Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-29
COUNTY NEWS.


CHRISTMAS IN South SCrToN.--An old
subscriber sends us the following letter:
SOUTH SUTTON, Dec. &c, 1871.
Mr.. Editor: 1t becomes my duty, as well as
my privilege, to publicly acknowledge a Christ
mas present, il being a splendid painting of the
old homestead, residence and birth place of
John g. Whittier, the great poet presented to
me by 4. F. Brown, Esq, in behalf of many of
my acquaintance and inithe presence Of more
than two hundred people, as proof OF their con-
tinued love and friendship for my great good.
The above was made the closing exercise OF
the Christmas tree festivities in South Sutton.
The tree, though just set out bore more than
5000 worth of splendid fancy and useful arti-
cles, beside several bushels of wndfllls that
found no room to stay upon the tree 1t was a
splendid evening and pleasant time, yes,
time that will long be remembered by all of
those present. Much credit was due the commit
tee for the excellent manner and taste in which all
the affairs were arranged, and the chairman, Mr..
Mason W. Morse, presided with great credit.
These festivities are becoming more common,
and we believe very useful. Old acquaintance
are renewed and new ones formed, besides the
hearts of so many little and poor ones made
glad. | acknowledge again and say that the
gift of the above picture TO me on this occasion
was like the blow that the good old Samaritan
gave when he struck the man on the shoulder
and said: Come, sir, let me help you up out of
this ditch and SET you on my beast and ride to
the inn, where provision Shall be made for your
good and swift recovery" May the means be
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SABBATH School CONVENTION IN MILL
BURY.-The fourth session of the Evangelical
Sabbath school union, of churches in Grafton,
Millbury, Northbrdge, Sutton, Uxnridge and
Douglas, was held at the First Congregational
church in Millbuy (BramanYle), yesterday. 1t
was organized by the choice of Edward S. Hume
of Millbury as president, and Hon. W. r. Hill
OF Wiltinsonyile secretary. An able address
was delivered by Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull, of
the American Sunday school union His sub
iect was, "rhe Sunday school, and what we
have TO do with it," He spoke of the impor-
lance of the entcrprize, its motives and objects,
and how it is TO be advanced An interesting
discussion followed, the speakers being Rev.
Stacey Fowler and Mr.. Osgood Waters of Mill
bury, Rev. Mr.. Tracy of Sutton, and Rev. Nj.
Smith Of Wilkinsonville.
The afternoon session was opened with devO-
tional exercises conducted by Rev. Mr.. Titon of
North UXbrdge, after which an eloquent and
practical address was delivered by Rev. w. T
Mallaleu of Worcester on "rhe necessity of
gathering the adult members of the church and
congregation into the Pible school," He referred
to the origin OF the Sabbath school, in 1881, in
Bristol, England, saying that for the first fifty
years its objects and benefits were confined
mainly to children, and the poor and destitute,
while for the last forty years all ages and condi-
tons in life had been coming more and more
within the scope of its operations and spiritual
influences. He spoke OF the duties of teachers
and scholars, and delivered an effective address.
discussion followed in general c0mmenda-
ton of Mr.. MalIalieu's suggestions, the speak
ers being Rev. s. S. Norton of Northbrdge,
Rev Stacey Fowler of Millbury, Rev. Mr.. Tilton
of North CXbridge, Rev Mr.. Howard of Whit
insville, Hon..W. r. Hill, and Dr. SW. Cooke of
Worcester.
A discussion on the subject of personal
preparation and week day work of the teacher"
was opened by Rev. S. j. Bronson of Milbury,
and followed by Rev. Messrs. Tilton, Tracy and
Fowler On motion Of the latter, there was a
vote of thanks to the church in Bramanyille
for their hospitality, and after prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Putnam, pastor of the church, the conven-
ton adjourned, meet again at the call of the
committee OF arrangements.