Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-02-22
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The "Adelphi" of the AIiddlebury
High School viii give an exhibition at
the school house hall, Tuesday evening.
the 9th inst. The proceeds Of the ex-
hibition will be devoted to increasing
the library of the society. The society
is made up of the young men attached
to the High School, and embraces many
gifted minds. No doubt the exhibition
will be interesting, and we hope they
may be well patronized with a crowded
house.
The war drama, Battle OF Gettys-
burgh," came off in orr village pursuant
to notice. 1t was well attended and
gave general satisfaction. 1t is only re-
peating history in an inviting manner,
especially to the young, who will never
forget the telling points made in the
play. l hope it will enable them TO cul-
tivate more fully love for the old flag
of the Stars and Stripes that so glorious
ly symbolizes the freedom and power of
the best government on the face Of the
earth,-the government the rebels tried
their best to destroy. But brave hearts
and strong hands, with powder and
balls, backed up with the money of the
great North, and, combined with these,
prayer and faith to and in that God who
had watched over the nation from its
infancy, were too much for treason,
with all its resources in the South and
help from England and France Rebel
dom was conquered, slavery wiped out,
and now freedom to all is the rule and
law, and not the exception, as hereto
fore.
Amy Stones troupe had a good
house ON the 10Th inst, and the per-
Torrance gave satisfaction to those of
our community who are fond of such
entertainments.
A social party of our young people
came off in our school house hall on the
evening of the 18th inst. Fifty couple
were present, who spent the entire night
in dancing, interrupted only by a very
fine supper at the Addison House, got
ten up, am informed, in good style by
Mr.. Rider. The music was excellent.
The day following was one of rest to
young ladies and gents, thoroughly
wearied with the nights work, as 1 call
it. To them, suppose, it was a timeof
amusement and pleasure; at least they
say it was, and they certainly ought to
know, if anybody. The gathering was
made up of very intelligent class Of
young people, and passed off very salts
factorily.
The annual meeting of the Addison
County Temperance Society win be
holden, in 1Iiddlebury, in the vestry of
the Congregational Church, on Wednes-
day, the 21st inst, at 10 a. m. 1t is
hoped that, with the good sleighing and
Of the cause, a large gather
ing may be realized, anda fresh impetus
given to the cause of temperance in our
county. l hope the young will make
this an opportunity Of coming out and
themselves upon the side of
order and law, giving their energies and
abilities in concentrating the work of
freeing our country from the demoraliz-
ing effects arising from liquor selling as
a beverage. Let old and young, men
and women, make common cause in this
great reform. All classes are interested
in tht success Of the temperance refor-
nation, and particularly those who are
the victims Of an appetite at once IN
natural and destroying. Let US save
these, our friends. if possible, by remov-
ing from them strong drink, by putting
every barrier in the way Of their obtain
ing it, urging moral suasi0n, and using
legal enactments. hoping. believing, Ia
boring, praying, until the traffic shall
cease, and men and women in possession
Of reason and judgment, liyeto be happy
and useful, saved on earth and Ultimate
" saved in heaven.
A county temperance convention
will be holden in NIiddlebury on We'd
lesday. the 21st inst. at one o'clock
p. m, at the yestry of the Congregation
Il Church, for the purpose Of placing in
some person 10 be supported
It the ensuing March election for county
under the provisions Of
he prohibitory liquor law Of Vermont.
Reports conccrnin, the sale Of spirituous
liquors. the past year, viii be read by
he present commissioner at the meet
ng The question as to the expediency
# placing some one in nomination for
he Office Of County States Attorney for
addison county. 10 be supported at the
lext September election. VIII be dis
used As upon the question differ
nee Of opinion among the friends of
exists. lively discussion
nay be expected. Let al turn out to
his meeting, prepared to take such
ction as shall be deemed best IN the
PREMISES and shall best conduce to the
uccess of the great principles embodied
n the temperance reformation.
February -. 1872 CANDoR.
OrTER CREEK VALLEY Teachers A.