Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-11-25

HYDEyHLE-The last lecture deliv-
cred In this village BY Henry Hall, Esq,
Of Rutland, was on Vermont As it was in
the days Of Ethan Allen, and Vermont ~
1t is to-day" The Lecture is one of the
authors Ibest, which is saying enough to
indicate it's high character. Its sketches,
facts and anecdotes cannot fail to awaken
deep interest in all the hearers who have
just pride in their native or adopted
State. Mr.. Hall is expected to lecture
again on Friday evening Of this week. y
e. D, Billings, merchant, has laid
the foundation for largo addition 70 his
store, the completion ofwhich will give
him On immense establishment, well fitted
for the purposes of his extensive trade.
The new livery establishment Of II.
@. Fish, late of Poultney, is great pub
lie convenience. His equipagcs and
turnouts leave nothing to be desired.
QUINT1Us
LUDLow.-The Young Mems Chris
tian Association observed the day set
apart by the National Convention at
Portland for special prayer, Nov. 14.)
Three congregations met in the afternoon
to listen to sermon from Rev. Ira Pear
son. 1t is sufficient to say Of it, that it
is one Of his best efforts, and the Associa-
ton have requested it for publication.
In the evening union prayer meeting
was held, at which an essay, defining the
objects and claims Of the Association. was
read by the Secretary.
The Fall Term Of Black River Acad.
emy closed on Tuesday, the 10th inst. Oh
the examination we will not speak, al
the examining committee will be- able t1
do it justice.
The closing exercises on Tuesday even.
ing were Of high order. Unusual at
tention has been paid during the past
term to slocntionary drill. and the re-
sulta were apparent during all the exer
cises Thorough preparation had evidently
been made, aud a nice appreciation Of
what the spirit OF each piece demanded
was noticeable in nearly all the dcclama
tions. The essays 81 the young ladies
wore. In marked degree, sensible II
thought and graceful In style and dcliv
cry. II would be difficult to ray who's,
effort vns most worthy Of praise. Tit
music, too, was, Ia character and exccu
tion. At for tho occasion.
The main obstacle to the prosperity o
the Academy has lately been the want o
boarding places and rooms. This Execn
tive Committee have pledged themsclve,
that this difficulty shall b obviated. Tn,
Winter Term begins Dec. lat.
Rev. A. N. Adams Of Fsirhsven very
aoceptably supplied the desk Of the Uni
yersalist Church, on Sunday, the 21st.
Mr.. Henry A. Duboc, a recent grad
uate Of Auburn Theological Seminary
the Same day entered upon his labors a,
acting pastor Of the Congregations
Church. We are happy to note that the
prospects Of this Society are improving
Though ii has suffered greatly. by 70
movsls, yet it has all along had certain
tried and faithful pillars for its support
With . oommsndsble zeal, they h.
lately reprinted their meeting hop, !.
side, and are preparing to re- . on
interior. furnish u
That unruiy Je-
old tricks again ~ell brook was at
ine little in: on Saturday, though d
Who h. Jury except to 1essrs- MaFti
IN: we the contract for repairisg Il
.ories Of the highway noar the sRailroa
bridge. Their loss = ms2possd to 4
about 500 This work is-being lone !
the most suhstsHtial rnsunsr.
Tho sesj estate al the late Aldo
Patch IVES sold At auction ON Saturds,
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