Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
SPRINGFIELD.

Ernest Butterfeld has returned to his
school in New Hampshire.
Claude and Clarence Butterfeld have been
at home from Dartmouth.
Miss Inez Litchfeld is visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. Bixby.
Miss Almeda V. Allbee Thursday sold her
house on River street to John Raymond.
John Fairbanks is visiting his father at
Watertown, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Weston have accepted
home with her mother, Mrs. s. X. Randel.
| The following is an account of the installa-
| tion of Rev. W b. .Forbush last Tuesday even
ing at Charlestown, Mass.
S.W. Butter6eld has made large quanti-
| ty of sugar; last week Friday the naples
yielded phenomenal run.
The examination of aspirants for the min
lstry will begin at the Methodist church on
| Tuesday, which is the initial work of the con-
ference to be held here next week.
Mrs. W. D. Woolson left Thursday for
New York where she expects to meet her
| husband upon his return from Europe, and
| their arrival home is anticipated this even
ing.
G. o. Gridley has been offered position as
overseer in machine shop at Windsor and
| went Thursday to Windsor to consider the
| advisability of accepting the proffered open
ing.
Charles A. Forbush was in Boston Tues
day and present at the installation services
of his nephew, w B .Forbush, at Charlestown
and expresses himself much gratifed.
A. A. Haig, M. D., arrived in town Thurs
day evening of last week. The doctor Joins
party the first of May and takes trip to
Alaska, up the Yukon river, expecting to be
absenta number of months.
The Universalist society are pleased to re-
tain the services of Rev. W. A. Tuttle for a.
year. He has only been with this congrega-
tion for few months, and in that brief time
has endeared himself to his people by his eff
ficient service in building up the congrega-
tion and organizing the Sunday school and
young peoples society, in which he has been
ably seconded by rs.Tuttle and their united
efforts are highly appreciated by we'll pleased
people.
M. L. Lawrence was recently presented by
Rev. Q. S. Davis, Phi D., in behalf of the Y.
valuable gold Knight Templars watch charm
as token of appreciation for his services in
behalf of the society, which he has cheer
fully given without a thought of remunera-
ton. The society were most fortunate in
their selection of gift, it being the one long
coveted badge that Mr.. Lawrence had ever
desired, and this expression of the value of
his labors affords him the greatest pleasure
and satisfaction conceivable.
REV. W. B. FoRBUsH INSTALLED.
Rev. William Byron Forbush was installed
as pastor of Winthrop Congregational church,
Green street, Charlestown. The services
were held at 80 in the auditorium, which
was completely filled with members of all de-
nominations. The platform was handsomely
decorated with palms and cut flowers.
The organ prelude was by George S. Dun
ham, organist of the church. The opening
anthem was given by the choir consisting Of
Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Frizzell, Mr.. Cummings
and Mr.. McGaffey. The invocation was BY
Rev. Charles L. Noyes. pastor of the Winter
Hill Congregational church. Rev. W. 1.
Sweet read the Scripture lesson. The sermon
was delivered by Rev. Arthur Little, d. d.
Following the anthem, 1.-THE Lord is Ex-
| alted," Rev. Robert w. Wallace, pastor of
| the Franklin Street Congregational church,
| Somerville, offered the installing prayer. The
charge to the new pastor was delivered by
Rev. A. s. Twombly, D. D., former pastor
of Winthrop church. The right hand of fell
lowship was extended in fitting manner by
Rev. G. II. Pope, pastor of the First Parish
| (CongregationaD church, Charlestown. Rev.
Smith Baker, d. .,of East Boston delivered
the charge to the people and the services were
| brought to a close by the benediction deliv-
cred by Rev. Mr.. Forbush.
At the conclusion of the exercises the pas
tor held an informal reception at which many
took the opportunity to become acquainted
with the new minister who has taken charge
of an active church.