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.

One of the pleasures of going to the Post Office is that of meeting Stephen Hunt. This fine old man was 97 years of age when this picture was taken.

Here is one of the horses that Mr. Henry generously lets me take without charge, to help me make calls throughout the parish.

Shortly after this picture was taken, Mr. Henry represents our town in the State Legislature. You recognize the people.Mrs. Henry, Agnes, Ernest astride the dog, Mr. Henry.

Two good friends are at the tulip bed. Clarence, at the left, holds the record for perfect church attendance. Mrs. Sheldon, at the right, can be relied on as her strength permits.Mr. Sheldon is two bits camera shy. But the photographer had an idea. Mr. Sheldon would let him take a picture of the cow. But, the cow would not stand still. Mr. Sheldon sought to quiet her fears and to jump aside before the camera clicked. But it happened that the camera clicked before the stage was clear, and we have a picture of Mr. Sheldon, true to life.

The cow.

A neighbor is here on an errand, and kindly poses with the children who are near for this interesting picture.They are: Inez Pomeroy, Anna Kincaid, Frances Hartley in Anna’s lap, with Ellen Rice and her brother at our right.

Two young people who add life and cheer in the region of the store are Carrie and William Rice.

The genius who presides over the store is Thomas Hartley, who we see on his delivery wagon.

Nearby is the blacksmith shop of S.K. Henry, who we see with his son, Gilbert, standing below the sign.

At the left is our wide awake friend, Maude Frazier. In the center is Maude’s younger sister. At the right is Louise Edgar, who put her hand to her eye at an inopportune moment.

At the Hayden house, another group of our friends kindly poses for us.Mrs. McKowen is back. Veronica Hayden is holding Miss Louise McKowen and her brothers, James and Joseph, are on either side.

Mr. and Mrs. McCray, Earl, Grant, Catherine, Ralph, and Wilbur.

Let me introduce the family. Mrs. Pease, Stanley, Gladys, Stuart, and Lillian. The child in front of Gladys is Roy Lewis. The friend in furs in Togo.

Here we have the group before the spacious barn.

This close up shows their faces to better advantage.

Can you name this group? Jean, Marion, Robert, Winfred, and the friend in furs is Prince.

You can name this group. Winfred, Edith, and Jean.

Here is Miss Augusta Hoskins, in her flower garden.

A picture of the pupils presents as promising a group of children as can be found anywhere.

Mr. Steele loves a good horse and he has one.

The watering trough, at the top of the hill has delighted and refreshed horses for many years. It happened that Mrs. Yale was calling with me the day I took the camera along.

Miss Florence Esther Neelans is ready for business.

Across the road we find Everett Neelans plowing. This is picturesque as well as a common sight all over our farms.

Mat. Peltor and Harold Neelans could give most of us lessons in the art of fishing.

This picture has me guessing. It was taken somewhere in Wallop, but where and the names of the children I cannot tell.

Here is Wallop District School – building, teacher, and scholars.

It is my custom to call regularly on the schools throughout the parish. Here is a group composed of the teacher, Miss Clara Beasley, and five of her scholars.

Here is the rest of the school. Let me name them.Henry Rustic, Harold Neelans, Earl Abbe, Mat. Peltor, Raymond Abbe, Leslie Abbe, Elizabeth Peltor, Stella Olmstead, and Laura Pease.

He is fond of a good horse, as is shown by this one which he uses for driving.

One day, Mrs. Yale and I had been calling at his home and he came out to see us start for home.

Mr. Abbe has a fine car, with all the new gadgets attached. One day when he went to Storrs for business, he took me along for the ride and I took my camera.

Here is the Junior Department and the Primary Department, or more truly, as many of them as we could get together for the picture. I will give names from left to right, beginning with the back row.Teachers Present: Miss Mary Parsons. Supt. of the Primary; and Lillian Pease, a teacher.Edward Kingsbury, Fred Simmons, Knowlton Woodward, Henry Woodward, Stanley Adams.Ruth Steele, Miss Lawton, Shirley Garrow, Nellie Chestnut, Frank Field, Frank Simmons,Mary Most, Joseph Mayo, Pearl Mumblo, Charlotte Most, Roy Anderson, Gertrude Whittaker, Marion Jones, Norman Henry, Willie Edgar.Esther Steele, Louise Edgar, John Brown, Doris Field, Laura Burbank, Lillio Most, George Burbank, Maude Frazier, Lillian Brown, Alma Most.

This is the same group, with perhaps a few changes in position. Four classes came to the parsonage and sat on the veranda.

Let us name them from left to right, beginning with the back row.John Brown, Esther Steele, Maude Frazier, Miss Lillian Pease(the teacher).Marion Leete, Anna Most, Louise Edgar.The front row I cannot name.

The teacher of this class could not be present. Beginning at the back row.Lillian Brown, Herman Woodward, Roy Anderson.Newman Henry, Miss Most, Joseph Mayo.The first name has escaped me, Laura May Burbank, William Edgar.

Again, the teacher could not be present.Fred Simmons, Frank Simmons, Hubert Mayo.Shirley Garrow, May Lawton, Nellie Chestnut, Ruth Steele.

Of this class, the teacher could not be present for the picture.Nelson Steele, Knowlton Woodward, Stanley Adams, Edward Kingsbury.  The name of the first has escaped me, Marion Jones, Anna Most, Hubert Mayo.