Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-13
Local INTELLIGENCE.

he ,ahleaux at the Lawrence Water Cure on
evening; for We learn that the repre-
.cnta,ons were Of a high order and we're eompli-
mentcd by large and brilllau, audience.
A fair friend who was present, having given US
A few comments, we with pleasure publish them for
the benefit Of our readers.
The opening scene ofthe "vioneae Children vas
most eharmngly arranged, aud really presented an
picture.
The "washing Scene as also tina. Of "PAul
Pry," created much amusement the young gen
tleman at the tub seemed quite a, home in 'kf'f'.
The 'Madonna Scene" was excellent, the fair
lady representing Madonna receiving much COM
mendation.
The characters Of "Rebccea and Rowena' were
we'll conceived. and the graceful attitudes Of the
fair Representatives were faultless.
The "Sun Scene" as usual was very striking
the tall. queeniy looking Abbcss cOntrasicl ainira
bly, with the graee6ilIPe,ite figure Of the Nun.
The Turkish Secns' was well aud appropriate
ly arranged. save the Introduction Of the 'lttle
African" instead u beautiful Greek Slave. rich
ly aisirel, as is usual this delraeled somewhat
from the general effect. "Cinderilla' was rich
and effective tAbeauI, particularly the last seerc.
where the beautiful young Cinderella appeared as
bride nsgnihcrnty arrAyei.
.Lney Of LAfnnermoor," conceived her part ad-
mlrabiy, producing fine impression--being also
handsomely adorned.
The closing ''scene from Norma" was decidedly
impressive, and the stately Norma presented hns
Our readers who were present must refer to the
works describing many Of these scenes, and they
will bc allie then to realize the incidents 50 well
represented.
Our fair friend also spelks highly Of the music.
at intervals during the evening, and learns that
an accomplished lady from the south presided Al,
the piano.
The performers we believe we're all invalids. and
We feel much indebted 10 them as we'll as to the
proprietors Of the house, for AEoriing citizens
such pleasing aud beautiful entertainment
We have no, spoken Of the gentlemen who aP-
pearel but the ladies say ''they acted we'll their
part. !" and that certainly is sufficient praise for
Of the serner SEX on such occasions deem ourselves
quite happy in appearing as the aijunets merely,
! 10 ue Hhuc usf VI - oNs1aisI ~ may AefH4'e'
HrpRorArn ouARps, Of the Vermont Uniform
cd Militis, is the name Of the company organized
in this village on Monday evening last. The fol-
lowing officers we're chosen;-J. J. crAndall, Cap
tain u. n. Chamberlain. LIST Lieut.; John Bur
nap, ID do; II. @. HArdie. 81 do r. wesselheft,
D. X. Chase, o. J. Pratt, II. c. Nash, sergents
L. L. Davis. ". Hyde, W. vinton. c. Simonds,
CorporAis Warren Hyde. Clerk and Treasurer.
To CAPITALIST We learn that the RePB5li-
con newspaper establishment has been advertised
for sale in the Boston Journal. The -frgss says
that circulars Of similar import have been sent
out To capitalists desiring "psrnansAt invest
ment' this affords rare opportunity. We pre-
sumo the charter Of the "Windham County Typo
graphic Company will be thrown in il the pur-
chaser Is inclined to fancy stock operations.
desire to move West on account offamily friends
is assigned as the reason for this proposal to sci
out.
wnxiScrox.- are informed that at town
meeting in Wilmington on Saturday OF last week
the citizens voted 70 raise 5000 for the purchase
a piece Of land for common, but suitable for th,
annual exhibitions Of the Wilmington Agriculture
Society.
The enterprisng farmers Of Wilmington deserve
great credit for their persistent efforts in encourag
ing the agricultural and s,Ock-groWing interest il
that thriving town. They have won good rep
utation as well as material advantages from the
enterprise We shall look for aspendid exhibition
in that place the ensuing year.
misunderstanding tho present week, until Fri
day, the seishing in this vicinity has been oil tina
the most fasiidious could desire, while the air wa
as clear and crystalline as the icy breath Of Janua
nv. A party ofladies and gentlemen from this vii
lage improved the opportunity on Wednesday Il
visit Greenfield, and from their merry looks vi
conclude that they enjoyed the excursion amously
TEMPERANCE LEcTUnE.--In consequence Of tn
storm. the Temperance lecture which was anpoun
eed for Thursday evening was adjourned I'LL Sat
urday evening at ! o'clock.
wiSDuAM couSrr BASK.-we are informe,
that good portion Of the stock Of this Bank ha
been subscribed. Those DESTROYS of making an in
, vestment will do well to apply soon.
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at Odd Fellows Hall, on Tuesday Evening of mex
week.
MARROW EscAPg.-We are informed that a
n Charles Perry and Jude Damon were recently dig
gug well for the former in FitzwilliAm, they prov
Z identAlly escaped most fearful catastrophe. Tn
well was mostly cut through rather loose, shell
ledge Of rock to the depth Of eighteen or twent
, feet. and they were at work drilling for anothe
: blast when they were called to dinner. As tn
hole was nearly finished Mr.. Damon proposed wait
ing to flush II and FIRE the blast as they should
= up to dinner. Mr.. Perry, however, thought the
: might rs we'll go up at once, aud they did So o
r returning. what was their establishment a. 6ndin
l large piece of rock, weighing several hundre
f pounds, had fallen from near the top Of the we
right upon the spot where they had been at work