The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-01-02

VI DSucNOltul CONTRIBUTORS, Sti =. o.
given for the repair of the church 81 800;
average attendance of the Thursday even
ing prayer meeting, AZ; losses to the
church membership, A by death, 9 by ex-
communication, l by dismission, making
7 in all added to the church, l3, FIVE by
letter and eight by profession number
of deaths in the parish, 10.
Addison County.
Butter at Ycrgenues last Saturday
from 20 to 80.
There is less snow at vcrgennes than
at Midddlebury.
Mr.. Robert W. Heminway, of Bird
port killed three hogs lust week, which
dressed respectively 507l, sos and 500
pounds.
Rev. w. W. Winchester resigned
his pastorato ofthc Congregational church
in Bridport on Sunday, the last day OF
the year.
There will be donation party at S.
Il. Martins hotel in North Ferrisburgh,
tomorrow evening for the benefit of Rev.
j. II, Bond, Pastor of the Methodist
church i'll that place.
--Messrs. Hayes. Farlardo & Parker
Of Vergennes, turned out two hundred
and sixty three doors at their manuiacto-
ry, last Wednesday.
business is lively in Rchvillc, peo-
pie using wagons or slcighs, just as it
suits their convenience. Thermometer
has been as low as 90 degrees below zero.
There will be donation entertain
ment at the Royal House, Sudbury, on
the evening Of the Sth day Of January,
for the benefit of the Rev. Kittredge Ha-
ven.
The Bridport people express their
desire to see large number Of those in
ierested in Sunday Schools, at the meet
ing Of the Addison County S. s. Assoca-
ton to be held at that place on Wednos.
day Of this week,
"A pair Of Christmas trees at the
church in Ferrisburgh Center, on the
evening of Monday last week dropped
their fruit for the delectation of crowd
Of people who were there assembled. They
had band of music and interesting open.
ing ceremonies.
"A few generous people in Richville
conceived the idea of making the Michi.
gan sufferers Christmas present, and ii
resulted in capacous box filed to its
utmost with bedding, wearing apparel oil
every description from the crown of the
head to the sole of the loot. it is ex.
pected the box will reach Michigan about
Dec. 25th. 1t is needless to say the idea
originated in the family Of Hon. Davi,
Rich who would have done all themselves
had it not been for the voluntary contri
buttons from few families near by.
No FERRIsDURom CnEEsH FACTORY -
AT the annual meeting Of the North Fer.
risburgh Cheese Factory Association held
Tuesday evening, Dec. 10Th, these off
GERS were elected
President-R. V. Iigbee.
Secretary-L. b. Fuller.
Treasurer-C. g. Martin.
Drcctors-P. Dakin, o. Il. Stone, G
W. Palmer. G.. Is. Kimball. j.. b. Mar.
tin.
BRIDroRr.-Tho Chistmas tree. pre-.
pared by the Sabbath School in Brldport
was placed in the church. For nearly
three hours it showered down its fruits
FIST as they could be distributed, upo1
the eager multitude of children, parents
and friends The house was crowded Of
course. The abundance was amazing
books, jewelry, Watches pictures, muffs
travelling bags, sleigh bells. articles Of
wearing apparel, letters containing from
fifty dollars, down to modest sums, boxes
everything that could be thought Of Ev.
cry child in town, it is believed, was
made glad The singing, speaking etc
were limited in quality, but good as
could be expected an the circumstances,
CHRISTMAS IN WEyBRIDoE.-The Wey
bridge Union Christmas tree at the NJ
f. Church last Tuesday evening was vel
loaded with beautiful and valuable pres
ents which were dispensed to the Grove
there assembled. Almost every one re-
ceived something nice. and even our col
respondent was gratefully remembered
In the absence of Mr.. Grandey who wal
announced to speak, one Of Weybridge'
own orators was called upon to "pro.
pound which he did quito pathetically
Rev. Ward Bullard and Rev. Rober
Davies made short speeches, the latter il
humorous strain. Rev. Mr.. Patridg,
presided. L. S. Wright Esq. had charg,
OF the tree arrangements.
A PLEASANT OccAsroN.-By spcca
invitation, a number of aged citizens o
Cornwall, assembled in the spacious room
Of Milo j. Ellsworth Esq, and were
treated to delicious supper of oysters
and other good things, of which our host
are so amply qualified to dispense.
The merry countenances of our host
impaired to all assembled an assurance o
hearty welcome All enjoyed one Of tn
best seasons oircnewing old acquaintance
and to live over scenes that some ha,
enjoyed for I Of century.
The number assembled were eleve
ladies' aud gentlemen, their united age
were s32, the eldest Sc, youngest SO.
May our liberal and happy donors liv
to enjoy many more opportunities to dir
pense their liberalities. ONE OF THEN.
RIpToN,-On Saturday evening, Dec
23d. three gay and festive gents took
upon themselves to 60 on sleigh rid,
and while nassino through g q Tisdala