The New York freeman., 1885-03-07
DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN.
A Budget of News.

WORCESTER, March lon the gath the
B. P. T. Club of this city accepted an inyi-
| tation to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
| Coates and presented the following program
| for the amusement of the large company
present: Plane duet, by Misses Pinckney and
Oswell 'FI'll Await my Love- Miss Alice
Bostc; "Lfe's Dream is Ger" Misses Os-
well and Pinckney; Rocked in the Cradle
of the Deep" w. B. Kennard; the cornet
solo by B. Ii. Clough was omitted, the gen.
tleman being unwell. BY request the play
"a Family Fix was presented the same as
given few weeks ago at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. John 7. Potter, Miss Pinck-
rey, pianist; Miss Addie Oswsll, accompa-
mist. An excellent collation. was served.
Terpsichore reigned to the finish, 1880.
Mrs. Mary ]. Hinton of Andover was in
the city, the guest of her son-in law, Mr.
Charles johnson. The ladies of Bethel
Church will hold Corn Party at their
church March -. Mrs. Isaac Gardener,
who has been quite i'll, is now convalescent.
Mrs. Maddox is also reported to be on the
sick list. The Progressive Association will
give an entertainment In the near future.
Its officers are the same as those of last year
except Mr.. K. Higgins, as follows: Presi-
dent, Henry Williams; vice, Alfred Ed
WdAAoJ oCOACIuL ) WV 1lI1ulLVliJ ALCuouICL
Geo. Scott.
Mr.. Wn. W. Scott, who has been on the
sick list the past year, died at the residence
of his brother Charles at Norwich last Tues
day ,.at the age of twenty-eight years, ten
months and fourt en- days. Twelve years
ago deceased entered the service of Mr..
Robert Diggs as a barber's apprentice, and
remained with D;ggs until last November.
He went to Norwich, thinking the change
might do him good, but consumption had
laid its hands upon him, and the most con-
stant attention of the best physicians and
devoted friends and relatives awaited moth
ing. Deceased was sensible for sometime
past that he must die and resigned himself
with Christian courage to his fate. He
spoke freely of his wishes to his father and
Mr.. Diggs, who was with him as often as
his business would permit. He desired to
be brought to this city, which was done.
His brother made all arrangements for his
funeral service. Rev. lie ker and Rev.
Millalrd officiated. The remains were then
brought to his fathers residence in this city.
The funeral took place from tho Zion Church
last Sunday morning, Rev. +. K. Bird OIL
ciating. The pastor paid a glowing and
feeling tribute to the personal worth of de-
ceased Mrs. Sarah Coleman presided at the
organ, Miss Carrie Gimby being sick. The
floral offerings were very rich. His brother
contributed an elegant cross; the BARRIERS a
beautiful harp with broken string; the
Sixteen Associates handsome half moon.
Deceased did not belong to any organization,
but large numbers paid him honors. The
BARRIERS, headed by Mr.. William II. Jenkins
and Prof. g. Walker, and the Sixteen Asso-
ciates, marched in body to the tomb. The
pail bearers were A. A. Clough, Walter
Moore, VIM. Anderson, Jr., and Daniel S.
Willis. The relatives from abroad were Mr..
| Charles Scott and family, Mrs. Dennis and
son from New Jersey, Mr. Sandy A-Yrris and
wife of Millville, Mass, and lara. Sarah
Carter of Newport, friend Of theJ family.
| Among those who were constant in their at
tentions to Mr.. Scott during his illness may
be mentioned Mr.. Robert Diggs, MeSsrs.
Sessions & Sons, Mr.. Harry A. Bowman, and
Mr.. Horace Freeman. The choir was as
sisted by male quartet, directed by Mr..
| Asa Hictor.
Mr.. Reuben jackson is not member of
the recently organized Unknown Club. The
Professionals will give social assembly at
Reform Club Hall on Fast Day evening.