Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

INSTALLATION OF REV. WIN. G.. scoFIELn.
Rev. Vim. G.. Scofieh was installed a.
pastor Of the historic church by council
which assembled in the meeting house at
| ! O'Clock last Tuesday. The church hu.
made remarkable advances in recent year,
A considerable degree Of the old-time viz
or and hearty Christian spirit seem to hr
returning. Secretary C. II. Merrill stated
that no church in the state within hi,
knowledge has made 50 large gains. in pro.
portion to the working force, within the
past five years. Delegates and pastor,
| from Brattleboro, West Brattletoro. Put
ney and Townshend were present. together
with Mr. Merrill Rev j. II. Babbitt was
elected moderator of the council, and Dea
S. c. Winslow of Townshend, scribe The
credential papers of the candidate were
full, his statement Of belief concise aud
Biblical. and his narrative of his history
marked by an earnest spirit He is Of
| English birth. has been in America since
1859, and in the ministry since 1873. Al.
ter the usual bountiful repast, for which
hospitality Marlboro is noted. the council
and people assembled in the comfortable
church for the installation services. The
various exercises were as follows Anthem
by the choir Scriptural lesson and prayer
by Rev. A. +. Clark sermon by Rev c.
q. Day from Mark XII, "a, upon the sub.
Ject, The appeal of the gospel to common
sense installing prayer by Rev f. r.
Lewis, who also gave the right hand Of fell
lowship; charge TO the pastor bv Rev. j
II. Rabbit address To the church by Sec.
rotary Merrill benedction bv the pastor
Mr.. Babbitt charged the minister to mag
Nifty his office, his work, his people, and his
wider Christian associations in county and
state. Mr.. Merrill charged the people tn
have faith in themselves, and faith in their
pastor, urging them to hopefulness and en-
terprise, and testifying to the energy al
ready shown. The skies were bright all
day, and the prospects of the small but
courageous church are bright also.
Loren w. Green of Charlestown, n. II.
IS at the cottage at the pond to see about
the starting OF the hatchery. He was for
- years employed by the United States
fish commissioners in California
We learn with great regret that the lit
tie daughter Of Frank and Della Brayman
Is bHnd, and sincerely hope she may be en-
abled to see when old enough to receive
medical treatment.
II; Fisher has bought pair of cattle of
A. Prouty and a horse Of Mr.. Hadock.
Our weekly prayer meetings are to be
held on Thursday evenings hereafter, and
the ladies' aid society will meet ON Wednes
days instead Of Thursdays as formerly.
A very enjoyable time was had at the
rainbow sociable, VIM. Ames received the
prize for the best sewing, Chas. Ames for
the poorest.
The, ladies' aid society will meet with
MRS H. NJ Adams on Wednesday evening
Feb. H. All are cordially invited. The
young people especially.
Mrs j. G. Lynde is spending a few weeks
IN DummerstOn with her sister, Mrs r. NJ.
Pratt
Elliot j. Higley has sold his farm to pa
vld and George Adams possession gwen
March |. Mr. Higley takes David Adams 5
farm in part payment.
II; l.. Hadlock wishes to inform the pub
he that he will do their grinding ON Friday
OF each week, and on no other day.