Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15


Rev. Mr.. Shrigley of Philadelphia is
expected to preach in tho Unitarian and
Universalist church in Vernon, July 9th.
The oak grove of four acres, owned by
Col. John Hunt of Vernon, located about
two minutes walk from the hotel of Col.
Burrows and the Vernon railroad station,
has been remodeled from its primitive
state, for the accommodation OF pleasure
seeking parties who wish to avail them
selves of its cool, quiet shade. 1t is one of
the finest groves to be found under the
blue concave. Col. Hunt has been offered
by lady from Italy $500 an acre for it, and
recently gentleman offered him $3.50 an
acre. The grove has now seven hundred feet
Of tables, and about two thousand feet
of seats, about ten barrels of ice water
suitably located, a cooking stove, swings
in abundance, place for base ball ana cro-
quet, and last, though not least, "lovors'
retreat - and much has been done to rem
der it n desirable place for social recreation.
On Saturday last, the Olivet Congrega-
tonal Society of Springfield, Mass, with
their PASTOR Rev. Mr.. Coan, and Mr.. Bar
rows, teacher ofSpringfeld grammar school,
with his pupils, amounting in all to about
three hundred and fifty. dedicated the Oak
Grove, by their smiling presence, assisted
and enlvened by the Springfield brass
band. Many relatives and friends greeted
them, and they returned satisfied with
their pleasant excursion. On Tuesday the
First Congregational Society, with their
pastor, Rev. II. NJ. Parsons, spent the day
at the grove, to the number of two hundred
and fifty persons. Their merry voices re-
sounded through the grove and harmoni-
Gus ones discoursed sweet music. Among
the company was Sir. Barney of Spring
field, recently of st. Johnsbury, who was
one of the number with DE Witt Clinton Of
New York, who passed through this place
about forty-four years since, surveying
canal. They left for home well satisfied and
merry hearted.
On Wednesday last, July 10, the State
street Baptist Society of Springfield, Mass,
with their pastor, Rev. \. IL. Potter, and
the Sabbath school, with their superintend-
ent, ID. ii. Brigham, came to Vernon Oak
Grove, accompanied by invited guests,
namely, the First Baptist Society of SPRING
field, and friends from Chicopee and Hol-
yoke, and attended by the Springfield US.
Arnory Brass Band, in all numbering fit
teen hundred persons. There were also
about five hundred from Vernon and vi
cinity to welcome them. After n bountiful
collation. of substautials, as well as luXu-
ries of the season, they united with Mrs.
Taylor and Mr.. Chamberlin in singing
"Glad notes of joy Mr.. Brigham then
expressed thanks to Col Hunt and the peo-
pie generally for their kind cordially, and
introduced our former townsman, ). T.
Streeter, attorney, of New York, who spoke
very appropriately and acceptably, and
was succeeded by Rev. Mr.. Potter, who
said Mr.. Streeter had spoken so much like
minister, he felt inclined to speak like n
lawyer. His pleasant and earnest manner
engaged their attention. Then followed
the singing Of the doxology praise Cod
&C., assisted by the band. Then thanks to
our Heavenly Father for his protection, by
the pastor, and all returned to the cars,
with nothing to mar the pleasures of the
day.
We have received the following from a
citizen of Vernon:
Vernon the FIRST grant Of real estate in the State
| given by civilized man, A. d. 1872. Also deed was
given by four Indian chiefs, and witnessed by iona
than Hunt grandfather of Lieut.. Gov Hunt Of VI Of
what is called Vernon, in 1857. It holds for it's
defence the largest and safest gum in the State which
weighs over twenty tons, consequently we have none
| to modest make afraid. InAsmuoh as it has been
famous for Indian wars and bArbarities, have had
for time past desire to search into its history,
to find out its origin the dihculos and hardships Of
its first English inhabitants, and its progressive i'm
proyements and date the early history back one
hundred aud niueyeight years. For further partcu-
lars subscribe for Miss HemhwAys History Of YER
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