Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-02-15
East Wallingford.

The war drama entitled 'sThe Unior
Sergeant, or The Battle of Gettysburg,
was the absorbing topic of interest here
last week, and large and increasing mum
bers patronized it from evening to even.
ing. Although it would be too much to
ascribe perfection to the programme,
yet it was well conceived and executed
which reflects credit upon the genius OF
the author and proprietor of the enter.
prise, and also the G. A. r., Farragut
Post No. 81, under whose auspices il
was held The actors well represented
the civic and military interest, and the
loyal and rebellious elements of our ma
ton during that lamentable period OF
our country's peril, which laid the foun-
datiOn for this scenic display. Many
phases of our late national struggle were
finely presented and we seemed in a
measure to be living the war history
over again. The audiences were var.
fously moved as the evidence came up
afresh Of a nation saved, and the sacri-
fees and loss of near and dear friends
for our country's good. Such exhibit
tons, besides the satisfaction afforded
in witnessing them, tried to keep alive
the military enthusiasm enkindled in
Northern hearts when the fret 4ptes OF
alarm from the enemy's magazine came
pealing over hill and dale, arousing an
irrepressiblc spirit Of loyalty to our
chosen republic. Should our land be
again visited by the terrible scourge "a
war (Which may God AVERT we doubt
not that the ''Green Mountain Boys
would be ready, as ever, to stand shout
der to shoulder with their fellow coun-
trymen in repelling the foe. With the
beautiful tableauX, scenic lights, fine mu
sic, and other accomplishments, the ex-
hibition presents i'll a vivid and life
like manner the stirring scenes eff camp,
bivouac, picket line and battle field
the terrible fortunes of the Rebel prison
pens, and the heroic life and death of
our gallant martyrs of the Union"
The Lodges of +. & a. NJ, |. O. of
0. F., ond l. o. Of G. T., located in this
vicinity appear to be in a somewhat
prosperous condition. Within rev
months they have all held public install
lations and listened to public lectures.
Henry Clark, of THE HERALD, gave &C
ccptable addresses before the first two,
and Rev. L. Mills an interesting temper,
ancc lecture before the GOOD Templars
All have been we'll received, and the
visits Of such men, we believe, will ever
add interest to the benevolent and hu-
name institutions which they represent.
A few weeks ago large company
Of the friends Of Rev. J. 2. Farrar as
sembled in warmers Hall" and made
their annual donations, which, with
some presents previously received,
amounted to about $50. The pleasant
faces of old and young, good singing,
attractive tables, the inevitable oysters,
social intercourse and greenbacks con-
tributed to the pleasure of the occasion,
and rendered cheerful the hearts of pas
tor and family. May God bless the
donors from his abundant store.
The religious interests of this COM
munity are not so fiourishing as could
be desired considering the vast import
ance attached to a religious life by the
sacred Scriptures. A number, however,
have given evidence of conversion with
in a few months among this people, and
in South Mt. Holly large number are
as having turned to the Lord,
In Weston, Rev. J. Sheparlson, of Mas
sachusctts, has labored a few weeks
very acccptably and there are twenty OF
more reported conversions These are
pleasant tidings to report and We hope
for many more of like character. If H.
Cicero says, The greatest and most
noble function in the world is to be the
,0t5or Of the happiness of mankind,
then Christianity is indeed doing noble
and glorious work in converting men to
Christ the author of true and lasting
happiness and if Wcadopt the language
of Goethe, that To acknowledge God
just h0lH and ,rAerc he reveals himself,
this is the one rare bliss on earth.
Irx.