The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-02-22


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BE toAsis came Ia distuhaiian q gifts .
smong which was en- enormous turkey
viii widespread wings and taii--osbeg /
gisc beFea IL B. feathers misiaksa 8
ihe genial major fot The national eagle
Afterwards pronounced by BIN to BE- tlic
bird 81 the period. Il was received with
shoats q laughter. was designed for the
pastors dinner. and could have come
from DO place bar south 1861, Jamaica.
Having thus sharpened our 4ppctlses, We
were very willing 70 Ray for The feast of
good ihiugs which came last. Everything
was pleasant and agreeable; every one
enjoyed himself more So nau We
Congo's We think those who would
have been Inclined 70 give trouble must
have been shut out We would gladly
speak Of The week Of prayer which iol.
lowed, bat oar letter being ont q date
has been 30 much prolonged, We fear our
excellent friend win hardly give US a wel-
come. However that may be. the JouR.
Nal will always hnd IN Us true iriend
CHESTER.
The play entitled 1876, which was
produced s, Pollard's Hail North Chester,
Thursday and Friday, evenings, the 18th
and 10th, gave universal satisfaction TO
crowded houses. We have, ID days gone
by, witnessed these kind of performances
a great many times in Old Chester, aud
have seen some admirable acting by the
Dramatic Club here, but do not recollect
when we have been so profoundly salts
lied as on these occasions, or more es-
pecially that Of Friday evening. Tho play
Of 1876 as may be guessed, Is based on an
anticipated revolution IN society. The
kind loving mother has turned into Judge
OF the Supreme Court; her accomplished
daughters have become doctors, lawyers,
ministers, assessors, stump speakers etc. !;
while the cold man" tends baby, darns
stockings and takes care Of the house gem
orally The play is wen written aud
abounds in sharp hits; is sensational but
extremely ludcrous throughout. Nast's
cartoons on this same subject are no
greater eXaggeralions of future probabili-
ties than are the situations and ntterances
embodied in this play, and we apprehend
the equipoise Of society will not be great
~ dis turbed by either Mast or Mr. Author,
whoever he Is, on the woman question.
The characters were spiendidly cast. MIR.
L. O. Adams sustained leading part
greatly TO bis credit, in such role as this
gentleman assumed we are safe in saying
that he has no peers if equals in Chester.
Mrs. Robert Gowing performed an inn
portant and laborious part, requiring a
fine appreciation of political intrigue and
craitiness as well as the functions per-
tanning to high and dignified official POI
sition. The acting of this lady would
have passed satisfactorily on the boards of
any metropolitan Theater. Mr.. J. Parker
as the husband Of some body--we had no
bills giving synopsis Of characters or
plots-made faithful nurse and silenced
that squalling infant with the means usu-
ally employed by a doting mother. Par
ker has, in times past, excited our risibles,
but on this occasion he cross-exanined
us severely. Miss Lille Clay and Miss
Jennie Wilcox did admirably. II the
marriage scene where Miss Clay was the
bride, we could hardly conceal our envy
of the fortunate possessor of this jewel.
She wasn't one Of them Strong minded
not any. There were several others en-
gagged in the play whose names did not
learn, but Of whom | would like to make
most favorable notice. In the faces VIC
recognized that old stage treader j. s,
Adams, the best interpreter Of the pecu.
liar roles he sustains of any gentlemen
who has ever appeared before us in Ches.
ter. We beg pardon for emitting mention
of Mrs. Joseph Richardson in the play of
1876, taking the part of Assessor, Mrs
Richardson's stage address was most
praise worthy. Her accomplishments and
culture in private life were available in
the position she assumed on the stage
We saw no better acting during the even.
ing. Splendid music was furnished
Misses Smith and Gibson and severa
others who were strangers to us, gave
beautiful pieces on the piano-forte sang
songs, Duets, etc, TO the great ediicatior
Of the audience; butTve trespassed upon
your space aud patience.
EKATTLEBoRo.
Mr.. Bingham, teacher OF the higI
school, treated the scholars to sleigl
ride and supper last week. A very fine
turnout and good time.
CLARK Il Willard have occupied thcil
new store In the Brooks block.
The American House is reopened.
IA calico ball, given by the GranC
Army boys last Thursday evening, wa
quite success.
The Masonic Ball has been quite the
theme Of conversation since its occur
renee. II was decidedly a grand ball.
The Uniyersalist festival comes off Of
Wednesday evening next.
, Mr. Joseph Prescott has sold bis hous
/ ON Green street to ID. b. Stedmau.
: Miss Minnie Swayne lectures on
j Monday evening the 18TH Subject, "Wo
I man and her abilities
, The PhGniJ tells Of abig log brongh
TO a mill in town from farm near th
Dummerston line, 4 feet { inches acros