Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-20

CASrLEroN. 49, Noah Holt, Esq, the
oldest and one of the most respected citi-
zcns in the vicinity of this village, died a.,
his residence after short illness, last sat
urday, al / o'clock p. M, He was in the
slst year of his age, was born in Castle.
ton, and always lived ON the same farm.
and died on the same spot of ground
where he had ever lived, just adjacent Ia
the village Two daughters, two sons
and his wife, survive him, the latter hav-
ing lived with him more than a half CEN
fury. Mr. lIoits mother died some ten
years since, having lived nearly to the
ripe old age of one hundred years
Rev. Mr.. Gleason of West Rutland.
preached at the Congregational Church
last Sabbath, and on the same day choir
singing was resumed in this church. ae-
companicd with new organ, manufao-
tured by Esty < Co, Brattleboro.
Meetings have been and are now be
ing held at the Advent Church Rev. Mr.,
Mathcwson, the pastor, has been assisted in
his labors by Rev. Mr.. Ferris of Glens
Falls, y. Y.
Unusually interesting meetings were
held at the Methodist Church last Sunday.
and in the evening there were prayer and
conference meetings, which were attended
by Rev. DIR. Newman and Rev. w. II.
Poor, with several other Methodist broth
rem, most of them new converts from
Poultney. Rev Mr.. McGilton of this
church is in feeble health He is.ouly
able to preach onc-half Of the time His
labors will cease at the close of his first
pastoral year in Castleton.
= john Howe, Esq, purchased some
two years ago the Ainsworih farm, located
near Lake Bombazine, paying for the
same So 900 Last Saturday he sold the
west half of the farm, without 4 house
thereon, to the marble firm of Sherman,
Adams Il Langdon, for Sl0500 About
10 years ago Hon. John Mcacham paid for
this same farm, containing some six hum
dred acres, but the small pttance of
$4,000
Mr. Charles Langdon is preparing to
build fine residence little south of
Main street, the coming summer.
Mr.. B. f Adams is collecting mate
rails together for the purpose of remodel
ing and cnlarging his dwclling-housc on
Main street
DR.. Perkins .contemplatcs erecting a
house on the site of the one lately con-
sumed by fire. E.W. H.
MASQUERADE BAIL.-EdHorS Rutb,Hd
Wcrad A masquerade ball came off at
the hotel in Hydcvillc, Friday evening
last, which was the most brilliant affair
Of the season in this vicinity. Over forty
couple were present, two-thirds of whom
were in every conceivable costume. Our
space admits Of but the enumeration of
few The Hon p. w. H. made an excel
tent representation of Highland Chief,
while his estimable lady added much to
the festivity Of the occasion as Lady
/ Washington. Mr. L. II. B. made de-
cided hit as Paddy Miles, and Mrs. S. as
captivating Peasant Girl. Mr.. p. II.
was dressed in Oriental costume. The
interesting Miss G. p, a faithful repre-
sentation of Nun, condescended to dance
with no less parsonage than his Satanic
/ Majesty, alias J. J. d. Brother Jonathan
was present in all his glory--a swallow
tail coat Miss II. +. was perfectly typi-
cal of the strong-minded women of the
day. The Freedmens Bureau was fully
represented by Mr.. T. b. Miss s. II.
gracefully representing Red Riding Hood
Mr.. F. r. II. wearing the rich uniform Of
"Les Ldnciers," together with Mr.. r. W.
II. in his dazzling uniform of I'VE olden
time reminded one of the days of chiv-
airy. Miss b. T. was richly costumed
representing Morning. Mr.. F. s. seemed
perfectly at home as gay young Middle.
After unmasking, the company sat
I down to an excellent repast, furnished by
the proprietor, Mr. f. Heath, genial land
lord, who keeps house in every respect
worthy the patronage of the public-the
right man in the right place Dancing
was resumed and continued well into the
small hours, when the company broke up,
every one expressing themselves as highly
pleased. The committee did all in their
power for the comfort and enjoyment Q!