Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-03-04
NEW HAVEN.

Miss Weston of Hardwick is the guest
of her brother, DR.. f. F. Weston.
Rev. c. n Thomas exchanged pulpits
Sunday morning with Rev. Mr.. Barnum
of Cornwall.
Marion Thomas of East Orange, n. j.,
is the guest Of her grandparents, Rev.
and Mrs. c. n. Thomas.
The last lecture in the Beeman
academy course will be given in the town
hall next Wednesday evening, March 8,
by Prof. c. B. Wright of Middlebury
college. Subject 1.-The Western Re-
serve"
Mrs. Madore Brunette died Monday
evening after a short illness. Mrs. Bru-
nellie was an estimable woman and will
be mourned by many friends. Much
sympathy is expressed for her husband
and family in their great sorrow. The
funeral was held Thursday morning at
the Catholic church in Vergennes.
Don't fail to attend the entertainment
in the town hall next Monday evening,
March Z, given under the auspices of the
|. o. G. Y. Among the attractions will
be seen Edison's new and greatest won
der, the kinetoscope; also the new i'm
proved graphophone. reproducing music
from the most famous bands, orchestras
and vocal talent of the country.
The funeral of Mr.. Collins, who died
of apoplexy Saturday evening, was held
Monday afternoon, Rev. c. n. Thomas
officiating. Music was furnished by
quartette composed of Mrs. d. A.
Roleau, Miss Charlotte Landon, Rev. c.
n. Thomas and NJ. }. Landon. Mr.. Col
Inns moved to New Haven from New
Hampshire only few weeks ago and his
widow and son have the sympathy of the
community in their sudden bereavement.
The remains were placed in the vault at
the cemetery.
The reception rendered to Rev. and
Mrs. c. n. Thomas onlTuesday evening,
Feb. 10, at the parsonage was largely
attended, although an Indictment night.
Words expressive of regret were receiv-
ed from scores of others who were de-
tanned from being present on account of
the storm. A fine social time was enjoy
ed and a bountiful and most excellent
collation. served. 1t is with profound
regret that the majority of this people
can acquiesce or accept the action of the
ecclesiastical council which convened
here Feb. 81 for the purpose of consider
ing the resignation of the pastor and
which did at that meeting pronounce the
pastoral relation dissolved. AS a result
of this action the church loses a most eff
ficient, able, helpful, sympathetic, as
well as well as an eminently Christian
man. Brave in principle, possessing
those qualifications which make him
leader, one whose power and influence
is felt in the councils of county and
state, he will, with his most estimable
wife, be held in the highest esteem, and
not soon be forgotten by the church nor
the people of this town. The following
resolution was offered and unanimously
passed at the church meeting at which
the resignation was accepted.
Resolved, That it is the thorough conviction
of this church that the work of Mr.. Thomas
among us has been faithful, efficient and sue.
cessful, that as "A preacher and pastor he has
done excellent service that our relations as
pastor and people have been exceedingly
pleasant and helpful, and that we therefore
accept his resignation with great reluctance
and regret N
A very pleasant wedding occurred
Wednesday evening, March 2, at 7 80
o'clock at the residence of Joseph Davis
on Town Hill, when Hallock II. Peck
and Miss Elizabeth A. Washburn were
united in marriage, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. c. n. Thomas. After
the ceremony the happy couple standing
under an arbor of evergreen received the
congratulations of their friends. Re-
freshments consisting of sandwiches,
coffee and several kinds of cake were
served, and very enjoyable social time
followed, until the bridal couple took
their departure amid shower of rice
and the best wishes of all present for
happy journey through life. About
seventy-ive were in attendance and a