The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-24
LIKED The PASTOR
Rev. Albert Beal Made
a Very Favorable
Impression.
DIVERSIFIED TIPS.
Sunday Cock Fight and
Coming Sports-Elopers
Heard From.


at the Methodist church here today
and made a decidedly favorable i'm
preston. He handled his subject
skillfully, taking his text from John,
1: Z, and spoke in clear tones that
commanded the attention of his audi
ence. Mr.. Beal divided his discourse
into three parts and his delivery show.
ed a thorough knowledge as well as APP
probation of the text.
The discourse was in reality more of
a conversation than a sermon, and
while not lacking in force, struck the
auditor as being more Of, a converse
ton or argument in which the congre-
cation was taking an active part in
fact, the style was that which is used
by orators throughout the country
with such good effect. Mr.. Beals
style of delivery is particularly pleas
ing, as the speaker always wears a
bright, winning smile on his face and
scarcely ever is obliged to repeat
word.
The Methodists who attended the
service this morning listened to him
with great interest and during the
day spoke in a very complimentary
IldIUef OIL the new pdSlOI- Illdl ut IL
also a worker Mr.. Beal did not leave
his congregation room to doubt, by the
way he started in. After the regular
service he exhorted on the necessity
of making the Sunday school a factor
in the church work.
He said that the Sunday school is
not only for the yoU-S people but
that the older people should be inter-
ested as we'll and urged them to give
80
| that each would study the days les
son half an hour each Sunday.
John Collins and Miss Margaret
Splaine, both of North Brookfield,
whose sudden disappearance mystified
the town the past week. have been
married and are now living in Chica-
go. This information was received
| last night by some of their friends,
but no reason was given for their de-
parture from here without notifying
their friends. Mr.. Collins ana wife do
not intend to return to North Brook
field but will probably remain in the
west
Miss Katherine Manning Of Worces-
| ter, assisted by G. Edward GosgiE of
the same City, will give a concert at
the town hall here May 8. Miss Man
! ming is well known in Worcester as a
teacher of dancing and elocution. She
will introduce the Santiago hornpipe,
La Gitana, butterfly, Japanese and
buck and wing dancing. Mr. Goggin. is
humorist with a good reputation.
The athletic team of the ST. Joseph
c. T. A. society will begin training to-
morrow for the dual athletic meet with
| the Holy Cross c. T. A. of Spencer
May 80. The level stretch of road near
| Walnut Grove cemetery will probably
be used as the training ground for the
| present at least as it appears to be the
| best locality in town for the athletes to
get into condition to compete. No
| trainer will be engaged for the team,
| but the men who have had any expert
ence will be called upon to assist the
| others. A close contest is what the
North Brookf1eld people anticipate, with
chances at the present time slightly in
| favor of Spencer, as that society has a
large list of membership to pick
| from
A cock fight of a decidedly unique
| character took place about two miees
from here this morning. 1t was a
single battle and each fowl was orna-
mented with one regulation inch and a
quarter sharp steel spur. The fight was
| between two North Brookfield birds,
| the owners of which bet one dollar each
on the result of the fight. They were
| thrown in at catch weights and on the
| third fly the heaviest of the birds
landed blow that killed its antagon-
! ist
A. Marshall has gone to Worcester
today to get his racing wheel which he
intends to have sent here tomorrow
| Mr. Marshall comes here from West
| boro and has a track record Of 2:15A,
so that local riders will have to look
hard to their laurels.
| The field day committee of the st.
Joseph c. T. A. has not yet selected
| the base ball team that will represent
North Brookfield in the game against
| Spencer at Myrick park, Spencer, May
30. The committee intends to try to Sc
cure Patsy Collins Of West Warren to
| catch the game if terms can be made
| with him. Collins has caught several
| games here and is well liked both as a
| catcher and as a gentleman. Mortimer
! e. Howard will probably pitch the
game. Outside the battery it is prob
| able that James p. Mccarthy will play
shortstop. Mccarthy will play if he has
| finished in the sprints in which he is
| expected to participate. jeremiah Kelli-
| her will play either second or third
| base. Timothy Murphy, who is a tower
! of strength as a batter and fielder, has
| also consented to play, and Mortimer
| Howard, who is a sure, clever fielder is
| expected to play an outfield position.
/ lnOIndS humphrey, the dlulGl6 Ou
/ whom great reliance is placed for the
| sprints, may also play in the ball game.
| The remainder of the team will be
picked from young men of this town,
many of whom have abilities as ball
/ tossers.
| Celeste Leforte Of Worcester street
/ is to be married tomorrow in Spencer
to Miss Lesperence of that town. In
/ the evening there will be a wedding
reception in Sullivan's hall at East
| Brookheld.
Concordia Lodge, K. of p, is making
/ arrangements for its minstrel show,
which it is going to present to the pub
lie, April %. The troupe performed at a
/ recent lodge meeting and those vino
were fortunate enough to be present
were so pleased with the success that
| they induced the company to repeat the
| performance and make it open to the
public.
Prof. William H. Quigley. who is at
St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester, has
so far recovered from the effects of his
/ recent operation that he is now able to
go about the hospital and today said
he left remarkably well.
/ Eugene Gedare of Brookfield and his
sister, Miss Gedare. have been secured
/ by st. Joseph c. T A. to assist in pre-
| senting Kathleen MavOurneen." May
3. Both were present at this afternoons
rehearsal and the members Of the
| troupe were charmed with the singing
Of Mr.. Gedare.