The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-02-18

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nesday evening had n full house. Thcr
was an interesting and earnest discul
SION of the question whether capt.,
punishment ought 10 be abolished
which was decided in the affirmative
The question for next week is ,Resol,
ed, that play is more beneficial tina
work. The paper Is to be read by Ir
Taylor.
On Wednesday of last week Mrs
Dinah Wheeler departed this life at tn
residence of her son-in-law, David Low
EFT with whose family she has live
since the singular disappearance of he
husband many years ago. She had bee
In comparatively good health, with tn
exception of the feebleness incident t
old age, until few days before he
death. On the morning of her dealt
she was rendered unconscious by
stroke of paralysis. Her age was eigh
ty seven years. Her funeral was attend
ed on Friday.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union met at the residence O
Mrs. Robert Hemenway. Wednesda,
evening, Feb. l6, at o'clock. Ate
supper Mrs. Dir. Ilamlin took III,
chair and called for The secretary's ant
tressurer's reports, which were reat
and adopted. Much of the usual bust
ness, owing to the lateness of the
of assembling, was omitted. Tho lite
rary exercises were participated IN by
O large number, including temperance
gentlemen present from different part.
of the county. Nine la,lies either reat
or recited Hebrew songs, each Que o.
which was introduced by description
and history written by one of theil
number. Mrs. Winchester's report Of
the success of the Bridport Union was
cheering. Remarks by President
Hamlin, Rev. NJ. Il. Mead and Dea
Barrows of Middlebury, Mr.. Winchcs.
ter of Bridport. Mr.. Iloughton oil
Cornwall, Mr., Crane of Bridport, Mr.
Mardin Of Bristol, Mr.. Hazard OF
Ferrisburgh and others were full of in
terest and instruction. Angels visits
will be the theme for the next meeting.
"A meeting Of the Congregational
church took place Tuesday afternoon.
In the absence Of Prof. Parker, from
sickness, Hon. l.. ID. Eldiedge was
elected moderator. IL was unani-
mously voted that call he extended TO
Rev. II. Il. Putnam, of Charlotte, 10
become pastor of the church, and that
the society be requested TO concur
therein. DR.. Hamlin, Gov. Stewart,
and Prof. Austin were appointed a
10 join with committee of
ho ero;at,- 70 ,,of;f,. AZ D,f,or, o,,I
make arrangements for the installation
If he accepts.
The meeting Of the society followed,
at which il was voted 10 concnr with
the church in calling Mr.. Putnam to
tue pastoratc. A salary of $1,000 and
four weeks vacation was voted him.
Prof. Brainerd, Dea. Barrows and j,
A. Buttolph were appointed CON-
mittee to act with the church commit
tee of arrangements. The proceedings
throughout were entirely Harmonious,
and il Mr.. Putnam accepts the call he
will come to church which is unani-
nous in its invitation.
The financial condition Of the church
Is very good. A sufficient sum is pro-
vided to pay the expenses of the cur
lCht tCat ANU wipe WV INV iHtitulCu-
ness for the recent repsirs on the
church and parsonage.
The ADDISON COUNTY TEMPERANCE
SoCIETY-Met in the vestry of the
Congregational church, at Middlebury,
VT, Feb. 10, 1881, and was called to
order by the secretary, after which Rev
w. W. Winchester was elected chair.
man. The reports of secretary and
treasurer were read and approved.
That of the treasurer showed q balance
for of S24.00. A collec.
ton taken amounted to $500, leaving
3 balance yet against the society of
s18.9S. Committees were appointed
by tho chair on nominations and reso-
lutions. The former after consultation
presented the following. which were
elected unanimously:
For president, Rev. Cyrus Hamlin.
Independents. Rev. W. W. VIM
chester, Mrs. T.. A. Stnrtevant.
Secretary and treasurer, s. Il, NJ.
Cowles.
Executive committee, Ferrisbnrg,
Harvey Martin; Vergennes, + IL Dan
icls; Addison, Rufus Smith; Panton,
r T Bristol; New Haven, f. A Doud ;
Bristol, II ii Mardin: Middlebury, l. G
Barrows; Cornwall, A Benedict !;
Bridport, Prosper Elitharp; Shore
ham, Rev. w W Bacon; Starksboro, S
Monkton, c II Dean; Lir-
coin, Elihu Purinton; Orwell, S H
Bas ON.
The following resolutions were pre-
sented by Judge Knapp, and r ii Mar
din, which were taken up In Item and
discussed by several persons. Presi-
dent Hamlin combining his remarks to
the article having reference TO DR..
Crosby's position in his Boston Mon
day lecture, claiming that the positions
assumed we're unworthy 80 eminent a
man:
cations Of continued improvement In the temper
Rnce sentiment OF the people of this state, but we
are more firmly than ever convinced Of the impor-
that no feeling of security, or WEAKNESS in the
work Ibe allowed TO produce feeling ofinactiyity
and Of reaction.
Resolved, That we reaflrm the positions that we
have ever taken that the illegal trafic in intox,
eating liquors Is prolific source Of poverty, tax
alton and crme and 1t Is the duty OF the etate. 10
Its capacity as such. to continue It's present policy
Law $, from the evils Of such illegal sales.
Resolved, That We join in the protest of the
temperance people Of tho nation against the un
tensble and dangerous positions taken by Rev
DR.. Crosby In his Boston lecture. and ressser
our belief that nothing short OF total abstinenc'
from all that can intoxcate Is consistent with tn
true principles Of temperance.
Resolved, That the indications of evasion ant
perjury on the part OF witnesses, and the want o
unhinching integrity on the part of officials in tn
execution of the law. are to be observed with sol
row and alarm, and regarded as further evidenc
OF the demoralizing influence of the traffic In In
toxicaung liquors.
Resolved, That we recognize with full appre
citation the good work that is being accompiishe
by the W. c. T. u, and pledge ourselves 10 col
dial cooperation Herewith.
The resolutions were referred 10
committee and subsequently adopted.
Reports were given from severa
towns showing an advance movement
in favor of the temperance cause.
Rev. Mr.. Hazard, of Friends church
Ferrisburgh, represented the reforr
club of Vergennes.
Mrs. Clinton G.. Smith reported tn
work of the Woman's Christian Ten
perance Union of Middlebury.
Remarks were made by by Attorne,
Jamoa NJ Slada ralQfiVa IN the ney