Sunday Afternoons at 3.15. Sunday School at 1.45. "Pleasant Sunday Evenings" at 7.30. Week days, 10 to 12, and at other times for Clubs, Classes, Gymnasium. Lectures, Entertainments, Women's Meetings, Saturday Evening Games and Reading Room, and Socials. Minister: Rev. Christopher R. Eliot. Assistants: Miss E. L. Jones and Miss K. R. Stokes. THE LITTLE CHURCH ON THE CORNER. Bulfinch Place Church is trying to do a quiet, effective work for individuals. It is an every-day church, open most of the time; every morning from 10 to 12 for office hours, afternoons and evenings for its various activities. It stands in the midst of a large population, and it stands there for service. It welcomes everyone from far or near, old friends and new. Its religion is that of Faith, Hope, and Brotherly Love. It seeks to apply Christianity to life, by Good Will, Good Cheer, and Good Works. There are no barriers of creed, or color, or condition. The only question is, "Can we help you?" and "Will you help us?" To work together for the Kingdom of God is its ideal, and this means Personal Character, Good Citizenship, Social Service, and a Happy Life. PLEASANT SUNDAY EVENINGS. An experiment is to be tried, beginning on Feb. 9, in which the ministers of our church are deeply interested, and in which they wish to enlist the interest, and, so far as possible, the co-operation, of the congregation and other organizations of the church. On Sunday, Feb. 9, will begin a series of "Pleasant Sunday Evenings," called pleasant, not because we guarantee the weather, but because it is intended to make the hour and a half from 7.30 to 9 as pleasant as possible with instrumental music, solos, singing of songs, stereopticon pictures, readings, sociability, and thus to fill it with the spirit of neighborly good will and good cheer. The program for the first evening will include several trios for piano, violin and violincello, baritone solos by Mr. Walter L. Chamberlin, Scotch and other readings by Rev. Albert Lazenby, with a social half hour afterward. Everything will be done to extend to all who come the friendly welcome which we so often speak of and believe to be characteristic of our church. To interest the neighborhood in these Pleasant Sunday Evenings cards of invitation have been distributed, but the co-operation of our own people is needed, especially at first. We ask, therefore, that as many as can come on Sunday evening, Feb. 9, will do so, for the sake of hospitality, as well as to enjoy the music and reading themselves. The Guild will meet at 6.30, and we urge its members to help make the later meeting a success. If anyone knows anyone else in the West End to whom these Pleasant Sunday Evenings would be interesting or helpful, we hope that a personal invitation to such will be extended. Come yourselves and "Lend a Hand." New Years' Reception. Seldom has any plan been carried out more successfully than that of the Lend-a-Hand clubs to give a New Year's reception to Mr. and Mrs. Eliot. Certainly it was full of pleasant surprises for them both, and they take this opportunity of expressing again their deep appreciation of all that was done make them friends to by so many happy. The presence of so many on a discouraging evening, the beautiful flowers, the music, the handshaking, but above all the singing of club songs and repeating of mottoes, with pledges of continued loyalty, made the occasion not only inspiring, but really unique. Miss Crocker, Secretary of the Clubs, presided, and as each club responded to her call and came to the piano, to sing must and repeat its motto, everyone have been impressed with the latent power for good in each particular group. And when all stood up together at the close and repeated the Lend-a-Hand mottoes, Look up and not down, Look forward and not back, Feb. 26. Regular Meeting. by Mr. Frederick M. Eliot upon "Recent Social Progress in Europe." better On January 22, Miss Mabel Frost, Inthe spector of Streets and Alleys for Women's Municipal League of Boston, gave an account of her work, with stereopticon pictures. Miss Frost has interested people in doing their part to keep the streets and alleys clean, and has also done much to secure service from the city. She showed many pictures, however, revealing conditions which still exist and are a menace to public health. The problem of properly disposing of waste paper, garbage and ashes is one which calls for thoughtfulness and care on the part of all citizens, and demands progressive laws and law enforcement on the part of the city government. Eliot Circle. The annual meeting will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at 2.30, when business of importance should insure a large attend ance. on The Valentine Party, always an enjoyable occasion. will held be Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7.30. Valentines will be used as decorations and will also be for sale at cost for the convenience send of those who wish to them to friends present, or mail them later. There will be a letter box, postman, little pages or messengers to help in the distribution of valentines placed in the box. We hope also to have St. Valentine with us. An interesting feature will be songs by the Glee club of the West End House. instrumental, Music, both vocal and refreshments, sociability, ought to make a good time for all. Everybody come! An Opportunity The central office of the Lend-aHand Society has many appeals from needy women for sewing. Three or four have come during the past week. The Loyal Helpers' Lend-a-Hand Club have planned to supply this need by cutting out garments for these women to sew, and paying them for the work. Later on, when a sufficient quantity is on hand, the garments will be offered for sale at the cost of making. To accomplish this, donations of money or cloth are solicited. A few yards of gingham, cambric, cotton cloth or cotton flannel will make a child's dress, apron, or other garment. The club will be grateful for contributions as soon as possible, as they wish to start on the work at once. Miss Marion Foster is treasurer, and Miss Martha Eliot will gladly take charge of any bundles of cloth. Church Calendar. Saturdays Sphinx Club Classes, 9-12; Open House for boys-7-9 P. M. Feb. 2. Sunday School, 1.45, Church Service, 3.15; Communion, 4.15. Feb. 4.-Comfort Carrier's Club, 6.30. Feb. 6. Teachers' meeting. 4.30; Red, White and Blue Club, Jr., 7. Feb. 7.-Eliot Circle, 2.30. Feb. 9. Sunday School, 1.45; Church Service, 3.15; Winkley Guild, 6.30; Pleasant Sunday Evening, 7.30. Feb. 12.-Women's Alliance Study Class, 2.30. Feb. 12.--Valentine Party, 7.30. Feb. 13.-Teachers' meeting, 4.30. Feb. 16.- Sunday School, 1.45; Church Service, 3.15; Pleasant Sunday Evening, 7.30. Feb. 20.-Teachers' meeting, 4.30. Feb. 22. Primary Class Social, 2.30. Feb. 23.--Sunday School, 1.45; Church Service, 3.15; Winkley Guild, Pleasant Sunday Evening, 7.30. 6.30: Feb. 26.--Women's Alliance, 2.30. Feb. 27. Teachers' Meeting, 4.30. Feb. 28.-Temperance Union, Men and Boys' Branch. 6. Temperance Union. Two meetings, one of the Union and one of the Men and Boys' Branch, were held in January. At the first, on Jan. 19, at 4.30 P. M., the annual busness of reports and election of officers was transacted. The offcers élected were as follows: President, Dr. Mary F. Hobart; VicePresident. Mr. Ezra F. Breed: Hon. Vice President, Mr. Walter J. Young; Seeretary, Miss Elinor W. Crocker; Treasurer, Mr. O). A. MeMurdie. lectual development. Mr. Freiman expressed the gratitude of the clubs for the use of Bulfinch Place Church Gymnasium which they enjoy four times a week. Many country walks are taken, sometimes lasting two or three days. They have a Boys' Camp in the summer, and outdoor sports are encouraged. The West End House is on Chambers Street. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Men and Boys' Branch met, having supper at 6 and the meeting at 7. Mr. MeMurdie, its president presided. The other officers are Mr. Walter Bagan, Vice-President; Mr. George Easterman. Secretary, and Mr. Edwin Walker, Treasurer. After sup per, a talk was given by Miss Cora Stoddard проп certain experiments which have been made recently to prove that even very moderate drinking injures people for work. Many convincing facts were given and the results of careful experiments were shown by charts, proving that no man can do his best work if he indulges even a little in alcoholic beverages. This is specially important as we see so many statements and advertisements on the other side. It was voted that meetings of the Branch be held only in those months when the Union does not meet, but that Branch members should try to attend the Union meetings as well as their own. Items of Interest. The next meeting of the Winkley Guild will be held on Sunday evening, Feb. 9, The subject will be appropriate to Lincoln's Birthday (Feb. 12). namely, Mary R. S. Andrews' Story, "The Perfect Tribute. Supper for those who wish to remain will be served at 6 o'clock. The entertainment for the benefit of the Guild treasury came off on Jan. 16 and attracted a fairly good audience. It was an Indoor Circus," with side shows, popcorn and lemonade. The principal performance was given by the gymnasium class of which Mr. Ellicott is the teacher. They did some good jumping. posing, and parallel bars work. George Easterman was ringmaster. The Boston Federation of Young People's Guilds met on January 26 at Christ Church, Dorchester. It was well attended and the Winkley Guild was represented. The principal address was upon "A Social Service Programme for the Christian Church," the speaker, Rev. Elmer S. Forbes. The response to our invitation has been very gratifying, and the "Pleasant Sunday Evenings" have been full of the good will and good cheer they were intended to express. Many neighbors have come in, and we have all felt the better for their friendly greetings. We renew the invitation most heartily. The door stands open, as you see. The hour of meeting is 7.30. There will be something interesting every evening. The "Little Church on the Corner" bids you welcome. |