Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
A PLEASANT BANQUET.
Given by Mr. c. W. 0sgood to His Bible
Glass;

notable social event occurred IN the recep- |
ton and banquet given by c. w. Osgood
to the members of his Bible class at the
parlors of the Congregational church. By
the generous hospitality of Mr.. Osgood
and his family this has become an anniver-
sary, growing each year in Importance and
magnitude. For twenty-four years Mr..
Osgood has been the teacher of this class
which has grown from membership of
thirteen to more than fifty resident mem
bers of the present time, which with those
formerly connected, but now absent, would
be nearly 200.
In 1890 Mr.. Osgood commenced to en-
terrain annually all the members of his
class either in a social way or by literary
exercises, and each year since has done 50,
either at his home or at the church parlors.
As host and hostess Mr.. and Mrs. Osgood
have rare talent Of dispensing hospitality,
each year bringing out something new by
way of entertainment and profit, making
these gatherings delightful and a success in
every sense. AS teacher, Mr.. Osgood
has entered into the work with his whole
strength of mind and heart, devoting the
best years of his life to study and the i'm
provement of his own mind in Bible study
that he may the more successfully impart
to others the benefits of his research and it
A. h., 1,
found the man who does so much by earnest
study and work, as this teacher, or a class
which has attained the proportions of this
one. Invitations for Wednesday evening
were issued to those who had formerly
been connected with the class as well as
those in active membership. The audience
room of the church was open for the recep-
ton of guests till supper was announced
which was served in the audience room be-
low. s. w. Wilder presided at the piano
and as the party entered the room beau
tiful sight greeted them. The tables were
lighted by softly shaded lamps, the walls
hung with choice paintings and works OF
art, while rugs and other home appoint
ments and lavish arrangement of choice
flowers, transformed the lecture room into
lovely4 banquet hall. Covers were laid
for 81, each guest being seated by card.
After grace by Rev. Mr.. Fullerton the
elaborate supper consisting Of all the deli
cacies of the season was discussed with
royal good cheer.
Then came the post prandial exercises
which were presided over by the host who
proved himself eminently equipped for the
occasion, his sallies of wit and delicious
manner of introducing the various speakers
winning for him rounds of applause. The
following were responded to- "Our
church, Rev Mr.. Fullerton; ''Our school, "
N. G. Williams; ''Our class" F. G. Hill
dreth Honorary members A. N.
/ Swain; 'tAbsent members Mrs. Edward
Arms ssThe Book we study" f. G. Day
Ladies' DR.. Kirkland ''The magnitude
of the work. p. l.. kimball; Possible
ties" L. S. Hayes; sour village J. c.
Day Prof. Chaplin, George E. WEIGH and
Wallace White chose their own subjects.
Mrs. A. j. IIolley in graceful rhyme
toasted "or host" which the company
drank in Minard's crystal water and Mrs.
j. f. Fullerton gave charming allegory
on sMisfts.r Letters were read from
Rev. N. +. Carter, former pastor, Rev.
Antonio Arrighi, pastor of the Italian
Evangelical church of New York city,
George l.. Leonard also Of New York,
and Ex-Governor Russell Farnham, other
interesting letters being received from Rev.
l.. II. Cobb Of the Congregational church
building society, New Y ork, Prof. Bristol
Of Vermont Academy and others. Gov
ernor Farnham in his letter thus fully EN-
phaszed the benefit of such work Would
that we had many more such classes and
teachers throughout our state and whole
country. One such class in every Chris
tan church would raise the standard OF
religious faith in the church and have an
elevating effect upon the whole community.
! favor the idea Of having social side to
all religious services and exercises prop
erly regulated. 1t is one of the ways OF
meeting the whole community in these
days"
The responses of Mrs. Holley and Mrs
Arms are here given in full:
Here's a health to Mr.. Osgood who bids Us
here To dine,
With unday school teaching he good cheer
doth ,ntwine,
His hearts in his bosom with kindness il
gows,
And he mirrors his kindness in the good he
bestows.
Here's health to Mr.. Osgood for the pleas
ure of the FEAST
We know his interest in us will never, never
cease,
And when our hearts are weary and pleas
, ureS e leve us sore,
We feel that he'll remember us and think OF
us the more.
, Here's a health to Mr.. Osgood; in each pale
draught
OF the best of Minards water which w,
heartily quaff
Let generous feeling DER our goblets blent
And warm our hearts with kindness as ;
friend To friend.
/ Here's a health to Mr.. Os good wilt Thol
Gracious Power send