Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-10-04
The Lewis Lectures.

Rev. j. j. Lewis, whose illustrated
lecture on the passion Playn was one OF
the attractions OF Randolph lecture
course some 20 years ago, has just given
series OF three stereopticon talks In this
village that proved to be very popular
entertainments and drew crowded houses.
Sunday evening at the Baptist church,
he repeated his lecture ON the "Passion
Play" whose scenes were represented by
some exceedingly fine pictures. The
religious nature OF the production was
clearly set forth, and the simple devout
nature OF the peasants assuming the
characters Of the sacred story was care
I fully pointed out.
/ Monday in Bethany church, magnifi-
cent views OF the Canadian Rockies were
faithfully portrayed, and a large body of
tourists wandered with Mr.. Lewis and
and beauty.
The next night he took up s'rhe History
and Beauty Of Old New England and
prefaced the pic .ures with an interesting
sketch OF our Pilgrim and Puritan an
cestors. He made bis hearers proud of
their Pilgrim forebears and a little apoio-
getic concerning their Puritan grand
fathers, who were a grim lot OF gentry,
mucn given to hanging wsches and per-
scouting Quakers or anybody venturing to
disagree with them. The beauty OF New
England, its historic houses and monu-
ments made fascinating series OF views,
which, like those OF the preceding night,
were varied by few moving pictures
These lectures were free to the public,
which, however, had an opportunity in
the collection taken to make some return
for the pleasure and profit derived from
them. For minister, MIR. Lewis showed
good deal OF confidence in voluntary
contributions, and the confidence it is
hoped, was not misplaced in Randolph.
IluriDer ar her d
by his eeond-cousin, Mrs. w. II. Glad
ding, and her husband. Yesterday he
went to Boston and is TO give his lectures
IN Orange and Troy before proceeding to
Kansas City to begin a tour in Oklahoma
under the auspices Ola lecture bureau.
The Late J. w. Case.
john Watson Case, whose death oc-
Cured in the Homeopathic hospital in
Boston, Sept. 10, was well known to Ran
dolph people through his wife, who isa
daughter of The late NJ. X. Flint and a
sister OF Mrs. w. j. Blodgett Of this vii
lage and Mrs. Z. l.. Smith OF the Center
The Boot and Shoe Recorder of Boston
contained in its last issue an excellent cut
of Mr.. Case and an appreciative sketch
of his life, which said 10 part
John Watson Case, who in his Younger
days was one OF the most energetic travel
ing statesmen who handled a shoe, was
born in Simsbury, Conn.,, IS years ago.
He began business with Edwin c. Burt
q Co. of New York, makers of women's
fine shoes, and travelled with that concern
through many Western and Southern
states. Later, under the style OF Bryant.
Case 4 Co., he.engaged in shoe manufac-
turing with factory at Brockton, and
afterwards represented several firms until
he finally esta olished himself in Boston as
selling agent for several lines OF shoes
with office and sample room at 1l2 Sum
mer street. A few months ago, owing to
changes in the eaii1i1g, he removed to
llO Summer strest wtefs he was located
when his last illness overlook him.
"For five years he had been a patient
sufferer from neuritis, or wasting of the
nerves, but bore up bravely. By nature
he was cheerful soul and although dur
ing his last days he suffered severe pain
almost uninterruptedly, he kept smiling
face and gave to his friends and trade
visitors very little evidence of his condi-
tion.
1.-The funeral services were held at the
residence, So Worcester street, Boston,
Sept. Y, and were attended by large
representation of the trade as well as by
other friends and relatives. There was u
beautiful display of flowers, numerous
offerings being sent by members of manu-
featuring, wholesale and retail shoe con-
Germs in Boston, New YJrk, Albany
Springfield and Providence"
Tewksbury--AveriIl.
At the home of Mrs. Clara Ayerill in
Bethel Gilead, at 10;30 O'Clock yesterday
morning, was solemnized the marriage of
her daughter, Ina E., to Harry e. Tewks-
bury of Wilmot, n. H., Rev. Fraser Metz
ger being the officiating clergyman.
The rooms were very prettiiy decorated
with flowers and autumn leaves, and there
was large and valuable collection OF we'd
ding gifts The bride was attired in
beautiful gown of white silk muslin.
After the service, refreshments of salads,
cake and coffee were served.
Among the guests from out OF town
were Mrs. David Dunbar and Mrs. Della
Gourley OF Randolph; Mrs. Nj. f. Tewks-
bury, Miss Blanche Tewksbury and Miss
Bertha Tewksbury of Wilmot, n. II.
The bridal couple left on the afternoon
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