Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-01-03
Exhibition Of Unl,ersalist Sunday School
at Mortified.

An exhibition Of this Sunday School at North
field, came Of the evening Of the 2sth Dec, and
was a very creditable affair. Among the pieces
that were spoken and acted, we would notice
piece chosen for the children, which opened
the programme, followed By an appropriate prayer
by the pastor, Rev 5. II. Matack with a wei.
coming address, finely written and delivered by
Geo. w. Metcalf "rnE SjclErY Foa DorNo
Coop bm saying bad, " was take of on the
present gonipilg way lsone not al) sewing
circles we're conducted, and was admirably well
performed So good IS the piece that we would
recommend it to the favorable notice Of all circles
that are troubled by orer much TALKING about
neighbors. The moral is excellent
The Boy AND MS ANGEL was beautifully
spoken by Miss Flora Ayerill, " no shows quite a
talent for histronic exhibition
TIM SEARCH TOR IlArrNEss, B" was well per
formed, requiring nineteen young ladies and
gentlemen to fill all parts
"PRAYKR and PorAroEs,' was good, by Master
Freddie Nlctcalf, and pointed the moral that
while prayers were good, they would not amount
to much unless those making them would mix
a few potatoes with them, especially when the
poor are hungering for this blessing
"TnE CouSrRY AUNT's Visir TO the Cry, "
brought out "Aunt Peabody" and admirably
did Miss Aidie Adams perform this part 1t is
fine take of on 'raiied dresses, and painted
faces
"kErNENENr" AND "MsTLEroR Boucn," a
charade and a pantomime, were finely brought out
and elected applause.
Single pieces by Misses Josie and Picnic Pratt.
Edith Kathan, and Mary Doe, were well de-
livered. The tabcaux Of TINS LORDS Payer"
and BANS IN The WooD," especially those in
last scene, were very affecting ,,,r,,,,,. ,.,
all seemed pleased with the entertainment. |
should like to see Sabbath school in Washing
ton county that can excel this for good speaking
and acting. lfcny one wishes to try titles. let
them name the time and place
FREND.
NoRruFIELD.-At the Yilhge Meeting held at
Village Hall on the evening of January list the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year
TRUSTEES
Ward ALVIN Bradley do. 2-P. D. Brad
ford do. 81. ~ johnson. do. 4-Georre
Nichols do. sc NJ. Fisk
Modrator-P. D. Bradford
CLERK and TrsasWe-C. D. Williams.
Colect0r-E W. Howe.
FIRE wARDENs.
Chief kRgHep-O W Alyord Alden Bra
ley, j. l.. Moseley, W. II. Blynton, c. D. Viii
liams
Audaor-J H. Orcutt.
The board Of trustees is the same as last year.
The report of the treasurer showed a village in
debtedness of Sl436.55. tax Of twenty five
cents on dollar of the Grand List was voted
and il was also voted to pay collector three per
cent Tor collecting taxes. 1t was a noticeable
feature Of the meeting that one man nominated
every officer that was elected, and made the first
nomination in euery instance.
The Mortified Graded and High School had
New Years Leyee at Howe's Hall, on the even
ing of January lat. A very pleasant surprise was
perpetrated by the school upon the Principal, Mr..
Peck, and the Preceptress, Mrs Plumley by
presenting each, as a token of their confidence
and esteem, a beautifully illustrated and morocco
bound Bible. Price OF each, $500. Master
O. A. Edgerton and Miss Nelly Chase presented
the gifts in behalf of the school. The surprise
was complete the gifts appropriate and elegant.
Mr.. Peck responded to the presentation speeches
with a few timely and well chosen words. The
entire occasion seemed a perfectly happy one.