Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-21
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oriso5a IN the history IS the pastor Rev
J. P. Farrar, occurred sholt Iline SINCE
which was indeed a surprise. 0oiA0 III
o0i,itive frieud4, az may ba sup 'oss"'
nosted themselves relative to the annivt" "
slry Of his birth, and set their brains aud
hands at work to see what could be done.
The d4v arrived. The pastor, by some
accident. cArelessueFs or other reason, was
absent IL few hours, which gave ample
room for preliminary arrangements, and
on returning found his house illuminated
and his rooms occupied by goodly num-
Der of social parishioners. "Who pays
for all these lights p was the first inquiry
of the surprised pars1n tut for onoo' ct
Iasst. no one seemed very much incliEod
~ care about his economical wlshes.
With On audacity peculiar TO such oeoss'
ions, the visitors hnd seized upon the
evening and house IS theirs, and were
roindfnl of their own rights, womans
riuhts mostly, it il conlectured. MOI
1opo after. the ladies led off to the G7lec1t-
abe st,idY of an upper room, the gentle
roon following, 90 usual, and the parson
bringing up th" rear. "What Is up now
a~o two m be made one and united IN
o,cnnbisl bliss p Az soon however as
tho surrrised proprietor could gather up
srfficient amount of usual quiescence to
enter the room and prepare for the worst
or rather the best, the mystery was solT-
al Mrs. NJ. Wilder stepped forward and
in q pretty little epeech, presented to our
dear nastor." beautiful dressing gar
meut nice pair of slippers and a lounge
which was quickly responded to by the
rocipient in few fitting words of great
acknowledgements. A slight repast and
little agreeable chit-ohat ended the 2oth
of Angust anniversary of East Walling'
ford's chosen religious teacher.
"Wednesday, September 9th, was the
dav appointed for a Sunday School pic
min It was delightful day, better one
oonld rot have been purposely made for
snob an occasion. By invitation from the
East Wallipgford school, the Cuttings
villa school united in making the exer'
o;sos pleasant and We trust profitable
The schools formed in procession at the
VILLAGE church and marched about
quarter of mile east to Chilson's grove
a beautiful spot for pic-nics, Fourth O
July celebrations, etc, where order Deint
served. the exercises were opened oI
singing from the East Wallingford school
PRAYER was then offered by Rev. 5. Deas
= Of Mt. Holly, following which was sing
ing by the four daughters of Cuttings
Vile. The president of the day. Kew
e p. Farrar. introduced the speaking exer
. cises 6y a short and appropriate address
r and welcomed the school of Cuttingsviii
: to participation in the exercises and en-
;ovmepts of the day. Then followed tn
d speaking of the schools which was lndee
creditable aud elected in many instance
hearty applause. These efforts were II
u terpersed by singing and by defamation
Z from some of our young men. Messrs.
Thompson, D. L. Farrar, j. 0. Martin al
Il
o,;tted themselves well and much to th
" Qualification of listners Messrs. Pratt
W b;cxermap. Dougan, Goodell and Dea
IN responded to the CAL OF th9 president II
two minute speeches, after which II
CT schools under Superintendent piakerma
d. wsre introduced to the tables bountliu'
C. loaded with good things to satisfy
r. hungry company, who did ample work
sh removing the edibles. A kind proVl
er epee, a charming day. sweet music, go
and attractive speaking, pleasant SOC
:, intercourse, innocent Juvenile pleasu'
~ and an enjoyable collation. combined
- render the ersas;on one Of pleasant me
IN cries.
oe Mr.. d. L. Farrar, son OF the past
40 haa opaned a select school in this villa
Gov farm of ten weeks. Altbou
sung ia years and in bis occupat
.sipg his second term OF teachin
this slseady exhibited the sleme
re yet he ha- ,edacstar in his instruct
IL OF success'u. It is 70 be hoped
er and government. lawful ana Ia
se may succeed IN sueh LUX
able work,