The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-23
COUNTY NEWS.
CORNWALL

DeRln tnelr Wlnter term on mOnuay,
Nov. 30.
The Cornwall people had scarcely
got ready for winter, though considerable
of their fall sowing was DONE
EDITORS REeIsfER :--Iu your last iseue
l noticed that our much esteemed physi'
clan, DR.. Flanders, had accepted an invi.
tation Of friends in Springfield to remove
there and commence practice in that
hourishipg village. We are pleased to
learn that on the solicitation oil bis many
warm friends in Cornwall the doctor has
changed his mind and will continue his
practice in Cornwall. o. FIELD IN
Edith Foster Seare. daughter Of Il.
ID. aud A. NJ. Searle and granddaughter
OF the late Calvin Q. Foster, of Whiting,
died at toe residence Of her father in
Cornwall, on Thursday forenoon, Oct. Z,
1875, at the early age Of II years 10
months and l3 days From her infancy
she was trained by her christian parents
in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord, and her early womanhood develop
ed those mental aud moral qualities which
attract admiration and win affectionate
regard From her earliest childhood
sho showed signs Of maturity far beyond
her years in her practical common sense,
her correct ideas of propriety, her quick
perception Of right ard wrong, aud her
strict adherence to the right under all
circumstances, and in her thoughtful,
motherly care for her Younger sister and
brother. Although very modest and re-
tirng, she was an ambitious and thorough
scholar, q genial companion; her warm
heart quick sympathy and utter unscl6sb.
ness made her truly loved by all that
knew her, and her death has caused
deep and enduring sorrow amid the whole
circle Of her friends and schoolmstes
Truly, "Done knew her, but to love her
and none psmed her, but to praise" Her
sick room was cheered by gifts of flowers,
fiuit, and many dcli;scies, from loving
IIiends and neighbcrs. who never ceased
their kind attentions and interest, all of
which was keenly appreciated by the suf-
iering invalid She expressed desire,
it it were Gods will, to live for her moth.
er's sake, and regretted that her little
sister Ethel would never know how much
she loved her 60" she says. "do not
let her forget me, help her to be good
and tell her of Jesus. Throughout her
sickness Of consumption. which lasted for
seven months. she exhibited a spirit Of
accomplishing, perfect patience and resig.
nation and her language was, Thy will
he done" As she drew near the close
she seemed very calm aud free from all
doubts or feors. but expressed a perfect
childlke confidence in her Redeemer.
She repeated again and again, ut is so
sweet to die aud 60 home to my Saviour
i am only going home, you will all
come soon, know you will, | shall be
waiting for you. Just before she died,
with a perfectly clear mind, che called
the family around her bed gave them her
parting counsel. babe them an affectionate
fare well, and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.
Asleep in Jesus, oh, how sweet,
10 ne, lOr sucn slumper, meet,
Heaven has now another attraction for
all who loved her and may the sweet hope
of reunion soace and comfort those now
so crushed by their boroavmont
"There is world above
Where parting is unknown;
whole eternity Of lOve
Formed for the good alone =
And faith beholds the dying here II
~ Translated to happier sphere =
The 18th Addison County Good
Templars' Union was held at Cornwall,
Nov. II, 1875, undor the auspicies of
Fountain Lodge. The weather was very
cold and the going rough. There were
but three lodges represented. Twenty
five members from Cold Spring Lodge,
one from Bristol Lodge, and the members
of Fountain Lodge constituted the gather
ing, The Union was called to order by
the w, V. T., and Bro. A. p Upper
appointed to the chair. After the open
ing exercises and going through with the
usual order of business, such as hearing
reports, &c, the Union adjourned for din.
ner, which was timely and boun,iiully
prepared in the room below. Two long
tables heavily loaded with every thing
that heart sou slS wA 4 spd 5Gp bo
Much praise is due to the members of
Fountain Lodge, and especially the ladies',
for their skill and generosity in getting
up such a bountiful repast. The socipl
chat aud cordial creating which enlivencd
the occasion was enjoyed by all present,
the only thing we had to regret being
that there we're not moro from other
lodges to enjoy the scene. At 2 P. NJ,
we assembled again in the lodge room to
finish up the business of the Union and
at three opened the doors to the public.
The choir furnished us with a splendid
piece very appropriate for the occasion,
and next came select reading by Bro.
Henry e. Farr, Of East Middlebury,
subject. "The Poisonous Effects of Tea
and Coffee" defamation by Cyrus E.
Bump; recitation by Bro. Matthews !;
singing by the choir, followed by remarks
by Bros. Bump, sperry and Upper, also
by sister Upper and Bro, L Smith and a
few excellent remarks by Rev. H. P.
Cushing, closed by singing. On going
below We found an excellent supper
awaiting us-oysters again, just as nice
as before. Att p, NJ, We convened at
the church to listen, FIRST to singing by
the choir prayer by the Rev, Mr.. Ma.
gill, then singing by the choir; recitation
by Miss Anna Stowell, an excellent
piece and well spoken. Rev. II. p.
Cushing, of East Burke, was then intro
duced, who responded with soul. stirring
address very different from most of the
temperance lectures of the present day.
He spoke 10 particular and at some length
Of the great part that woman has taken
in the great moral reform, claiming that
Der influence was more powerful than
mans. her affection greater and also her
benevolence she has great power over
rum sellers to induce them to abandon