The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-03-15

We take the following from The
Burlington, Ua.) Hawkeye, of the 9TH
instant.
Many ofour Vermontcrs hercaboul
will be sorry to learn of the death OF
good old DIR. Harris, who used to pull
their teeth and play his fiddle for them,
many and many years ago, when they
were little children. His overlooking
heart, his constant kindness, and his
love for children, made him so dear to
all us little brats, that our affection has
outlivcd him.
DR.. Harris died suddenly, at his
home, in Middlcbury, February 25th,
in his seventy-fourth year. lie was the
oldest inhabitant of the village, having
been born there, and lived there, all
his life. His stcpmothcr was the step
mother of Stephen a. Douglas. The
two boys were reared together. and, in
their childhood. formed personal at
tachmcnt which lasted on both sides,
until the Little Giant returned TO his
mother earth. We can imagine that
the little village can hardly look like it.
self, now that "Doctor. Nat has left
ii. His spotlcss personal character
and his social disposition brought him
TO the knowledge and respect of every
body. RequieScot.
AT the regular meeting of the /. o.
of G. II. in our place, last Monday
night, there were thirty-one present,
two initiated and two balloted for to
become members. After short inter
mission the report of the delegate to
the county union held in East Middle
bury last week was listened to with in
tcrcst, followed by spantomine. "Sign-
ing the pledge" also a variety of read
ing from members that were present,
closed the entertainment. The pro-
gramme for next Monday night is one
that will interest every lover of tenn
perance, and it is hoped there will be a
full attendance. In listening to the
report of the delegates from the vari-
Gus lodges i'll the county one reported
that all her members but five were also
members of some church. There was a
general complaint from tllis lodge that
church members did not support the
cause Of temperance SO earnestly as
they ought. Let us in church and
world work in some temperance organ
ization, and there is no place or order
in town that is doing as much good as
this is at present. 1t is weekly gaining
i'll strength and numbers. We have
"rAITH" to believe we can aid the
brother in his desires to abstain from
the dreaded monster rum, and 'IIopE"
the friends of temperance who do not
wish to work i'll our way will bid us
God speed in our efforts. While We
have ''cIARrrY" for our fallen brother,
let lis strive one and all, to enforce the
full penalty of the law upon the dealer.
TEMPERANCE.
EAST MIDDLEBURY.
]. O. OF G.. T.-Thc twenty-sixth
quarterly meeting of the Addison coun-
ty Good Tcmplars Union was held with
Cold Spring Lodge, Thursday, March z.
There were in attendance many mem
bcrs from all parts of the county, and
nearly every lodge was represented.
Considering the inclemency of the
weather and the almost impossible con-
dition of the roads, the full attendance
showed that Good Tcmplars are willing
to uphold their work by precept as well
as example. The reports of the dele
gates showed a large increase in mem
bcrship and interest. There are at the
present time in this county, eight lodges.
with membership of over four hum
drcd. During the day the following
committee on resolutions were APP
pointed: G. L. Smith, w. ii. Matthews,
j. ii. Kingsley, S. Elliott; executive
committee, A. Peck, A. Sperry, w. II.
Harlow; reporter, w. ii. Bosworth.
The meetings were cnlivcncd and made
cheerful by the male quartcttc of Mid
dlebury, and Landon's quadrillc band
of East Middlebury, both of which arc
organizations of the highest order. In
the evening the Union listened to a very
entertaining lecture from Mr.. Frank
Plumley, Grand Worthy Secretary ofthe
Grand Lodge of the state of Vermont.
also TO remarks by Mr.. Mott of the
Brandon Union, and various other cx-
ercises. AT the close of the evening
exercises the following resolutions were
read:
In view of the fact that the success of lodge
largely depends on interesting literary exercises.
anu more so the meetings Of our Union therefore
ReSoired, That each lodge be urged TO appoint
one or more members 10 prepare an essay or reel
taion to add to the interest of each meeting o the
Union.
Resoired, That it is our duty To do all we can To
advance the temperance cause in our county
Resoired, That the thanks of the Union he cN.
Tended TO the young who have favored the meet
ing with their presence to-day.
heSofred, That that part Of Good Tcmplamism
which pertains to the young be placed more prom
lnenty before mankind and that we as Good
rcmpars put forth every effort to enlist them and
interest them TO take hold and help advance the
cause.
Resoired That we believe that the organization
of Good Templars is the best institution for The
promotion of temperance yet devised
Resoired That we recognize 1t TO be the duty of
each member to labor for the advancement OF
temperance, both in gaining members for his own
lodge and IN using his influence for the order
where it does not now exist.
=, Resotred, That the thanks of this Union are due
Cold spring Lodge for its candid welcome and
generous hospitality and to the ladies our special
thanks for their generous entertainments
Resoired That we give our hearty thanks to
nrother lluInley for his earnest and able address
this evening, and wish him God speed in his labors
for the cause of Temperance.