162 FIELD DAY AT NEWBURY OLD TOWN. 



some interesting remarks on the history of this church and 

 society, and regrets were expressed at your absence on 

 the present occasion. 



Eev. Mr. Israel, of Salem, alluded to the pleasant call 

 which he had made on you this morning, and proposed 

 that the Institute tender to you its high appreciation of 

 your faithful services, not only in your long pastorate 

 among this people, but in the advancement of religious 

 truths, education and general culture in the community. 



This suggestion was unanimously approved by the 

 meeting, and in conformity with the wish so feelingly ex- 

 pressed, the members of the Essex Institute now formally 

 present their tribute of high regard and esteem, and offi- 

 cially express the veneration which is due to your ad- 

 vanced years and elevated character. 



May Heaven still longer spare your well-spent life ! 

 With the high respect of the Essex Institute, 



HENRY WHEATLAND, Pres. 

 STEPHEN H. PHILLIPS, 

 GEORGE M. WHIPPLE, Sec'y. 



