Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-03-18
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The last week we communicated with
the Newsdealer, the discussion upon the
merits and dement's of Spiritualism was
among the most interesting topics in the
village. and though we had bad weather
during the week, great number availed
themselves of the opportunity of hearing
both sides of the question. At the con-
clusion Of the excitement 1t was hard to
tell which was ahead, each side claiming
the victory. Mr. Grant had the advan
tage of being better educated man and
we'll read. while his adversary trasted
solely to spiritual aid 1t was the gen.
eral opinion that the Spirituaists might
have obtained the services Of a man more
competent to contend with the Adventist
Two converts to the latter faith was the
result of The discussion 80 far as heard
from.
Onr annual Town meeting for the cleo.
tion of Town officers Sc was hsld last
week. resulting ip some oh lpgcs in officers.
For selcctmep. Natl Robinson. Hiram
Town, Vernon VI. Smith. Mr.. Smith
is newly elected vice Chas. Hodge, Esq.
Town Agent, Hon A. r. Camp, vice
W, II. II. Bingham, Esq, gentleman Of
energy and business talent, well suited
for the office = Superintendent of Schools
John Lord. Changes followed in, all 9th
or Offices with exception of Mr.. q. +.
Douglas. who was unanimously re elected
Tax COLLECTOR aud Constable. .,on such
casiohs there is always more or less
sp.rring This day, the heat of battle
was between an eminent professional
aud 'well known manufacturer CT
our town, and waved warm for a few
moments. Those present who listened to
their battle Of words wero on the alert
lest they should come to blows. As the
subject of discussion was fall, we, did
not know but it might result in aaothcr
one, But we must talk, and we must
talk loudly sometimes, and plainly to the
point; but tacts are 0sIy customers, at
times.
Oh Mr.. Editor, the Ladies have been
md gone end done IT, That Leap Year
ride, so mach talked of, has grown into
a reality, aud the fruits are already gar
nered
About thirty-dvc couples left town be-
tween one and two o'clock, Thursday
P. NJ, arriving at Waterbury Hotel about
four. They were met by Mr. Love, as.
sisted by Col and h. A. Keller and
greeted with cordial welcome. The
whole house was thrown open to .Stoaoe.
Stowe had taken possession of portion
of Waterbury, and ruled, for the time
being, with high hands.
The ladies we're the great Iams what
they said was law, fer the time being.
The Stowe Q1adrille Band accompa MED
The, procession. ,,
Atsprccisoly 5 P. NJ. dancing conf
menced in the fine Hall of.tbe hotel.
But few could resist the temptation of
turning the heel or chipping the light
Iantastic toe" Old age was renewed.
Ladies' land gentlemen. who had passed
Along into the ifties, and youth entered
into the mazes Of the dance with the same
apparent zest. AT eight o'clock supper
vas announced, aud such supper
Words fail US in describing tables,
oaded down with all the delicacies the
Boston market could produce. ALL kinds
'f meat and fowl we're served. Though
he party had become rather anxious lust
before the sound of the gong. their appe-
tics we're all appeascd and stu more left.
After SUPPER was over, the party were
olned by portion Of the citizens of
Waterbury, and the dancing continued to
late hour. I'VE won't go home til
morning" was the general conclusion of
III. Those that did not dance took
luict game of whist or seuchle Some
will think it was very wicked, but we do
rot think that those who engaged in aay
\ The pastimcs of the sociable need have
my dread OF the coming future. Some
10 Of 70 couples remained to breakfast.
Which eqpalled if not surpassed the sup. ,
'er OF the previous evening. The ladies 4
we're the prime movers Ia the excursion,
Their management was complete. They
laid all bills, announced all dances tbro, |
committee, The best Of all was III, '
I'D not ask any of their partners or a.
ociates to the b~. The result was that
zone Of the Stowe party we're oser The ban r
T three sheets IN The pis,d. With enc
cord both young and old extend their
Incere thanks To Mr. and Mx.T