The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-29
WATERBURY,
Departure of Rev. w. L. Boicourt Reason
for Many Social Events.

for Many Social Events.
The last week of Rev. William l.. BOZ
courts stay in town was a busy one for
most of those connected with the Con-
gregational church. The play given by
the scouts, "The Scouts Honor" was a
fitting close to the splendid work done
with them by Mr.. Boicourt as scout
master. Troop has been an active one
under his direction and has stood high in
the state At the close of the play Mr..
Boicourt gave something of his Eight
Years of Scouting" telling Of those who
had been under his care as well as the
present membership. At the close, Max
G.. Ayers, as assistant seoutmaster, pre-
scented to him fountain pen, in case,
in behalf of the boys.
The last church prayer meeting under
his leadership and the service at the
home of Edwin +. Palmer on Good Fri
day were helpful ones. Mr.. Boicourt
throughout his pastorate here has been
present at good many Duxbury serv-
ices. There are number of the wor-
shippers at the churches there and many
boys who have had the help of his infiu
ence and words. AT the close of the
meeting that night Mr. Palmer said a
few words in appreciation of Mr.. BOZ
courts helpfulness and little Roger Irish
presented him slight remembrance in
behalf of 'the D,Nbury boys" Clinton
Morse added tribute to Mrs. Boicourt's
faitbfulness and work and gave her a
rambler rose.
Easter Sunday the church was filled
and while the decorations and music, as
well as Mr. Boicourt's message, testified
to the Easter joy, there was sadness in
the hearts of the people over the termi-
nation of this pastorate. large class
was received into church membership
and many children were baptized. In
the evening the Easter pageant, "The
Immortality of Love and Service was
given, closing with the hymn, "The
House of Brotherhood" embodying so
much Of the message which Mir. Boicourt
has constantly taught.
Monday evening reception was ten
dered Rev. and Mrs, Boicourt in the
chapel by the affiliated societies of the
church and society. Arrangements were
largely in charge of Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Ayers and refreshments with Mrs. Rob-
ert Perry. In the receiving line with
Mr. and Mrs. Boicourt were Deacon and
Mrs b. r, Demeritt, Mrs. Julia Seabury,
Mrs. w III Seabury. Mr. and Mrs. G. d.
Swasey, Deacon and Mrs. Edwin f.
Palmer and Mrs. l.. Fl. Elliott. During
the evening selections were rendered on
the organ by Mrs Palmer. vocal duet
was rendered by Miss Weltha Booker
and Mrs. NJ W. Chafree, and vocal solos
by G. A. Riley, Miss Hooker and Mrs.
Palmer accompanies. Mr.. Swasey as
chairman of the prudential committee
called upon G. G. Graves, who made a
touching speech and spoke Of the sacri-
fee America was making in sending
MANY of her best men to France. He
was thankful Waterbury and the church
had so fine a man to give to the cause.
In closing. he presented Mr. Boieourt a
purse OF gold as token from the church.
Mr.. Boicourt's response gave but little
chance for sadness in his message of
good will and cheer. Speaking in a
happy vein, he gave something Of the
changes during his nearly nine years
passionate. His contrast between the
people and the town then and now was
full of wit, and was greatly enjoyed.
Among others, the fact that the Water
bury inn was not then a suburb of Mont
real received hearty applause. The
scouts, for whom he has labored so hard,
attended in body and were anxious to
have the last word from their pastor.
Seldom is it the privilege of any pas
tor to leave parish after a pastorate
Of this length with so much genuine re-
f.ra aaI lie as nj
time. His influence has been far reach
ing and his acquaintance broad. He
has made himself conversant with the
work of different people and has adapted
himself to their lives and given them en-
eouIagement. In the many homes where
he has helped in sorrow his messages
have always been filled with comfort
and hope. As a preacher, he has been a
thinker, giving each week message that
would stick and go with each one. Dig
nifed, yet kind, he combined with his
speaking all the qualities for pastoral
work. After all that is said, 1t is figures
that prove and the fact that of the pres
ent membership of 204, under his pastor
ate l34 of these have joined the church,
shows the results of his work More
over he leaves with all lines of church
work on the upward trend and with the
kindest wishes OF all, regardless OF
church or creed.
He left for New York, where he has
been at Y. M. G. A. headquarters. and
expects to sail within a day or two for
France. Mrs. Boicourt and daughter will
remain here for a time, although he feels
that they win be able to join him before
many months.
What about starting a checking ac-
count with the Quarry Savings Bank g.
Trust Co., Barre, Vt.Y All banking re-