Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 15-1893 # 6 Elections at the Institution. Friday last the Board of Trustees of the Institution for the Blind met and elected Prof. F.R> PLACE of Caledonia Superintendent. The vote stood: Place 5, Fuller 2, Wallace 1, blank 1. Prof. PLACE is a man of about 30 years, a Normal school graduate, and has had successful experience as Superintendent of the public schools at Salem, N.J. The new position to which he has been chosen is one of greater and more peculiar responsibilities, inasmuch as not only the mental but the moral and physical welfare of his pupils will be entirely under his charge during nine months, or so, of each year. It demands moral qualities and executive and disciplinary abilities of a high order to successfully govern and rightly care for a family of one hundred and fifty or more of dependent children and youth. That the new Superintendent may prove to be possessed of all the qualities required to successfully discharge the responsible duties of the office is the wish of every friends of the Institution. Ex-Mayor Lucius BAKER, of the firm of Baker & Walkinshaw, was elected baker in the place of J.J. MYERS. Lucius is a veteran in the art, and there's no better bread and cracker baker in Western New York, or any other part of the State, or a kinder-hearted man. Andrew F. GEIGER, a prominent Democratic politician of Batavia, was given the place of carpenter for the Institution, a position which has been of late faithfully filled by Albert BENCHLEY, a veteran--a member of the G.A.R. The old soldiers must "stand down the aisle" when a Democratic Administration comes to the front. It is reported that Trustee MOULTON will introduce a motion at the next meeting of the Board to abolish the office of Matron. We hope the report is untrue. The Institution might almost as well be with out a Superintendent as without a Matron. A sympathetic, tender-hearted, womanly woman, who will care for and mother the children, especially the younger ones there, is as much demanded by every consideration of benevolence and humanity as any other officer of the Institution. At the Bank Street Church. The Bank street Baptist church was pretty and good to behold Sunday evening in its display of autumn products, the day having been observed with Harvest services. In front of the altar was represented the grain and vegetable productions of the county, interspersed with flowers in neat array. The service was very appropriately observed with songs and selections giving praise to the Lord. The selections were as follows: "The Flowers," by Miss CASE; "A Single Head of Wheat," by Mrs. Mary THOMAS'; "My Vespers Song," by Miss Marion CASE. Two little girls, Jessie RIAL and Ruth GIDDINGS< rendered the song, "Out in the Meadows," and a class song, "Where Hast Thou Gleaned Today?" was given by six girls. Next Sunday will be observed as "Education Day," and the Sunday following will be Anniversary Day, completing the ninth year of the society's labors in Batavia. The Rev. J.H. DURKEE has been pastor during that time, with the exception of one year's absence. Byron. The usual monthly meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society will be held at Mrs.. Charles NORTON's this week Friday afternoon. Mrs. Annie JOSLYN is visiting friends in Caledonia. Miss Maurie STEVENS who has been ill from a severe attack of Cholera Morbus, is better. Born to Mr. and Mrs. SCADDING, Sept. 9th, a daughter; also, to Mr.and Mrs. H.C. NORTON, Sept. 11th, a daughter. Miss Sarah FISHER and Miss Carol and Jennie MERRIMAN have returned from the World's Fair. Byron school opened Monday under those successful teachers, Mr. Charles STEVENS, and Miss GRANT. Miss Belma BARKER left last Thursday, for Taswell, Virginia, where she will teach music in Taswell Seminary. May Bell BARKER went to Churchville Monday morning to attend school. She boards with her grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. WRIGHT. Sunday, Sept. 10th, after a long and painful illness, the Angel of Death summoned a beloved husband and father to a home where pain and sorrow are not known. The beloved one is Dwight W. PERKINS, aged 30 years. He was taken sick last April, of what was supposed to be Lagrippe. In a few weeks he grew worse. A council of Doctors was called and it was found necessary to perform a surgical operation for what seemed to be an abcess, but which proved to be Sarcoma. For a short time he gained somewhat, giving encouragement to himself and friends, but a second operation became necessary. Since then he has been slowly falling. Mr. PERKINS has been a hero through all his suffering, he was cheerful, patient and hopeful until about three weeks ago. He then became conscious that he was soon to leave his beloved family, who, with the best physicians, had done all in their power to restore him to health. He leaves a wife, a son, a mother and a brother and many dear friends to mourn his departure. Mr. Perkins was highly respected by all, and the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is extended to the family, especially to his companion who has watched over and cared for him day and night, through all his sickness, doing all loving hands could, to give relief. The funeral which was largely attended, was held from North Byron church Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Byron K.O.T.M., of which he was a member. The floral pieces given by the Maccabees show the esteem in which their brother was held in the Lodge. The lady Maccabees attended in a body, and as the casket was lowered each lady threw a bouquet of flowers into the grave. The ceremony of the Sir Knights was very impressive. Wm. KEENAN and Hattie LEGG, of Caledonia, spent Sunday with George JOSLYN. The Byron Grange met last Saturday afternoon at N.H. GREEN's--had a good attendance and took in eight new members. Mrs. O.T. MATHEWS, of Auburn, who has been with her brother, Rev. J.W. STITT, returned home Tuesday morning. A.C. PRENTICE has commenced school in the Merriman district o the town line road. From Another Correspondent. Friday evening chronicled an event of special interest in the town of Byron. It was the reception at, and the formal presentation of, the handsome and commodious new parsonage to the Presbyterian society of this place. The donors are the children of the late J.F. BOYNTON and the late Loren GREENE. The gift is intended as a memorial to their deceased parents, two of whom (Mrs. Boynton and Mr. Greene) were active and honored members of this church, and the third (Mr. J.T. Boynton), a man interested in its welfare and a liberal contributor to its support. Mr. Irving D. COOK read the presentation address, which had been previously prepared by the donors, and feelingly expressed their thought and purpose in this bestowment. [articles, from assorted, unnamed towns] Mr. and Mrs. Theodore JEMISON of Cattaraugus Reservation, the sister of our lost teacher, Mrs. H.C. HEWITT, were here last Monday, collecting her things. *** C.G. STEWART has 1,100 very nice cedar ties for fence posts that he is offering for sale cheap. Mr. George STRIPP is quite sick. At last report he was some better. C.H. BLESCOE started for the World's Fair last Monday morning. *** [most likely, Elba or a nearby town] James BURDETT is suffering from severe blood poison in one hand and arm. Rev. W.J. EDDS of East Pembroke, made us a pleasant call on Monday evening. Mrs. James MERRITT is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred LABAHN of Fultonville, N.Y. Rev. Marcus J. BROWN returned from Chicago on Saturday evening and supplied his pulpit on Sunday last. Loren B. SACKETT is at Arkport this week, as delegate from the Elba charge. He goes instructed to bring back Rev. A.L.. STINARD, as pastor for another year, if the annual conference consents. Mrs. MARK goes to Arkport this week as delegate from the Elba Society, to attend the annual meeting of the W.F.M. Society of the Genesee District of the Methodist Protestant church. The infant child recently left by Mrs. Raymond BARBER is reported to be in a very critical condition of health. J.F. PECK, and Miss Susan BATES, both of Elba, were united in Marriage at the Methodist Parsonage on Thursday evening, of last week by Pastor A.L. STINARD. Congratulations are extended. Charles KULP is confined to his bed with strong symptoms of fever. Wm. A. HUNDREDMARK is shut up at this home in care of his Physician. George K. STAPLES and family left on Tuesday morning for their home in Buffalo. Mrs. N.S. GODFREY has been in quite poor health for a number of days. John BARRINGER of New York, is visit the home and friends of his childhood, in Elba. A small blaze on the roof of the cooper shop of Staples & Son, in the west part of the village, was discovered about 2 p.m. Tuesday, by Wm. C. RILTER. It caught from sparks from the chimney. A few pails of water subdued the fire, but left a hole in the roof. In the interests of the organ fund, the Good Templars of Elba will hold a sociable on Friday evening at Macabee's hall. An entertaining program has been prepared, including musical and literary exercises. Peaches and cream will be served. 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