The Newtown bee., 1878-04-04
WOOdbua'y.
NUMBER HEAVYWEIGHT.


 One by one the "ancient landmarks are re- moved" Friends and neighbors with whom we have associated and been familiar for many years-so many, indeed that we can scarce be lieve they will ever go hence and be no more, forever hidden from our sight, though not from our rremembrance-pass away, and the "'mourl- CTS go about the streets" The young, the hap py, the loved, and the useful, arc removed from our sight, while the vicious, the useless, and the burdensom9 elements of society still live on and cumber the earth The ways of Proyi- dence are mysterious and marvellous in our eyes; but He who knoweth all things, the kind and wise Ruler of the universe, will surely ac- compiish His designs and do all things well,
 We are led to these thoughts by the death of Mrs. Flora Strong, who departed this life on the 23d ult., at the great age of eighty nine years, and was buried in the ancient burial-ground,by the side of her husband, the late Hon. John Strong, who had preceded her to the silent shades nearly forty -four years ago. He was an honored lawyer friend and citizen, and she had remained his widow, during all these years, ready, in true Christian faith, at all times to join him in the happy realms, where there is no more sorrow, and all tears are wiped away for ever. Truly did this good woman go down to the grave, and was carried to her burial "lke shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest" For nearly forty years she had been consistent and beloved member Of the First Congrega. tional church. Her life was one of peculiar guielessness. She was model in all the rela- tions of life-a faithful and affectionate wife, kind and gentle mother and sister, and wise and discreet counselor to all During an ac- quaintance with her of more than three decades the writer never heard an unkind or disrespect- ful word spoken of her. Her ways were ever so kind, cOnsiderate and prudent. she won the love and admiration of all. Thus has an aged saint passed calmly and sweetly and surely to the mansions prepared for her in her Fathers house. It has been vouchsafed to but few in our town, to live 50 beloved, and die so regret wore heavenly smile. A singularly pure and beautiful soul has gone up higher,
 Rev. s. Fielder Palmer, pastor of the. Congre- gational church in Bethlehem, gave "Read- ing' at the Town Hall, on Thursday evening last. He had, not large, but a very apprecia- tive audience, of our best citizens, and gave all who heard him great satisfaction. He has turned his thoughts to this matter con amore; and, though he has spent but little time to fit himself for the task he has achieted q wonder ful power, for so short time and so little prac- tice, having his regular ministerial duties to perform Nor is practice, in this direction, det- rimental to his ministerial avocation. On the contrary, it is a valuable aid. Revolutionary power is of very great value in the pulpit, in gaining the attention of the hearers and enforc. ing truth. He read humorous pieces-St Paul's oration before King Agrippa, selections from Mark Twain, Poe's Raven" and other pieces, in the happiest style. and to the great gratiica- ton of his audience. believe he intends to read in the towns about us, and can assure all that they will miss a treat. unless they go to hear him.
 Nl,NELEss.