. Centennial proceedings and historical incidents of the early settlers of Northfield, Vt. : with biographical sketches of prominent business men who have been and are now residents of the town . in Boston, June 4, 1807, byBishop Ashbury. He was a ready speaker, full of witand pleasantry, and sent home his arguments with greatpathos and power. Mr. Winch was a staunch Mason. In the dark days thattried mens souls, when many were going back on theirprinciples, he remained firm and immovable, gloryingthe groat sentiments which George Washington had hon-ored, and which had comforted, elevated and s
. Centennial proceedings and historical incidents of the early settlers of Northfield, Vt. : with biographical sketches of prominent business men who have been and are now residents of the town . in Boston, June 4, 1807, byBishop Ashbury. He was a ready speaker, full of witand pleasantry, and sent home his arguments with greatpathos and power. Mr. Winch was a staunch Mason. In the dark days thattried mens souls, when many were going back on theirprinciples, he remained firm and immovable, gloryingthe groat sentiments which George Washington had hon-ored, and which had comforted, elevated and sustainedmillions of our race. No jDlace seemed dearer to him thanthe Lodge room; surrounded by the fraternity he washappy, and he made others so around him. Masonry washis great theme while among the brethren, and almostsingle handed he fought the good fight in Northfield, andlived to see the order again respected and beloved ! Tru-ly could he say to his comrades : A sacred burden is this life ye bear;Look on it, lift it, bear it solemnly,Stand up and walk beneath it not for soitow, falter not for sin,But onward, upward, till the goal ye Winch died in 1854. i^ /. .i()i:i, WINCH, ?^»^-
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