St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-05-04
At Barnet.
Installation of Rev. W. J. Hawk at Barnet
Center Church.

pastor of the Barnet Center United Pres
byterian Church, took place yesterday |
afternoon, under the inspection of the [
Vermont Presbytery, which met IN adj |
journed session.
A little history of the early services in |
connection with this denomination in |
this vicinity, and few facts in relation |
to the present pastor will be of interest |
to our readers.
1t is not definitely known when the |
first religious services were held in the |
town of Barnet, but previous to 1873 |
religious organizations were formed in
both Barnet and Ryegate with occasion
al preaching by Scotch clergymen. who
came and administered the communion
and baptism. Among these clergymen
was DIR. Witherspoon, president of
Princeton College. In 1884 the town of
Barnet voted to adopt the Presbyterian
form of religious worship, by unanimous
vote. The same year "lot No. 81 was
voted for a Westinghouse and glebe."
In 1877 the town voted to raise funds
for the support of the Gospel and the
elders, together with committee of lay
men, were authorized to secure preach
ing by such ministers as were agreeable
in religious sentiments. In 1890 the
town voted to apply to the Associate
Presbytery of Pennsylvania for a regular
minister voting 1910 for salary the first
year with an annual augment OF 81
until $50 lawful money was reached, to
be paid in wheat at SIS a bushel, and
stock and other produce to be conformed
to the wheat" The town records show
that on July 5, 1870, "the committee
appointed by the town. having petition
ed the Presbytery of Pennsylvania, and
Beverage of Cambridge, N. Y, to
moderate call for a settled minister.
Mr.. Beveridge, having come to the town,
nominations for a pastor being called
for, the name of Rev. David Goodwillie
was proposed and he was elected with
out opposition" He was duly installed,
thereupon, and was the pastor support
ed by the town until 1905, when certain
changes in the law invalidated the agree
ment of the town pertaining to the sup
port of religious work by public taxation,
he resigned the town pastorate which was
dissolved by mutual consent of pastor
and people. He was then elected to the
state legislature, where he was chaplain
of that honorable body The congrega-
ton was incorporated by the legislature
that same year and the congregation
supported him as long as he lived, acting
as their I aston until 1880. During the
last four years of his labors he had as
co-pastor his son, Rev. Thomas Good
upon his fathers death, and continued
to be the pastor until his death 1867.
He was followed in the pastorate by the
Rev. John Service, who in turn was
succeeded by the Rev. R. N. Hammond.
Rev. D. M. McKinlay was installed in
1888 and continued in the pastorate
until 1909. The present incumbent, the
Rev. w. J. Hawk. assumed the charge
March 4, 1910. He has held pastorates
ut 10 Ia
York, ILL.,, and Brockton, Mass, besides
a term of three years as home mission
airy at Waitsburg, Wash, being a native
OF Pennsylvania, reared near Pittsburgh,
graduated from Grove City (Pa.) Col
lege, 1896. Allegheny Theological Sem
mary, Pittsburgh, Pa, 1900.
The following ministers were reared IN
the Barnet congregation: Rev. D.
Chassell, D. D., Rev Peter Shaw, Rev.
Rev. David Goodwillie, Jr., Rev. William
Galbraith, Rev. Thomas Gilkerson, Rev.
William c. Somers, Rev. Robert Samuel.
This congregation has been the religious
bulwark of the town and is the oldest of
the denominations in New England, re-
tanning much vigor at the present time.
Mrs. Harden's store in Barnet will be open
Saturdays the rest of the season.
The interior of the Barnet Creamery,
which was thoroughly remodelled last
fall, is being painted and vanished. The
Creamery Company have neat and
commodious building and turn out a
superior quality of butter.
Roy Potter commences work for the
Barnet Creamery Company this week.
Mrs. Lila Libbey of Lyndonville is
assisting Mrs. Campbell in the New Eng
land Telephone Office.
Mrs. 7. P. ROBBIE was in st. Johnsbury,
Monday.
Mrs. Everett Chase has been called to
Middleboro, Mass, by the serious illness
of her sister, Mrs. Sanborn.
The entertainment given in honor of
the anniversary of the Odd Fellows, Fri
day evening, was largely attended and
very enjoyable. Mr.. Benedict of St.
Johnsbury, spoke very interestingly.
His speech was amusing and profitable.
1t was responded to by the Rev. Mr..
Clark. The Glee club and readings were
excellent. Refreshments were served
dancing followed and a general good
time enjoyed.
There will be drama and open air
concert at Town Hall, May 4. The
concert will be at noon.
Miss Clara Smith has gone to Peacham.
Artie Shaw from Norwich, was visit
ing friends in town Saturday and Sun
day.
Aldice Davidson of Burlington, is visit
ing his uncle, Bert Gilhllan.
The Ladies' Missionary society will
meet with Mrs. Emily Albee, Tuesday at
go.
Mrs. James Hall was in ST. Johnsbury,
Saturday.
Mrs. Kate Pocock and son, Allen, of
Beebe Plain, Canada, spent Thursday
with her sister, Mrs. Annie Gilfllan.
Mrs. Lizzie Douse of Passumpsic, was
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Belle
Morgan, Wednesday.
Mrs. Clark, little Marjorie, and
Theodore, were in St. Johnsbury, We'd
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