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FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF CHRIST OF ORLEANS, MASS. CHURCH RECORD 1933 Presented by
Mr. Albert E. Snow
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THE NEW DENNISON CLASP PAT'D NOV 20 1923 - No.80 DENNISON MFG.CO. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. U.S.A.
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ידידיי נ׳ ine names affixed are all in wat Sdine danowriting and not sig- The hundredth anniversary of the founding of the First Universalist Church of Orleans will be observed the original members of the society on Angust 5 and 6 with an elaborate program which opens the evening of Angnst 5 at a centennial banquet to
A be held at Eagle Inn and continnes mainres. The names so affixed are through three services at the church those of beth Knowles, Josiah Lin- on Sunday.
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At the banqnet over which John Kenrick, chairman of the centennial committee will preside, Dr. Leroy A. Coons, secretary and superintendent
nell, Matthew Kingman, Elisha Cole, Nathaniel Knowles, Nathan Darling, John Kenrick, Joshua Crosby (thought to be the same Joshna Crosby who was gundeck officer on the Constitu- er tion in the battle with the Guerriere) and the following "female" members, Tamzia Gould, Deborah Rodgers, Eli- za Vose, Mehitabel Crosby, Kezia Cole, an Rachel Linnell, Lettice Linnell, Polly wo L.nnell, Caroline Cole.
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On Sunday morning at 10.45, the Rev. Frederick W. Hamilton of Cam- bridge, former president of Tufts Col- lege and now grand secretary of the Massachusetts Masonic Grand Lodge,
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Ward, centennial historian, will read a history of the society. Arthur L. Doane, Seth Knowles, Thomas Gould, Sparrow, chairman of the board of -nd., Nathaniel Freeman, Obed Crosby, trustees will be in charge of the af- Alfred Kenrick, Theodore Mayo, Eben ternoon service. The history of the Linnell, David Taylor, Nathaniel Sunday School will be read by Henry Knowles, Joseph Linnell, Saninel S. K. Cummings. There will be an ex- Rogers, Absalom Linnell, Dean G. Lin- hibit of historical interest held that nell, John Kenrick, Seth Kingman, afternoon.
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C The organization meeting of the so-' Dr. Richard Henry Warren of Chat- ham will be at the organ at all or ciety was called as the result of a the centennial services. William Cul-i petition, signed by ten Orleans men, Inm will direct all community singing. presented to John Kenrick, the found- Members of the executive commit- er, a Justice of the peace, as his son tee in charge of the observance are and grandson of the same name have it Mr. Kenrick, chairman: Mr. Sparrow, been since him. The original peti- vice chairman; H. K. Cummings. Dr. tion requested Mr. Kenrick to call |te G. E. T. Ward, Mrs. Eunice Bloodithe meeting by posting a warrant as
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is now done in the case of town meet- ro and Harry H. Snow. ings. This petition was signed by |pl History of the Church Nathaniel Knowles, Simeon Higgins, The record of the hundred years of a single volume, the original record book of the society, in which Matthew history of the church is contained in Isaac Knowles, Joseph C. Mayo, So Franklin Crosby, Obed Crosby, Mat- | pi tbew Kingman, Warren A. Kenrick. Kingman, the first clerk, made the Seth Knowles and Seth Sparrow, 3rd. p first entry in 1833 and Dr. G. E. T.
The original petition follows: "To Ward, the present clerk, made the Jonh Kenrick, Esq. one of the Jus- C final entry at the 100th annnal meet-| ices of the Peace for the county of Barnstable: These are to request yon ing last Aprll. This last entry left" room for no more. Albert E. Snow to issue your warrant to one of us, of New York has presented the church the subsribers, to notify a meeting of 1 the male inhabitants of the town of i
with a new leatber-bonnd record book.
The original profession of faith and Orleans who are desirous of forming ; 1 1 church covenant of "The First Uni- themselves into a religions society to versal Church of Christ in Orleans, assemble and meet at the school house l Mass., June 21, 1834" is contained in in the northwest school district in( said town on Monday, the Sth day of April next at four of the clock in the HIGH TIDE High Tide at Harwich Port Daylight Saving Time afternoon to form themselves Into a religious soclety in the said town of y the denomination of the Universalist by choosing a moderator and all law- P. M. July A. M. 3." 3.26 ful society officers. Orleans, March
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will preach at the church. The ser-, nant as contained in the record book, vice will be in charge of the Rev. some are thought to be those of mem- Henry W. Maier, pastor. An histori- ters who joined the society after 1833.
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the Church of Divine Paternity, New York City, will preach at the evening service with Mr. Water in charge. Another speaker will be Victor A. Friend of Cambridge, president of the Universalist General Convention,
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clerk and Franklin Crosby, collector. Nathaniel Knowles, Captain Simeon Higgins, and Franklin Crosby were appointed a committee to consult with the Reformed Methodist Church rela- tive to use of their meeting house for worship by the new society.
The meeting adjourned to the home of Captain Higgins on April 22. At that meeting it is supposed the so- ciety constitution was adopted.
On February 15, 1834, the society voted to seek incorporation under the law of the Commonwealth and John Doane, Sparrow Horton, Seth Know- les, Simeon Higgins, Obed Crosby, Na- thaniel Knowles, Warren A. Kenrick and Isaac Doane were appointed a committee to petition for incorpora- tion.
The present church was erected in th 1833 of lumber brought from Maine
be in a schooner and landed at Orleans. M The original structure is unchanged, W on the oldest unaltered church building in Orleans.
The Ladies Samaritan Society, now the Ladies' Circle, of the society was formed in 1844. The records of the women's organization have been well kept and are a valuable contribution to the church history.
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John Kenrick, grandfather of the present John Kenrick of Orleans. John Kanrick, the founder was a justice of the peace and a selectman and a noted lay preacher. His sermons are cerafully preserved by his grandson at the Kenrick homestead in South Orleans. It is through the Kenrick family that most of the church his- tory has been preserved.
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These men are typical of the foun- ders of the society.
Pastors of Universalist Church of Orleans since 1833, year of founding: Ezekiel Vose, 1834-40; James C. Burt, 40-43; Stillman Borden, 43-51; R. K. Brush, 51-53; Earl Guilford, 53-55; J. F. Atkinson, 55-60; G. F. Jenks, 60-66 and 71-74; Edwin White, 66-68; Mr. Willis, 69-71; R. S. Pope, 74-75; W. C. Stiles, 76-78; G. W. Jenkins, 78-82; J. L. Scoboria, 83-84; G. V. Wilson, 84-86; Donald Fraser, 87-92; Edwin Pierce, 92-94; F. W. Evans, 94-95; lIcnry E. Lesh, 96-99; Nathaniel S. Hill, 99-1908; Henry Riegel, 08-12; Arthur Mercer, 12-15; Hazel 1. Kirk, 15-18; R. J. Mooney, 18-20: Thomas Cross. 20-30; Otis F. Alvord, 30-33; Henry W. Maier 33 -.
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Captain Eben Harding Linnell, ma- ternal grandfather of Henry K. Cum- mings, present treasurer of the so- ciety. Captain Linnell was skipper of the famous Clipper Eagle Wing for which an Orleans Inn was named. Appropriately enough, the centennial banquet of August 5, which will open the observance of the society will be held in the Eagle Wing Inn. Captain Linnell was the first skipper to make use of condensing machinery to fur- nishi water for transportation of sheep from England to Australia, Previous to this use of the condensers, mortal- ity among the animals had been high. It was Captain Linnell, too, who pa- tented a new method of lining the yard arm of a sailing vessel and ac- cumulated a considerable fortune from his patent. The summer home ot the Cohn family in Skaket was his homestead. He designed the structure from a drawing of a Southern France chateau made by him on one of his vovages. After letting the contract for the huge house, he sailed on an- other voyage leaving his 16-year-old daughter Helen, mother of Henry K. Cummings, in charge. She did a ca- pable job. Captain Linnell was killed on ship board off the river Platte by a boom which struck him on the head.
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On January 27,1933 occurred the first meeting of the Centennial Committee appointed by the Church 'at the Annual Meeting Jan.1933.
Mr. John Kenrick presiding and Messrs, Henry K.Cummings Arthur L. Sparrow George E.T.Ward Harry H. Snow
Mrs.Eunice Blood, Trustees of the Universalist Church Society with Rev. Henry W.Maier minister, served as the executive committee to arrange for the celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the founding of the organiza- tion.
This executive committee proceeded to approve sub- committees, the names of the members of which will be found in the program attached to this Book of Records.
Meeting many times before Aug.5,1933 arrangements were made and plans matured underthe wise and skilful guidance of the chairman Mr. John Kenrick, to whom the committee oweSa deep debt of gratitude. Too much can- not be said for the loyalty and tenacity of purpose of all who served in the work of making the Centennial the suc- cess it was.
From the banquet on Saturday night ,with one hundred present, to the final service on Sunday night with two hun- dred and fifty present, there was not one thing to mar the complete success of the Centennial.
The music under the direction of Mr. Cullum added much to the event. It is not likely that the old Church ever heard such beautiful harmony and melody before.
Of the speakers ,the secretary would not dare to mention one, so splendid and inspiring were they all. Hary. N. Swow.
So successful wa. the Finance Committee with Mr. Fred Pierce as chairman; that raised the funds to carry through the centennial, that after paying all bills, the Trustees paid over to the Treasurer the sum of $160. to the general fund as a surplus.
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Many letters were sent to old friends of the Church who could not attend, and words of greeting and many con- tributions were received in return.
During the whole of the Centennial Celebration at at the Banquet and at the Services all the Speakers paid due tribute to the brave souls who founded this TheUni- versalist Church of Orleans.
This is also true of the Cetennial Historian, Mrs. Bertha Cheney Ward, who's fine history of it's 100 years, by a vote of the Executive Committee at the final meeting, is incorporated and becomes a part of this record.
This brief outline of the glorious fifth and sixth of August 1933, will be, with the minutes of this meeting recorded in the new book given for that purpose by Mr. Albert Snow; the old book having been filled to the last page with the doings of the Society for the closing one hundred years.
On this New Record Book will be placed an envelope, securely fastened, holding. many clippings from news- papers and a copy of the program of the Centennial Cele- bration of this Church.
We wish to record here the appreciation of the Board of Trustees for the splendid services and devotion of the committees whose untiring work, made the Cetennial move so smoothly and perfectly.
To the brave spirits who founded, and the loyalty and tenacity of purpose of those who have maintainedtthis liberal church, we the custodians of the one hundred years of love of liberty in christian: thought, have here recorded the history of the Centennial of Aug. fifth and sixth nineteen hundred and thirty three, and in sermon and anthem and by our prescence, have said, we remember.
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/ Refinit- of Treasure read approved face on Land. 152,22 alle 31 1933 Voted that the Chan. Call a Frecial of hushis i arrange an every Mente Canvass i cucua The financial Harding of the Etwas Vated that No Free Viet Ghana of Christ School Consulter sale or Ma In a close relationship between chi I Sehore.
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Jan. 15- 19 Annual Meeting Called to order. ty Arthur 2. Sparrow president of the Board of trustees.
Care for meeting read by The black Musulis of last meeting read approved Report of Church School read and approved .
A vite of Thanks was extended to Mas. Hattie C Nickerson for Untrening Work I devotion to our Church School and for her shlended retort-
Voled that the number of hustes Je increased from . Ame to engles. The same officers & Iustus elected with The addition of the names of Fred S Preve, Elnachan & Eldredge. A Versel. I Nickerson, as truolies
Report of Treasurer read + approved Ball on hand Dec 21 1933 $152.22 Shecual meeting Called to arrange for We eney menter lamoso. Valid: That No Fred S Pierce & Nho N.W. Maier, aff. Committee to arrange for a Closer relationship between the Church the Church School. Vated that a Lavish Committee Le named ty her Mo Eunice & Blood
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Le named wiek herself as chanman as a membership committe Valed to appropriade $10,00 a year In three years to the Doolittle Html Votul 11 aprofumate $1.000.00 Am The support of Public Worship GMand Check
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of 5 of the Congregationalist- Chile held perswant to letter received tytte luneveralone. Church. fim The Committee asking for a Conferance looking Foward a Union of the server of the two Chumbo The meeting was harmonious & the trustees of the universalist Church. agreed 10 1'de + are The propositions mesculed by the committee from The Congregational Church
Jahr 1934 A letter was received by the president of the Universalist Chance With an envitalisen form Ite Congregational Chance Check with a Kundenvitation Is worthit with This being the only communicative. That in any way referred of the Tenaline agreement between /te Livo Committees
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Record of meeting called in response to the letter received from the Congregationao Church society
The meeting was called to order by the chairman immediately following the close of the morning service ..
in the sosence of the clerk the call was read oy the chairman. the chairman then read the inviation from the Congregational Church toworship in their church .
The following letter was drafted and it was unanimously voted to send said letter to the Congregational Church clerk.
The proper authority or authorities of this Church acknowledge with thanks the kind and friendly invitation extended to this carch tomeet and worship with the Congregational society of Orleans and in their Church .. that we appreciate highly this neighborly and friendly gesture from our sister Church. That under the guidence of Providence we propose to continue to worship within the walls of our Church ine first Universalist church of Orleans, at present and in the future as we
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inat our doors are open at all times to those of all faiths and especially do we invite our friends and nei bors of the First congregational church of Orleans to meet with us within our Church for woranip "henever they may desire.
A copy of this letter wasmailed to the officers of the Congres tional church
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Ine annual meeting of the Universalist society was held in the Cole Parisn House on the nigt. of Jar 4 1925 Ine call for the meeting was read. Harry H. cro presiding.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved. voted that the secretary cast one ballot for all officers that nad served in lúc4 with the addition of the name of warrenG.smith as member of the board of trustees. The following officers were elected. Arthur J.sparrow president Henry K. cummings treasurer. George L. I. Ward clerk .
Trustees elected : arthur Lanarrow Henry K. Cummings . G.b.T. Ward Harry HI.onow, Fred S. Pierce, Herbert D. N.ckerson annie _. blood, carelion W.Smith, and Warren G. smith neport of the superintendent of the Church school read and approved . average attendence 9 heport of the treasurer of church school read and approved Ballence on mand ww0.62
Treasurers report rad and approved. cash on hand Ltc. el Dde1 was #286.17 Voted thet the sum of #1,200. 00 be appropriates for oublisn for the current year. Ine clerk was instructed to communicate to The nev Henry V. Maier the Churchs appreciation for his work and preaching and to Mrs. Maier fro her gracious presence and kindly intrest.
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annual meeting of the Universalist Society of Orleans held at the vole Farish House on Jan 1 ~ 1 6. the minutes of the last; annual mecting read and approved. Arthur L. Sparrow presiding.
ine Nominating committee brought in the following names for officers for the ensuing year Trustses :
Arthur L.sparrow, President Henry K. Cummings treasurer. G.E.l. Ward, clerk. Harry .I.cnow Fred S. Pierce. Herbert : . Nickerson Tarren G. Smith. Annie E. Blood. Carelton W. Smith.
All were unanimously elected
Treasurers report read and approved. . cash on hand as of Lec. 61 .1955 2020.00
Report of the superintendent of the Church s chool approved. Un hand Det. 01 1800 440, 62 Average attendence 47
w1,200.00 appropriated for public worship for the current year.
I.K. Cummings appointed in charge of the Christmas enterta- inment and she to choose three more to serve on the committee. ax nence of the xmis entertainment be taken from the Church furas.
Voted that Thed c. Pierce be allowed $1.50 for assustarce for Sunday music expence and that ne be appointed chairman of the enoir committec.
Voted that th social Committee have charge of the music when the choir is not functioning.
Voird that the nev. Honrt W.Maier be requested to remain as minuster of the church untill Jul y first. Voted that Fred N. Pierce be named a committed of one to Outain preachers for the months of July and Augus t.
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the annual meeting of the univerdalist society wa nela in the church building on Jan. 17th Live ?. The minutes vi the Last meeting has read and approved.
for the ensuring year. Arthur J. Narrow President Jeary h.cummings treasurer. P.L.L. ara Clerk. Financial report of the treasurer read and approved. ne, ort of the du erintendent and treasurer of the sunday Denvol read and approved. A vote of appreciation was given ardu d. Pierce Ich nis
Summer. Under . notion recommending the calling a Formal sustur for the church and after ruch discussion the motivi was unanimously Carrito. vulco lo pa, the en undes of -red . Pierce indicital to Ule work of untaining Preachers during the Summer Months. najourned .
G .. 1. ard clerk. -rich history of the events and istivities in li?
During the your last your board of trustees held Never. Meetings in the office of Merry K. Culmin.S.
required. it was voted to print i. vitations, tu me well to the people of orleans inviting them to attend GOLV Ces in the Universalist huren.
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Ker and nud neard aim preci Un april lo let Paul wilkinson Would in the pulpit of this church andhas asked to return on the 1011 Mins un amil No ar. wilkinson again occupied the pul it und alter service paul wilkinson is abrea to continue Preachin, for us for an indefinite period on July 27 come Id members and friends Of the Universalist Church of Provincetown With their Pastor the NOV Carl. LO!
At this service the Universalist church Of Orleans of the Universalist General convention of massachusetts who formull inducted the pastor of this hafen lnt . V. Nhl into the fellowship of the society .
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of Liveral churches, with Lunchcon solve in the vole Duarte laring the absence of the fastor the nov Paul Wilkinson 2 Un ILE vacation Anton aus the last week in august in
first week in september the pulpit was Illava Ny bobaker's Uhutahta Ny Till . Pierce.
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The members of the Universalist society are notified by the board of trustees of the church that the annual meeting of the society Hill be nela on sunday January Iwent, third at 12:15 P.M. in the church building. to act on the following articles.
10 unouse a President for the ensuing year 10 Choose a Clerk Treasurer and all necessary Officers To hear the report of the treasurer and act thereon 10 See what Jums of money the society will vote to raise and appropriate for public worship for the ensully year. 10 act on any other business that ma, iegall, como before the meeting
arthur L.opurrov Henry K.cummings Harry A.Snow rrea ₺. Pierce Herbert L .. icherson Marren C. . mitu Carlton . mica G.u.T. ard
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