The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-24
bennington Centre-

A marked feature of our mild winter
has been the unusual number of beauti-
full sunsets, As we have watched the
play Of clouds and sky, and the linger-
ing light as it faded softly away over
these peaceful hills, and the stars came
out in the clear blue, we have thought of
Jerusalem the golden, the sea ofglass
and gates Of pearl, and of those fadeless
stars which shine forever and ever.
Now they seem prophetic of the event
which was slowly coming to us-the
going down of beautiful life at its ev-
ening-time. Catharine Moody, daughter
of Aaron and Lucinda Hubbell, was
born at the homestead near Bennington
Center, Feb, IL, 1906. The possessOr of
rare mental gifts, combined with love-
ly disposition and pleasing manners, she
gathered large circle of friends about
her. November LIST, 1886, she married
Richard Smith of Sharon, Conn, law
yer by profession, christian gentleman
in the truest sense. Their home was
ever the center of most refined and
generous hospitality all were helped
and cheered who came under its benign
influence. Mr.. Smith died Dec. 81
1873. The last visit of Mrs. Smith to
her early home was during the past
summer. In August she attended the
wedding of her great neice, the daughter
of Col, A. c. Hubbell More than so
years before, her own marriage had tax
en- place in the same room, where the
wedding ceremonies of her seven sisters
had preceded hers. or the larger cir
Gle Of relatives and friends who were
present on that occasion, only one was
| with har fbat aNantnu IN III tho
cries of nearly SO years, her nephew,
Daniel Robinson. of Troy, N. Y. She
was one of whom it could be truly said,
None knew her but TO love her, Her
life was replete with kind deeds and
loving words. Her memory will abide
in many hearts. Her children arise up
and call her blessed. From her earliest
years she trusted entirely on her Saw
Jour. He was her guide even unto
death. We cannot pierce the veil with
our ea' thly vision, but there are times
when it Sc ms very slight between those
who tarry here and the beloved ones
who have pas ed beyond its mystery in.
to the holy ofholies ofthe upper temple.
We wonder what it is to have "fullnesS
of JOY" for it never comes to us here
but we know they have it there where
all tears are wiped away, We are
thankful for memories of faithful lives
for the sure hope of blessed immor'
tality for a risen Saviour has given
the victory over death and the grave
The gift of faith comes to us here, with
the benediction : Peace. Let not your
heart be troubled, neither let it bC
afraid K.J. II.
Written from Sharon, Conn, Jan
2lst, 1889.
The death of Alvin Benedict Jan. Is
aged 10 years, at the residence of Mr.
Franklin Blackmer, removes one of The
landmarks Of our village. lie has beer
here about 40 years, an honest, indus
trious, quiet, hard working man, as long
as his health would permit. He was a
member of the Baptist Church. Inter
ested in the public questions of the day
he read enough to be well informed ir
regard to them. The last 20 years o
his life was spent in the family of Mr.
and Mrs. Blackmer. During his long
and painful illness, every thing that thu
kindest hearts could suggest was done
for him. He was cared for by an eX
cellent nurse, Mr. Elijah Downs, who
did all that was possible to alleviate hi
IsNhAoA iii99t UlN llt Bttoobu away ptuNN
fully to his rest. These kind friends
will not lose their reward "Inasmucl
as ye have done it unto one of the leas
OF these my brethren, ye have done i
unto me-" His remains were placed il
the vault, soon to be removed to Nortl
Bennington to be laid by the side OF hi
mother. The funeral was Thursday
the nth inst, Rev. NJ. l.. Severanc,
officiating and the attendance attesteC
the respect in which the deceased wa
held by our citizens.
Mr.. Chas. II. Robinson, of Whining
ton, n. c., retiring Grand Master o
Masons in that State, was presented b,
the Grand Lodge at its recent commun
ication with fine gold headed cane
The presenta ion was made by CO... A
Nj. Waddell in very felicitous speecl
ending something like this Il hope
my dear brother, you may never requir
it as support, but may use it as a me
mento of the love and esteem of you
brethren, and when at last you shal
stand before the Grand Master in hi
temple, you may lay it down, and n
shall say to you, My rod and my staI
they comfort you"
The week of prayer was observed b
the First Church, by holding meeting
every evening, except Friday. Tn
meeting for that day was in the after
noon, after the style of the old Frida,
meetings, so long maintained by thi
church in the olden time. The meeting
were fairly well attended and were YER
interesting. 1t is hoped that much goo,
was done and the cause of Christ ad
vanced in our midst
Mr.. John Hayes of Red o k, Iowa
was elected President of the Iowa Stat
Agricultural Society at the recent an
nual meeting at DIS Moines. This emf
nent farmer was trained to agriculture
pursu t. in the store of Alfred Robin
son in Bennington Centre, many year
ago, and has always been success, ant
in this new position will demonstrate
"What he knows about farming"
Giles B. Kellogg. Esq, met with
painful accident Tuesday evening. Il
coming down stairs, supposing he hal
reached the bottom, he stepped off tw,
steps, breaking the small of his LEI
above the ankle. DIR. Jennings reduced
the fracture, and he is doing as well a
possible.
Mrs. Chas. B. Frost, of Smiths Falls
Ont, has been spending over weel
with friends here. Her visit has beeI
greatly enjoyed, and her many friends
wish they could see her oftener. Mis-.
iGrace Roberts is to return home will
her to spend several months.
The Ladies Church Aid Society me
with Mrs. Chas. Il. Sanford last Frida!
p. m, and lots of work was accom-
plished and a fine social time enjoyed
The society meets with Mrs. Severanc,
Friday of this week.
Miss Mary, daughter of IL. Hopkins
Harwood, has been very ill for few
days, and was threatened with braiT
fever, but that was happily averted ant
she is believed to be convalescent
Miss Mary S. Sanford, whose studies
have been interrupted by i'll health, /:
expecting to return to Vassar College IL
a few days.
Mr.. Geo w. Robinson has no. beer
quite as well for a few days, but hi.
friends trust the trouble is temporary.
Mrs. Daniel Robinson, of New York
is spending few days on visit to Mrs
Alfred Robinson.
Manchester Depot.