not been extremely aggressive, but tolerant of others' opinions, and it is not strange that, in a town but little subject to changes in the characteristics of its inhabitants, it has not grown to a very large membership.   It should be credited, however, with an earnest, self-respecting, and constant devotion to the principles of its faith.

   This Church and Society was organized Jan. 29, 1873, under the name of "The Free Christian Mission" by those holding the belief in the "Second Advent," and it has continued under the same faith to the present time.
   Three years before the organization of the society, a little Sunday-school and meetings were started by two sisters.
   Prominent among those who were instrumental in establishing the society, or who have contributed largely for its support, have been John Tuttle, Henry W. Sinclair, William H. Searles, William H. Crockett, Alonzo Manuel, and Joseph H. Hackett.   Others also have aided according to their means and ability, with money and work, to keep alive the Christian work in the vicinity of the church.   The society has always been self-sustaining, and an independent body in its relations to any denomination, conference, or mission.
   The chapel, situated near the junction of High and Ward Streets, was built in 1873 with contributions of money collected by a committee.   The following extract from the Town Records will explain the manner in which a permit to build a chapel was obtained from the town: —

   "March 4th, 1872.   Voted, That the report of the Committee to whom was referred the request of John Tuttle and others, to build a Chapel to be used for the purpose of religious worship, at the junction of High and Ward Streets, be amended by striking out the words 'thirty feet,' and 'Selectmen,' and adding 'Road Commissioners,' and as amended be accepted.

To the inhabitants of Hingham, in Town Meeting assembled: —
   The Committee to whom was referred "the question of the town granting consent to John Tuttle and others, to build a Chapel to be used for the purpose of Religious worship, on land near the junction of High and Ward