Let us pay tribute to the very able Committee, that chose the design, and built the church. The Pastor was Rev. Francis L. Robbins. An unusually able preacher, and also executive, he held the pastorate for many years.

The Chairman of the Committee was Col. Augustus G. Hazard. His palatial home on Enfield Street was built, I believe, just before the church was built. He was the owner and Manager of the Hazard Powder Mills, of Hazardville.

Dr. Asa L. Spaulding lived in the house on Enfield Street, now occupied by Newell Parsons.

Henry A. Abbe lived in Wallop, in the house now occupied by Robert Neelans. The last years of his life were spent in the house now occupied by William Whitney, Jr.

Col. Jabez King lived in the house now occupied by Rev. Horace King, on Enfield Street in Thompsonville.

Jonathan Pease lived in the Weymouth section of Enfield, in the house occupied by the Oliver family, on the road running east from Allen’s corner.

Col. Robert M. Abbe, the man on the left, kept and lived in The Tavern, which stood on Enfield Street, was later remodeled, and the present house was built near the site. The present house was built about 1849. The man on the right is Henry A. Abbe, another member of the Building Committee, whose picture we saw a little before this one.

Normand Allen, shown here with his son, was the grandfather of our Normand Allen and lived on Enfield Street, in the house now occupied in the summer by his grandson.

Charles Clark lived in Scitico. He was born in 1797 and died in 1867 at the age of 70 years. The McAviney family now lives in the house.

Ephraim Potter lived in the house north of the Hartley Store, and is now occupied by Mr. William Miller. He was born in 1808 and died in 1888 at the age of 80 years.

Dr. Horatio Arnold Hamilton lived in the house now occupied by Harry Woodward, on Enfield Street. He was born in 1778 and died in 1850 at the age of 72.

Mr. Pierce, his helper, and I think Joseph Mayo. Mr. Pierce was a neighbor worth having.

Mrs. Yale is waiting for the trolley, by the tree near the parsonage door.

This is the parson who made the pictures. The people used to come to the Parsonage to view objects of interest in the heavens. Two hundred and twenty-five people came on one evening of special interest, and kept the telescope busy from dark until 2 am.

On the lawn of Mr. Allen’s house we find William Carson and May Screen.

We know Mr. Herbert Vail best for being our Deacon for several years. His love for bees is his recreation. He is holding a comb of honey, taken from one of his hives. The Minister loved his Deacon, but more, he feared his Deacon’s bees. So, after taking this picture he beat a hasty and somewhat undignified retreat.

Lillian Brown is one of the girls in our Sunday school. So when the photographer found her in the hammock, visiting her friend Gertrude Bissland, he turned the camera on them.

Miss Wilhemina Roemer lives with the Kings, and is always with them when they drive to church. This poor picture of Mrs. King and Miss Roemer shows them as they were accustomed to leave the house on some errand of mercy, or church work.

Deacon King has been taking the minister to make parish calls and to visit a few shut ins.Here is also his faithful horse.The story is going the rounds that because of many trips to church services, during many years, Dolly had formed the habit. One day when the Deacon had harnessed her, left her in the driveway, and went in the house to get his family, Dolly absentmindedly trotted down to church and found her place as usual in the church shed, leaving the Deacon and his family to make the journey on foot.

Mr. O.V. Most also lives in Thompsonville, and though he may not have as many dollars as some of our people, he does have an enviable collection of jewels.

One day after a delicious dinner at his house, some of the party went rowing on the river. Mrs. Yale and Margaret Miller are at the left. Dana Miller is captain and power source, while Mrs. Chapin sits in the bow.

One day when the minister had to get pictures in Hazardville, Mrs. Hathaway kindly consented to provide conveyance. While he photographed the Falls, she looked on from the bridge above.

While the minister kept at his work, she enjoyed herself with some children, who were playing among the daisies. By some chance the camera went off while they were looking away, and so we have this pretty scene.

A close up shows their faces to better advantage.

Alice Brainard reveals both skill and strength as she puts a keen edge on steel.Sufficient horse power is furnished by Frances at the crank. Wise counsel is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Brainard. Complete deference is assured by the fortification on the grass.

The photographer wanted to rest, but more restless spirits wanted to go places.The photographer was slowed by much paraphernalia, so he took a shot at the hikers from the rear, before they disappeared around a curve in the road. They are Mr. Brainard, Mrs. Yale, and Alice Brainard.

Before we go down the street, we meet a group of our young people who have just finished a tiresome play, soon to be given by the church.From left to right, beginning back, they are: Gladys Pease, Laura Steele, Mrs. Carlos Watt, Lillian Pease, Unknown, Beulah Bacon, Edith Jones, and Ruth Kingsbury.

Mrs. Chapin was a bit camera shy, but Charles bravely took time to pose as the photographer suggested.

Andy is one of the best sextons I have ever worked with. Always more than willing to do anything for the church, always courteous and good natured, a fellow worker to respect and love.

One day when Harry Woodward was passing the parsonage, he obligingly stopped while the parson took his picture. He is our Rural Delivery Mail carrier.