Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-04-21

AT the town meeting to be held IN LeomlnSter
on the ID of May vote will be taken to see if
the town will appropriate any money to pay for
instruction in vocal music in the schools. The
question will also be voted on.
Milard Mason, of Uxbridge, young man,
fourteen years of age, had his left hand torn to
pieces this morning while cunning, by the burst
ing of his gun, so that amputaton was neces-
sary. The operation was performed by DIR. c.
A. Wilcox Of that town.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs X. c. Dana, to the
number of about seventy, made them a surprise
visit on the evening of the 18th inst, the tenth
anniversary of their marriage, and passed the
time till after midnight in the best possible
manner for the pleasure and satisfaction of all
those concerned; also leaving valuable presents.
The West Bolyston brass band was present
INSTALLATION IN WHITINsvILLE.-Rev
John R. Thurston was installed pastor of the
village Congregational church, in Whitinsville,
yesterday, April 20, with appropriate exercises,
as follows: 1, Anthem by the choir; 2, reading
of the minutes of the council, by Rev. Stacey
Fowler, of Millbury; 3, invocation, and reading
from the Scriptures, by Rev. Mr.. Putnam, Of
Millbury; 4, Introductory prayer by Rev. VIM. T.
Briggs of East Douglas; 5, singing of the hymn
beginning, Glow sweetly flowed the gospel
sound" 6, sermon by Rev. R. B. Thurston, of
Stamford, Ct; 7, anthem, GLOW beautiful upon
the mountains" etc.; 8, installing prayer by
Rev. H. A. Tracy, of Sutton; 9, charge to the
pastor by Rev. d. T. Fiske, of Newburyport
10, right hand of fellowship by Rev.
J. H. Windsor of Grafton; II, HYMN, "Blest
be the tie that binds our hearts in Chris
tan love-" &C.; u, address to the people by
Rev. 7. q. Biscoe of UxUridge; 10, eve bid thee
welcome in the name of Jesus our exalted
head" etc., concluding prayer, doXology, and
benediction by the pastor
This is the church over which the late Rev.
Lewis +. Clarke was the faithful and efficient
pastor for twenty-eight years, and the new pas
Tor enters upon his duties under the most auspi
Cious circumstances.
GOLDEN WEDDING.-Somes eventy-five of the
relatives and friends of the venerable Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra B. Keyes of Princeton assembled at
the house of Mr.. Abram Hubbard, son-in-law,
with whom they at present reside, on the after
noon of the 18th inst, it being the fftieth ami
versary of their wedding day. The marriage,
which took place on the 18th of April, 1921, was
conducted by Rev. Samuel Clark, who at that
time ministered to the people of Princeton
There must have been contrast between April
II, 1921, and April II, 1871, for the old couple
informed us that their wedding day was noted
for one of the most severe snow storms that had
occurred for several months. We are informed
that only five persons are now living who were
present on that occasion. Of their children
only two daughters, Mrs. Hubbard, with whom
they reside, and Mrs. Charles PIERCE of Rutland,
were present. There were n goodly number
present of a later edition in the character of
grandchildren. The company were entertained
with some choice music by the Partridge family,
"who, when they please to sing, sing to please"
The collation. was both choice and generous
One of the daughters, Mrs. Peirce, pre-
scented a huge bridal loaf, portly in
quantity and rich in quality. Many
valuable presents were received from friends in
Sterling, Rutland and Princeton, also Il present
of $50 from nephews in Worcester. Several
articles of crockery, &c., which formed a part Of
their Setting out" were shown, and are still in
a good state of preservation.
The company did not seem inclined to be re-
stricted by anything like formal ceremony, nor
do we think the ladies present are very strong
advocates for any more rights" than they now
enjoy, though two of them made some very APP
propriate remarks on the occasion. After several
hours of social and friendly intercourse, the
company left with the heartfelt wish
g. That when beyond the mystic stream
They reach the land divine,
God grant that they may view with joy
The days of Aud Lang Syne" PC.