Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-06
Silver Medal Contest.

Silver Medal Contest
One OF the most successful medal con-
tests ever held in these parts took place in
the G. A. r. hall Friday evening, Jan.
81, under the spices of the W. C. T. U.
The contestants had been under the care
full and psinstaking care Of Miss Robin
son, our already famed elocutionist-
The program was gotten up with one
aim and desire, that none should know of
the judges who the reciters were. The
judges were Reys. F. w. Day, j. w.
Miller and V. NJ. Mack, all from another
district and not acquainted with the
participants. The award was most just
one. Miss Bessie McCray received the
trophy.
The platform was very nicely draped
for the occasion and much care and skill
and patience were exercised that success
should crown the laudable efforts OF the
ladies.
The program was ably helped BY mu-
sic, vocal and instrumental. The Misses
Chaffee and Campbell played duet Mr..
Sibley gave song in a very good voice
and will surely be welcomed many times
in the future should his good nature be
I trespsssed upon successfully; Miss Glen
dine Ball favored wiki violin obligatO
and was accompanied on the piano by
Miss Addie Swinyer, and wss eacored; a
song by Miss Greayes was excellently Civ
en- and enjoyed by all; also a marching
song by several young ladies' to the tune
of Marching through Georgia"
Rev. Mr.. Smith opened the exercises
by prayer and Rev. Mr.. Watson spoke on
'srhe Present Issues" during the absence
of the judges, who gave their report
through Rev. V. NJ. Mack.
al s,I .
al and also gave the other young ladies
who took part in the Rotations beauti.
ful little booklet, "The Life of Frances L.
Willard" Mrs. Kezer is TO be commend
ed for her quiet but efficient working out
of the problem of how to give an even
ing's entertainment profitsbly and pleas
GntIy for all. well-filled hall testified
to the success of the efforts of the w. c.
7. u. The meeting closed by singing the
doxology and prayer by Rev. +. w. Day.
Death Of Mrs. Calvin Morse.
A sad occasion led the inha bitants Of
Rochester to the once home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Morse Monday Just week
before, the funeral OF Mr.. Morse took
place and Monday the friends had the
sad duty Of attending the funeral of his
wife, whose maiden name was Lizzie A.
Beardon.
Just Is years ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Morse
were married and settled down in their
home in Rochester and there lived quiet,
but happy, lives. They both united
with the Congr church about three years
ago. Mrs. Morse was just 80 years old;
her husband was 81. 4
The funeral service was held at the
house and was conducted by their pastor,
Rev. w. II. Watson. The choir of the
church sang two hymns by request
the, same hymns at both funerals
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "The
Heavenly Summer Land" Rev. Mr..
Laing led in prayer. The pastor took for
his text, s'Lovely and pleasant in their
lives, and in their death they were not
divided" breaking twigs from the tree OF
life for the sweetening of the bitter wa
tiers of sorrow.
A large number of the neighbors and
friends were present, which fact, owing
to the terrible condition of the roads
from the effects of the fierce storm Of
Sunday, was the more telling, revealing a
strong and tender sympathy for the de-
parted. The funeral had been postponed
till Monday owing to the storm.
The relatives of the deceased present
were two sisters and one brother of Tafts-
vile and Willimantic, Conn, where also
reside mother and two more brothers.
little daughter, Anna, is left, aged
twelve years, who will make her home in
the future with her grandmother in
Taftsville, Conn.
Everything was done that loving. hands
and hearts could devise and carry out and
tenderly both were laid away in the GEM
etery at West Rochester, covered with
flowers Of memorial and love.
And so another home is tenantless that,
two weeks ago, held lives full OF joy and
gladness. Pneumonia has carried away a
goodly number OF lives within the past
few weeks and we look for the advent of
spring to lessen fears and quiet misgiv-
ings in many hearts.