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will be carefully arranged and distributed.

The new flower room, with its running water and other conveniences, will be of great service. The Lend a Hand clubs are contributing towards the expenses and there is every reason to suppose that this year's work will be even more helpful that that of the past.

5. Making and Receiving Calls. The parlors of the church will be open every day from 9 to 12, and Mr. Eliot, or Miss Jones, or Miss Stokes, will be present to welcome visitors and to render any possible service. They will also endeavor to keep in touch with our people by calling upon them. Will everyone kindly report, as promptly as possible, cases of sickness or need, in their own or others' homes, where a friendly call would be welcomed?

6. Letters for Mr. Eliot or either of his assistants, directed to the church, will be promptly forwarded.

Anniversary Week.

Anniversary week passed off with its usual round of meetings and its usual success.

Bulfinch Place Church was again the centre of attraction at about noontime each day, on account of the hospitality offered by the ladies of the Women's Alliance to visitors from a distance. Our own branch of the alliance did valiant service and our church came in for a full share of praise. It is certainly a privilege to take this part in welcoming to Boston our Unitarian ministers and friends, from other parts of New England and the West. From 100 to 240 guests were served each day. It was a pleasant sight to see them in our parlors, or at the tables, so full of good fellowship and good cheer. Over and over again we heard them say, "This is the best part of anniversary week," and not one went away without a more friendly feeling not only towards the Unitarians of Boston but also, and especially, towards our church in Bulfinch Place.

One of the meetings of the week, in which we always take a special interest, was that of the Children's Mission. Our interest dates back to the time when the idea of a work for children to be supported by children

originated in the mind of our Miss Merrill then a young girl-fifty-six years ago. What a beautiful work has grown out of that suggestion! Year after year it has gone on, the Children's Mission growing stronger and stronger, until today it stands not only as one of the oldest but as one of the best and most highly respected child-helping agencies in New England. We are glad that our Sunday School contributes its pennies every Sunday towards its support and gives a Christmas wreath every year in memory of Miss Merrill and her love for little children.

On Monday evening a brilliant reception was held at the Hotel Somerset for the members of our Unitarian churches in Boston and vicinity. The receiving party included Hon. Carroll D. Wright, president of Clark University and the chairman of the National Unitarian Conference, and also Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, D. D., president of the American Unitarian Association. The great assembly room was filled to overflowing, and among those present were many from our own congregation. It was a delightful reunion of friends from near and far.

Winkley Guild,

Although the regular meetings have closed, the young people have attended the evening services in the church quite regularly. The services have been very interesting and have deserved the support of the Guild members.

A meeting of the directors was held on the 14th of May, at which delegates were elected to the annual meeting of the National Young Peoples' Religious Union, which was held in anniversary week. The report submitted by the "Policy Committee” of the National Union was read and approved.

A sub-committee of four was appointed with Miss Theresa Frolich as chairman, to plan the program for 1905-06.

A second meeting of the directors was held on May 28th, and it was decided that the Guild take charge of one of the tables at the National Union fair, "Scenes in Bookland," to be held in October. Miss Martha Alexander was appointed the chairman of the table. The earnest support of all

the members is requested, as the success of the fair depends entirely upon the energy and assistance contributed to each table. The children's table is the one decided upon, and Miss Alexander will welcome any offers of assistance or contributions for the table.

Satisfactory progress is being made for the work of 1905-6. The program is practically all mapped out, and the manner in which members and friends have responded to the committee's request is decidedly encouraging.

It is the intention of the directors to do more next year for the social life of the Guild, and a committee will be appointed to take charge of this.

Any suggestions of any sort whatever as to improvements or carrying on the work will be carefully considered by the directors, in fact they welcome them because they show a more than passing interest.

It has been decided to use the centre parlor, back of the church auditorium, as the Guild room, and the meetings next year will take place there.

Members of the Guild attended the annual meeting of the Young Peoples' Religious Union, held Thursday afternoon and evening, May 25th, at the South Congregational Church.

While it is not possible here to attempt any extended reports of the meetings, they were well attended and intensely interesting. The afternoon was as usual a purely business one, at which matters of importance to union members were considered. The evening meeting was addressed by Mr. Albert R. Vail, Mr. Walter、 P. Eaton and Rev. Eugene R. Shippen. Mr. Shippen's address was particularly interesting to the young people.

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The young people of the church always consider the welfare of the old ladies, and their parties are marked, as was the case yesterday, by some form of entertainment. Wednesday's programme included solos for contralto voices, sung by Mrs. Edith McGregor Woods, and William L. Gifford, bass, also contributed solo numbers. Several short monologues were given by Mrs. Putnam, and there was a miscellaneous entertainment by children of the Sunday school.

The parlors were prettily decorated with the season's flowers in profusion, and when supper was served, each guest found at her place at table a bouquet which was given her to carry home. The young people of the parish served as waitresses, and everything possible was done for the comfort of the old ladies, insuring each a delightful time.-Boston Transcript.

Red, White and Blue Club

The drama given on Wednesday evening, May 3, was well attended and enjoyed by all present. The club takes this opportunity to thank its friends for their support on this occasion.

The last meeting of the season will be held on Monday evening, June 26th. Plans for next fall are now in progress and give promise of an interesting programme.

During the summer months, various committees will be at work and the members from time to time will be in touch with one another.

The club will open on Monday evening, October 2d.

Comfort Carriers' Club.

On May 20th, a birthday party was given to little Edith Louise Dixon, which was greatly enjoyed by the seven little girls present. She received many pretty gifts, which made her very happy.

The last social for the season was held on June 6th. It was given as a birthday party to Mrs. Crocker, who is a very dear friend of the club. She was presented with a small birthday gift.

The following orchestral selections, which were very much enjoyed, were

OUR WORK.

Published monthly under the auspices of the Wink. ley Guild, in the interests of the work at Bulfinch Place Church.

Copies will be distributed freely, or will be mailed regularly to any address upon the receipt of ten cents to cover postage.

As the publication date will be the first of every month, all notices or contributions for insertion must be sent in by the twentieth of the preceding month. This matter is to be sent to Mr. P. C. McMurdie, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

THE EASTERN PRINTING CO.

rendered by Mr. and Mrs. McNeil and Mr. Catton: "The Prince of Pilson," "Zenobie" and "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home." Mr. Cronin favored us with some excellent readings, several solos were sung by Mr. J. Rockwood Mann, and piano selections were played by Miss Martha D. Mann. After the entertainment, refreshments were served in the parlors.

As Mrs. Crocker was leaving for home, three hearty cheers were given for her, and she responded by saying that she had enjoyed every minute of the evening, which more than repaid us for our efforts.

The last business meeting of the club for this season will be held on June 20th, at which preparations for the summer work will be made.

Lend A Hand Clubs.

The annual May festival of the Lend-a-Hand clubs was held May 10 in the vestry. Seven of the clubs were represented by booths and a goodly sum was realized by the sale of candy, pop-corn, lemonade, ice cream and cake. Two very attractive features were the gypsy tent and the Chinese laundry. The entertainment consisted of a lawn tennis dance by five young ladies and five young men. This was something new in the way of entertainment and was very pretty and pleasing, the young people going through the movements with dignity and grace. The May-pole dance by eight little girls, as in years past, was a great success, new attraction being added by the throwing of red

lights on the little ones as they danced. The audience was large and greatly interested.

From Treasured Thoughts.

The question we should ask is: What can I do for you? That was the question of Jesus. He was willing to lay down his life for others; not for martyrdom, but for service to mankind. He cured the sick, attended feasts; anything that was needed. He was here to serve; to be just like his Father.

On Saturday, June 3rd, the children who have been attending the classes on Saturday mornings, under the direction of the Sphinx Club, enjoyed an outing at Nantasket. There were about thirty-five, including teachers and pupils.. A special car from Bowdoin square carried the party to Rowes wharf, where they took the steamer for Nantasket beach. It was a beautiful day. Every one was happy, enjoying every minute.

Eliot Circle.

Regular meetings were held on May 5 and June 2. At the first we were fortunate enough to have an entertainment by friends from the Perkins Institution for the Blind. It was one of the most pleasurable afternoons of the whole season. Miss Ellis who was expected to read a paper, was not able to be present, much to the regret of all.

The June meeting was taken in charge by the Sphinx Club, and the entertainment, furnished by its members, consisted of readings by Miss Reale and musical selections by Miss Sands, Miss Holmes, and Miss Clapp. The programme was heartily appreciated by all present. An address was given by Mr. Eliot upon "The Value of Play." He spoke of play as having educational value for children and young people, and he congratulated the members of the Circle upon having spent so many pleasant and profitable afternoons together. It does everybody good to have a good time. The Eliot Circle does its work faithfully, and also does it happily.

VOL. I.

"Not to be ministered unto but to minister."

Welcome.

OCTOBER 1, 1905.

"From hand to hand the greeting flows,

From eye to eye the signals run, From heart to heart the bright hope The seekers of the Light are one." glows;

Samuel Longfellow.

After the vacation there comes first the cordial greeting of friends and the comparison of summer notes, and then the rallying of us all about the church standard and the pledging of renewed loyalty to the work. It is fitting therefore that "Our Work" should voice such sentiments.

Welcome, thrice welcome, are all our friends, old and new! Welcome to our Sunday School and church, to our religious and social life, to every interest or enterprise represented by "Our Work." Welcome to that fel-` lowship of Christian love and service expressed in our motto-text, "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Welcome, not simply to the privilege of receiving, but to the greater privilege of giving! "Our Work" rejoices in the open doors of opportunity and invites every member of our Church and Sunday School and other organizations to enter. There is something for each one to do. Welcome to the work of another year!

"Another year is dawning!
Dear Father, let it be
In working or in waiting,
Another year with thee!
Another year of service,

Of witness for thy love;
Another year of training

For holier work above."

Subscriptions.

As "Our Work" appeared first in November, 1904, it completes its year with this number. It has proved itself of value as a medium of communication between the church and outside friends and as a means of

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bringing our church to the notice of many who do not yet belong to it. It has been supported chiefly by voluntary contributions from individuals and the church organizations it represents.

Upon the eve of entering a second year, it is important that those who have helped us in the past should promptly resolve to help us again. We have no subscription list and it would be difficult to adopt that plan as we wish to distribute the paper freely. We must depend therefore upon volunteers, that is upon those who, for the sake of the good accomplished, will give us their financial assistance. Especially must we depend upon the societies whose work is set forth in our pages. Let each one vote a substantial amount from its treasury for "Our Work" during the coming year. It will cost about seventy-five dollars, and it ought not to be difficult to raise that amount, if all do their part.

Sunday Evening Services.

The success of the services held on Sunday Evenings last Spring leads to our resuming them at an early date this fall. They will begin on Oct. 8, following immediately the meetings of the Winkley Guild.

The Guild will meet at 7 o'clock and the evening service will begin promptly at 7.45, continuing for one hour. The Guild will occupy the large room back of the church and the regular service will be held in the church itself. By this arrangement it is hoped that each meeting will help the other.

In the services, Mr. Eliot will be assisted by other ministers. The preachers for October will be as follows: Oct. 8, Rev. Edward A. Horton; Oct. 15, Rev. John H. Holmes; Oct. 22, Rev. Bradley Gilman; Oct. 29, Rev. Benjamin R. Bulkeley.

The music will consist of organ selections, congregational hymns and

singing by soloists.

A hearty welcome is extended to all the people of our neighborhood as well as to our own congregation.

bers or their friends can offer the hospitality of their homes on one or all of the first three nights, will they kindly send their names and addresses with instructions as to reaching their homes to Mr. O. A. McMurdie, 2 Barry Park, Dorchester, Mass.

The Winkley Guild.

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The Guild starts the season 1905-6 (its fifteenth year), on Sunday, Oct. 1st. The meetings will be held weekly, as announced in another issue, in the parlor up stairs back of the church and will begin at 7 o'clock sharp, so as not to interfere with the other evening services, which, by the way, it is hoped, will be well supported by the presence of the Guild members.

It is the ambition of your officers and directors to make this the banner year, so let the keynote be, enthusiasm, interest and an increased membership.

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Remember that the life of church depends on the young people, therefore let us fill up the ranks of the Guild with enthusiastic working members in order that Mr. Eliot may know where to turn for his supporters. Furthermore, with well-filled ranks your officers will feel encouraged to carry on the work in a more happy frame of mind.

The program as outlined for October is: Oct. 1, speaker from Y. P. R. U.; Oct. 8, Mr. O. A. McMurdie, “Our Burden and Our Duty"; Oct. 15, Mr. Eliot will speak for the church; Oct. 22, to be announced; Oct. 29, Mr. Hobart W. Winkley. On Oct. 11 there will be a Guild Social, to which all the members and their friends are cordially invited.

The Guild has accepted charge of the Children's Table for the Y. P. R. U. fair, Oct. 25, 26, 27 and 28th. Any contributions for this table may be sent to Miss Mattie Alexander (Room 11) 25 Beacon St. There will be helpers needed at this table, so let the response from the members be as generous as possible.

The Boston Federation is to entertain the helpers (following the plan of two years ago), at the fair, from out of town, consequently if any of the mem

Women's Alliance.

This organization held a preliminary meeting on Wednesday last to perfect its plans in regard to the season's work. The opening "Study Class" meeting will be held on October 11th, and the first regular meeting for business will be held on October 25th. At this meeting Mrs. Mabel V. Brown of Dorchester will speak on "Parliamentary Law and the proper Conduct of Meetings." All interested in this subject are cordially invited to attend. "Tea" will be served.

Red, White and Blue Club

The calendar for the season of 1905 and 1906 gives promise of an interesting year's work. Several public meetings are planned for and the hearty interest of all is desired to help make them a success. The first meeting will be held on Monday evening, Oct. 2.

All friends of the club are earnestly requested to look into its purposes and principles, thereby showing their endorsement and support of its work.

The Comfort Carriers Club.

The opening meeting will be held at the church on Tuesday evening, Oct. 3d.

From Treasured Thoughts.

When you think that a man's religious life has more to do with his happiness and his home than anything else, it seems strange that so little time is given to it and that so little intelligence accompanies the little time that is given.

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