Greeting.

"OUR WORK" is to be the medium of communication between Bulfinch Place Church and all its friends, carrying messages of good cheer, and awakening, we trust, a new interest in what we are trying to do. It will be the window through which others may look in, and we, out; or if you prefer, the door by which we may enter others' hearts, and they, ours.

For the gospel of our church is that of Christian love and service, and its aim is to do all the good it can.

We send this heartfelt greeting, therefore, to all our friends-yes, to everyone into whose hands this paper may come.

Bulfinch Place Church.

It is with profound gratitude and satisfaction that we are able to announce the successful alteration and renovation of our building during the past summer. More than ten thousand dollars have been expended to accomplish this result and we have now as beautiful and convenient a building as could be desired. The church itself has been freshly tinted and decorated in different shades of green, the woodwork has been stained a dark green, and electric lighting, from a central chandelier, has been introduced. By somewhat reducing the size of the main auditorium, which was very large, a new suite of five rooms has been added, for the use of our Clubs, Classes and other organizations. One of these is fitted up especially for Flower Mission work, and another for stores, while three large rooms will be furnished for social purposes.

Above this suite we have gained space for a good-sized gymnasium, with dressing rooms and baths, the baths as yet unfinished but expected in the near future. Off

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of the gymnasium is a small class room. In the basement also extensive changes have been made. The kitchen has been trebled in size and newly fitted up; a new toilet room has been added and a large store closet, greatly appreciated by all our workers; also steam heating apparatus, and a boiler to supply hot water for the kitchen, serving room and baths.

Such in brief are the changes, but no one can appreciate their value except by visiting us and seeing them with their own eyes.

Everything has been done in good taste, simply and yet substantially. The homelike character of the building has been preserved and yet the church itself, in the opinion of many at least, never seemed more church-like. New windows have given us more sunlight and better ventilation. Electric lights everywhere not only make the building much more cheerful but give us better air to breathe. The warmer tints upon the walls, the new shades in the windows, the darkened woodwork, all tend to give a homelike and comfortable aspect and to emphasize the welcome which has always awaited every visitor in the past.

To our friends everywhere, who have made these improvements possible, we say, “Come and see us." You have been very generous and we deeply appreciate what you have done. Come and see the good work for yourselves.

To our own people, members of our different organizations, we say, "Welcome to your beautiful church! It is yours. Does it not stir you to deeper devotion and a more loyal service?"

To those who do not know us well and would perhaps call themselves strangers, we say, as to our own, "Welcome! You are cordially invited to enjoy the best we can give. If you have no church-home, we offer you this, with its privileges of worship and friendly service." We say,

"Come to us, for your own sake and for ours. Come, to help us in our ministry, and also to be ministered unto. Come, join us in our worship and our work."

The Howard Sunday School.

The Sunday School opened on October 9, three weeks later than usual, on account of the church alterations.

The attendance was good, both of teachers and scholars, and, best of all, a spirit of hopefulness and courage prevailed. The lesson was upon "Fortitude", with illustrations from the life of St. Paul, the first of a series called "Life Studies". These are to be of a practical character, dealing with the Christian Virtues. Stereopticon pictures will be used from time to time, to make the lessons more interesting and to emphasize the central truth. The supertendent and teachers give a hearty invitation to adults as well as children to join the school.

Winkley Guild.

The Guild opened with an enthusiastic meeting on Sunday evening, October 16, and it is hoped that the interest shown in the meetings since then will continue throughout the year. As yet the calendar is only partially complete, but before long we hope to present a full programme. The meetings already planned promise to be interesting and helpful.

Some of the announcements for November and December are as follows:November 6, "Channing and Simplicity," Miss Theresa Frolich. November 13, "The Duty of Being Cheerful," Miss Emily I. Hargrave. November 27, Meeting of the Boston Federation at Wollaston, Mass., at which Rev. Thomas Van Ness and others will speak. There will be no meeting at our own Church that evening, as all of the members of our Guild are earnestly requested to attend the Federation meeting. Further particulars in regard to this meeting will be announced later. December 4, "The Need and the

Creed," Rev. George Hale Reed, of Belmont, Mass. December 11, "What Does True Friendship Require?" Miss Isabelle Cummins.

Women's Alliance.

The first meeting of the Women's Alliance was held October 12.

An interesting Calendar has been issued, announcing the winter's work.

In our Study Class, we shall take up practical subjects of every day life; at other meetings we shall be addressed by prominent Unitarian leaders.

The Alliance has in preparation a novel entertainment, which will be called a "Seven Party," to be held upon Dec. 7.

The announcements for November and December are: November 9, Study Class, 66 Endeavors after the Christian Life"; November 30, (Fifth Wednesday), the Rev. James Huxtable will address the Alliance; December 7, Social Meeting, a "Seven Party". December 14, Study Class, "An Ideal Christmas". December 21, (evening meeting), Rev. William I. Lawrance will speak on "Unitarianism in Japan".

Eliot Circle.

We held our October meeting in o own church, made beautiful during the summer, and we were glad, indeed, o stand within our own gates again.

Mr. Shurtleff gave us the key-note fo the year to come and it was a most helpfui talk.

Some of Eugene Field's songs were sung by friends from Belmont.

A little baby, a daughter of one of our charter members, was christened and t was given a silver christening cup in memory of the occasion. The meeting closed with words of counsel and encouragement from our minister and friend, Mr. Eliot. The attendance was large and we feel that this meeting ought to give us not only courage but strength for the coming year.

Red, White and Blue Club.

The ninth season of the Red, White and Blue Club opened with enthusiasm on the first Monday in October. At this meeting it was voted unanimously to enlarge the work of the Club during the coming winter.

With the consent of Mr. Eliot the upper west room will be opened three evenings during the week under the direction of the Club. The Monday evening meeting will be held at 7.30, at which the business of the Club will be transacted and speakers from time to time will address the members upon practical subjects of every day life. On Wednesday and Saturday evenings, beginning with the first of December, the room will be open from 7 P.M. until 9.30 P.M., for a reading and recreation room for young men, available to members and their friends. After the completion of the gymnasium an added interest will be found.

Because of the fact that several men of the Church have expressed their interest in this organization, and also because the enlarged work will mean additional expense to the Club, an associate membership has been formed, the annual contribution to which will be one dollar, payable to the President, Miss Edith L. Jones, Bulfinch Pace Church, or the Treasurer, Mr. Enest C. Soulis, 29 Revere Street, Boston, Mass.

The membership of the Club registers twenty-three. A standing committee has Been appointed of all members eighteen years of age and over, to serve Mr. Eliot in whatever ways he may desire.

The Club appreciates and recognizes all past privileges enjoyed and reaches out with interest and vigor to grasp the greater opportunities of the future.

The Mildred Ellis Club and the Round Table Club are holding joint meetings on Saturday afternoons. The meetings have begun in earnest and the Lend-a-Hand spirit is abroad. The two clubs have a total of twenty-eight members.

John Howard Lend-a-Hand

Club.

The first regular meeting of the season was held on Friday, Oct. 21, in one of the new rooms of the church. The privilege of having such a bright, pleasant room to meet in was highly appreciated and enjoyed by the members. Many plans were discussed for the winter's work, and provision was made for "lending a hand” at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Club regrets to announce the death of Miss Estelle Harris, after an illness of nearly two years. Miss Harris was the first secretary and treasurer of the Club and held the two offices, until ill health forced her to resign. She was ever an active member of the Club and retained her interest in its members and its work to the very last.

Sphinx Club.

Saturday morning, October 15, found the Sphinx Club ready to welcome back all the scholars of last year and new ones also, who wished to join with them in their work.

The classes will be as before, namely:sewing (plain and embroidery), elocution, and music, and if enough are found who desire it, a cooking class will be formed.

All the teachers hope that the parents will aid in encouraging regularity and promptness in attending classes, for it is only in this way that the best results can be obtained.

It is expected that the work will go on with greater success than ever before, owing to the new facilities provided.

Those wishing to join classes apply to Miss Jones.

Comfort Carriers' Club.

The Comfort Carriers' Club held its first meeting of the season on Tuesday evening, October 4. At the second meeting Mr. Eliot gave a friendly talk which was much enjoyed by the members. The work of the club will progress much in the same manner as formerly.

"OUR WORK" will be issued every month from November to June, under the auspices of "The Winkley Guild," our young people's religious society. It will not be confined, however, to the interests of the Guild, but will represent all departments of work in our Church-the Church itself and the Sunday School, the Women's Alliance and the Eliot Circle, the various clubs and social organizations, the Saturday classes, the lectures, and all other work. The expense of publication will be met, for this season, by voluntary contributions. Copies will be given to each family freely, and anyone wishing to receive it by mail can do so by paying postage in advance. The hearty co-operation of every one interested in our work, as well as of each society, will be needed, in order to carry out the plan successfully.

Notes.

The first Sunday of last September marked the tenth anniversary of Mr. Eliot's coming to us as our pastor.

If any of the Lend-a-Hand clubs, wishing notices in the new church paper "OUR WORK," will kindly give the same to Miss Elinor W. Crocker, General Secretary, she will see that they are duly inserted. All such notices are earnestly solicited.