The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-17
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erection here, one by J w Kelley, near the
residence of the Phillips brothers, and one
at the Borough by J + Tabor They in
tend to be ready for making cheese the list
of May.
The schools at the Borough have COM
menccd.
Mr. II Dillingham; is absent from home
this week, and intends to be present at the
Troy conference.
The cheese factory at the Corners started
on the morning OF the 18th. The patrons
are fortunate in securing the services OF
Mr. Bonneville for the coming season
On Monday the sleghing was good here.
At present the mud is very deep and the
ground settling fast Lew.
BENSON
+. L. Reed who has been an employee
Of Dorsey Il Co. for many years, has pur-
chased j. w. Dorsey's interest in the stove
and tin business, and the new firm, How
ard & Reed will continue in trade us here
tofore, to the great satisfaction of the pub
lie. John Balls, Esq, has purchased the
real estate belonging to the establishment.
FUNERAL OF soLoN WILDER.
Rev H. NJ. Holmes and family returned
home the day following the funeral services
of their brother, the late Scion Wilder,
which were solemnizel in the Congrega-
tional church in Princeton, Mass, April
9th. at . o'clock p. III.
The following sketch of the simple but
impressive ceremony. is gathered from the
Worcester Gdsette and Duly Spy, and will
be Of interest to many readers
TRIBUTES OF RESPECT
The executive board of the Worcester
county musical association held a meeting
for the purpose of taking appropriate ac-
ton in regard to the death and burial of
Mr.. Scion Wilder. The following resolu-
tons were presented and adopted:
WHEREAS, In the wise providence OF our
Heavenly Father, Scion Wilder for three years
one OF the conductors of the Worcester county
musical association, has been removed by death
from the scenes and vlcissltudes OF this mortal
aaIe,&Qd. Jdeemng il emlnently .proper for, the
ake some action in regard to his ability and
WI III, hot bllf musician ana teacher, DllT
asa valuable cltlzcn and Christian gentleman
Therefore,
Resoirci, That In the death of our former
director and teacher, we and the entire musical
community have lost true friend and adviser
ana one IN whom we have long had the highest
regard, 10th IN view OF his musical attachments
ana sterling worth as a gentleman OF refine
ment ana christian culture
he,noioeu lhat as composer, particularly of
music Tor the church, he has exhibited in
marked degree musical ability united to n con-
sclehtlous regard to the important truths he
was calculating.
Resoired, That we will attend the funeral OF
our departed friend, and ioin with the choral
union IN the musical part OF the services.
htt'0Irea, ihat as executive board OF the asso-
cialloil, ana acllhg In its behalf, we Will assume
the entire expenses Incident 10 The last Snd
rites AT the oDseqnies OF our deceased brother.
gsI'te1 ia, we sincerely tender to his ar
Of an eyer-wse and gracious God. and Womb
allectlodately point 70 Him ms the only true
source oil consolation In this thehIyrea befeave-
Resolred, That these resolutions be preserved
IN me records OF the association, n copy mr.
publication in the Worcester daily and weekly
papers. "' anu "0eNiS
AT special meeting Of the Worcester
choral union, similar resolutions were re-
ported, with avery touching tribute of per-
sohal affection from different members of
the society.
THE FUNERAL
In accordance with these resolutions. the
executive board of the Worcester county
musical association, with about sixty mem
Ders OF the choral union, attended the Inn
eral.
The exercises consisted only of PRAYER.
singing and Scripture reading. The mem.
bers of the Choral Union occupied seats in
the gallery, and opened the services nv
singing "Rest, Spirit, Rest" by Rookie.
Miss Nellie Fiske taking the solo and Mr..
Richards conducting. Prayer was then Of
iered by Rev. a J Bates of Saundersyille.
alter which the union sang the HYMN
From every stormy wind that blows" TO
music composed by Mr.. Wilder.
Rev. G. w. Phillips, OF Worcester.
then read number of most appropriate
chosen Scripture selections.
With but the simple introduction, "Let
us hear the word of Cod Miss Fiske and
Mrs. Monroe, and Mrs Richards, and Mrs.
Bancroft then sang in very effective man.
ner the quartette Their sun shall no more
90 down." by Mr.. S. +. Iuckerman of ST.
Paul's church, Boston. Rev. Mr.. Phillips |
then offered fervent and eloquent PRAYER.
so full OF seemingly unconscious euogistic |
illusions to the worth and nobleness of Mr..
w ilder that not n few fearful eyes were to |
be seen as the amen was pronounced. The
responsive double chorus, Crock of Ages"
composed by Mr.. Wilder, was the closing
musical selection. Doubtless most of tho
singers had often rehearsed the chorus I'M
der the personal cOnductorship of its COM
poser, and remembered his enthusiasm in
directing the rendering of his creation. As
The full chorus of the final lines .' When [
rise to worlds unknown, ETC." swelled
through the little country church
IS none probably ever did
before, the effect was impressive indeed,
md there was solemn hush until Rev.
Mr. Phillips had pronounced the benedic-
lion.
The music throughout the entire exer-
Uses was very fine. The closing piece was
rendered with great feryor of expression
md genuine pathos.
The floral emblems were exquisite and
lbnndent. The choral union furnished an
Elegantly arranged Tyre, nearly two feet
nigh and one wide, made by carnations,
and other choice flowers. This
was placed in front of the desk with
age .wreaths of choice flowers at
'ither hand. Two exquisite wreaths
were laid upon the casket with
WIN silver plate bearing the inscription,
lie gveth his beloved sleep" Smaller
,oquest with Gala lilies were placed upon
stands each side of the pulpit, Many very
Elegant wreaths and floral decorations were
sent from Boston and Meridian, Connecti-
'ut. The remains were taken to the vii.
age. cemetery and thus closed the fitting
crvlces to the memory of one who made
Ills Forenoon sublime, his afternoon a
prayer, his night a psalm" and thus his
'rown was won.
CAsTIRToN.
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