The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-07-30
HAVERHILL.

HAVERFiILL.
A THRILLING INCIDENT:-The fol
lowing is taken from the Hudson Re
publican. n. Y.
eve had a friendly visit yesterday from
Rev. DR.. Webster of the Methdist Episco-
pal church, formerly pastor OF the church
at Germantown, and recently transferred
from the New York Conference to one of
the appointments of New Hampshire
Conference DR.. Webster's name is as
ISOLATED with most touching incident in
the burning of the steamship Seawanhaka.
Inc ship took ire Just outside New Ork
harbor, and in five minutes was one mass
of devOuring flames. About sixty persons
persisted i'll this disaster. escaping from
the flames to find a watery grave. DR..
Webster, supported by life perserver,
remained for over an hour tossing on the
ocean pillows, his wife clinging to his
shoulder. While in the water, with no
hope of rescue, surrounded by heart rem
ding cries of sinking passengers, they
sang together, Jesus Lover of my SOUL
A hush came over the scene, and with
that hymn of heart-trust on their lips, 4
great company passed into eternity"
Sights and Scenes in London" and
"The Burning of the Steamer Seawan-
haka" will be the subject of the month
ly lecture at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Haverhill, on Sunday evening
next at 7 o'clock.
AT the call of Mr. Pearson, the
Trustees of the Haverhill Academy
met on Monday, July 10Th, in the after
noon to inspect the old academy build
ing, which has been 50 thoroughly and
beautifully renovated. Lunch was
served in thenew dining room. The
hall was called Pearson hall, in appre-
citation of the work that Mr. Pearson
has done. On Wednesday following
a reception was rendered to Mr. and
to Mrs. Pearson, who has interested
herself in the Improvements and ably
seconded her husband. The reception
was held in Library room, from whose
walls the faces of some of HayerhilIs
distinguished sons, looked down to see
what their descendants were doing.
Ice cream and cake were served Lat
er all adjourned to the hall, where an
lmprOmptu program of singing, of re-
marks made in behalf Of the general
public, in recognition of what had been
done, and response by Mr.. Pearson,
were carried out A goodfy number
were in attendance. The hall was
finely lighted by the new chandelier
and side lights, which Mr.. Tarleton
has so generously donated. The eXer-
cises of Reunion and Dedication will
be held Wednesday and Thursday, 4th
and 9Th of next week. Mrs. Morgan,
Mrs. Hubbard and Mr.. jenkins and the
Lyndonville Orchestra will assist in
the musical part of the program.
HAvERHILL ACADEMY REUNION,
PROGRAM.
Wednesday, August 4th.
PearsOns Hall, II O'Clock.
Music. Prayer.
Address of Welcome, Hon L. D. Stevens
Response, Mr.. j, Z. Edgerly
Song, "The Windmill" Tuckerman
FRED ELLIOTT JENKINS.
"reminiscences, Mr.. Henry Pearsons
| "reminiscences, Mrs NJ. b. Hook
Paper, MIS-. Merrill PearSons
Music.
l O'Clock, Banquet with POst-Prandial
Exercises.
CONGREGATIONAL church, $50 o'clock.
"reminiscences, Rev. D. F. Merrill
Solo, ''Healt's Delight" Gilchrist
MRS. HARRIET r. MORGAN.
! Historical Addres, Rev. }. l.. Merrill
''Bedouin Love Song 7. AShnecker
FRED ELLIOTT JENKINS.
Reading '"The Rescue" Chas Reade
| NELLIE p. NICHOLS.
| Ode, Miss Elizabeth Nichols
CAT Parting" Rogers
| Solo }"Cradle Song.,' HauSer
pearls of Gold" ThOme
MRS. MORGAN.
Reading. Selected
MISS NICHOLS.
Music.
Thursday. August 8.
New Academy Building, 2 o'clock.
Dedication of the New School Building.
Music.
Prayer, Rev. q. L. Skinner
Music.
Address, The Church and the School,
Rev. VIM. r. Webster
DedicatOry address, Hon. S. B. Page
Music. Short speeches.,
Music. Benediction.
PearsOns Hall, 7.30 o'clock.
Music. "reminiscences.
Song, Selected
MRS. MARGARET L. HIBBARD.
Poem, Rev. James McLaren
Music. Reception.