Historical Address on the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Gathering of the Congregational Church, Kingston, N. H., September 28, (17, O. S.) 1875 e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The 150th Anniversary of the gathering of the Congregational Church, Kingston, N. H., was observed September 28th, 1875.<br><br>The Introductory services, in the Church, were conducted by Rev. G. W. Thompson, pastor in 1840, and Rev. P. S. Boyd. A letter from Rev. S. Byington was read by Rev. E. G. Street, and the secretary, D. J. Bakie, read letters from E. G. Frothingham, Esq. and Calvin Thayer, son of Dr. E. Thayer, who was ordained here ninety-nine years ago.<br><br>The discourse was by Rev. J. H. Mellish, and Rev. J. C. White made the closing prayer.<br><br>After the collation, at which it is said near five hundred persons sat down, the president, L. D. Peaslee, called the people to order, and under the direction of the marshal. Ora Pearson Patten, a procession was formed and led by the Brass Band to the platform on the spot where the old three-story meetinghouse stood for one hundred years. After some introductory remarks, the president called upon the following persons, who made brief and appropriate addresses: - S. W. Mason, Esq., of Chelsea, Mass., a son of a former minister; Rev. A. B. Peabody, of Stratham; Rev. George E. Street, of Exeter; Rev. W. A. Patten, a native of the town; Rev. F. A. Warfield, of Greenfield, Mass.; Rev. W. Thompson; Dr. Eastman, of Hampstead; Deacon J. Dow, of Hampton; Hon. Amos Tuck, of Exeter; and the marshal, O. P. Patten, made the closing address.<br><br>The speeches were interspersed with music by the band and the choir, assisted by Mrs. Stevens. One of the hymns (A) was written for the occasion, by F. B. Patten, a student of Harvard College and son of a former member of the Church.<br><br>In addition to the persons named, there were representatives from churches in the vicinity. From the Free Baptist Church in Danville, Rev. J. A. Lowell, and delegate. From the M. E. Church, Kingston, Rev. James Cairnes; from Atkinson, Rev. Jesse Page; from Plaistow, Deacon Kimball a