The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-05

Formal inasmuch as it was the first
gathering Of the Pensioners for this
purpose, but delightfully."- informal and
social in every particular.
On the occasion of Rev. Mr.. Beals
sermon in North BrookfeId, he told
why and how the Methodists are the
happiest people in the world. To tell
the why and the wherefore here, would
take too long. Suffice it to say that
it would have been hard indeed to find
a more happy body of people than that
gathered here tonight for the purpose
of telling Mr.. and Mrs. Beal that they
were rejoiced at their presence in North
Brookfied. and wishing them happi
ness and success during their stay
here.
Mrs. Beal is a charming woman, and
the ladies expect much aid from her in
their society work. A pretty program
replete with goodwill and fellowship,
was rendered at the reception tonight
HOone's orchestra furnished music, and
opened the evenings entertainment
with a selection.
An address of welcome was made by
W. F. Ross, in behalf of the church
stewards. For the trustees, Howard
G.. King extended greetings and well
come to the new pastor and his wife
Mrs. Porter Congdon and Mrs. Della
James gave a musical selection, and
address Of welcome, speaking for the
Ladies' Aid society. Representing the
Epworth league, Jesse James wished
Mr.. Beal and wife unstinted success,
and the orchestra gave enlivenment
with more music. Various other
speakers contributed their parts to
make the pastor feel that North Brook
field is glad to have him here.
Residents along Gilbert street and of
the lower part of the town are bang
greatly annoyed nights because of Inc
action of gang of young tou6hs, who
persist in throwing missiles 1t the
houses and even go so far as to Insult
passersby On Tuesday night the gang
was more violent than usual, and to
cap the climax threw two eggs OF
doubtful age against TIE house of
Charles Fairbanks.
Dana J. Pratt, formerly a North
BroOkfield druggist, but now choir di-
rector at the Old South Church, Wor-
cester, who attended the Congregations
al conference here yesterday and Tues
day, has had the interesting experience
of being at various times taken for
Rudyard kipling. People who nave lad
the honor of acquaintance with the au-
thor Of The White Mans Burden"
have readily mistaken Mr.. Pratt for
him, particularly now that the great
literary genius has reached the zenith
of his glory and that his picture is IA
miliar to nearly every one.
Calvin Bliss, who lives about Two
miles southwest Of the village. sus-
tanned a severe cut to his right foo.
while chopping wood last night.
DR.. Thomas J. Garrigan left North
Brookfield this morning for a 10 days
trip to Washington.
A big brush fire could be plainly seen
from here this afternoon, raging in the
vicinity of the old Indian wlgwam, -"
which is located about two and one
half miles southwest of the town.
The Ladies May Club has completed
all arrangements for their party tomor-
row night.
Mortimer s. Howard, who went to
North Adams last week for a uiaI as a
base ball pitcher, has written a letter
to a friend here. saying so far he has
met with success. In a game Saturday
young Howard pitched, and his team
won by the score of Is to ].