St. Peter's Church Honors Miss Juliand
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 30, 1942
On Saturday evening, April 25, the wardens and vestrymen of St. Peter's Church with their wives, entertained at the Guild Hall, in honor of Miss Janet Juliand. Miss Juliand has recently retired as church organist and about 60 of her friends came to express their appreciation for her many years of faithful service, and also to offer birthday congratulations.
G.L. Fisk, master of ceremonies, announced the numbers of a very delightful musical program given by the Crescendo Club: Haunting Memories, orchestra; piano duet, Romance by Rubenstein, Mrs. Hovey and Mrs. Heath; vocal solos, My Task and Passing By, Jean Houck; piano solos, Etude No. 13, Chopin, Liebes-Tod from "Tristan," James Taft; Calm is the Night, the orchestra.
The Rev. Sidney E. Heath after a few words of greeting, read a letter from the vestrymen and one from Bishop Coley, which they had addressed to Miss Juliand. He then presented to the honor guest a red leather folio containing a photograph of the church interior, letters from the two bishops of the Central New York Diocese, from several former rectors of St. Peter's and many from old friends and fellow workers. This folio also contained the autograph signatures of all who were present at the party. Miss Juliand's response of acceptance was very gracious, recalling some interesting incidents which happened during the years. At one time she said there were nine members of the choir bearing the name of Collins and three of Corbin, one of these, Julian Corbin, still a member. She felt that Thomas Collins, Hugh Collins and Mr. Corbin should be honored too for they were most helpful choir members for many years. Her first experience as organist was as a substitute in 1893 and from the early 1900s has presided continuously as St. Peter's organist.
The hall was decorated with spring flowers arranged by Mrs. G.L. Fisk, Mrs. Leigh Evans and Mrs. F.J. Casey. The refreshments were supervised by Mrs. Helene Landon and served by the young people of the parish, with Mrs. Duncan Copley and Mrs. H.C. Newell to pour. A beautifully decorated, four tier birthday cake was the center of one table and was cut by Miss Juliand.
Miss Juliand received many gifts, among them being a corsage of orchids which she wore during the evening. Her many friends extend best wishes for much future happiness and the opportunity to again meet for such a pleasant occasion.
A very great deal of the success of this party is due to thought and time put into the planning by Maurice Colwell, before he left town for Army Camp.
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