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ight, like the veal feast and the shearing feast. Fresh meat being a rare luxury, the killing of a calf was a time of excitement to all concerned. On one such memorable occasion little Lucretia was told, Now, if thee is a good girl thee shall see them kill the calf. I must record that sometimes she was far from good, for she was a great tease, being full to overflowing of animal life. But to return, the veal feast followed the killing. It was a family reunion, occupying two days. On the first all the husband's relatives were bidden; on the second all the wife's, and to those unable to come a portion of the good things was carried in dishes wrapped in great square napkins, especially prepared for this use, and the children who were careful enough were allowed to be the bearers, a much coveted privilege. The veal was presented to the guests at the feast under various disguises known only to such good cooks as the women of Nantucket. While they knew how to make much out of little,
3rd (search for this): chapter 25
ess but a mischief maker and with feelings of hostility to General Stark. Upon his arrival in Medford he secured quarters in the home of the leading business man, Benjamin Hall, whither the troops marched from their camp on Winter Hill to receive their pay. This he refused them, alleging that the payrolls were not properly drawn. With much dissatisfaction they marched back to camp and on the next day marched down to Medford again only to be again refused on some trifling pretext. On the third day the same scene was enacted and the men were well nigh mutinous (which was what the paymaster was desirous of), and in this state of mind appeared at Colonel Stark's headquarters, probably the Royall House. He was no less indignant and gave expression to his feelings by saying that Hubbard (or Hobart) was a poltroon, and that having been visited thrice, it was but fair that he make one in return. Serjeant Abbot, with a guard of soldiers was detailed so go down to Medford and arrest Col
7th (search for this): chapter 13
t preachers for about two months, and at last secured the services of Rev. William Edwards Huntington, who supplied the pulpit till the end of the year, viz., April, 1872. Mr. Huntington was a young man of rare gifts, just finishing his studies in the Theological School of Boston University, of which he is now the able and honored president. During these months circumstances clearly indicated that it was time for some church organization to enter and occupy this field. The attendance on Sundays at the hall had decreased materially, till in March scarcely more than twenty-five attended. One afternoon early in August Rev. N. T. Whitaker called upon some of his people in the west end, also came to the house where the writer was at work, and introduced himself as the Methodist pastor, and before leaving had secured a promise of attendance upon the weekly class meeting he proposed to establish on Tuesday evenings. He also gave a cordial invitation to attend the afternoon preaching
28th (search for this): chapter 32
that as a concert of advice between men and women was important to success, so mutual counsel and discussions in their business meetings were convenient and profitable. James and Lucretia Mott were among the delegates. Her health was much impaired at this time, and it was hoped that a sea voyage might prove beneficial, and the kindness of a distant relative made this expensive trip possible. They sailed in a packet ship, Roscoe, from New York, on May 7, 1840, and landed in Liverpool on the 28th. They spent about three months in England and Ireland, being entertained by prominent people and making many new friends. For the only time in her life Mrs. Mott kept a diary, quaint and pleasant reading, but too long for quotation here. To her infinite surprise the convention to which she was a delegate refused to admit her, except as a listener behind the bar, because she was a woman. The great world's convention of 1840! This action in excluding women caused general indignation. W
January (search for this): chapter 13
he Doxology and Benediction, and the public worship of Almighty God according to Methodist Episcopal usage was thus begun in West Medford eighteen months after the organization of the Second Church, which, by the incorporation of its trustees in January following, assumed the present name of Trinity. It is doubtful if such a case as this has a parallel. For a church to organize with ten members, find no public meeting place, lose one of its most energetic ones by death, reorganize with seveat Conference was continued as our supply when Brother Wagner's charge over us ceased. During the summer Mr. Hamilton became interested in the study of law, and the fact that no man can serve two masters very soon became apparent. Early in January (1875) following, Presiding Elder Dorchester removed him and placed the Rev. E. C. Herdmann, also a student, in charge of the society. He was a young married man, of rare gifts and engaging personality, and his wife, in the visits she made us,
January 1st (search for this): chapter 13
. She was one of those who came from Arlington, and there was one who walked both ways from the Heights twice on Sunday and to class meeting. At the Conference of 1880 Rev. George M. Smiley received his first appointment, and to our church. He had supplied a church in New Jersey while studying at Drew Seminary. Far different was the outlook from that in 1877. The church, though small in numbers, was united, enthusiastic and ready, to the best of its knowledge and ability, to begin a new year's work with a resident pastor. During the year the Sunday-school increased and was brought to a high state of discipline and efficiency under the charge of Brother S. C. Johnson. The benevolent collections also were increased, and a marked interest showed itself in the spiritual as well as social work. During the next year began the development of a special line of thought, later carried to an extreme, causing unhappy differences, but as yet not inharmonious. A third appointment con
January 16th (search for this): chapter 34
avorite Fells. Mount Winthrop you may call this spot If you'll preserve the trees That canopied with winter's green The guv'nor's lunch of cheese!” The Society's work-papers and addresses— fifteenth year, 1910-1911. October 17.—Boston—1915. Its Motives, Methods and Goal. Mr. John L. Sewell, Executive Secretary of Boston-1915. November 21.—Days of the New England Primer. Rev. Anson Titus of Somerville. December 19.—Music in the Early Days of Medford. Mrs. Elsie R. Perkins. January 16.—Annual Meeting. Election of Officers. February 20.—Lucretia Mott. Mrs. Anna D. Hallowell. March 20.—Tufts College. Professor Lawrence B. Evans of Tufts College. April 17.—Literary People of Medford. Mrs. Louise Peabody Sargent. May 15.—The Union Congregational Church, Medford. Mr. Henry B. Doland. Late, too late. The editor feels that an apology is due our patrons, because of the delay in the issue of this number of the Register. Absence and unavoidabl
February 20th (search for this): chapter 34
f you'll preserve the trees That canopied with winter's green The guv'nor's lunch of cheese!” The Society's work-papers and addresses— fifteenth year, 1910-1911. October 17.—Boston—1915. Its Motives, Methods and Goal. Mr. John L. Sewell, Executive Secretary of Boston-1915. November 21.—Days of the New England Primer. Rev. Anson Titus of Somerville. December 19.—Music in the Early Days of Medford. Mrs. Elsie R. Perkins. January 16.—Annual Meeting. Election of Officers. February 20.—Lucretia Mott. Mrs. Anna D. Hallowell. March 20.—Tufts College. Professor Lawrence B. Evans of Tufts College. April 17.—Literary People of Medford. Mrs. Louise Peabody Sargent. May 15.—The Union Congregational Church, Medford. Mr. Henry B. Doland. Late, too late. The editor feels that an apology is due our patrons, because of the delay in the issue of this number of the Register. Absence and unavoidable circumstances have caused the same. We hope to be o
February 26th (search for this): chapter 13
her, Rev. G. C. Osgood (afterward well known in Medford), was given another charge and we continued our weekly class meetings as before. It is well to say just here that it was not our intent to organize a Sabbath School until the time and circumstances should make it advisable. Neither was it our thought to erect a meeting-house at once, much as we would have desired to profit by the offer (made the year before by the land owners) of a gift of land. Our class leader McLean's reply, on February 26, was to that effect, when questioned as to our intent or purpose in that line. Nothing was known by others of our people of the movement of our Congregational brethren till after that date. The writer commends to all a careful perusal of the excellent paper read last spring before this Society and just now published in the Register. Its author gives valuable information as to the western village and its residents, and concedes the early efforts there of Methodists in religious work.
March (search for this): chapter 13
then a student in the School of Theology in Boston. Prior to 1870 the western section of Medford's population was almost wholly to the east of the railroad. In March of that year a large tract of land westward changed ownership and building operations began thereon and also in the other portion. In April of the same year Mr.ly indicated that it was time for some church organization to enter and occupy this field. The attendance on Sundays at the hall had decreased materially, till in March scarcely more than twenty-five attended. One afternoon early in August Rev. N. T. Whitaker called upon some of his people in the west end, also came to the housoved on well, save in the building enterprise, which, though not lost sight of, progressed but slowly, so slowly that some despaired of its accomplishment. But in March of 1896, the subscription limit being reached, plans were secured and work begun. On July 23, at 6 P. M., the corner-stone was laid, in the presence of two hundre
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