Posted by Communications Liaison Ellie Simpson, thanks to Archivist Jon Coss.
The Young People’s Society pose below at the Manor Club during the Roaring Twenties. Rev. Lewis G. Leary sits on the arm of a wicker sofa among the many young persons. Short bobbed hair and cloche (bell-shaped) hats are de rigueur for these young ladies. It must have been a thrill to appear in the Sunday New York Times.
Organized in 1904 for youths 15 years and older, the stated purpose of the Society was to “help in the work of the Sunday School, to provide social and other meetings, and welcome young people coming to the Manor.” The pastor and Sunday school superintendent served as advisors. They were renamed the Youth Fellowship, and today they’re the Huguenot Youth Group.
Sources:
Freehafer, Edward G. “Huguenot Memorial Church in the Town of Pelham: A Centennial Review. HMC: Pelham, New York, 1976.
HMC Archives. Christian Education Committee. Minutes and Supporting Papers.
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