The Press., 1890-12-18
INSTALLATION.
fstouobton rMassI Sentinel Nov aa

(Stoughton (Mass.) Sentinel, Nov. 22.)
 Seldom indeed is it that a pastor has so deeply and fully won the love, confidence and esteem of people as has Rev. 0. H. Puffer that of hls practitioners in the 1st Parish Universalist church in this town. The old7society in all it's history has been accustomed to look up to it's pastors as men of ability and strength, and she has never had aught but the best to point the way in her spiritual life. The task then of filling a vacancy in the pastorate was deem- ed a particularly hard one, for where so much was expected much indeed would be required. It was with deep concern then that the choice of pastor was considered. ever, was extended to 8 young man who had never held pastorate before, and who had not yet received his commission as regularly recognized preacher. The choice has proved a good one. MT. Pnffer has, in the very short time he has been here, by his personality, his eloquence, his char acter as a man and his many good quail ties, united and built up the society, plac- ing it on plane of prosperity never be- fore equalled in it's history.
 Success has attended the work so far, and with 80 bright a record the public recognition of ordination and installation l became the more interesting and notable. The announcement of the service of or dination was then sufficient to fill the large audience room to it's utmost capacity 1 Thursday evening. Shortly after o'clock soft strains of the organ told to the many waiting listeners, assembled in the auditorium, that the or- dination and installation services had com- menced. Unfortunately the gas could not be used, but lamps distributed about made with their soft light more lovely, if possi- ble, the many tinted blossoms arranged about the altar. A musical selection fol- lowed the voluntary, and Rev. Albert Hammatt, in few fervent words, invoked the divine blessing. The Universalist church choir of Brockton rendered grand number in beautiful effect, and we'll chosen Scripture lesson was listened to with close attention. The next selection by the choir, "Jesus, Lover of my.Soul," was given in manner not soon to be for gotten. Ds.. ,..ea .f.
 Rev, c. H. Leonard then announced a sermon text from Mark 2:37, "And the common people heard Him gladly" The discourse was eloquent, yet simple, full of l helpfulness to all, and theme for refiec- tion. The entire audience rose and sang special hymn for the hour, and the or daining prayer was begun by Rev. G., E. Emerson, D. D., all the participating cler- gymen standing with bowed heads, mak- ing an impressive picture, one to finger long in the memory of those who witnessed it as the "Amen was uttered, .'Our Fath- CT who art in Heaven" chanted the choir, completing this beautiful part of the cere- mony. A hymn of prayer and blessing then followed, and Rev. O. R. Tenney arose to extend the right hand of fellow ship. While all parts of the service were interesting, this, to many, was the most pleasing feature Mir. Penney prefaced his official duty by kind congratulations, and by request of Rev. Massena B. Ballou, o ie of the earliest pastors. now in his 93d year, extended to the pastor his welcome and blessing as an old soldier of the King