Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-02
Your friend,
DANIEL NEEDHAM.

DONATION AT DANNY -FOUR CORNERS
This second donation for the benefit Of
Rev. A w. Eastman was held at the
Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 81.
and was complete success. Il is one of
the chief characteristics of the people Of
the town to be successful in whatever
they undertake, and upon this. as well as
on former occasions, many were happily
disappointed in the result, while the ex-
pectations of all were more than res1:zad
1t is well known that the Rev. Mr.. East
man has a large circle of friends here,
being greatly bslovsd, not only as pas
tor, but as citizen and neigbbor, and
that under his pastorship the church has
prospered, and at no time for many years
has the Methodist Church in this town
been in so fiourishing a condition. In
view Of this fact, it was known that his
many friends in this vicinity could not
we'll accommodate themselves in one even
ing and at one meeting, and hence it was
thought best to have two donations, one
at the Borough and one at the Corners,
both of which have been successful, and
as whole resulted in the largest dona-
tion ever made here, it being over $500.
Although the weather was not as fav-
orable as could be wished for, yet there
was a very large gathering, the Hall
being filled to its utmost capacity, en-
bracing all ages. The delighted COM
pany at tbe opening of the exercises, were
highly entertained by some excellent
singing, performed by the choir under the
leadership of Mr.. B. f. Eddy, accom-
panied by instrumental music by Mrs.
Katie Pierce. After this we had the
pleasure of listening to some remarks by
Mr.. Eastman, upon the Battle of Gettys-
burg. Mr.. Eastman was member of the
2nd Vermont Brigade, being attached to
the medical department, and was an eye-
witness of some of the scenes of that ter
rible battle, short though vivid descrip-
ton of which he gave to the audience,
which was listened to with deep atten-
ton,
The main feature of the evenings en-.
was "the calic6 apron and
neok-tie festival" Upon its being an
nounced that refreshments were ready, |
Mr.. William Otis, who had charge of this
part of the exercises, explained to the COM
pany how it was proposed to manage the
drawing of the neck-ties, which was DEEM
ed necessary on account of its being a
new feature to some here. The scenes at
tendant upon drawing the neck-ties" and
partners, were pleasant and gay,
as we'll as some being ludicrous, and
formed a rare entertainment. The |
that were made of aprons and
neck-ties were numerous, in which nearly |
al present engaged, old as well as young,
and although some of the matches were
Iudicrous, all took it in good part, every
body seeming to be in "sportive mood"
We regret that we have not the language
,apable of properly describing this part of
the entertainment. It was truly "good
lime. The tables were well and boun-
tifully supplied.
After refreshments the company was
further entertained by some remarks from
the Rev. Mr.. Learned of Middletown, who
was present by invitation of Mr.. Eastman.
his remarks were witty and humorous,
and was the occasion Of much sport. He
made, in very pleasing manner, some al
usions to what be had seen and noticed
while the various amusements were going |
On, and thought it was all in keeping with
he "war speech" which his friend Mr.
Eastman had made. He thought the
raid on the neck-ties," as well ss upon
be refreshments, consisting of pork and
BEANS. cakes, pies, popcorn, etc, was in
Keeping with that speech. Mr.. Learned
,losed his remarks by dwelling short
time upon the object and nature of gifts,
heir benefit and influence. both temporal
md social upon tho community, which
vas highly interesting and instructive to
III.
The result of the donation was then an.
,ounced BY Mr.. Otis, showing that 500
N cash had been received, which was pre-
,snted to Mr.. Eastman, a. donation, and
,ot to be applied upon his salary, and tor