Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-10-05

PUTNEY.
Mr.. anidwin,s Farewell Sermon.


There was more than an average attendance at
the Congregational church last Sunday, when |
Rev. Albert D Baldwin preached his farewell |
sermon The subject of the sermon was "Uncon-
scious influence" and the text, John Xxx, s. |
Then went in also that other disciple which
came first to the sepulchre, and he believed 1t |
was the unconscious influence of one over the |
other, that subtle power which goes out from us d
to mould and change the character of others, to /
v hich attention was called. Our actions and /.
general conduct have not only conscious, but a /
mighty unconscious influence upon our friends /
and our children for which character alone is re-
sponsible. II is Characters emanatiun. We may
not be responsible for ac's which uncousciouslY
influence, but we are responsible for the charac-
ter from which those acts come; or, at least, for
it's development Words have but little power IN ,
influencing men for good, but If we hive pure and
holy ives our unconscious influence viii give US
more power over men than all the grace OF speech
can ever give. Arguments do not Z unit as much
manhood. Live right and God Will make our
characters speak May God help us to see to IT.
that this life, over which we have control, shall
be so ordered as to lend its unconscious influence
for Righteousness, goodness and truth Mr..
Baldwin is young and scholarly man OF THOR
ough and practical views, aud 10y his frankness
and sincerity and excellent discourses had en-
deared himself to all with whom he was brought
in contact. 1t was with manifest emotion that
his valedictory remarks were made Mr.; Bald;
win returned Monday to New York where he will
resume his studies at the Union theological sem
mary.
vi. Is.
on High street.
Mrs. D. II. Kendricl of Amherst, Mass, was in
town Friday and Saturday.
S. A. Smith has been confined to his bed by ill.,
ness this week, but is improving.
Miss Carrie Keyes left Wednesday for a two
weeks outing among the Catskills
Rev j. c. Taylor of Hyde Park will supply the
Congregational pulpit next Sunday.
Rey. Craven Laycock of Hanover, y. H., was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Pierce Sunday.
Clarence O'Neil railroad engineer Of Mead
lille Penn, is visiting his sister, Miss Mary Ann
O'Nen
Miss Anna Foster returned yesterday to Yer
gennes after two months visit with Dr. ana
Mrs. Foster.
VIM Robertson 5 paper mill was shut down for
a couple of days this week on account of break
in the machinery.
Mr. and Mrs Chandler Puffer are expected
home today from Rutland, where they have been
attending the fair.
Miss Florence Cobb has returned to her home
in Lowell Mass, after a two weeks visit with
Miss Nellie Clark.
Invitations have been received to the wedding
on october 10 of +. NJ. Bennett and Miss Della
Lucas of Philadelphia.
There will be a social dance in the town hall to-
night A. II. Hines and the Philharmonic or
chestra will be in attendance.
John f. Clark of Holyoke, Mass, the owner of
the beautiful trotting horse, Linden, was at VIM.
Coles Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rev. J. L. Scoboria of Westmoreland will occu-
eCt will be 'Our imperative need.
Mrs Dorr Clough found pocket book contain
ing about Sl5. and a card bearing the name of G..
II. Black. in front of the Methodist church Tues
day evening.
II. L, Bailey left Monday for Boston where
be has a position with the Brattlcboro Jelly com
pany at the worlds food fair held in Mechanics
building Oct to =,
Patrons of the town hall will doff their hats to
the selectmen The hall is to be thoroughly rem
ovated and cleaned thu inside woodwork will be
re.dressed and the outside given new coat OF
paint.
The Shepard family of eight persons attract
ed a fair.szed audience Tuesday evening This
family has appeared here several times. and be,
ing family of thorough musicians has 81 loyed
too good reputation to need new praise
As delegates respectively from the Congrega
tional and Baptist Endeavor societies, Miss Min
ME whitney and Fred +. Gilbert attended the
ninth annua Vermont Christian Endeayor con
vention at Newport Tuesday and Wednesday
Rev f. f. Mitchell begins his labors as pastor
of the Baptist church Sunday, Oct; =. Mr. Mitch
ell is late graduate from Newton theo-
| logical seminary and comes highly recommend
/ ed.
Milo Whitney has in his possession curiosites
in the shape of two bank notes. one redeemable
at seven Spanish med dollars and the other re
deemable at one Spanish milled dollar. according
to acts of Congress passed at Philadelphia in l''j
/ and 1875 respectively.
The annual meeting of the Baptist ladies' soci-
" occurred Wednesday, Oct 3 These officers
/ we're elected: President, Mrs. F. NJ Lewis; vice
president, Mrs T. o. Barrett s'IIelt,y anu llvas-
urer Mrs h Derry directors Nlrs' W !lAlhs' HIs.
1 Dodge Mrs hoouu.s, JUNIOR uhe f .iaIG
/ Rock, Hatte Derry Myrue hhlshI' Jula lieIu'
/ Gertlt S"lt%eT.
/ Mr.. and Mrs VIM Robertson were very happl-
/ ly surprised at thelr nome Muuuay evening pS
/ about ~ OF their friends ihcluulhg Ihr Cuuhipi
/ an whist cluo on Wnich thtS are inS! III lle
occasion helng the 4uth anniversary Oh IhelI mar
rage. SIX tables OF Whist were piaHeu, aller
which refreshments were strNeu' tie company
departing az laIr il"ur' taNlnE utniIlu tleI
/ best wishes for orlSh' ana haPpy lulurT'
Ten of the well-known McGibeuy family an
peared before large audience in the town hall
/ Wednesday evening. The overture, songs 10y
/ Miss Florence violin playing by Miss Viola and
/ songs by Master Leo were features OF the enter
/ taiument Perhaps the best of all was the sing
! ing hy Miss Florence NcGlbeEy, who displayed
one of the sweetest mezzo voices ever heard IN
/ the hall.
The supper. conducted 10y the men of the Uni
/ vorsalist society was largely attended and was a
/ financial success II was served on the European
Milan nm entertainment following consisting of mu-
steal selections rendered bv Miss Helen Robertson.
/ A A Langley and W \ Gilbert readings hy A.
I Corser and D. H. Wheeler, and pantomme.
| Yang Hi Chow the Chinese dwarf Rev and
Mrs j L. Scoboria of Westmoreand were pres.
ent
Cbos Ro,yars MOT with n severe accident Mon.
aa,t Snr.,,oon ar Mrs Hewitt's where he is .un.
piaSy lie was in fine lower harm and was :.
ppa,iint, n Ladder which when he was near the
to, sIinned and f-ll MIR Bowers attempted 10
i,,,, XXI his faat stunned between the rounds inf
striking upon his back ac oss the handle of a