Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-16


AT the Grove, ample repast had been prepared
by John Wright Of Boston, the celebrated Boston
caterer, and served up under the shade Of his elegant
and spacious lent Plates were laid for two thou
sand one hundredpersons, and we believe that every
seat was occupied. After discussing the various
viands with which the tables were loaded, Rev, Mr.
Packard Of Lancaster, President Of the day, called
the vast assembage again to order, and delivered a
brief but eloquent and appropriate address Of well
come, concluding with the following sentiment:
Old Lancaster-A happy mother surrounded by
noble children, her old heart reoices in their pros
perity. While the memories of two hundred year,
come up before her, fhe strugglesshe endured and
the perlls she encountered in defending her own
young life and rearing her children she feels repaid
for all, in this days greeting.
The toast master then announced the regular
toasts, as follows:-
l. The first settlers of Lancaster-IIaowed be
their mem ory, where they sowed blood ami tears
we reap in joy.
p The early Ministers Of Lancasta-They toied
sobiy and have entered into their rest. They were
the Eijahs Of the Past, may their mantles fall on
the Eshas OF the Present.
B. The Rev. Timothy Harrington, appropriately
noticed the close Of Lancaster's first century-His
the second.
4. Rep. NathanieH Thayv-A fTectionateIy remen.
bered and deeply lamented.
After dirge by the Band, all Of the above santi
ments responded in an appropriate and feel
ing speech by Rev. Mr. Sears Of wayland, who
gave 10 conclusion:
The people Of Lancast0-May their minds and
hearts ever reflect the beauty OF the scenery amid
which they live.
5. Our Oldest daughter, Hartard-We feel an es
Pecia interest in her welfare she lies close to the
etream that runs through heart But she set the
example OF clipping wings, thar IL we are moi
shire, we shesred town.
Rev DIR. Hill, Of Worcester,a native Of Harvard.
responded 10 brief and eloquent speech 10 the
above, and closed with the following sentiment
The Old Family Eim--Green and fourishing il.
SELF while il sends lis thrifty shoots all around
6 Our Second Daugher- Closely allied TO the
eldest, she quickly followed her example, and boted;
as success has attended her, NE say Bolton.
Rev. Mr.. Edes, Of Bolton, responded to this sen.
timeni.
Leominster another daughter-Ever rig hi at heart,
ahording convincing proof Of the truth of Phre.
noogy as she has been abundantly prosDered bv her
devotion to Conbs's philosophy.
This sentiment was received with great appIause.
and was responded % by Hon David wilder u
appropriate terms, closing with the following sen,;.
ment Eauft EHfma ..tf ss5arr rssr
The ancient tot0p Of Lancaster--Her TERRITORY ma,
be set of on the North, and the South on he Ea:,
and on the Wesi, but 80 long as the Old Common
and George Hill remain, SO long will she have the
love Of all the heart OF her second daughter.
g. Chocksef--Thc bomeIy name Of one fair daugh.
ter. As she thought change Of name desirable,
we congratulate her for having chosen that gives
evidence Of Sterling worth.
Rev. M. G. Thomas Of New Bedford, formerly
Of Sterling. responded 10 speech rich il pleasant
"reminiscences Of the past, and one which thrilled
through every heart. lie closed with the following:
Chocksa-FolI grown and manly, now. Yes, too
manly 10 forget the good old mother.
Q. Boyisfoa - She took TO herself Sterng's
leg, and ran away from her mother, but her industry
and many virtues. have done honor TO herself and
parensage. She s here and can speak for herself
Mr.. Davenport OF BoyIrton. responded 10 plea
SAINT finland speech, discIaimng the insinuaiou Of
taking the Isg d Sterling, and charging Lancaster
with having made The seizure herself
10. The Caizols Of Lancaster SO excellent in
character thar even their Wiider rons and dsugh-
ere both ~ home and abroad are and have been
igby esteemed. They are Represented here today
, their Marshall
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