Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-21

Row and Center streets, and are now in
undisputed possession OF probably the
finest drug establishment In the State,
The interior of the store is finished In
black walnut and ash, and handsomely
furnished with everything calculated to
combine comfort with elegance and
durability. Moreover, large stock of
drugs, medicines, chemicals, perfamery,
fancy and toilet articles, cutlery, &c.
just received from the city markets, has
been placed on the shelves OF the estab-
lishment, which the proprietors are no
doubt anxious to convert into cash.
Call and examine the new store.
BRANDON You've MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION. Meetings Especial prayer
were commenced last Sabbath evening,
in the Methodist Church. On Monday
evening, after dedicatory exercises in
their new rooms, lately occupied as 3
billiard saloon, prayer meeting was
held, and is to be continued each even
ing this week. The meetings are being
largely attended. Gods spirit Is work
ing, and there are many hopeful signs.
The association is actively engaged in
all the good works appropriate to its or
ganizstion, and is largely increasing its
membership. Prayer, faith, and works
occupy the thoughts and attention OF
all. Gods blessing will not be denied.
Mr. John Engslls has purchased the
building in which the rooms are located,
and to him the association are largely
indebted for their possession.
Az AGRD CoUPLE.-There Is now living
in Goshen, Addison comfy vt, Mr..
Emery Alexander and his wife Abigail
(Ssepheusl Alexander, whose united ages
are one hundred and sixty.eight years.
Mr.. Alexander is now eighty six years
OF sge, and WAS born In Putney, Wind
ham county, Vt. Mrs. Alexander is
eighty.two years OF rye, and was born
in Dummerston, Windham county, Vt.
They were married In 1903 and have
lived together sixty four years. They
have lived in house by themselves until
few days since, when they went to live
with their daughter Mrs. Sessions, They
were present at the family gathering on
Thanksgiving day OF 1855, and their
posterity were with them to the nfth
generation. s- ..s- r..'
CAsrIEros. The Young Mems Chris
tiaa Association was duly organized At
the Methodist Chapel last Monday night
with twenty.nine members, Rev. s. G.
Mithewson presiding. The following
gentlemen were elected officers for the
year ensuing: President, Hen. G. NJ.
Willard; Vice President, Chauncey Ward (;
Recording Secretary, B. W. Burt; Cor
responding Secretary, G, D. Spencer ;
Treasurer, C. s. Sherman; Directors, l..
w. Preston, ]. A. Harrington, B. r.
Graves. This association is composed
of members of the different churches in
tovn, and all persons OF good moral
character are admitted to membership.
The expenses of the Association are
raiad by an equal tax on all OF the mem.
bers, The regular weekly meetings are
held on Monday evening. 90. .-..
The Universalist Church is fast ap-
pro,ching completion, and it is conceded
by al that it will be the best looking
builing in the place when flushed,
r The Normal School building and the
Seminary, on Seminary Hill, has already
assumed respectable appearance. An
additional wing hiss been put on each
side of the fence, all being connected
with the Seminary, presenting a con-
tinuous front of more than $50 feet. Mr..
. c, r Ballard has been appointed princi-
pal Of the Normal institution. 'a.A's
.t"t B.. W, B.