The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-01
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS spy.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.

On the 18th inst. agreeably to a previous
vote OF the town for duly noticing the Ami
versary of a Century since its incorporation,
the inhabitants OF scarborough and vicinity
assembled on the common in front ofthe Meet
ng-house, at half past ten o'clock, A. M.
where procession of about four hundred Ia.
dies and gentlemen was formed, under the d.
rection of the Marshas of the day The pro-
cesslon, accompanied by band of music, NOV
ed to the house of the Rev. Jeroboam Parker.
and, having received the Rev. Clergy, attend
ed them TO the Meeting house, which had the
preceding day, been decorated for the occasion
by the ladies' of the town, with taste that
does them great credit-where an appropriate
historical discourse was delivered by the Rev.
MIR. Parker, from Ecelesiastes, LIST chapter,
4th verse, a copy of which was, the same even
ing, requested for the press. The performance
was enlivened by an excellent choir, accompa-
MED by instrumental music which gave zest
to the solemnities Of the occasion After d.
vine services, the procession was again form
ed, and moved TO a spacious booth erected for
the occasion, where about three hundred la
dies and gentlemen partook Of sumptuous
dinner prepared by Mr.. Winchester
After dinner the following Toasts were an
nounced -
l.. The day 1cc ce1ebratc-which gave birth
to the political existence of the town of South
pSAO Jul dTlSO 10 our dnCoS-
tors who laid the foundation for their prosper
ity
= Our ancestors, aoho petitioaed for oar
charter. They planted, our fathers 7oatsred,
and we are reaping the increase.
3. We venerate the heroic virtues of our an
cestors, who braved perils by sea and land, to
enjoy soil Of civil and religious liberty.
a. Our natural Mother, the town of MARI
borough, kind and respectable parent--who
has suffered three of her children to establish
6orOughS of their O,cn upon her original sod.
s. The tOeon Of Scarborough. A wonder
full child-an hundred years old, and, we trust,
not come to its growth - =
6. Our Government. May our poSterity be
as solicitons to Keep and Improve, as our dnceS-
tors were to adopt and protect. ......-.. .
4. Our Ecclesiastical History. It's founda-
ton laid with Stone*-experience has taught
us that some of its best materials were raised
upon our O7cn soil.
8. Oar aged fellOar citizens, ioho honor as
aoith their company. They toiled to make as
free-may zoe toll to make then, happy.
g. Our C0untry'S improvement for ce7atu-
rV in .4g7icuLtare, .ArtS and Sciences. A star
in the West, which has caused wonder in the
East.
10. The Administration of John Quincy Id
ans. May his first Presidency be marked with
that aUiSdom which shall put to silence all OPP
position to his second
IL. Our GoUernOr. a farmer, juriSt, and
statesman-he stands of helm, steady.
IL. The Clergy. Shining ornaments in the
hand of nature, when they preach the gospel
instead of the doctrines of men.
13 Our respected Pastor. May his life and
usefulness be continued to as and our posterity.
a. Our fa;r ser. Those that hd0e formed
a connection should convince our young men
who are about setting up IN business that they
would do accU to take partners.
The following volunteers with many others
were given =
By the Rev. Asa Packard, of Lancaster.
Oar Posterity-May they, one hundred years
hence, as Justly celebrate our virtues, princi-
Piles and habits, as we celebrate those of our
ancestors
BY William Draper, Esq, of Marlborough.
The Friends Of Liberty, aOho, in 1765, pat on
record IN the to,on of scarborough sentiments
achich ,oould haze done honor to a Roman Sen
marlborough will ever feel proud to have
furnished borough" for such animals.
By Richard Farwell, Esq. of Marlborough
The descendants of the petitioners for the act
Of incorporation Of the tOton Of SOuthborOugh-
Worthy descendants of worthy ancestors.
*Note. The first Minister of scarborough
was the Rev. Nathan Stone-their present
Minister is a native of the town.
scarborough, July %, 1927.