The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-01
Remington Centre-

Bennington Centre.
An occasional correspondent writes (:
There are times when "forbeArance
ceases to be virtue" and silence be-
comes q grave fault II not positive sin.
Such time has cOme-sadly be it said
10 the residents along the way from Ben.
nington to HoOsick. The ear is panied
and the soul made sick by Sabbath
breaking, profanity, drunkenness and
inhuman cruelty to the most noble ami.
mails in creation, patient, long-sufferinR,
ever-enduring horses. Last Sunday was
q day Of unusual dissertation. The eli.
max seemed reached when among many
other painful scenes, two females 1--WE
cannot term them women) were seen by
several, to whip horse whose sides and
back were covered with wells. The ex-
hausted animal Superior to those who
drove ny, could not respond by more
rapid speed to the cruel blows, What
has become of the Law and Order
League 2" There were names Of men
upon that roll, who are true, faithful
and loyal. appeal to every one of you,
and to every right-minded citizen whose
name is not upon it, to look 70 these
things. As you love your homes and
those beneath their shelter; as you ap-
preciate and value this goodly heritage
OF Bennington, with it's grand noun
tains and beautiful valleys, with its his
toric past and sacred memories which
cluster about the many names OF those
who led useful, honored lives, and have
gone to their reward on high, beseach
you to do all which lies in your power,
by end avor and influence, to do away
with these foul blots upon our fair
escutcheOn.
The Old First Church was we'll filed
last Sabbath with very fine audience,
the absence of some of the pastors Of
other churches, and the many strangers
in the village and guests at the hotel,
greatly increased the attendance. Mr..
Severance gave us very strong sermon
upon PauPs warning to the Colossians,
chapter I'd, verse 8, "Let no man spoil
you with vain philosophy and deceit,
etc., especially enforcing the truth that
nothing ID substantial that is not founded
on Christ, any so called philosophy TO
the contrary, Notwithstanding. In the
evening Mr.. Claude Severance very
much interested his hearers in sermon
upon the Friendship of Christ Our
young friend gives great promise of be-
coming very acceptable minister of the
gospel, and intends 70 enter upon mis-
sionary work in Japan, when he has fin
ished bis theological studies. He ex.
poets success, as he relies upon the prom
Use, 10, am with you always, even
unto to the end of the world" Among
those with us. we noticed at church,
President Van Patten and wife of the
Institute at Claversck, N. Y, relatives
Of Mrs. Oviatt /; Miss Lillian Jones,
daughter of L. B. Jones, ESQ.,, of Bridge
port, Conn, formerly much esteemed as
teacher at the seminary. Miss Jones
is visiting Mrs. R. W. Roberts.
Old friends were glad to greet once
more Mrs. S r. Taylor and her son, Mr..
George Taylor, of tie firm of Aitken,
Son & Co., New York. They lived in
the village tbirty-five years ago. in the
house now occupied by Warren d. White.
George left here mere baby. and has
achieved standing as business man
for which he is to be congratulated.
His wife's mother, Mrs. Balmore, was
with them at the Walloomsac.
Mrs. VIM. Haswell of North Adams is
visiting at Mrs. Swift's, and is looking
in much better health than formerly.
We are always glad to see her, and wish
that she and her husband and daughter
might come oftener.
The Sabbath school is greatly interest
ed in the coming picnic at Camp Com
fort Friday. 4 good time is expected,
and everybody is invited to be at the
Catholic Church crossing at a.. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Hall were with us
on the Sabbath. They think of staying
at the old home a couple of weeks, which
will please us all, and we know they
will enjoy it.
The Rev. NJ. L. Severance will preach
at the school house in Pleasant Valley
on next Sabbath, August 4th, at O'Clock
p. m.
A pleasant party was given at the
hotel Friday evening by Master Sey
mour Crane. A happy time to all pres
ent.
Miss Keyes is with her uncle, John II.
Bahan, hoping to receive benefit from
our invigorating air.
Mrs. Walter F. Sears has been quite i'll
for few days from cold, bu. is now
recovering.
Mrs. Kennedy of Troy has been spend
ing few days with her brother, Mr..
King.
Mrs. Suively, with her children, leave
to-day for two weeks visit in Canada
East.