Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-11-29

ORDINATION AT CABoI. --- An Ecclesiastical
Council me. in the Congregational church in
Cabot, Nov. %, 1871, at 10 O'Clock, a. m, to ex.
anime Mr. Benz. $. Adams, and if deemed ex-
pedicut to assist in ordaining him
Rev. j. Tory was chosen moderator, and Rev.
Mr. Dudley, scribe. Aner the reading Of the
letters missye, his certificate of church member
ship and appreciation rs preacher Of the gospel,
were laid before the council Mr.. Adams was
then examined in relation to his religious expert
encc his views in entering the ministry and his
theological belief
The council voted that the examination was
satisfactory
a committee was appointed to assign the sew
era parts in the crdaining services, to be held at
I o'clock
The report Of the committee was adopted as
follows
Invocation and reading Of the scriptures, Rev.
p. B. Fisk, LyndonyilIe.
Prayer, Rev. p. b. Fisk
Sermon, Rev. c. W Thompson, DanSile.
Ordaining prayer, Rev. j. Torrcy, llardwick.
Charge Rev. p b. Fisk
Right hand Of fellowship, Rev. \. + CobIeigh,
Mar4hfeld
Closing prayer, Rev Mr.. Dudley, peacham.
Benediction, Rev b. > Adams, pastor.
WORTHWHILE" Peoples Academy and Nor
risyille Graded School" closed It's Fall Term,
Wednesday. the 22d, with the usual public exam.
ination and exhibitions Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings. The examination was most thorough
and critical, rejecting much credit to teachers
and pupils The exhibitions were excellent and
largely attended The exercises Tuesday even
Jog consisted Of REGULATIONS and Declarations,
interspersed With music Wednesday evening
the exercises were much the same in character
but the pieces were strictly original, many Of
them Of a high order Of merit eyncing a good
degree VI culture, and much care in preparation.
Morrisville Cornet Band was in attendance both
evenings, adding much in thar pleasant way to
| the enjoyment Of the occasion. This educational
institution has become one Of the most flourish
| ing in the State, ranking high ia public
ton and no effort will be spared 10 merit Ia the
| future the enyable reputation it now enjoys
The term just closed has been the most prosperous
Of any in the history Of the institution Il number
| Of pupils j. any evidence The register numbers
one hundred and ninety-fve The attendance for
the winter term promises 10 largely exceed any
similar term in the past
HARnwicx- firm Of Philbrook * Kendall
operating the steam mill at this place, has been
dissolved j. NJ. Kendall is now sole proprietor,
he having purchased his partners interest in the
property.
-George D Cove Of Mansfield, has recently
established a BARRIERS shop in Way, Titus & cos
new block Success to him.
"A railroad laborer got one Of his legs badly
broken last Saturday, unloading iron rails at the
end Of the completed track one and one-hali miles
east Of this village
RANDo1ru.-'Ihc winter quarter Of the State
Normal School is larger than usual ls0 students
being in attendance.
PERsoNAL.-Mr Horace B. Wilbur Of Boston
has recently been appointed Treasurer Of the
Vermont Central Railroad Company. In speak
ing Of this appointment the Boston Times says
"lt is one that gives entire satisfaction and with
the extensive operations Of this road and with
those in view, Mr. Wilbur will prove hinsel
Ia. & 20.