart and text in dedecalory pernordby seo toutes Bickford.


abril 20 1889 Varmare/ Fegutes Reports an Temperance nijelação


Feb 2 1889 Yarmach Sequetesis accur à Levering redeption in parlar) Y Vestre for Roccal meeting of


muncher neighboring Chercher & formes town residentes. aservice in the auditorium for service of praise accol Impromptu Abeaches au various topics connected with Church & Restory (oder)


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whose participating Thomas Wane of Charles town tex. Denaction YLeggeis


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Yarmouth Register


February 2, 1889 p.1


Orleans


Dedicated Wed. Jan . 30, at 1 o'clock


Congregational. Church of Orleans- -


The Congregational Church building of Orleans which has recently been remodelled was originally built in 1829. It's outside dimensions were 41X68 with posts about 18 feet high and a roof of low pitch, which together with double rows of numerous windows , gave the building an appearance reminding one more of a factory than a church. It was built of the best of stock


and of heavy timbers and all apparently in as good Condition as when first put together. The roof had not been renewed and was perfectly tight and in good condition. Inside it contained but a single room with a gallery on three sides and short narrow entries from the doors. It was remodeled by raising


the pitch of the roof about six feet, diminishing the number of windows and flooring it over on a bed with the gallery floor. The belfry was also raised about 6 feet, and in order to light the auditorium On the upper floor, three dormer windows were placed in the roof on each side . The lower story is divided into a lobby 16x40 feet, a vestry 32×40


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Feb. 2, 1889 issue of Yarmouth Register (cont.) 10.2


a parlor 16x26, a kitchen 14×16. The second floor consists of a lobby 16×40 and an auditorium 40×50. This room is neatly freacord and is finished to the peak of the roof, which is supported by exposed trusses of hand pine. It is considered by all who have seen it a handsome and comfortable room, well adapted to the uses for which it is intended . It has seating capacity for 300, but can comfortably accommodate 400 in case of necessity. The contract for carpenter work plastering , painting and furnishing all the required material was taken by Hamer + Jenkins, for the sum of 3,575.00. The building committe was extremely fortunate in securing puch reliable + faithful contractors. Everything was done in a satisfactory + workman-like manner according to the spirit of the contract. The work was done by Mer. Paine of Harwich and the painting by Benjamin Buck, Harwich . The frescoing was subsequently contracted for by Mu. Buck which was tastefully + well done and has greatly improved the appearance of the building. The entire expense


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Yarmouth Register cout, p. 3


for building & furnishing has been $4 , 327. 21 to which should be added 60 paid for plans of building three years ago, to S. N. Small, architect. The total receipts are $4,397.50, leaving a balance of 70.29 in the treasury. Subscriptions amounting to 220. are pledged to be paid in annual installments for four years , the greater part of which will be paid and can be used for improvements, which from a sense of economy, the committe did not include in their contract. The sum pledged when the vote was taken to remodel the church was less than $ 2000 . The society is not a wealthy one and the work was undertaken with the prospect of incurring a large debt. From friends who were chiefly natives and former


residents of the town, there was received the sum of $ 1042. The sum of $351.71 was raised mostly from friends abroad by letters soliciting small sums. It is the help obtained from these sources that has placed the society in its prosperous financial condition." (Then general statements of gratitude to all + sundry "united efforts a good will of all who have contributed to its puces. -


"a list of the contributors and the sunes. is


preserved by the Treasures of the Society + is open to inspection ...


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Jarmonth Register for Feb. 2, 1889


Dedication service - (on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1889 1p.m.) 1. Organ Voluntary 2. Invocation, Rer. M. Hood


3. Anthem "Except the Lord Build the House"- choir 4. Reading the scriptures, Rev. S. S. Gay


5. Hymn "Sing to the Lord with Heart + Voice


6. History of the church by Jonathan Higgins 7. Report of Building Commute, S. L. Young, Chairman 8. Prayer of Dedication, Rev. D.W. Clark


9. Hymn: How Charming is the Place Choir + Congregation- 10. Sermon: Rev. Thomas Bickford 11. Prayer Rev. H. P. Cutting


12. Hymn "Arise Ofking of Grace, Arise" Choit congregation 13. author: "O, Give Thanks" - choin 14 Dovology - Praise God " congregation .


The weather was favorable and the house was well filled , many friends


The text of the dedicatory sermon is found in First Kings, 8 chapter, 27 verse, the one preached from by the Rev . John Turner , at the former dedication in 1829. (Summon OK too) * (sec over formie)


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Feb. 2, 1889 yarmouth Register


I reception was held in the evening . first part sport in the parlor + vestry in social conversation + meeting of friends (out of town former residents, people from neighboring churches etc . etc. etc.) Afterwards the company gathered in the auditorium in a service of praise + in making inprompte speeches on various topics connected with the church & its history. There were participated in by Thomas Dave of Charlestown, Russell & John Snow of Cambridge Dea. Jonathan Higgins, David L. Young, Hiram myers + Rev. Thos . Bickford who had charge of the meeting. The evening was one of profit and pleasure. The exercises closed with the pinging of Guld Lang Syne and with the benediction. - "Mr. Chas . F . Swift + wife were in town to attend the dedication.


- Capt. Lot Higgins presented the church with its lamps . The wish of his many friends is that he may have many years to enjoy them . ?


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april 20, 1889- Yarmouth Register- Orleans Column


Several temperance meetings Rev. H. W. Conaut, the 10th in Town Hall- re: Prohibitary Amendment


"Last Sunday night a union service was held in the Congregational church, Decon Higgins presided. The singing was by the three church choirs the addresses were by Rev. Mesaus. Fraser (unit" and norris ." . .. another meeting will be hell in the long, church next Sunday-


"Monday, april 22, Rev. A. A. Miner, D. D., of Boston, will lecture in Town Hall, on the prohibitory amendment, to commence at 1245. The public are cordially invited to attend all these meetings.


Salve original manuscript


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the branch of God that he has to


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this town take Care but tto da ministro, alile ane Orto dox.


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