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 Deacon Amasa Chandler died al his home on Woodstock Hill, Saturday morning, Nov. 37, after several years of gradually failing health, during which time his strong constitution, his hopeful nature, his thorough enjoy meut of all around him, and his firm trust in God, com oined with the con- stant care and untifing thoughtfnlness Of his daughter, have given him se- rene old age, and the sunset of his life has been tinged with brightness which is denied to many men ot his years.
 He was born in North Woodstock Nov. 70, ls22, and his home has ai- ways been in this town. His life, an- til his removal 10 Eimwood Hall in lS67, was spent al his childhood 's home and as a successful school leach CT, farmer, and deacon of his home church, his life touched that of many others in helpful way. During his 2 years as proprietor of Elmwood Hall he WAS i'll close connection with the Academy life, and the summer so- burners in town. He was an Aeade- my trustee, and for many years dea- con of the First Congregational church. He was literally one Of the pillars Of the church and in his interest in its welfare and attendance upon its ser. vices he was steadfast to the end, being in his accustomed pew the last sun- day he lived. His neighboIly kind- ness was almost unbOunded and se genial was his nature that no social circle was complete without Deacon Chandler. He retained his buoy yaney of spirit to . degree almost incredible in a man past four score years. tie WAS the last of family of ten and Is survived by his three sons, . daughter, and one grandson, who has found 1t pleasure to minister to his needs in his declining years.
 His funeral was attended ia the church Monday afternoon at so'elock. Prayer was offered by Rev. T. A. Turn CT, pastor of the church of his youth, and the church choir sang "children of the Heavenly King,n which was favorite hymn of Mrs. Chandler's and was sung at her funeral by hes req uest. Rev. G. F. Waters, pastor, spoke aP- preciatively Of the departed life. as H. lustrating the passage II have fought the good fight, I have finished ill course, 1 have kept the faith, hence forth there is laid up for me crown of life." Beautiful flowers covered the casket. The body wss laid to rest by the side of Mrs. Chandler and his fam lily and friends are left to find solaee in their loneliness in the assurance that their loss is his gain.
 Arthur D. Chandler spent Thanks giving with his father and remained with him as long AS he lived, return ing home Tuesday. Lewis Chandler was in town for his fathers funeral
 A very interesting thank offering ser vice was conducted in the chapel by Mrs. H. T. Child. A well-arranged program gave a comprehensive idea of the religious history and missionary work in France. Mrs. Simpsons ac. count of the MeAli mission being of special interest because of the work oi Miss Elizabeth Beach. Over S40 was contributed for the work of the Wom- ans Board.
 D. R. Rollins and family have been in Brooklyn, N. Y., for week as guests of Mrs. Rollins father.
 Dr. F.. NJ. Child from Brooklyn, N. Y., has been visiting his aunt and brother and on Friday cousin party was given at Valleyside in his honor Dr. Child kindly consented to sing a solo in church Sunday morning and his many friends listened with much pleasure.
 Mrs. Henry Stafford is visiting in Flushing, l.. I.
 l.. R. Hall and wife went to Bridge port and the assistant teachers to their homes for Thanksgiving.
 After a few days visit with Wood. stock relatives, Dwight Burritt and family left for their new home in De- troit Monday morning.
 Mir. and Mrs. Kehlbeck of New York were Lakeside guests last week.
 William c. Child and wife spent Thanksgiving in Dudley.
 l.. K. Southworth and wife enter tained G. H. Sumner and family Thanksgiving day at "Arnold's Inn.
 Literature for Capt. Edwards work in Vineyard Haven. is to be left with Mrs. Wm. Lindeman this week.
 Church social Friday evening at 7-3o with Herbert ktngsbury and wife.
 Through the generosity of Rev. M. l.. Williston the Academy Senior class Are 1Dfe 10 fepOst suootahte. e tion to their class funds from the re- cent lecture.
 Miss Sophie Barrett spent Thanks giving with her grandmother at Marblehead.
 Mrs. Williamson Jeff this week Tor months visit with her two sons-
 Mrs. Shaw is with her niece, Miss Lester, for a few weeks.
 Mrs. Bingham, Miss Waters. Miss Ethel Spalding and Donald fefiey were home for Than ksgising-
 Thanksgiving day Ms- Wood~a ard entertained WendeIi Phillips and sis- ter, MT. and Mrs. Riteh and Mrs. May were at ssThe Films" and the usual family company spent the day as Shadefield.
 Select your Watches and other gilss now and have shem saved for you lii Christmas at Shaws-
 A Victor or an Edison would make . good present for the whole family 70 enjoy. Have oue reserved al Shs" 2.