Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-18

suggested, Tor an especial stake. lnt
weather too, is not SO warm as recently
some persons even venturing to say thai
it is cold. 1t is cool, l admit; but the
low atmosphere only invigorates and ex
hilarates languid human nature. Light
woollen breakfast shawls" are not to b.
sneered at when an early morning prone
made to the spring is proposed.
SUNDAY AT THE SPRINGS.
There were at least twenty thousand
people in town yesterday. The late trains
on Saturday brought heavy installment
to spend the Sabbath; but all of then
were outdone by the Sunday train, which
arrived between nine and ten o'clock in
the morning. 1t was composed of four
baggage cars and a dozen passenger
coaches. The village streets throughout
the en4ire day were thronged with joyous
pleasure-seekers anxious to while away
the brief hours of the "Day of Rest" il
enjoyable recreation. In spite of enticing
appearances outside of the churches, the
congregations were larger than usual il
some houses of worship chairs were plae.
ed in the aisles even to the outer doors
Many pastors on leave of absence, or tax.
ing vacation, are in town, and nearly
all of them are requested to ofticiate for
some denomination. Religious gather
ings are frequent and flourish, though
fashion and frivolity are credited with
possessing uninterrupted sway over
everything. Daily prayer meetings are
held every morning during the week at
the room of the Young Mems Christian
Association; and there are many strang-
ers introduced to each other through the
recognition of one Father and God. The
meetings are led by distinguished minis
tiers and laymen from all parts of the
country, and remarks are made inviting
and exhorting sinners to repent. Often
are the fruits of these meetings seen in
the return of backsliders and the renewal
of their broken covenants. During the
season a number of meetings OF Eyangeli-
cal denominations have been held also
gatherings of religious societies. DR..
Theodore Cuyler is making his annual
visit, and crowds greet his appearance in
the pulpit. He has an account of each
sermon which he has delivered here, and
often gives inpromptu interesting remin-
iscenses of former days, Orthodoxy is
not alone here Universalist meetings
are held each Sunday during the season,
foreign preachers officiating but there is
no settled pastor here at present. In the
Catholic church large and fashionable
audiences assemble, in which may be dis
oerned many Spanish and other foreign
worshippers. Toward evening a sacred
concart Is given in the Union Hotel
grounds, and the mellihuous strains of
Old Hundred and Keller's Hymn are
borne about on the twilight zephyrs with
An almost overpowering effect, bringing
to the thoughts of hearers remembrinces
of familiar and old time scenes. Ia the
evening gossipping and flirting on the
lawns and piazzas are INDUCED in to ~
small extent.
A FOURTH SUDDEN DEATH.
Yesterday morning the town was
alarmed by the tale of another sudden
decease of distinguished visitC y. Mr..
Granville T. jerks, an eminent Brooklyn
lawyer, was found dead in his bed at the
Congress Hall. He had ret red late Sat-
nrdav evening. apparently =, bio ,sa,,ol
health, i'll company with Il friend, Colonel
who occupied the room with
1im. In the morning glass Of Congress
water was taken to che room, and then
Col. Haywood went to arouse Mr., jerks,
out was surprised 60 find him dead and
The body cold. Il is supposed that he was
Affected by an a. popleotio attack. A meet
ng of Brookly visitors was held during
he day, and committee appointed te
escort the re mains to the city, Mr.. Jenks
s the tourt person thus stricken down
during thi :. .season,-one death having oc.
cured a.. The, Clarendon and three at the
Jongre IS.
MA GNIFICENT VILLAS.
During a year past several handsome
Villas have cen erected on Circular street,
opposite Con gress Spring Park, the most
desirable spc t in the village. The struc-
lures are bU lit from the most artistic de-
signs, and present an attractive and
snowy appe, rance on the outside, though
being subst antially constructed and ele-
;antly furn ished. Two are owned by
Mr.. d. A Harsha, formerly of Argyle,
md a we'll known author of religious
works, ard a third is owned and occupied
~ Hon Au gustus Bockes, Justice of the
SupreD Ie Co urt. Mr.. Harsha resides in
me Of his ouses, while the other is rent
ID 10 the season by Mr.. Durkee, New
Tor k stock broker. All of these residen-
e are in beautiful grove, and afford a
me view of the Park md the principal
hotels.
THIRD DAYS RACES.
The races to-day were unimportant,
being merely three ordinary races. The
weather is excellent, and the track in
good condition. The attendance was
small.
THE FIRST RACE
vas free handicap for a purse of $4OQ;
distance three-quarters of mile. Eight
entries were made and all appeared. The
following is pool: Felicity, $3.50; Alta
Vela, $500; Lady Petry, $240; Field,
1926; Richards bay colt, $165. Bruner
and Denton's Battle baffied all attempts
to keep him quiet and seemed to be in
half dozen places at once. After one
false start, the nags were off with Alta
Vela ahead. At the half mile pole the
horses closed together, but Alta Vela
again drew away and entering home
stretch was several lengths ahead. Here
Morris Felicity, having been the last,
made splendid burst of speed, nearly
laadiny liza Vela. lint wes onlv saoopd