Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-10-30
Our Lyceunl.

them. Either they would have dancing
schools, balls, bowling saloons, or some
thing else for recreation during the long
winter evenings. And we suggested that /
amusements be furnished by a Lyceum /
or historical society, these would be not /
only amusement but profit. We were
unable to call eitherinto existence at that
time; the people did not seem to believe
Us. This fall, however, by the efforts of
some enterprsiDg young men a Lyceum
has been commenced-questions have
been discussed with some interest, and /
there has been ts,0 spectators.
Now we wish to call the attention of
the people of Irasburgh to this subject
And what we say to Irasburgh we would !
say to all our towns and all our reader.
Settle it in your own minds what you
will have this winter as amusemeuts for
your young people. In many Of our
large villages they have course Of lee
lures from men who make it their bust
ness to 20 about on this errand. The
expense of each lecture Is something,
but not any thing like that which attends
abaH. Il costs money in these days to
do anything that is good, yet not so much
as to do the opposite. Nearly all our
villages can have lectures that would be
not only interesting, but profitable, at
less expense than is usually incurred by
amusements that are, to say the least,
good for nothing. So ii can be with us
if the people will it. Money can be OBJ
tanned 10 procure lecturers from abroad,
and all parties feel abundantly compensa-
ted for the outlay. But if this may not
be done extensively, there are men in
our own towns who are capable, and
might be pressed into the service, to give
a lecture on some subject they might
choose. There are TURNER'S qualified,
and who have abundant time to make
preparations, and who would 60 it joy
fully could you insure them an audience.
There are Judges, Lawyers, Ministers,
Physicians, Merchants and Mechanics
who could contribute at least one lecture
to the general stock, could they bat be
enlisted and each Of them would under
take their part Of the programme Provid-
cd the others would theirs. This would
cost nothing but the time, and would re-
suit in great benefit, as well to speaker
as nearer The people could make the
necessary arrangements. Musicians pre-
pare for the occasion, houses be lighted
and the 1rhole population attend, whoev-
er Of their own people is to speak, give
them your sympathy, and your presence
and there are scores Of men in OrIean.
County, we had almost said in every
town, who could DO themselves credit /,
a lecture on some favorite theme, an,
greatly interest and instruct their hear
ers. Then why not form associations 0
the ,cLoIs people, and enter upon thi
work at once?
But we were to say word about or
Lyee,Hp. It has rather auspiciously CON
menced. Shall it succeed: IF so Their
must be labor expended upon It.
must not be left TO the young men alon
To manage, and carry forward. The Of,
er portion Of community must engage
it. Farmers. who would see sood ordt
prevail as wei as that which viii max
their sons and daughters happy and us
ful, must enter upon the work. The
can surely spend one evening each wee
IN this profitable manner. Lawye
must spare time to benefit their your
friends by adding their learning and the
ability to the discussion; clergyme
physicians, and. judges must come in
the arrangement, and DO their part in q
ding interest to the meeting. The ladi
also must favor the enterprise, so far
practicable, with their presence; for Il
interest viii flag unless their eharmir
faces greet the young. though ambition
speakers; and the editor will be sure
90 where tie ladies show their interest,
presence.
Ho! all ye people, CONE Up TO T.
LTcEUN and We promise you a "su
cesstul season" and great reward. Al
as for the other towns in the County :
word to the wise is sufficient but
demand Of you that you follow our 81
gest;ons, or else contrive something b.
ter.
EsTOur readers viii notice by DR.. R
bees card, in another column, that
has returned to Montpelier and recovt