Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-10

me hrdd " claims tins pre- -cInincncc. mol
only because !, would be serious inconven.
iencc TO wear IT on the feet, but because /,
protects from the winters cold and summers
heat. those ,ei-tale protubcrances, which |
phrenologis,s tell Of, which, like potato hills. |
expose the amour, OF mental and Intellectual
momentum which hes beneath. Although II |
changes its shape as often as the Top HIS
dress, II must be admitted that IL 10 often Of
more worth and service Than all II shelters.
Twelve pairs half hose, from Holden Poor |
House; and II every thing there IS as poor as
those hose, II must be a delightful place.
pairs wooden half hose, made by Tirza l.,
Sibiey Of Oxford, bore away the first prize OF
%. Seven pairs do, by Mrs. Eliza g. Clapp
OF Leicester, took the second Of -. Then
there were Q pairs wooden stockings, by Mrs
]. Southgaie Of Leicester, which were pro-
nounced excellent. And 2 pairs wooden
stockings, pairs mittens, spun and kni, by
widow Solomon Dwinnel Of Mllbury, 80 years
old and last not least, pairs ladies' hose
for which the Trustees OF this Society have
very ungallanily provided no reward. tits
hoped that as some Of the Trustees change
their relative position this year, they may be
little more mindful next time Of the claims
OF the ladies'. As the hat forms shelter for
the intellect, so does the sock Of the under
standing; and its claims for that reason, should
not be forgotten.
Mr.. Edward W. Denny, deaf mute, OF
Worcester, sent two reels of curious work.
manship. and completely adapted to perform
their duty. We "saw them on their winding
way" and the way they wound up the thread,
was by no means slow.
A pair Of tufied Crickeis, with flowers beau
tifully inwrought. and made in elegant style,
was sent by Sarah Whi,temore of Leicester
And another pair equally as beautiful, by Miss
M. Il. Barnes Of Leicester, only twelve years
old. The old Popes of Rome used to take in.
finite delight in putting their feet upon the
necks of Kings and Princes, but il really does
seem that these Crickets would be a much
more eligible foot stool than the empty shell
OF an idiot king. A gratuity of 81 Is recon-
mended to Maria E. Barnes.
Flute by Charles S. Ellis of Worcester,
was OF such exquisite hnish that il seemed
that but breath was wanting to set it discourse
ing sweet music. He sent likewise a lot Of
Umbrellas and Canes, all Of which were els-
gantly made. The Umbrella il a very useful
and vexaiious article,--useful when il is over
our heads in a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. when we
are caught out in a shower without one Il 10
uncertain who was the inventor ofthem, unless
Il was those wicked men who said tive will
not have this man to reign over u.s."
uo'S WIS SPicuuiu ditu bcdt Il1ts Spllt
and braided by Chatlotte 7. Bryant Of Royals.
ton. Economy, in her palmiest days, could
not invent more neat and durable hat. Roy
alston must indeed be Royal Town, if all her
productions are as fine. A gratuity of % is
recommened.
There were Coverlets enough to smother
the whole OF your honorable Committee. Mrs.
Lucinda Slade Of Paxton sent one which took
the second premium of %. Lucy Rice Of
Charlton sent the best, and took the first pre-
MUM OF ~. Miss Abigail Hartwell of West
Boylston presented fine one. Hepsibeth
Wilcox OF Brookhed sent thither another
MIR. Esther Young OF Leicester followed Eli
the footsteps" and gave us for inspection
very fne one, and Mrs. Lucy M. Hersey pre-
scented fine specimen OF her handy work.
Then came the Rugs. There was quite a
contest between the committees, Which should
have them, and this committee conquered, for
they had lot OF Pistols and eleven Horse
Whips TO enforce their arguments
MIR. Charles +. Chaplin OF Worcester had by
his Circean art, transformed some old wooden
chairs into as fine mahogany as nature ever
| grew, with this difference, he put the branch
es Just where they ought TO be, but nature new
er does her work to order. He turned some
pieces oil old board into beautiful marble, ex-
cept that il was not quite heavy enough. His
Centre Table was very wicked counter
felt. The leg was fac smile OF oak, and
the leaf looked as III had, In reality, been
taken out OF natures quarry, and polished to
the utmost perfection. IL nature Furnishes
/ counierfeiters as men do, mr.. Chaplin cannot
escape life Of hard labor in the quarries.
We recommend gratuity Of 30.
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