Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-16

The summit Mhicn iOTAus lhtktHeAAA
Heights was prominent in revolutionary
hist ary. Its highest point was occupied
BY the center Of the British army IN the
successful attack upon Fort Washington,
and mementOs Of the last century have
been found in large numbers in the form
OF old cannon balls, bayonets and mill
tary buttons. Lost to the invaders IN
1916, this summit is now retaken by the
aoodly troop Of Great Americans Cen
eral Washington their leader, to be held
By them, we trust. forever.
Rev. c. &. Ladd's Farewell Sermon.
Rev. George f. Laid, who assumed the
pastorate OF the Congl church IN Ran
/ dolBh, June 30 1901, coming here from
Waterbury. ended his labors in the church
1 last Sunday. when he preached his fare
we'll sermon from Acts l4.21-e And wheR
I they were come and had gathered the
church together, they rehearsed all that
I God had done with them
Following he example of Paul and Bar
nabas after their first missionary journey,
4 Mr. Laid proceeded to rehearse all that
God had done with pastor and people IN
/ the scant four years OF his pastorate,
I Many beginnings have been made ~ dill
/ ferent lines Of work, which be would nat
urally like to see develop under his care,
1 but one sows and another reaps, and IN no
walk Of life is this more true than in the
/ Christian ministry. One pastor builds on
the foundations laid by another, and to
have been the humble instrument OF the
/ God who gives the increase of their labors
4 should be honor and glory enough.
In the last four years this church has
received thirty-eight new members, SIX
teen by confession OF faith-a larger num-
Der than has been added to any other
1 Cong'l church in the county in the same
space Of time, and only equalled or eX-
/ eeeded by very few societies IN the state,
which are TO be found in much more pop
ulous centers.
The work among the young people has
been especially gratifying. They have
been aroused to an active interest In their
church and have identified themselves
with its work, preparing to assume the
burdens, which older hands must soon lay
down. Among the children Mrs. Laid
has wrought wonders, organizing them
into an efficient little body OF wldeawake
workers, who find il hard to part with
their inspiring leader. Her influence mas
been felt, too, in the ladies missionary So
ciety, which is a very different thing to
W hat il was few years ago, with its pres
ent earnest enthusiasm, wider knowledge
of the missionary field and consequently
more intelligent efforts to further ths
cause.
The finances Of the church are in excel
lent shape. All bills have been ulel
promptly, and a society that can ralss
! from fourteen hundred 10 eighteen hun
dred dollars a year and meet every obliga'
ton easily has no reason for complaint o.
worry on the score OF funds.
In his preaching, Mr.. Laid stated tina
, his aim had been to deepen the spiritua
I life OF his hearers and not to amnse then
fancy with sensational sermons. lie de
sired to lead them into closer walk VIII
God and greater love for the Word, havinI
. In mind always, in his most searching dis
courses, not only their fralltles but M
. own weaknesses.
, A petition, bearing the signatures 0
! many friends and wellwishers, had beef
! presented to him, he said, asking MIN Z
reconsider his resignation, but he was con
, WINGED that in adhering TO his orlgina
/ purpose and severing now the ties OF pas
! tor with this people he was pursuing tn
! wisest course.
Friday Of next week, Mrs. Ladd, wit
! the two children, will go to Lexington
Mass. for an indefinite stay with be
mother. Mrs. Cyrus Hamlin, and III
/, ladd viii 90 to Worcester, Mass, to yisi
friend, after which he will return here
attend to the removal Of their househol
: goods.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Ladd have occupie
a prominent place in the social and Liter
airy circles Of the village, and their trlenc
:, are To be found without a. well as withl
/, the boundaries of their church animation