Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-19

The HIGHLAND CADETS returned from their
trip down east on the afternoon train from Bos-
ton arriving here at halfpast four. They were
the admiration of every one who witnessed their
drilling under Major White, which is not at all
surprising to the people of Worcester, who know
very well that these boys are up to the best of
them in military, and far ahead of most military
organizations in New England. The Boston
papers praised them highly on their passage
through that city, and the Bangor Wing and
Courier of the 10th has two-thirds of a column
about their arrival appearance, reception and
performances in that city. After speaking of
their appearance on arriving, that paper says:
"The cadets are quite young, their ages being
all between fourteen and twenty years, but their
bearing and drill would have done credit to the
oldest and most experienced soldiers. The
streets on the line of their march was thronged
with people, who expressed their appreciation
of the fine appearance of the corps in enthusiastic
terms" And of the evening exhibition it says:
" In the evening, the cadets gave an exhibition
drill in Norombega Hall, before some 1900 ladies
and gentlemen, invited in to see them. After
being reviewed by his honor, the mayor, and
Gems. White Roberts and Varney, they were
drilled by major White in the schools of the bat
talon, company and squad, and gave exhibit
tions of their skill in the silent and skirmish
drill. Their precision was wonderful, every
motion being performed with the regularity of
clock work, and the frequent and hearty ap-
plause of the spectators, among whom were
many military men, evinced the admiration
which the evolutions excited"
RESIGNATION OF REV. R. R. SHIPPEN.-Hon.
George w. Richardson presided over parish
meeting of the Church of the Unity, on lSatur-
dey evening, called to consider the resignation
OF Kew. Mr. Shipper, who haslbeen settled over
the society for more than twelve years past. The
acceptance by Mr.. Shipper of the important
post of secretary of the American Unitarian as
ISOLATION, at the earnest desire of leading mem
Ders Oh tne denomination, rendered any attempt
on the part OF MS pensioners to retain himuse-
less; and the only thing that remained for them
to do, was to accept his resignation, and bid him
God-speed in his larger field of usefulness Tho
letter of resignation was read by Mr. Samuel
Winslow, chairman of the parish committee. nc
follows:
WORCESTER 6 June 1877
To the Church Of the Unity, Worcester Mass.-
Ny dear friends and brethren; Having this day &C.
cepted an invitation to become secretary of the
American Unitarian association, / hereby respect
fully resign my ministerial charge Of this church.
to take effect at the close of the approaching month
July.
1 cannot thus close our relation as pastor and
people, without expressing the hope that tie of
friendship affection which has bound together,
Is really to be severed In my field of work shall
gladly welcome every opportunity to serve you and
trust we may continue to work together for the
truth and the kingdom of God.
Let me also express my grateful sense of the
friendly favor with which, for twelve and half
years, my services have been received. shall ever