Ill-Wm:
"1 "Intro. .
. Peter; 11.3.), 1
- theistic-t nt ‘3 no
t knowing it. on in
we cannot word to 11:1
,. .mmavttn influenct
‘ lolly tron of New Yor
'. it materialism cmwd
., ,tll much further, we sha
9 picture of a city wholi
in its purposes. Its energies an
The repeat is. to m
.1111: worst line we could 119191
to weaken the economic
M‘lmwticll Christianity, 01 an
vital tome on the populai 1111111
For some months prior to the 0119
of my movement to reach 111
i had men at work vlsttlu
M loading churches of the clt3 111
my personal direction, and the?
Wm more than confirmed the st
. tutored by men whose r1
commands our confidence. 'l‘lI
“doubly Plain that. so far a
, tents are concerned. in 111111
”fork We have ceased to be :1 churcl
peo.111e My investigators re
fled less than titty men attcndin
m“Sunday morning services it
having a membership 0
km» to 700. They found 01113 tlv
or s x churches where the 11119111111119
,, en exceeded 300 and this t1
clihrches whose member‘thip Ianget
Mm 1.500 to 2.1300 willie in man:
witches there were int few .111 tw9nt3
men. 1 could name ministers i1
N30: York drawing no 0110 a year wh:
m to less than titty men 9191':
will” morning, while in the vast mu
mt; of churches my representative
d less than twenu live 111911 a
the, Sunday evening services.
‘ The failure of the church to reacl
the people via not only 11 nunIeIlca
fullnrea'wnumbers do not always 191
fluent poweroobut it is n tntlur9 iI.
. respect to quallt as well as qunnti
ty, So in: as th worklngntan is con
. 'otlviied the Church is a clos9d shop:‘
it is an exclusive c11111.1'1111 for lht
' bottom of its own m9ml191s.'l‘he pur
' pose of m3 movement is to get 1111
principle of the‘ ‘closed shop" nban
doued la the religious on Id Tht‘ or
" diners Protestant idca of the (hurcl
‘ Gill) vied by those who llk9 tht
preaching, with music to suit is 1
ch: '11s; nchurch.
‘ ' I dye been lwenlytiio 39am III tht
'inlnlfiti'y. and have been pastor o
churchoti that were tailed fashionable
and I know whereof l speak 111 11911 I
say that people 1119911 such churches
for society and are excluded for soc
1a] reusons. Christianity ls :19r19d (11
ice, and the sinncrs catch the chill:
to our sacred refIigtlI-uatms
I have not In any sense 19ft 1111
Church. only I 11111919 under prt-smt
conditions in New York, I can reach
moré people and do more good out
side a church building than in 11.11
cannot be said that Christianity is :1
' failure 11 New York. because it bur
hot yet 11 fairly irl.9rl I bellevt
that the Kingdom of (‘lIt'lst is vastl3
latgrr than any 011111111 11 d that tin
1111111311111 01' Josue has hoe hampered
in its practical application by tradl
tlonallsm. I pol i919 the Church mus.
. hack to Cltr.lst and inst9ad ol
Y'liflst us the c9n19r of :1 more the
Mom. I am preaching (‘lIIlst as the
brother of mun 11s the wiotm 1'11: 911
ery wrong. and as the rule for our 91'
cry-da3 life.
For man-made cteeds l have no
more use than for last 39.1r s alumnae.
and unmindfnl oi the ttadltlotts ol
the chutclr, ] unI s99king to know what
Jesus taught 1 1111119 loft 1119 191el
of debate and come down to that of
conduct I am seeking to lead the 1190
pie to become practical followcrs oi
him who "went about doing good"
and we have already begun to do good
in all ways possible to all the people
I'egntdloss of race creed or 11191101111
condition of servitude
The attitude oi the church on social
uuestione has brought much disgrace
on Christianity. 1 want the church
to occupy a. large space in the werld;
but. she will pave: do it it she persists
in her silence on the great pressing
problems vexing 11s for solution, and
divorces herself from philanthropy.
reform. and the progress of the world.
I have inaugntated this movement
in order that I may freely speak what
i honestly think I plotcsl.agaiusi
being hired by the pr'lIileged low to
preach what they 11119. \1i.1u3-' a
preached 1011111. to hold his job must
sell his manhood to the lawn of the
men who 11:13 his salary. 119 is ex-
pected to fawu upon them and flatten
them. and for bread and cak9.pa11
Ider to prejudice to public which in
private he despises 'lhete is 11111 a
church in New York that 1111: grown
at all in proportion to the gIowtlI ot’
the mutilation There are («over Prot-
esta‘nts in New Ymk today 111111 111911
ty-flve years ago.l‘119ro .11'9. IIcvex
‘more than 15.000 men in the Proms
tan churches or New York on the fair
. est day.’
Broad-minded and aggressive men.
like Robert Stuart MacArtlIuI. of Cal-
g‘i
pen and voice. commended my move
meat 01'. MacArthur declaring that
instead at one man preaching in a
I theatre. there should be ten in New
York. the greatest foreign and demos-
tic mlsslonhry tleld in all the world;
and the large audiences which have
already attended these services prov.
conclusively that the movement fills a
longish want.
‘ it may be just to say here that the
couple who are standing my meetings
are persons of influence. choice sp-lr
1 its. who are open to spiritual per-
' sons: 11. Fully eighty per cent. at the
at data are men—warm hearts and
various minds and I doubt whether in
all America there Is today a congre.
nation like that which assembles
11m timings in tho Maleatic The
, ii. a common meeting-ground
a bio.- the Jew and the Gentile.
”tit .Giitwllc and the Protestant. tho
ever and the unbeliever, the lull
dill and the Christian. the pagan and
wmhlpet': and l have brought
all together to clasp bnnlla t‘l1
‘hieu. in the unity of Christian-
before Cbrlstlnnlty‘s God, the
of itll.
W first: “How can you sus-
no meetings financially?" My
tthcbl lately served
it the movement 11411111“
in - but. nettle tt‘om
Talmu- Iced
’hb I our:x d as”'l’gzd Lin: 1' uutbw
”NHL’XNJNC‘N‘W
:1: but [“1111de ,.bomb. :1.»
they on too 51111111 in c act, and
leave the bowels won
*3": Bt'glewYu‘l'k.£;:o Y
Chiyldmn should have one natural
ovoment of the bowels each
11th Iron-ox T-hl
tone and strengthen the bowels.
stimulate all the little organs to
calthy activity. Chocolate
tablets. easy to take, never gripttor
10c, 25c and $1..00 Sat-
istaction guaranteed or money re-
Wit?" I” Incl! mru 35
111- Iron-ox Indy co.» "
_lf1‘t" ..-, t
1.111% 1.1 1 ,
for 1. 111 111 1'1: 13
For sale by R H Plalsted and E W.
South Norwnik, and E. 1’
, marry that rt will”. ll
there's this much about lt4-Ishd ovrtaln
1y won’t be able to out that him.” ,
‘ ”Don' t 3011 believe it T111 y 11:13 she‘s
very determined; lust thinlt
it will take her to give him. a piece 01
her mind. "—Phllndelphto Press
can you tell me. where 0111 Former
“1d ““‘ble to ("'otut«hatk lives?
'1. Dead it no“é
the way from Anterlky' to visit him!
3191' I guess. '-‘Tlt Bits .
W
A .1s31nrsmss
remedy dill ‘
llama. ”ain't-la!
BEuAU TYRIKINM
bencliciolmq mg:-
CHICHEUTIR CHEMIGALPEOW
his kind of work
PENN NNNNE.
lo the People of South
Norwalk.
111ml the toluntar3 offnlngs ot' tin1
19111119 and friends who believe in
i think I can not
"fly prove the n999ssit3 for such 11
.v01k. but command 1119 (amid:
the people in such a way that iriowh
bill 119 raised up in all polls of 1119
lountry. who will lli 1:1 to ((‘liilllllii ill
work so unsplclously begun—A‘w
Through a mistake, which was un-
tvoidable, we will not be In this town
my part otthia or next week. Watch
For the announcement of day and date
:0 be given later.
Nniled 1111113111111
[1111111113,
(lnc.)
MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS
Branches Everywhere
Headquarters 116 East 2311 81., N. Y.
STORES:
116 East 236 St" New York.
63 East 14th St, New York.
213 State 51., Bridgeport. Conn.
305 Main St, Springfield, Mass.
Donovan Block.
VALENTINFS‘
and
Valentine Post Cards.
SLEDS
for bous and girls
WM. A. llRlbliEllMAN'S
MUSIC STORE.
132 Washington St
Race.
l‘I'uss Frame Bicycles;
they like them particularly on account
or the rigidity of frame.
. easy running qualities.
They state that. the bicycles stood
tip in lirslcluss shape. and they con-
older the Iver Johnson Truss Frame
lllc_1 9.19 superior to all other makes.
IVER JOHNSONJGENCY.
E. E. lNNKNNNN 8180.
“Honest Goods at Honest Prices.”
vary Baptist Churclt. have. with both‘ 39 Wall Street.
till minds. I am reaching people of ‘
Who? Who? Who?
will get this 11011119?
You? You? You?
l It will make you. 3otlr wil’c nntl
hlldtcn smile, make you pr.oud make
on somebody to own your own home.
nit renting and buy a house.
ourscli together. break 10099 from
be old 1111 and look up a place 111
A.“ B. Lawrence,
111111 of brotherhood and love and t
donation I not last 1 M.
_. '1 3111111 11119911th fl ‘1.
Agent for Crescent Laundry.
Joe foqler and Eddie R001.
winners ol‘ the MutlisonISquure (lard-
on ver
Antony
1 South Mlln M...
,, 1,, tenth Ntmlk. 90M 1....
l1
«If
how long;
StIanger (at Hayrick lt‘arm)——Boy.
li0y~Hc 11 dead.
Stranger—«Dead " Why. 1‘ 1'6 come 1111
Boy lie must have been expectlu‘
“.mm
the C . “I
an uni-myth"! M,“
Madison Pim- unmet»
1111.11: tilts 11
And what do you admire about him?
. ‘Itc, 314mb. Reliable.”
a, ......,..
NlllNNlE NNNK
SOUTH NORWALK. CONN. -
HOYT'S THEATRE
ADAM GOOD COMP ANY
including
Bessie Overton and Danny Simmons.
ALL THIS WEEK.
REPERTOIR '
Evenings. '
Thursday—The GI'e
Il‘rida3'~C11111berla11 . .
Sutut'duyw'l‘he Stolen lWlll. N
Matineet. 1" It
'l‘hursdo3—Thc College Girl.
Friday—The Automobile Courtship.
Satut"da3——-TIIE Lady From Laramie. 3
HOYT’S THEATRE
South Norwalk.
ONE WEEK BEGINNING
MONDAY, FEB. 18.
Matinee: Wednesday Friday and
Saturday.
SPITZ AND NATHANSON
Present
The Peerless Singing Comedian,
JAMES KENNEDY
in the ‘
BEST OF DRAMATIC PLAYS AND
POLITE VAUDEVILLE.
REPERTOIRE.
Nights.
Moudn3=mlntrry Prom l1'9lund.
'l‘119sda3'~\\'hy Womrn H1119. Wont-
Bil.
\‘Vttdlli‘Sdii)‘-~—th'lll. liltlk. 1'1. s. A.
'I‘ltursdu31--Ai\'119n Women Love.
ll‘I'lda\'—‘-(Irutlt~nntn .ilnt, the Diu-
tnond 'l‘ltlcl'.
Hnturdn3'~Shr-1'ldeu Ker-no. llt>lec~
live.
Matineen.
Wednesday»Crystal Run Farm.
lt‘t'ida31--—Wh3' Women lllllt' Wonwu.
StItIII'tlu3'——I.arry From Ireland.
POPULAR PRICES:
Evenings ....... 101:. 200. 300 and 501:
Matinee: .............. 10c and 206
LADIES' TICKET.
Monday Night Only.
Tickets Limited to 300.
Ladies presenting this Coupon .
. and 113 cents at the usual place .
. between now and Monday at 6 p. .
. III. will receive 11 30-99111 reservud .
. sent llckrl. lion’l delay. lot .
. them now.
CUT THIS OUT.
Th
Nullaqulating
Rink
is the place for recreation and healthy
exercise and is becoming more popular
every week. Events for the coming
week comprise:
NASH a YOU NGS.
Managers.
.a icy-1..
John H. Knapp
Winslow's Best,
'.Mre Newlywed-81: good taste
———-I-—-o
TRANSACTB A GENERAL BANKING
BUSINESS.
CAPITAL, 1
l
$100,000.00
.._...... l
SURPLUS AND PROFITS,
“73.500 00.
EDWIN H MATHEWSON, Pres.
JOHN H KNAPP. int VlconPru.
FREDERICK H. ROWAN. 2nd Vice-
WILFRED BODWELL, Cnhlor.
.11—’-
DIRECTORS,
E. H. Mathewson Henry Seymour
Slmuel Grumman
lolclah R. Marvin .1. Wallace Marvin
pmcEs, Christian am John H. Light
Evenings ...... 10c. 20c. 30c and 5061 Fred H. Rowan.
Matineel- .............. 106 and 206 —m
SNNTNS i:
”it“! y ’7
Skate Straps, ‘ Hockey
.lkntes and Hockey Sticks. at
,
110111111; Hardware 00.
37 Main 51., Norwalk.
{
"Brownie" Spring
731x:
Weeks
of winter weatherstlll ahead of
OVBRCOAT
But we have put prices
on the balance of our overcouts.
which will clear thorn out in
SIX DAYS-
$20.00 Overcome. now . .. $14.00
$18.00 Overcouts. now . . . $13.00
$14.00 Overcome. now . .. 8 9.00
$12.00 Overcoats, now . .. S 8.50
BASKET BALL.
noawmm ARMORY.
EVER Y MONDA Y, HIGH!
NEXT GAME,
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 18TH.
The famous CRESCENTS, of Ppterson,
N. ., vs. COMPANY F.
There ill be no preliminarI game.
Dancing from 8 to 9, and from 10 to 12.
ADMISSION ............ 25 CENTS.
A special train has been chartered
to take the basketball enthusiasts up
to Danbury to see the Danbury-Com-
puny F game, on Tuesday evening.
Feb. 19th. Special rates‘wlll prevail.
and the. railroad fare for the round
trip will be 01113 70 cents
Tickets are now 011 sale and can be
pumhssed up town at Wm lllascors
cigar atom Morclli Sc Carbonl‘s (I 1111
store, and liofers bhrbct shop; and in
South Norwalk. at Poggenburg‘s cigar
store in the Mahttckemo Block. The
number of tickets is not limited, and
the train will stop at .Norwalk. both
going and coming. It leaves South
Norwalk at ‘7: 30, and muting leaves
Danbury at 11: 00 0'0
u—m—d
1111113111111.ng onus.
anidllan‘ce i
P15111110 1111an 1111
at their club mints. Van Zant Attention
Wednesday Evo‘nlnb Feb: 13, 1001.
PABTIMEG vs. ZENITHB, Bridgeport
‘ anolnwtrom to to 12.:
Adan-glob -. ..
..... w. on
Open Monday. Wednesday, and
Saturday evenings.
J‘NSE‘PN NAN-S.
Tailor, Clothier, Hatter,
Furnisher,
nun—n..-
as Wasbltigton 31., so. Norwnlk.
of ' 3119f.
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Relief of the City at South
Norwnik, will meet on Wednesday,
January 30, and Tuesday, February 5
1907. at 7:30 o'clock to 9 p. 111.: Setup
gday. February 9, 1907, from 2 to 0
o’clock 1). 111.; Tuesday. February 12.
from 7:30 to 9 11. 111.; Friday, February
15. at 7:30 to 9 p. 111.. 111 the Council
Chamber in liavlland street. in said
city. for the purpose of hearing and
determining all appeals front the do-
ings of the assessors of said city on
the list ol 1906.
Dated at South Notwalk,.lsnuor1
24,1907
JOHN . M'MAIION.
_ MATT! ‘W CORBET’I‘.
3'24 241 lloat‘d oi Relief.
Boord of Rehef
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Relief of the Town of Nor-
walk will meet at their allies, Opera
House block:
Friday, Feb. 1. 1907. 2 to 4 p. 111.
Saturday. 9th, 2 to 4 p. n1.
Wednesday. 13th, 7 to 9, evening.
Saturday, mm, 2 to 4 p. 111.
Wednesday_ 20th, 2 to 4 p. m. .
The meetings are for the purpose of
hearing and determining any and all
‘ appeals mods to them from weddings
0
of the asses rs on the list of 1906.
They will also meet with the asses-
sors. as a Joint board, Wednesday.
F‘ebruary 20, at 4 p. m.. for the pur-
pose oi‘ nbatlng the polls of sick and
disabled persons.
CHARLES W BELL.
JARVIS KELLOGG,
DAViD W. HARFORD.
Board of Belief.
WI] re
NNNSNW IN lEN
WNY NN.
f the place.
36 cents. Tot, O9»;
,1
Croékeryi Glucovnre HouuiurnlItI-I
, lug Goods, Framed Plc til-cl.
White Enamel Poles with fixtures,
Cloth Shade], with fringe, 28c.
Window Shades and Picture Frames
made to order“ 1
Painting, Pdpo‘r Hanging and Decor-
We give tho 8: l H. Green Trading
" ANNUAL (BEAoRiNf; SALEOF
Niall Papers
111 . c051. .
Buy your Wall Paper now and
save the profits that you will have
to pay in the Spring.
” “ Phone, 542—2.
Wear shoes
THAT FIT
WWW WWW
OIUR COAL
is worth Itdvertising—w’orth
buyingL—worth having in your
bin-eeworth burning. And we‘
are pleased Whén it pleases you.
Only the‘be'st is good enough
for us—or for you. I
‘Ajfine‘stock of 1907 mining just
recc ved, agid it shines.
It: 11111:: I}:
This lapse stYIe of the Reflex Wels-
bach. Gives 100 c. 11. and costs due
per hour. Handsome and inexpen-
‘siave. Also made with lam-31 glass-
GLOVERS
winner lust like this when be m a
boy. but he won‘t recall an errand I
asked him to do in town this morning.
And you lune the rocks. You want
Having spent the last two weeks look-
ing over the various lines oi’ Furul‘
lure etc. and having so studied the|
market we th'e enabled to buy thel
latest designs and finest gmdes of
Furniture procursble. For the next
three months, therefore. we will be
receiving stock that has never been
surpassed in the Twin Cities.
The prices on the some have and
never will be equalled. We have just
what you want and at the right prices
F. A. MITCHELL,
Cub or Credit. .
3 and 5 Wall St. Norwalk. Conn.
Tel. 675—2
0 IT MAKES OLD 9
THINGS NEW
T ALSO' keeps them new. There
I will he no old, dull looking furni-
ture or dingy woodwork In home!
where this wondcr’workcr is used.
No rcfinithiur or rcvarnishing neces-
113132Liqui Veneer isnotavarnish,
but a surface food and cleaner that
builds .up the otigiual finish and N'
makes it btightcr than ever. I
It instantly restores the brilliant new-
ness and finish of Pianos, Furniture,
Picture Frames. Interior Woodwork,
Hardwood F loan and all polished, vat"
msht'd or enameled surfaces. Removes
scratches, stains, dirt and dullness.
A child can apply It. Nothih but.
a piece of cheese cloth ts need: and
there Is no drying to wait for.
0 NEW 5121-: PACKAGES
‘:
-——New York Sun 1
cm goods and we want your rocks”
4-Ouncs 301-11.: - - . 123g:
iZcOUNCE Born: - - 306
W“
E s. souffle:
I,
‘\..»,. . 9
A Mtgull
22 ’Gottnao Av...
_______._._._ “mam..-” H~..-..__._...
! on no w RAYMOAD.
:
l
I
Funeral Director
and Embalmer.
19 North Main St. South Nor-walk.
Residence, 6 Washington Street. l
Telephone at house. 184-2.
.ThePlumbln‘g
in your house Is of too much import-
ance to 31-ou1 health and happiness to
let anyone lnstnl such work unless
they are thorough mechanics, under-
standing every branch of the plumbing
and ventilating systems. My work is
guaranteed '
Arthur I. , Benedict,
PLUMBING. HEATING. TINNING.
5 Monroe St, South Norwalk, Conn.
For a comfortable
Share
1 “11111” Razor
Excells them all. 1,
1: honed
.‘l
250 Sale
3 Pkgs, Red Rose Oatmeal ...... 251:
2 Pkgs. Cronin of Wheat ........ 250
2 Cans Salmon ............... 25c
3 Cans Tomatoes ................ 25c
:1 Cam; Extra Fancy Corn ...... 251:
3 Pkgs. Mince Mont ............ 250
3 Lbs. Prunes .................. ' 251:
2 Lbs. Extra Large Prunes ...... 25c
East Norwllk.
Mrs. hooker—No; he remembers mfflflffl‘L 0’”:be IND
IMIILMIR.
Ollie. and autism-.0.
M ”Will MAIN OT"
Booth Not-wilt. can...
Tel. , 132. Lady Attendant.
We Have the Goods1—W.-W.---
11119111111113.
I sell only investment: that I have
personally investigated. and which
have been most rigidly investigated
by some oi the very best business and
professional men in our city, who have
large holdings with us and who rec-
ommend these investments to their
most intimate friend!
A card will bring you our literature,
or a personal interview.
R. L. COBURN, General Agent.
ill Booth Main Street.
W
Harry E. Crane,
' TEACHER
Violin Mandala. Guitar.
(Private pupil, 8 you. with H.H H.
Hartman", New England count-vainly
of Music. Boston. Mun). will start
class in South Norwaik. 12 yum
teacher. 8 Isl term! to Ire! flvt
studying. in. llmltod. Regular pu.
pll Molt-lo. Mundoila club to tom:
at me. Addm
8M FAIRFIELO 63:1!" lRlDfiEPDRT,
1847 ‘ 1907
PLUMBING AND STEAM
HEATING. ‘
HOT WATER HEATING.
HOT AIR HEATING.
STOVES AND RANGES
SLATE A‘ND TIN noormo
Gas and Steam Fitting. Gas Fixtures,
Metal Ceiling, Etc.
Have you seen our stock of
RICHMOND RANGES 1
THE JONES & HOTCHKISS
COMPANY
11 WALL STREET,
Nail: the M. l.
for freight Only
On and alter Tuesday, January 2,
1906, Freight Propellers will leave
Pier 28, East River, New Ymk, (foot.
of Dover street), every day (except.
Sunday). at 4 p. m. Freight. tecelved
at Norwalk up to 4 p. m. and South
Norwalk up to 5:30 p. m.
NORWALK STEAMBOAT CO.
Arming J. Smith, c .C, Hegeman,
Lessee. ' General Agent.
NORWALK
Whu Not Buu Your
Own Home?
Rents are advancing all the time
and desirable apartments are becom-
ing scurcer every day. We have a
number of very desirable homes for
sale, and can make the terms and
price right. 1 """ ' .
J. M. Layton & ,0
INCORPORATED.
5 Railroad Avendc. South No alk
min—L.-.» .. -_~ ....
EVERY LADY'S DRESSING ON
HER
should be equipped with a dainty
snow white, one piece “Standard" Por-
celain Enameled Lavatory.
Have you ever stopped to consider
how delightfully convenient it would
be to have hot and cold running water
in your dressing chamber sleep-
ing apartment of first floor toilet
room? Its presence would afford you
the highest degree of comfort
We will gladly quote you prices Our
plumbers are strictly competent me-
chanlcs honest and reliable.
Horace R. Nash,
coauss MAIN 131111 wss'r are.
THE .NEW V
1 1101131 VICTORIA
ONE wNUTE FROM DEPOT.
RDP BAN PLIAN .
our rooms a special feature. Gas
and Electric Light: throughout. Ev-
ery room heated.
HATBU; REASONABLE.
Finely clocked Out. in «ablation.
A ‘lull line of, Aokor, Merrill A Con-
an cm «tannins Winn. Llano" and
Oigtm always on hand.
WT J.1SULLIVAN. ‘Proprietor
‘ Telettllotut bull, 390-3.
insist-tin" in
U- B PIIGII‘ omf’l
.rtau to tan
Norwalk Chronicler