The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-15

AlInOn GunnlSOn, u. L., pastor OF the
First Universalist Church, Worcester,
Rev. Flint M. Bissell, the last pastor
of the Church Of Our Father, now pas
tor Of st. Pauls Church, Springfield,
Rev. F. E. Heath Of the Baptist Church
and Rev. Frederick A. Bisbee, the first
pastor of the local Universalist Church.
now editor-in- chief of The Christian
Leader. Special music was given by q
large selected chorus, under the lead
ership of the church organist, Miss
Fannie l. Corbin. Rev. Robert e.
Smith read the Scriptures, which was
followed by prayer by the Rev. Sher-
man w. Brown Of the First Congre-
gational Church.
Rev. Almon Gunnison, d. D., Of Wor-
oester followed with a very eloquent
sermon. Rev. F. M. Bissell, the last
pastor of the church, now Of Spring.
field delivered very interesting adj
dress to the pastor.
Rev. F. E. Heath of the Baptist
Church welcomed the new pastor to
Spencer, who was followed by Rev.
Frederick A. Bisbee, D. D., of Boston,
who gave very able address to the
people.
Rev. E. c. Downey, pastor Of the
Church Of Our Father, then concluded
the services by pronouncing the bene-
diction.
The newly installed pastor, although
only % years of age, is a minister OF
much ability. He is a graduate of the
st. Lawrence Theological School, stu
ated at Canton, New York. and is now
beginning his second pastorate, COM
ing to Spencer from Mortified, VT,
where he remained three years. Mr..
Downey is a great church worker, es-
pecially among the young people, the
boys especially, for whom he Is new
forming a new society:
GAVE A LECTURE.
Chauncey Lyford Of Worcester gave
very interesting lecture this evening
at the town hail. on Geography and
child study"
= Six young men who are interested in
forming a young mems society in con-
nection with the Church of Our Father,
met last night in the church parlors to
discuss the plans of the new society.
Rev. E. c. Downey showed the young
men his plans, with which they were
greatly pleased. The society will be
secret one. A committee, consisting
Of Rev. q. G. Downey, Charles H. Bar
ton and Harry D. Billiard, was ap
pointed to draw up a ritual which they
will present at the next meeting, to be
held in about two weeks. Those present
were: Leslie Mann, Charles H. Barton,
Walter Bellows, Fred K. Bacon, Harry
D. Billiard and Linus K. Bacon.
WENT TO RUSKING.
About 40 young persons Of Spencer
assembled at the corner Of Sugden's
block on Main street, at 6.45 this even
ing, where they took a barge for Eras-
tus j. STAIRS new barn in Smithville.
Mr.. Starr has just built a fine new
barn, and to dedicate 1t, he extended
an invitation to many Of his young
friends to corn husk, which was given
tonight.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
At the selectmen's meeting last night,
orders were drawn aggregating $1,000.
A victualers license was granted to
Matthew & Laprade, who will do bust
ness on Chestnut street.
DR.. A. e. Snow and Harry 3. Trip
freed and shot another 16-pound coon
last night in the south part of the
town.
A new Mercer boiler has been placed
in the Universalist Church. It was
given its first trial this afternoon,
which proved very satisfactory
The dance which was held tonight at
the Massasoit Hotel for the benefit of
Fred Calraw, was largely attended and
Melted big sum for the benefit of the
old gentleman.
For Spencer sporting news, the reader
is referred to the sporting page in this
issue.