St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-02

within five wears, and seemed Younger
and stronger than he really was. He
will be missed in every circle where the
good man is usually found, and neither
young or old will soon forget the earnest
ness and pathos OF his address to his
Young friends on the last Sunday evening
when he was permitted to be in the meet
ing house Of his love.
The service at his late residence on
Tuesday was conducted by Rev. P. B.
Fisk, whom he desired to perform this
office for him when he should have passed
away). assisted by Rev. L. F. Clark the
Methodist pastor in charge, who had
also ministered. to him in his last sickness.
To Mr.. Fisk he said, when arranging ION
the 22nd) for this final service, II want
you to come and say few words to my
neighbors and friends over my poor
body. Will your" And then he re-
affirmed his own unworthiness, short
coming, and hopelessness save for the
grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. even
though he had endeavored to obey His
commandments and walk humbly before
Him. All those who have known his
Cody walk and conversation can under
stand both the confession and the faith.
Il do not know or believe that have an
enemy" he said
Rev. Mr.. Clark opened the service with
brief reading of scripture and prayer.
Mr.. Fisk made a briet address from
Prov. IA: %, ''the righteous hath hope
in his DEATH" dwelling textually on the
three important words, and exhorting all
Others to aim also for that goal The
scriptures on which this hope rests were
read at the close OF the address.
The Christian Endeavor society, many
members of which were present, sent
their token of affection in beautiful pill
low of flowers, surrounding their well
known initial letters. Amounted wreath
of smilax, iessamine and roses containing
the words, "Uncle Walter" was placed
near the well loved face OF the sleeper, it
being the token OF the immediate family
Between the two hower-pieces already
named was a bank OF Easter lilies, callas,
roses and carnations, brought by the rel
atives from Providence, X. l., and two
palm branches crossed and tied with a
bunch of Easter lilies, represented the
love and confidence OF sister, while
pansy geraniums, from Waterford, and
potted plants in bloom, and many cut
flowers from the neighbors, heightened
the colors, and testified to the esteem of
all for the good man.
The service ut the cemetery was very
brief-a word of prayer and benediction,
emphasizing The resurrection and the
liie"-and those who sorrow not with
out hope" dispersed to take up again
their several duties.
Mr.. Mcfarland is slowly improving.
Miss Jennie Williams, who has been
visiting at Mr.. Learneds, returned home
last Thursday.
Mrs. lanes Learned was called to
Littleton Thursday on account OF the
illness OF her sister.
Lizzie Bean visited with Ella Nc
Laughlin one day last week.
Almira Goss is visiting at Mr.. Nc
Laughlins this week.
Rev. H. N. Pringle preached at the
Congregational church last Sunday and
will also supply the pulpit the coming
Sunday.
There will be sociable in the vestry Of
the Congreg ational church next Monday
evening under the auspices of the Loya
Temperance Legion. Warm sugar vii
be served. Admission, Is cents.
M. D. Park and L. D. Stiles say, ION,
o. Harmless equals two sc cakes; Sc
back if it don't"