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Through all the succeeding years the Guild has carried on faithfully and efficiently, and has kept our Altar beautifully adorned for all services.
Rev. M. Oakman Patton Rector 1919-1925
THE CHOIRS
THE ADULT CHOIR
Directress and Organist. . MRS. HARLAN COOK Crucifers . MR. ROBERT PARTRIDCE - MR. ROY HASKELL
Sopranos
MRS. PATRICIA GOODWIN
MISS EMILY FLETCHER
MISS CHARLOTTE MCELROY
MISS BARBARA LANE
MISS VIRGINIA CHAPMAN
MISS MARION CHAPMAN
MISS BARBARA GOULD MISS GERTRUDE BRADY MRS. LILLIAN CUDDY
MISS ELIZABETH SWEENEY
MISS BARBARA FOSTER MRS. IVY HUSE MISS SHIRLEY DODCE MISS JEAN MORRIS
MRS. MARCARET FOUST
Altos
MRS. RUTH BIRCH
MRS. ELSIE BELL
MISS ANNA MCELROY MRS. MILDRED RICHWACEN
MRS. THELMA CHALUE
Tenors
MR. HAROLD SLANEY
MR. ORVILLE FOUST
MR. HARLAN COOK MR. HAROLD BLAISDELL (In Service)
Basses
MR. GEORGE DOWNES
MR. RUSSELL SIMS
MR. LAWTON CAPRON MR. ROGER GOODWIN (In Service)
MR. PHILIP FARNHAM (In Service)
THE CONGREGATION of Christ Church has real reason to be proud of its adult choir. Not only does it furnish a fitting background for worship, but it has on occasion rendered some of the great oratorios and cantatas in a most inspiring manner. We owe these choristers a great debt of thanks for the loyalty they have shown by regular attendance at rehearsals, and the very reverent way they have conducted their ministry from the chancel.
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THE JUNIOR CHOIR
Sopranos
NANCY BELL
CAROL WARD
JOAN CASSIDY
JEAN HARDY
CONSTANCE BROOKE
GRACE SKEHAN
MARY HASKELL
JOAN BRUPBACHER
MARJORIE BRADY
MARJORIE SIMS
OREEN CAULTON
PHYLLIS SMITH
JOAN BOSCHEN
ANN REMINGTON
MARY JANE HURD
DOROTHY WITTE
BARBARA UNDERHILL
ROBERT ARDIFF
JULIE CLARENBACH
JOHN EMMONS
DONALD GARDINER
DONALD WOOD
Altos
BEATRICE KIRKPATRICK
LILLIAN SALAMONE
VIRGINIA PARTRIDGE
JEAN STANLEY
MARY ALICE BIRCH
JOHN KENNEDY
THIS IS an important department in the life of our parish. Not only do the members lead in the singing at the Church School services, but they are the potential members of the adult choir in the years ahead. At least half of the present adult choir were former members of this group. The training is excellent for any child who shows promise of a good singing voice, and the familiarity with church music develops reverent and devoted church members.
THE CHURCH SCHOOL
OFFICERS
Superintendent THE RECTOR
Assistant Superintendent MIR. CHARLES F. KEARNEY
Supply Secretary MR. FRANK A. BELL, JR.
Treasurer . . MIR. GEORGE A. DOWNES
Birthday Offering MR. ROBERT BLACKINGTON
Class Accountants. . Miss CAROLINE KEARNEY - MISS JANE KEARNEY
TEACHERS
Pre-Kindergarten
MRS. EARL RICHWAGEN Miss ELSIE HINCKLEY
MISS CHARLOTTE MCELROY MISS VIRGINIA CHAPMAN
MISS VIRGINIA POWELL
Kindergarten
MISS DOROTHY WHITEHEAD MISS BETTY PEIRCE
MISS ANN PEIRCE
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
First Grade Girls MRS. ROGER GOODWIN
First Grade Boys. MR. EDWARD THURSTON
Second Grade Girls Miss CHARLOTTE ROBBINS
Second Grade Boys MR. ROBERT PARTRIDGE
Third Grade Girls MISS BETTY SWEENEY
Third Grade Boys. MRS. KENNETH ROBES
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT
Fourth Grade Girls . MRS. ROBERT LIBBEY
Fourth Grade Boys. MR. STANLEY RAWSTRON
Fifth Grade Girls. MISS BETTY GODFREY
Fifth Grade Boys . MR. HAROLD SLANEY
Sixth Grade Girls MISS MARION CHAPMAN
MR. LAWRENCE COMPTON Sixth Grade Boys.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Seventh Grade Girls. . MISS HELEN CLEWS
Seventh Grade Boys. . . MR. CLIFFORD HEALD - MR. HOWARD CUDDY
Eighth Grade Girls MRS. HENRY LARSON
MR. GEORGE DOWNES Eighth Grade Boys
SENIOR DEPARTMENT
Ninth Grade Girls MRS. GLENDON PARTRIDGE Ninth Grade Boys MR. WILLIAM REGAN Tenth Grade Girls MRS. FRANK BELL
MR. ALFRED BIRCH Tenth Grade Boys
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THE DEVELOPMENT of the Church School has been one of the outstanding achievements of our parish over the years. In this fiftieth year it numbers over three hundred pupils, teachers and officers. The graded system is used throughout the school except in the three kindergarten departments. The school hour begins with a service in the church at 9:30 A.M., with special religious instruction given by the rector. This is followed by regular class work under the supervision of the individual teachers. It is worth noting that our Church School stood sixth among all the parishes in the diocese in the amount given to missions this year through the medium of the Lenten Mite Boxes.
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Rev. Richard G. Preston, A.B., B.D.
THE JUNIOR GUILD
President. MRS. JOHN A. PETERSON
Ist Vice-President. MRS. GORHAM W. HUMPHREY
2nd Vice-President . MRS. LAWRENCE G. COMPTON
Recording Secretary. MRS. PHILIP W. LIVINGSTON
Corresponding Secretary MRS. CHARLES F. KEARNEY
Treasurer MRS. MORGAN E. JENNINGS
Chairmen of Committees
Entertainment MRS. BERNARD HEYMAN
Publicity . MRS. JAMES L. GARDINER
Reception . MRS. WALTER G. SIMS
Membership. MRS. NORMAN M. ROCHESTER
Visiting MRS. WILLIAM C. TYREE
Nominating .
MRS. A. C. TED WALTON
Fair
MRS. KENNETH H. ROBES
Play.
MRS. CHARLES H. BEALE
Service.
MRS. STANLEY RAWSTRON
THE JUNIOR GUILD was organized on October 9, 1931. For some time a growing need had been felt for a young woman's organization in the parish, which would afford opportunity for social contacts as well as furnishing interesting ways in which they might show their loyalty to the parish. The first meeting brought together about twenty young women, who proceeded to organize themselves as the Junior Guild under the supervision of the rector. The first officers elected were: President, Mrs. Earl Richwagen; Vice-Presi- dent, Mrs. J. Norman Gledhill; Secretary, Mrs. Ray B. Greene and Treasurer, Mrs. Charles F. Kearney.
It is interesting to note the plans of this organization as it was starting its first season. The following excerpt has been taken from a copy of the Parish Visitor in November, 1931: "A very interesting program is outlined for the winter season, including the making of rugs, lamp shades, table mats, candy. A play, to be given by the members, is in prospect. A health class is planned. There will be other departments of work and entertainment which should make the society very attractive to members and prospective members." From these small beginnings the organization has grown, until today it numbers about one hundred and twenty-five members, with sewing groups, drama groups, service groups and social meetings in various homes during the year to carry on an elaborate program of missionary effort and parish support. The Junior Guild has been responsible for the following tables at the Fair: dolls, plants, novelties, children's finery and grab bag, in addition to the luncheon which is always held on the first day of the Fair. They have come to fill a very important niche in the life of the parish.
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THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S FELLOWSHIP
President . MISS FRANCES MORSE
Vice-President of Worship. MISS VIRGINIA POWELL
Vice-President of Study MISS JEAN HAMILTON
Vice-President of Service . . MISS JOAN SWEENEY
Vice-President of Recreation Viss ELAINE SALAMONE
Secretary MISS PEGGY KUHN
Treasurer . MR. KENNETH ROBES
THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S FELLOWSHIP has been an important feature in the life of the parish since October 5, 1930. Its first officers were: President, Miss Ina Hanson; Vice-President, Mr. Richard Hodgdon; Secretary, Miss Janet Hodgdon; Treasurer, Mr. Curtis Low. During all its history it has been under the personal supervision of the rector. Each year a course has been given on some phase of church life or Christian living, and the response of the young people has been enthusiastic throughout the fifteen years. Plays and dances have furnished the social side of the group's program. Many members have been sent to Concord Conference at the expense of the organization, and a regular quota is given each year to help support the home parish. The Y.P.F. has ministered to many unfortunate families in the com- munity and surrounding towns. So far this year, they have assisted the Perkins Institute for the Blind by furnishing Christmas gifts of money to several of the students attending there.
THE SERVER'S GROUP
Director THE RECTOR MR. HAROLD S. LOUDEN
Instructor
Members
MR. RICHARD SMITH
MR. HUGH MARCH
MR. ROBERT PARTRIDGE
MR. KENNETH ROBES
MR. WILLARD PAYSON
MR. CHARLES MCDONALD
MR. RANDOLPH WARD
MR. WALTER SIMS
MR. HOWARD DODGE
MR. DONALD MORSE
MR. EDWARD THURSTON
THE SERVER'S GROUP was first organized in 1934. Its purpose has been to train young men to assist the rector at the Altar, thereby increasing their devotion to the church and encouraging them to become outstanding Christian examples for the younger members in the congregation. They have been chosen for their character, their loyalty to the church and their dependability. Many of the young men on the fighting fronts today have been members of this group, and we feel sure that the training they received here has stood them in good stead as they faced the stark realism of war.
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Rev. Newton Black, A.B. Rector Emeritus
THE MR. AND MRS. CLUB
President MR. & MRS. WILLIAM G. REGAN
Treasurer MR. & MRS. HARRY H. REIFENSTEIN
THE MR. AND MRS. CLUB was proposed as an alternate for the Frederick Pember Men's Club during the war years, when so many of our young men have been away from home. Its purpose is purely social, with meetings held about three times a year. Organized in October, 1943, it has proved an important link in parish life by furnishing the opportunity for social gather- ings of the adult members of our congregation.
OTHER GROUPS
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS which have had a place in the history of Christ Church, but which are not functioning at the present time are: The first Junior Guild, Christ Church Auxiliary, The Girl's Friendly Society and the Frederick Pember Men's Club. One or more of these groups may be recalled to active participation in the parish program at some future date.
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MEMORIALS AND GIFTS IN THE CHURCH
MEMORIALS
Altar Cross . In memory of Lucy E. Spicer and Annie E. Spicer
Credence Table In memory of Josiah Hull
Candelabra .
In memory of Fred Ernest Smith
Altar Vases In memory of Thomas and Catherine C. Lester
Altar Cushion . In memory of Albert E. Collishaw Altar Book.
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Jones
Bishop's Prayer Desk
In memory of Joseph Campion Creed Pyx.
In memory of George Harley Knowles Kneeling Cushions. In memory of George S. Hazard, George A. Hazard, Margaret H. Rice Two Choir Seats.
Hymn Board .. In memory of Jane Dixon Clews and Frederick G. Clews
In memory of Ellsworth Brown Porter
Processional Cross
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Jones
Font. . .
In memory of Moses and Roland Downer Children's Altar .
In memory of Emma Frances Lister Lectern . In memory of Lena Brown Preston Litany Book.
. In memory of Habib G. Ferran Pulpit Bible. In memory of Eleanor Pettipiece Curren
Bulletin Board . In memory of Margaret B. Mulholland Missal Desk. In memory of Carl Hansis Altar Vases
Prayer Desk.
. In memory of Thirza Brownsell
Book of Common Prayer. In memory of Amos Roscoe Storer and Hannah Josephine Storer Lectern Bible. In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, Sr.
Episcopal Church Flag In memory of Miss Minnie E. Compton
Service Flag. In memory of Lt. Douglas H. Rawstron
National Flag In memory of Helen Howarth Sidell
Red Altar Hangings In memory of Emily Adams
Green Altar Hangings
. In memory of Martha Robinson
Memorial Window
. In memory of Mrs. Eben W. Smith
Memorial Window In memory of Mr. Eben W. Smith
Memorial Window
In memory of Mr. John R. Day
Memorial Window In memory of Baby Allene Hayward
Memorial Window In memory of Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell
Memorial Window In memory of Mr. Arthur E. Moss and Mrs. Elizabeth L. Moss
In memory of Lt. Tom Montague Falls
Baptismal Shell . In memory of Elizabeth L. Payne and Ellen Payne Newton
Memorial Window
In memory of Carl Robert Rcece
GIFTS
Altar . . A gitt of the Woman's Guild
Bishop's Chair
A gift of Christ Church Auxiliary
. A gift of the Vestry of 1926 Clergy Seats.
Litany Desk . . A gift of Parishioners who returned from World War I
Junior Altar Cross A gift of Children of the Church School
Organ . A gift of Christ Church Choir
Altar Rail .
A gift of the Young People's Fellowship
Sedilia A gift of the Frederick Pember Men's Club Sanctuary Rug A gift of the Altar Guild
Two Collection Plates A gift of the First Junior Guild
Processional Cross A gift of the First Junior Guild
Chalice . .
A gift of the Girl's Club of Christ Church
National Flag A gift of Charles E. Stanwood
Red Veil and Burse
A gift of Harold E. Slaney
Red Pulpit Fall.
A gift of Rev. and Mrs. H. Hamlin Hall
Collection Plate and Alms Bason . A gift of Mr. and Mrs. David Hamilton
Two Prayer Books A gift of Miss Ruth Ivey
Candle Sticks
A gift of Mrs. Norman McPhail
Sacristy Cross and Sacristy Scroll. A gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hamilton Sacristy Cabinet.
.A gift of Mrs. Albert Horn
Altar Rug A gift of Mrs. Lawrence Hopkins
Organ Mirror
. A gift of Mr. James Ackroyd
Red Book Markers .A gift of Miss Marion Stevens and Miss Bertha Pugsley
Altar Linens
A gift of Miss Bertha E. Pugsley
Chalice and Paten
Red Silk Roping A gift of Mr. Herbert E. Blaisdell
Chancel Carpet . A gift of Mr. Arthur Curren
Chancel Hymnals A gift of Mr. David Hamilton Altar Embroidery . . A gift of Mrs. O. D. Foster
Red and Purple Altar Hangings (velvet). A gift of Mr. Brett Montague Altar Linens. Altar Linens. A gift of Mrs. Arthur Hamilton
. A gift of Mrs. Richard Falls
Hymn Board.
A gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore
Candle Sticks
. A gift of Mrs. Frank Hoff Chancel Mirror A gift of Mr. Allan Alexander
Organ Screen . . A gift of Mr. Herbert E. Blaisdell
200 Hymnals and 230 Praver Books donated as memorials and gifts by many members of the parish.
A gift of the Altar Guild
Lace Superfrontal A gift of St. Luke's Church, Germantown, Pa.
LIST OF RECTORS OF THE PARISH
¥ 1894 - 1903 REV. FREDERICK PEMBER, A.B.
1906 - 1918 REV. NEWTON BLACK
¥1919 - 1925 REV. M. OAKMAN PATTON
1926 - 1930 REV. RICHARD G. PRESTON, A.B., B.D.
1930 - REV. H. HAMLIN HALL, A.B., B.D.
*Deceased.
Rev. Frederick Pember, A.B.
1332EN
HONOR ROLL OF CHRIST CHURCH 1940 - 1944
Whiteley Ackroyd
Donald Allen John Appleby LeRoy Arringdale Richard Barta
Edwin Gilmore
Roger Goodwin
Ray Greene, Jr.
Richard Greene
Charles Hall
Samuel Beattie
Samuel Hall, 3rd
Harold Blaisdell
William Hall
Parker Boschen
Edward Hansis
Wilbur Boschen
Evelyn Hansis
Edward Bower
Irma Hanson
John Brady
William Hanson
Richard Brownville
Henry Hardy
James Brundrett
Ashley Haszard
Robert Buckley
Charlotte Haszard
William Buckley
June Haszard
Donald Butcher
Sidney Haszard
Robert Capers
Frederick Heald
Robert Chalue
Gordon Hebb
George Caunt
Charles Hersey
William Caunt
Robert Hersey
Charles Chorlton
Girard Hobbs
* Robert Collamore
Milton Hoitt
* John Cook Robert Cook
Parkman Howe, Jr.
Arthur Curren, Jr.
Miles Hulse
Ann Cutler
Clarence Humberstone
Evelyn Davis
William Humberstone
Russell Davis
Lois Imbescheid
Chester Delano
John Jensenius
Charles Dodge
Clifford Johnson
Curtis Dodge
George Johnson
Julian Dorr
Philip Johnson
Robert Downing
Harry Jeeves
William Drinkwater
Alvin Kershaw
Hubert Doucette
Lewis Kershaw
Chester Dusseault
George Knowles
Ronald Duvall
James Knowles
David Dyer
Robert Knowles
Walter Eastman
Earl Koldenborg Donald Kramer
Arthur Farnham, Jr. Philip Farnham
Ernest Kramer
Henry Gilbert
Frank Kramer
Charles Gillis
Robert Kramer
David Howe
Curtis Low Donald Lumsden Roland March, Jr. Donald MacKay Kenneth Mackay Roy Martensen Kenneth Martin John McElroy Alexander McElwain Robert Miller Benjamin Mills, 3rd Edwin B. Moseley Stanley Moulton George Neilson, Jr. John Nelson Lawrence Osborne Charles Orne, Jr. Robert Pearson Frederick Phelps Harold Pullen Robert Rae
* Douglas Rawstron Frederick Rector, Jr. Howard Rich Robert Rich Newton Roberts
William Robinson John Roper Richard Roper Arthur Salamone Frank Salamone, Jr. David Scott
R. Minturn Sedgwick Graham Simpson William Simpson Frederick Slaney Kenneth Slaney Clifton Smith Eben F. Smith William C. Smith Winthrop Smith Albert Spicer Charles Spicer, Jr. Ernest Spinney Charles Stark
John Taylor Phyllis Taylor
David Thompson
Joseph Thorpe James Turney Carl Veazie
Frank Veazie, Jr.
Joseph Wagstaff
Russell Wagstaff Lewis J. Ward, Jr. Robert Watkins
Paul Weber Dalton Wein
Lewis Wheeler
Philip Wiggin Roy Wiggin, Jr.
Muriel Williams
Norman Winch
* Killed in action.
BURNING THE MORTGAGE
THE CEREMONY of burning the mortgage was held on Wednesday, May 24, 1944, at 8:00 P.M. Ten charter members were present, and were the guests of the occasion. They were: Mrs. Albert E. Collishaw, Miss Elizabeth Lester, Mrs. John Caulton, Mrs. Elizabeth Mercer, Mrs. Henry Godfrey, Mrs. Edith Knowles, Mr. George Allsebrook, Mr. Fred Lester and Mr. and Mrs. William T. Robinson. Following the impressive service in the church, in the presence of a capacity congregation, a reception for the charter members was held in the parish house. A delicious collation was served, and a most enjoyable social hour followed, quite the best parish get-together within the remem- brance of those present. A sterling silver bowl, suitably inscribed, was pro- cured as a receptacle for the ashes of the burned mortgage, and will be used hereafter as a baptismal bowl. One interesting feature of the service is worth noting. As the rector and rector emeritus ignited the mortgage note, each person in the church laid his or her hand on the shoulder of the person immediately in front, thereby signifying that this ceremony was the result of the cooperative effort of all the members of the parish. Thus they stood and sang the Doxology as the mortgage note was consumed. The following is the service used that evening:
Processional Hymn - "The Church's One Foundation"
"I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the house of the Lord." "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them and be their God."
24th Psalm
Gloria
Lesson, 1 Corinthians 3/9-17
Creed
"The Lord be with you" "And with thy spirit" "Let us pray"
The Lord's Prayer
Blessed be Thy Name, O Lord, that it hath pleased Thee to put into the hearts of Thy servants to free this church from its encumbrances, and devote it to Thy honor and worship. And grant that all who shall enjoy the benefits of this sacred
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work may show forth their thankfulness by making a right use of it, to the glory of Thy Blessed Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Eternal God, mighty in power, Whom the heaven of heavens cannot con- tain, much less the walls of temples made with hands, and Who hast been graciously pleased to promise Thy especial presence wherever two or three of Thy faithful servants shall assemble in Thy Name to offer up their praises and supplications unto Thee; be present, we pray Thee, with us who are here gathered together to prepare the way for the consecration of this place to Thy honor and the benefit of Thy people. Bless the efforts of those who conduct its services, and grant them inspiration from Thee, that they may lead Thy flock as true shepherds, and may be faithful stewards of Thy gospel. Accept, we beseech Thee, this service at our hands, and crown it with such success as may tend to promote Thy glory and the furtherance of our happiness both temporal and spiritual, through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Savior. Amen.
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that whosoever shall draw near to Thee in this place, to give Thee thanks for the benefits which they have received at Thy hands, to set forth Thy most worthy praise, to confess their sins unto Thee, and to ask such things as are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as for the soul, may do it with such steadfastness of faith, and with such seriousness, affection and devotion of mind, that Thou mayest accept their bounden duty and service, and vouchsafe to give whatever in Thine infinite wisdom Thou shalt see to be most expedient for them. All which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Grace
Hymn - "We Love the Place, O God"
Reading of Bishop Sherrill's letter of commendation
Names of charter members present announced
History of the Parish, by the Rector
Burning of the mortgage: the Rector and Rector Emeritus by hands on shoulders
Doxology Anthem
Closing prayer
Prayer for those absent
Benediction
Recessional Hymn - "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken"
DIOCESAN HOUSE 1 JOY STREET BOSTON
May 15, 1944
Dear Mr. Hall,
It is with great pleasure that I have learned that you plan to burn the mortgage of Christ Church on May 24th. I send this letter of warm congratulations to you, the Wardens and Vestry and the people of the Parish. It has meant fine leadership on your part, splendid cooperation and deep interest on the part of the par- ishioners of the Parish. This is a great step forward and I am rejoicing enthusiastically with you all.
I wish that I could be present on the 24th, but I have to be in New York for a meeting of the Army and Navy Commission. However, I shall be thinking of you and thanking God for your great accomplishment.
Faithfully yours,
Henry K . Stench
The Rev. Harry H. Hall 1118 Highland Avenue Needham Heights 94, Mass.
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THE PAGEANT
A CHARMING sequel to the burning of the mortgage was the pageant, "The Church Unchained," written and directed by Mrs. Helena Beale, with un- usually attractive scenery constructed by her husband Mr. Charles Beale.
The prologue to the pageant depicted a grandmother, granddaughter and little grandson discussing the service of the burning of the mortgage. At the close of the conversation, the granddaughter disclosed that she had had a dream in which she saw a beautiful woman, her hands and feet bound, seated in the courtyard of a church. The woman personified Mother Church, and she was bowed with the heavy bonds of her debts. In the dream, the girl seemed to see various church groups come forward with gifts which were presented at the feet of Mother Church, and in each case a bond was loosened and a candle lighted.
As each group came forward, three devils, "fear, doubt and uncertainty" tried to harass them, but the devils were driven back by two guardian angels. At the close of the pageant, when Mother Church was freed from her bondage, a group of little angels appeared, the devils slunk away to their den, and Mother Church raised her hands in blessing.
This tableau was held, while the rector and rector emeritus re-enacted the burning of the mortgage as the congregation sang the Doxology.
THE CAST OF THE PAGEANT
Grandmother . MRS. RALPH TURNEY
Granddaughter MISS VIRGINIA POWELL
Grandson. PETER CORSON
Mother Church . MRS. GEORGE DOWNES
Candle Lighter.
ROBERT PARTRIDGE
WOMAN'S GUILD
JUNIOR GUILD
MRS. LAWTON CAPRON
MRS. JOHN PETERSON
MRS. GLENDON PARTRIDGE
MRS. CHARLES KEARNEY
MRS. LEWIS J. WARD
MRS. GORHAM HUMPHREY
MISS BERTHA PUGSLEY
MRS. MORGAN JENNINGS
MRS. LAWRENCE COMPTON
MRS. PHILIP LIVINGSTON
VESTRY
MEN'S CLUB
MR. HARRY REIFENSTEIN
MR. ALBERT ROBINSON MR. RICHARD CURRIE
MR. WILLIAM SWEENEY MR. HERBERT BLAISDELL MR. CHESTER PARSONS
MR. JOHN MOORE
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ALTAR GUILD MRS. CHARLES NUTE, JR. MISS MARION STEVENS MISS GRACE REECE
CHOIR
MRS. ROGER GOODWIN MRS. FRANK BELL MR. HAROLD SLANEY MR. GEORGE DOWNES
CHURCH SCHOOL
LARAH PETERSON
PRISCILLA KEARNEY
JEAN CHASE
DONALD WILLIAMSON
PENNY HEALD
DEAN DUSSEAULT
JANE CORSON
GEORGE AUSTIN
RUTH BIRCH
WILLIAM RAWSTRON
SUSAN GLOVER
DONALD GARDINER
ANN REMINGTON
BRUCE BENTLEY
JULIE CLARENBACH
ROBERT ARDIFF
MARY JEAN PAGE
JOHN KENNEDY
ELAINE SALAMONE
ELMER COOK
YOUNG PEOPLE'S FELLOWSHIP
FRANCES MORSE
KENNETH ROBES
JEAN HAMILTON PEGGY KUHN
FAMILY GROUP
MR. JAMES ACKROYD HUGH MARCH
MRS. GEORGE HANSIS BARBARA GOULD
WILHELMINA RICHWAGEN
GUARDIAN ANGELS
JOAN SWEENEY
EVELYN HESSE
LITTLE ANGELS
ANN HUNT
JANICE CURREN
CAROL COMPTON MYRNA ROBINSON
NANCY WAINWRIGHT
BETTY WILLIS CAROL AUSTIN
ELEANOR ARDIFF
Soloist - MRS. ROGER GOODWIN
THE PAGEANT TABLEAUX
The following pictures represent the different tableaux depicted in the course of the Pageant. The first is that of the officers of the Woman's Guild and Junior Guild. The second, the Vestry and Men's Club. The third, the Altar Guild and Choir. The fourth, the Church School. The fifth, the Young People's Fellowship. The sixth, a group representing the average Church Family. And the seventh, Angels and Devils. Mother Church and the Candle Lighter appear in all the tableaux. Attention is particularly directed toward the beautiful colored window made of paper, and the Devil's Grotto on the right side of the tableaux.
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موج 42 ير
أكابسايناير
POSTSCRIPT
THUS we bring to a close this brief story of the first half- century in the life of Christ Church. It has been an honor- able story and a happy one. It tells of foundations well laid and devoted service given. But more important than these is the fact that her present vigor and the foresight of her members promise greater achievements in the years that lie ahead; for Christ Church is still a young church, with all the energy of her youth, and with her brightest prospects yet before her. May God give her grace to guard her heritage well, and use it as an inspiration for accomplish- ing greater things in His Name.
THE SENTENCE OF CONSECRATION
In the Name of God, Amen.
WHEREAS the Rector, Church-wardens and Vestrymen of Christ Church in Needham, and the State of Massachusetts, have by an instrument this day presented to me, appointed and devoted a house of Public Worship erected by them in said Needham to the worship and service of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, according to the provisions of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, in its ministry, doctrines, liturgy, rites, and usages; and by a congregation in communion with said church, and in union with the convention thereof in the Diocese of Massachusetts.
And whereas the same Rector, Church-wardens and Vestrymen, have by the same instrument, requested me to take their said house of worship under my spiritual jurisdiction as ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts, and that of my successors in office, and to consecrate it by the name of Christ Church, and thereby separate it from all unhallowed, worldly, and common uses, and solemnly dedicate it to the holy purposes above mentioned:
Now therefore know all men by these presents, that I Henry Knox Sherrill D.D. by the Grace of God, ninth Bishop of Massachusetts, acting under the protection of Almighty God, have on this fifth day of November being the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four taken the above mentioned House of Worship under my spiritual jurisdiction as Bishop aforesaid, and that of my successors in office; and in the presence of divers of the clergy, and a public congregation therein assembled, and according to the form prescribed by the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, have CONSE- CRATED the same by the name of Christ Church.
And I do hereby pronounce and declare that the said Christ Church is CONSECRATED accordingly, and thereby separated henceforth from all unhallowed, worldly, and common uses, and dedicated to the worship and service of Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, for reading and preaching His Holy Word, for celebrating His holy Sacraments, for offer- ing to His glorious Majesty the Sacrifices of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving, for blessing His people in His Name, and for the performance of all other Holy Offices, agreeably to the terms of the covenant of grace and salvation in Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and according to the provisions of the
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Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, in its ministry, doctrines, liturgy, rites and usages.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal and signature in Boston on the day and in the year above written, and in the fifteenth year of my Consecration.
HENRY KNOX SHERRILL Bishop of Massachusetts
AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Vestry of Christ Church gratefully acknowledge the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Gascoigne, who have so generously provided for the publication of this Fifty Year Book.
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