Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-17

Minnie Smith is visiting her mother,
Mrs. s. Green.
Mrs. Nettie Crane is in Mortified car
ing for friend.
Emory Smith and wife are visiting rela-
tives in Morrisville this week.
The friends OF A. L. Follansbee are glad
to know that he is convalescing.
The annual society meeting OF the Sec
ond church was held yesterday at the ves-
try.
Mrs. Sarah Freeman has returned to
town, after spending several weeks in
WilIiamstoWn.
Mrs. Isabelle Pope is keeping house for
Mrs. Susie Bigelow, while she visits son
in Burlington.
Last Saturday evening the post and w.
r. c., with invited guests, enjoyed a
huiled corn supper.
Mrs. w. J.Blcdgett had a visit last week
from an old friend, Mrs. Frank Marshall,
of Vancouver, Wash.
Rev. G. II. Morse and G. ii. Bigelow,
delegate, attended the council at Chelsea
last week Wednesday.
Geo. Smith received news early Monday
of the sudden death OF bis father, Mr..
Nelson Smith, OF West Brookfield.
Mrs. Laura Allis came from st. Johns
bury last week, having visited her daugh
ter, Mrs. Hardy, the past few weeks.
The following persons were elected as
committee at the First church society
meeting: Charles Beard, Dea.W J.French
and George Panton.
Rev. @. H. Morse breaches his farewell
sermon next Sunday at each chUrch, the
First and Second. 1t is hoped that many
can listen to this discourse.
The Good Templars have an interesting
program for next Saturday evening, con-
sistIng Of music, Rotations, dialogue
and the question, Resolved, THAT high
license is preferable to prohibition" Each
member is requested to be present. Light
refreshments will be served.
The reception given Rev.and Mrs. Morse
Friday evening was an especially pleasant
gathering OF their many friends. There
were about 140 present, which far exceed
ed their most sanguine hopes, as the roads
were almost impossible in many localities.
All were glad OF warm hand shake with
Mr.. ard Mrs. Morse. Dea. VIM. Graves
spoke in behalf of the Second church OF
the valued spiritual instructions and the
efficient labor OF the pastor during all these
years; also OF Mrs. Morse's labor of love,
especially in the juvenile department OF
the g. Il. society and her untiring earnest
ness in the missionary cause. g. b. j.
Hall represented the First church and
most heartily endorsed the preceding re-
marks. He felt that the church was
unit in Christian fellowship and feelings
towards the pastor and was sure that his
influence for good wo1ld always remain
with the First church. w. w. Sprague
spoke for the East Brookfield parish, ex
pressing their appreciation OF Mr.. Morse's
services since he was called there to preach
and administer the sacrament and that
they would ever hold him in kindly re-
membrance. G. ii. Morse, representing
the school board, spoke very highly OF
Mr.. Morse's labors in the work OF the SUI
perintendency OF schools for the past five
years. Many teachers have appreciated
his advice and suggestions in school work.
Mr. Bigeow also alluded to his civil and
political standing and to the fact that he
was the first person in town TO cast his
vote under the Australian ballot system.
To each and all OF these speeches, Mr..
Morse very happily and feclingly respond |
ed. His heart was full of Christian fell |
lowship for each and all. He felt that he |
had received personal benefit in each de-
partment OF work and hoped that 1t was
not in vain that he had thus labored. de
followed his remarks with an earnest
prayer for all this township. After which |
Mrs, McDerment preaided at the organ
and all Joined In singing "Blest Be the Tie
That Binds.n Refreshments were served. |
As was remarked by minister and people,
IL was one OF the pleasantest times to be
yet intermingled with feel
ing OF sadness and regret. The occasion
was scaled with slight memento OF dol
lars and cents.