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Ar and the Hemm, is. Cummings made a free will offering of their residence on Nawet Road as a parcongre without cost to the church.
Mr. Joshua Fillion moved that we express our af preciation to Mr. and Ifro. Cummings for the generous offer by a moving volt to which all members responded. Mfr. Hick Cumming notified Dr. Honey of the Call made by the church and he accepted in ta haling and pleasing manner.
No HC. Howers, Click.
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Orleans lan 4th 1919.
wowant to a motion of the Standing Committee of the first hovere alist society of Orleans, Maves the members of said society are notified to mul at the Cole Panel House in Raid Orleaux on Jan 15 h. a. 12 0. ela Stane and there to action the following article. (Int.1. 20 chroor a Pres ided for the evening epar.
". I to choose a Fluk and treasures and all quesean officine for the cusking year.
" 3, In hear the report of the Oredembur and to act thereon. . 4. Lo Que what auma formoney the society, will vote to raise for support of Public some hin for the ensuing year. 1. 5: To act on any other former that may legally, couve before etu maketing
Jamie et Eldredge ( sosharrow Stigquie fre. IV of. Hurd Omalies.
W. 26. Gres, Clark
Orleaux Jan 15th 1919.
Affecting of the first Universaleel roccity was called to order the President. Jane I. Eeldredge and warand read. On motion voted that the election of officene be on one ballot- and the following officers were elected. President- Samue J. Celdredge.
Clarke. William Ho. Lowca. Domotica Jane F. Eldredge. Sparrow Higgins No Williand . Hurd. Report of the Treasurer read and accepted. The article to our what sums of money the society will raise for support of Public wordlife was left in stu hands of the mistice to decide and amange with Dr. Hronly. The reports of the Treasure of the motion circle, Sund Lotool, and Saving circle were rad and afford. they were to be congratulated for the good work done as each report- showed a balance on the right side of the ledger. a vote of thanks was extended to the badie for the feast and entertainment furnished by them.
voted that we ad journ
W. H. However, click
Pariah Meeting
Purewant to u notion of the Standing Com mitter of the first- Universalial Society of Orleaux Mass the members of said society are notified. to meet at the church in sard Orleans on 1. far. 9th to action the following articles. art:1. 20 sec what sumo of money the society will voli to raise for support of Public nove tats for the endump year.
art- 2. To add on any other business that may legally come before the sweeting.
James J. Eld. d.c. Sparrow Higgins Sw William F. ford
Q Justice
W. H. Lower Clark
Unleans Afara Mas 16 et. 1919.
meeting called to order by President James F. Eldred ju and hotel to raise 1060. for support of public moralup the evening $ 900. Ministere salary. 60. hower rent 100. running expresses. hotel to put the side hall on west side of church in order. voted. I extend a vote of thanks to Dr. fromry for his work ise giving his lecture for the benefit of the church last Summer. Voted To adioun. Henry & Geringe, clark Pro- tien
Orleans Jan 30 th 1920
Dr. Roderick &, Honey trudend his resignation as Restart of the first unrealist church on the above date. and to take effect on or about the 19th of February 1920, and on February 1.2 th al la parish meeting it was votide to accept the reignation of Dr. Moong W. H. Hower click
Onliana Seft-19 kt 1920: at- a harsh meting called at the church it was voted to extend a call to Mro Thomas Gross to become our fustor at a Salary of Deven hundred and fifty dollars for year inteluding ment of Parsonage at finten dollars per month Sfr H. T. buchuning waited on offer Broek and he accepted the ball
Onliana Jana 9 1 14%,
Inouand to u notice of the standing Committee of the frost Universalist society of Orleans, Have. the members of said society are notified to meet at their futing house in Orleans on Jan 9th 1921 at- 121 Oclock them an them to a ol on the fol. articles.
ant 1. To choose a President for the year enceny " 2. To choose a blank and streasure, and all necessary Officers for the year ensuring. Und- 3 To hear the mehow-fati measures and to act therow. 1 4 To our what summe of move the social, will vote to raise for sulfront of Public worship for the eusing year. Toadd on any other business that may befully come before the meeting
ant 5.
Sparrow dignis) mesties
M. H Howce, Click.
Orleans, San 4th 1921.
At commenting of the socrate, called by the budes. the warrant for the annual must- mit was need for the black and the following Queness was transactie On motion arthur Lo harrow was choom President for the year evening. Of motion the Officene for the year were the same as those of last year Clerk N.26. Horas
De report y the grass ver was read and accepted
On mation votid that the society ho one thousand and fifty dollars for Public works love for the year end
On motion rated that we make a personal Canvass for subscriptions some live in mare. voted to adform.
Ofmature He wn F. Hurd N. 26. Hama cek
Orleans Jan 5th 1972. Iris want to a notice of the standing Committee of the First Universalist socity of Orleans, Ifaux. Ste members of said Nocily are notified to meet at Chi Meeting home in Orteates ora Jan 15 th 1922 at 12O clock them and there to act of the following articles. art. 1. Lo chores a President for the year ensuing,
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11 11 a blank and Dasuser and all necessary Officine for the year ensam 3 To hear the report of the Indexum and touch therain. if To see what ounce of money the society will vote to rien for suffiront of Public worked for the year ensuing 5. Jo ad on any other tresmeses that may legally 11
come tefate the meeting
arthur J. OSharrow Onistul fre Na it. Herd) J. J. Jtower Click
Orleans, Jan 15th 1972. a meeting of the food Universalist Society was Called to order by President arthur J. harrow und warrault read.
Report of lad meeting read and approved In motion voted that the election of Officine be on one ballab and the following officers were elected President-arthur of. Sparrow Treasurer Henry, of. Cummings. Flink Na flowers. Refront of the oreheuer read and accepted
In motion voted the society raise the sum of Jen Hundred and Fifty dollars for Public worship the same amount are last year ..
In motion rated that we extend a call to Af. Pastor free to remain ofer for another year .. "
Noted that the clerk be instructed to convey to Har Grove the: affreciation of his Panish for his helpful Sermone
On motion voted that Harry H. Snow Service Mmelt On motion voted that our next inunal meeting be held in the ball Parish house and a super served at the time.
voted to adjoun.
Author of Sharon) Domates
26. Brou
N. H. Honce clerk
Ostane Jan 121-1923.
Purquand- to a nation of the standing Committee of the first Universalist society of Online, Mass. the members of bard society are notified to meet of the Gale Parish Lower in Onleave on June 5th 1923 following at 6 o clock them and there to act on the articles ant-1. To choose a President for the ending year " a Clerk and Inasundand all necessary "1 2- " officine for ensing year "3. To hear the report of theseer and to act-thereon. 14 Joser what some of money the Docente, will vote to raise For support flublic morelike for the wenn 15 to act on any other buoneseethat may legally Come before the meeting
arthur D. Sharrod He he F. Hound mates Many H. Snow
N. H. Howes, Clerk.
Inleane, Jau 5th 1923.
a meeting of the first-Umorealist-Society of orleave was called to order by President. arthur Z. Sharrow and warrant-read. Report of last-meting read and approved .. On mation voted that the election of officine be on one ballot and the following officine were elected. President arthur J. Sharrow, treasurer Henry K. Cummings, blank William H. Houve.
Report of the treasurer read and accepted voted that the society raise the pin One thousand and fifty dollars for Public worship for the year evening Report of the measures of the Ladies circle read and approved. Remarke biz Ar. Brook
voted to adjourn.
arthur J. Sharon
Greater Han 26. Snow
Was 26 nowa clank
Orleans, Dec 29 th 1923.
Surewant to a notice of the Trustus
1 of the food- Universalie-Society of Online Hass, the members of said society are notified to meet-at the Code Parish house in Onhand on Jan 2d. 1923 al-6.30 O clock then and there to add on the fowelling articles. art.1 To choose a President for the year evening.
" 2 11 a Clerk, Treasurer and all necessary office 1, 3 " hear the report of measures and to act theron. 1. 4 See what some of money the society will vote to raise for support of Public worship. 1. 5 To add-on any other buenas that many legally cosul before the meeting
arthur D. Sharrow
Garry 26. S wor Questões
N. H. How Clerk.
Orleans, Jan 22 1924
a meeting of the first universale-Socity of Orleans, was called to order by President arthur L. Sharrow and warrant read.
Report of last meeting read and approved. On- motion- voted that the election of officers be on one ballot and Dr. Ward was choom, a committee of one to bring in a list-and the following officers were elected
President arthur & Sparrow, treasurer Henry OK. Cummings, blank William H. Howers. 2metus Henry e Cummings, arthur J. Sparrow, Harry 26. Snow, Ne William F. Hound and Nr. 26 % Gomes. Report of the Treasure read and accepted, voted that the society raises the sum of one thousand and fifty dollars for public wordhifi for the year ensuring.
Report of the financial standing of the Jadie's aide by the measures, nive arthur J. Smith and the report of the Treasured of the Sabbath School Harry 26 Brow was real and accepted. voted the mefaire needed on church roof be made during the Summer.
Noted that fifty doll are be appropriated for the unprovement of church grounds. voted that the salary of the Pastor be increased one hundred dollar.
It was very pleasing to the members of the Parish to hear suel favorable report as to the financial standing of the church, circle and Sabbath School. It reflects credit on the numbers who have been carrying on the work and much- be of great satisfaction to them To acquire auch recette there must be co-operation on the part of Pastor and people. The good work of lies Prince deserve special mention, as her persistant effort has given the school new life and as mi trust will be lasting. But we muel-not forget that a large part of the work should come from the members of the society. Our attendance at the school derover Can do much to create in the children a decine to be present at each pression. Children are mitatora and we should try by our attendance to the fit examples. The conveyance of children from So- Onleave was left to miss Prince to make such arrangements ar she thought- feed- wich to pay
to the members of the Panch that we are fortunate to have such a leader as in. fros. His sermone are helpful and inspiring and ought to stimulate we to be more helpful to others. In his remarks he impressed us with the statement that he had no fault to find with the members of the Society, and only well us to mer our conscience in all mattin, and ard up to what wer believed to be for the beat-interest of the church. We shall do well to line up to his wishes and requirements! No 26. Howe, clerks.
Notice
The members of the Society, are requested to meet-on Noot 16th after the morning service to coursde futter facilities for heating the Church W. H. france, clerk.
Nov 14th 1924.
Orleans, Mies. Nov16th 1924. In accordance with thee freorone call the meeting was called to order at the church at-12-15b.M. and because the necessary es- timates were not availableat ware voted to adform for one week
N.26. Forma) Clive
Orleans, Max No 236 1924.
The meeting was called to order as promovely rated bylresident arthur & Sparrow and the question of better facilities for heating was discussed, nor Comunipe stated that he had obtained un estimate from free. a. J. Smith & Soup + that they would exearate a cellar 15×20 feet & cement it deposit x and in front near road, make an entrance to cellar from entry, lay up a chimmer, from cellar and metall a one mike heater for 475, ballare. It was voted that this be done and was left in the hands of the Church Committee
W.26. How, Clerk,
Vov 30th 1924.
East- Online
quaes.
to the commuter of the - food-univers atual church. Orliane, Mas. Mr. William H. Hence, Clerk. Near brother JEwer.
Or beg to tender my resignation as the minister of the above named church. regret very much having to take this action, but it is montabel. I wish to thank you, the committee, and the church people generally for their kindness and co-operation, Believe me to rename
your respectfully and fralemach 0 Thomas free.
Orleans, Dec. 20th 1924.
Purewant to a notice of the @ mestere of the find-Universalial-society of Orleans, Mass. the members of said pocity are notified to meet-at-the Gle Barich Horder in Orleanson Jan /dl-1925. at- 6. O clock P. M. then and there track on the following articles.
art-1. To choose a president for the year ensuing. 1. 2. To choros a clerk, treasurer and all necessary Officine for the year evening.
13. To hear the report of the Features and toad- 4. To see what some of money the society will vote to raise for support of public worship for the year ining. 115. 20 act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting
Henry K Cummings) arthur & Sparather 2 meters
Harry H. Snow Have Fun F. Hurd We 26. Howca
W X6 Hours, Clank.
Orleave Jan let-1925 muting of the fire Univerlast-Rocile of Intrane, was called to order by Prestitial- arthur d. Sparrow and warraul read. Report of last meeting read and approved.
On mation voted that the election of officeve be on one fallot-and Dr. Ward was chosen acommettere of one to bring in a list and the following officine were elected.
President-Geother of Sharon, Treasurer Henry & Bramming click n 26, Homes. Grustur Henry & Cummings, arthur. L. Sharrow, Harry 26. Snow, Ihre Ni J. Hard TV, 26Howers. Report of Treasurer bread and accepted.
voted that article 4 be land on the table and that ant, 5 be taken On motion boted that we extend a call to for Gross to remain our Pastor for the year evening at a salary of Riftene- hundred dollars and that the clerk hisform for Grove of the action taken by the society.
Noted that- article 4 be taken from the table.
Ou motion voted that the society raise the Run of two thousand dollars for public worship for the year evening
N. 26. Howca clerk,
Notice
Orleans ffer, 9th, 1925. The members of the Fire Universalial church are requested to meet at their Chut on May 17th at a quarter of 12. 0. clock a. m. to consider the purchase and installation of a church organ and to add-on any other busmiss that may legally come before the muting clerk.
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Orleans, May 1) - 1925. Purewant to a call a meeting of the first- universalist society was held and it was roted as follows.
On motion voted that the installation of the Orgin from the Wollaston church and any necessa alterations be left until after the arrival home" of mr H. K. Cummings.
On mation voted that the society purchase the Qand organ for 300.
voted that after the arrival house of Mfr. Cummings the society hold a meeting of the franch and have a suffer at the Tale Parish House the supper to be furnished by the face Circle with the assistance from member of the Parish In motion voted that we accept any donation made as a memorial for the purchase of the church Organ
N. 26. Howce Classe.
Orleans June 23d 1925 The meeting of the Universealial Panch was held at the Parish house as percall and adjourned to the church
On motion it was voted to rescind the vote! to metall a one life heater me the churchand return the appropriation to the treasury. It- sve vote to leave the matter of the installation of the organ and necessary alterations to the church building in the hands of the Oristus. The Structure tto confer with the architect and report- at a future meeting
voted to appropriate tired hundred dollars of the money returned to the treasury by the final article for the payment of the new organ. Voted to adform
Vation a meeting of the universalist church eacute will In the at the Cole Por she house Tuesday, June 2 d 1925) at about To, clock, P. M. To ou if the couch will vote to rescind the vote wherety it was voted to westall a over pipe heater in the church To one of the society, will vote to install the Organ recently purchased and make any necessary alterations to the church building, mais and appropriate money for the same and do fact any thing thereare Orleans, Mass June 13th 1975
W. H Howes clerk
Natier
a meeting, of the members of the Universalist society will be held, in the 1 church after the moning service on Sunday Nov 8th 1925, to act upon the following articles: article 1- To hear the Commuter report.
2 20 su what action will be laken regard. 11
ing The disposition or mustallation of the neu- organ including any necessary al- teration or addition to the church building and do or ad-anything thereor, article 3. Joad-report any other business that may legally come before kard meeting Orliano, Mass W:26. Havre clerk Ocl-31al: 1925.
D'une cincowe to the above call the meeting was called to order by the President arthur L. Sparrow and commute made there report on motion of Dr. Word, it was rated to dispose of the New church organ to the beat- possible advantages and fr. 6. X Gunga war motroded to carry out the vili Ng6. Horne, det
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Orleans Dec 26 th 1925.
The society are notified by the structure to meet in the Gale Parish towar in Orleans on Jan 1th 1926 at 6.30. O clock them and there to act on the following articles:
Cent-1. To chover a President for the year enowing
11 2, " " a bleak, Treasurer and all necessary offrens. 1. 3. " Hear the report of the Inasummer and toall thereon. "4 " Su what sum of money the Localy will voto to raise for Public Support of for the ensuing year. art 5. To act on any other Promise that many legally come before the meeting
arthur L. S harrow Henry . Fumanga Ham, H. Snow Unistice
Ner 76. Forex. Clark.
Orleans, Jan 11th 1926 the meeting of the Universalist society was held at the Cole Parish Hover we her Call of gault and the President arthur L. Sparrow Ne resided. Record of land annual meeting read and approved. and the following affixing were elected President arthur & Sparrow
Clerk William 26 Horas
Treasurer Henny Of Cummings,
Qmistura. Henry K Geringe., arthur &. Shannon Hany Ho, Snow, Move Nr F. Yourd Www 26. How
Report of Treasurer read and accepted. Hounungs moved that the Society raise and appropriate the sum of$2000,00 for public worship for the ensuing year, mation carried. vated that $1600. of appropriation be set aside Nor Pastor salary for ensuring year. Repartis Treasure of Sunday school and Ladies Circle read and approved. voted to adjourn
Harry H. Snow Slc. Pro-Jum
Orleans, landet- 1927.
The societing are notified by the Trustees to meet-in the Cole Parish House in Orleans on Jan 12 the 1927 at O clock tem and there to act on the following articles.
art-1. To choose a President for the year ensuing.
2. To choose a Clerk, Treasurer and all necessa officer 11 3.20 hear the report of the Treasures and to act thereon 11
11 4. To see what sume of money the Society will volo to raise for support of Public worship for the fusioning year 115. To act on any other business that may legally Come before the meeting
arthur & Sparrow
Harthy H. Snow
New 26, Howes
Orleans Jan. 12 -1
The annual meeting of the Universalist Society was held at- The Cale Panske house Jan. 12 1927 as her Call of Jan 1, 1927 Arthur L. Sparrow president presiding The following officers were elected for The ensuing year. President. Archun & Spanow Clerk George E.T. Ward.
Treasurer Newy & Cummings Trustees: Arthur & Stranou Henry & Cummings Harry H Snow Mrs Wm F. Auund George . E.T. Ward
Treasurers refront- read of approved Voted: That The Sum of two thousand dollars be appropriatede for public worship for ensuring year Report of Treasurer of Sunday School read accepted Pastor Per. Thomas Cross spoke of the Church work, with pleasure & profit to Meeting Voted: Mrs Elisabeth Nickerson + helpers given a vale of thanks An Supper That the Clerk Lend a written Vole of thanks to Mr Wn. N Nowes for hus long & faithfull services. Adjourned GEMand Clerk.
Orleans. Jam. 10 1928
the annual meeting of The Universalist. Socially was held at The Cole Parish house Jan 12 1928 Arthur & Spanon presiding Minutes of previous mething read and approved the following officers were elected
for The ensuing year Arthur I Thanon president Newny K Cummings Treasurer George ET Ward Click Trustico Archan L Sparrow Mrs WMF Hurd N.K. Cummings GET Ward
Harry H Swnow
Treasurer report read & accepted Report of Treasures of Sunday School read I acechled
Refront of treasures of Oncle read and accepted Voted:" that The sum of two Thousand Jun hundred dollars te appropriatece for public worship for ensuring year
Volée that-a Vole
of thank be extended to the ladies of the Circle of money given for Chinch Canfel. N value of thanks was given the ladies for supper given the Society A timely & interesting Tack was given by the pastor Ren Thrones Cos Adjourned,
GET Hand Click
Orleans Jan. 16-1929
the ammal meeting the Universalist- Solely of Orleans was held of the Cole Tausch House Jan 16 1930 as per Call of Sam 5th Arthur L Sparrow presiding Minutes of previous meeting read and approved the Art. officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Arthur L-Sharon Treasurer Henry K Cummings
Click George & Ward Trustees Anthus & Shawow Nhs Wm. FAtura Henry KCummings GLT Ward Jany & Snow
Treasurers report- read and accepted " S.Sehore Voted that the Sum of Two Thousand five hundred dollars
Le appropriated for worship for the
Jean- 1929
Valid of thanks & appreciation de extended [ Mis HK Cummings for the many years of service. to The Church as Organist. Mrs Mathew young gave a very interesting account of her Coresh. indence with the decendence of
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the founders of This Society Vole of Thanks & appreciation given Who young. for her work & the Money Collecte for the church Om pastón Per. Tomas gave a very interesting. Folk A Communication from an unofficede Commute of the members of the Three Chicles. was received and discussed It was Voted that the husles of this Church act with the Commlino already appointed fy the Congregational & Methodios. Chinclus to act as official representatives
of the Churches of cleans; looking to a more intimate fellowship United effort- in religious work adjourned
Orleans Jan 15-1930 The ammal Meeting of the Universalist Society of Orleans was held Jan , 5 1930 at the Cole haush house as per Call of Pomo- Minutes of last meeting read de approved. Arthur & Spawow residing The fol. Officers were elected for The ensuing year Arthur L. Sparrow Jusiduy. Henry & Cummings Treasurer 9. 8 Ward Click Trusties
Anthus & Shawow Newy Camino Hany & Snow No Wm K Hurd y & T Ward Refront of Treasurer read and approved
Report of Sunday School read and approved
Valed That the Sum of $2500.00
be appropriatece to worship. for the ensuing year. Remarks by car Pastor Per Thomas Cross.
Discussion of Church of fais by the members. as regards. Social work. for the improvement- of cen Church life
Ms & ET Ward was elected Chairman of social activities of the chance, to appoint- her Our Committes.
Mas Oda Pierce app. by the Chair as Transportation Committe Navy N Snow app. as representative of the Universalist Society 18 Community Committe
adjonmed EMand Click.
June: 201930
A. Comune atron received from Thomas Cross asking The Trustees + Church is accept his resignation as frastor of the Society to Take effect on July , 1930
June. 6 1930 At- a meeting of Trustees of This Society the resignation of The Rev. Things Cross A pastón of read and accepted
aller/- gel Wane
Aug 3 1930 Click.
At a meeting of the universalist Society of Orleans held in the Church on the atrue date, due warning having fee given; it was. Voted to extend a call to the Rev. Otis CA loord To tecome Pastor of This Church for one year at a salary of fourteen hundred dollars per year.
Two hundred dollars additional having tren pledged by the Eastham Society with the understanding That mreaching services. he held in That Church once a week.
Aug. 3. 1930
Native Nis sent to the Rev. Olis CAlord of Friendship N.Y. of the Call and the fool. letter of acceptance received.
Friendship, n. Y. aug. 14,1930. Dear Dr. Ward: you are hereby authorized to inform the Universalist Church of Orleans that we accept the invitation to becom its Pastor and Pastor's wife For reasons to be Explained later it will be med Convenient for us to neuce our Pistarate on let 10 next. With kindest regards to you and all. Eta friends from us both;
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concevoir Pur. + Fav Otis . award
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Aug 101930
Al a meeting of the Trustees of the Universalist Socialy it was V Voted That the relation of has a Society should continue until a Three moules. notice of a wish Lo téminate tu Pastorale had been given by either failing to Ma Conhall. This vole was taken on the express Wish of Rev Otis C Alvord. en a letter in the black.
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