The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-08
The 8atland Daily Gluhe.
THURSDAY MORNING MAY 8. 1878.
Presentation TO Rev. T.. =. Foster.

Among the flowers that are strewn along
the pathway of life, is the recognition of
the faithful performance of duty on the
part of those who are the recipients of the
benefits and blessings bestowed by our Ia
bors. In connection with the above para
graph we would say to the many readers of
the GLOBE, that the Rev. f. S. Foster, hay
ing severed his pastoral relations with the
first Universalist Parish and Church in
Chester, his friends desired to give express
sion of their appreciation of him as man,
and a Christian minister.
The initial point was made at the 'Ches-
ter House on the evening of April 9th,
where a large number of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Foster had assembled to await
for ''orders" in regard to future move
ments. Mine host II. II. Ingraham babe
the large party welcome, and made them
comfortable until o'clock p. M, when
marching orders were received and the sig
nal to "fall in, was sounded.
Let woman forever hereafter hold her
peace in regard to having her rights rccog-
nized, for the reason that on this occasion.
She was the vanguard and headed the pro-
cession which marched III column of
twos" to the spacious residence of p. II.
Robbins, Esq, on Depot street, where Mr.
and Mrs. Foster were sojourning for few
days. On arriving at the beautiful resi-
dence of our friend Robbins, louds calls
were made for Mr.. Foster, who answered
the summons, together with his compan-
ion, and if facial expression is any test eff
surprise, it is evident that the reverend gen
tleman and his estimablc lady were some
what 'takcn aback" on being greeted by so
large a delegation of their friends, who
''put in an appearance" on this occasion.
The vanguard INDUCED in general shak-
ing of hands with Mr.. and Mrs. Foster, and
soon after, commenced arraying themselves
with military precision inside the house.
while the sterner sex were being drenched
outside by pelting rain storm, but all
things have an end, and the rear of the
column in short time were making them
selves perfectly at home under the shelter
ing roof tree of Mr.. and Mrs Robbins.
After the customary salutatons had
passed Mr.. and Mrs. Foster were called to
''the front, and addressed by Mrs. r. +.
Cowing, who spoke substantially as fol-
lows:
MRS. cowING's Address.
Lddies and Gentlemen Had | even
dreamed at an earlier hour, what was eX-
pectcd from me this evening, | might have
been tempted to prepare speech for this
occasion. But the friends who had the
matter in charge probably did not realize
the difficulties, we ladies', who have domes-
tic cares labor under in being so suddenly
and Unexpectedly called to perform that,
which would seem to belong to n profes-
siOnal man, and not to an unprofessional
CONAN.
To you, then, dear friends Mr.. and Mrs
Foster-I will say, that we have assembled
here this evening to extend to you friend
ly greeting, and to give your our very best
wishes for your success and prosperity in
the future, and in addition to this. am re-
Quested to present to you both in behalf of
the first Universalist Parish and Church, in
Chester, this package of money, that you
may have n joint souvenir to remind you of
the friends in this town which has been for
many years the scene of your labors, joys
and sorrows; and may you receive it in the
same spirit rs that which prompted the
donors to tender it,
Kind friend, Mr.. Foster, you will please
accept this Watch which we hope will not
only truthfully ''ma1k the time, but will
ever prove a constant reminder. each day.
and bntrrlv If ba f,ianIc Ianva hnl,tnI
We trust you will Jr,ze it, not for its in
trinsic value alone, but for the memories
and associations which will cluster around
it, for with one exception, every male
member of the parish and church. have
contributed toward this ''timely" testimo-
NAL. We would not have you think all
your friends here on this interesting occa-
sion, belong to the organization just men,
toned; others have nobly come forward
and contributed their mite toward this
monitor of time" thus assuring you of
their kindly feelings.
AS you 90 from us, be assured our pray
ers shall ascend to Him who ruleth over
the destinies of mankind, that amid the
dangers seen and unseen, you, and your
companion in lifes journey, who has ever
been found a faithful sentinel at the post of
duty, may be guided and protected by the
Great Master who guides and protects us
all. and at last when for us, the sunset of
life has heightened into twilight shadows,
and is fast fading into midnight darkness,
and our earthly pilgrimage is closing, may
we place our reliance upon the Divine
Master feeling that when the curtain which
hides from us the unknown mysteries
which await all, that we shall peacefully
cross the bitter waters, and meet in that
better land, where trouble and sorrow never
come, and the farewell word is never
spoken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster were deeply affect
ed by this surprising testimonial, and Mr..
Foster could scarcely find words to express
his feelings and respond for himself and
companion. Mr.. Foster is soon to go to a
new field of labor to assist in carrying on
the work of the ''Grcat Master, his is an
important and responsible position, but
the past is "a sufficient guarantee that ii has
been committed to competent and faithful
hands.
The above testimonial not only conveys
the appreciation of his friends here, of
his labors as q man and an ambassador of
Alllst, bul IL Will StiNt uiSo W tbiillitliN
him to the public among whom he is to
dwell, as one worthy of their confidence
and respect Notwithstanding discordant
elements have been at work outside the
church and parish of which Mr.. Foster has
been the pastor, he leaves the church and
parish in u prosperous and harmonious con-
dition, and the members thereof laboring in
spirit of unity and harmony for the up
building of the cause of Christ.
The watch presented on the occasion is
one of Appleton Il Tracys best silver
watches, and was procured at the jewelly
establishment of G.. Nj. MaXtield, Main
street, and is valued at siXty-two dollars.
The package presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
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