Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-10-16
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Mr.. Philo Hart (more generally
known as g Uncle Philo," the axe MANI
has taken up his quarters among us.
Uncle Philo is as noted for his witty
stories as he is for the superior quality
of his knives and axes.
The temperance fever has again
made its appearance in Wallingford and
our young people are holding nightly
what they term temperance parties.
Strange to say, Wallingford is free
from rum shops.
MIR. Howard Harris is making deci-
dedimprovement in the looks of his resi-
dence.
Mr., David Bryant is entitled to a
great deal of credit for the tasty manner
in which he has painted the various
buildings in our village.
The work of erecting the buildings
for the fair and centennial is being
pushed rapidly toward completion, if we
can judge anything from the number of
workmen employed in and around Frank
lin Square. 8. B. s.
s SOUTH wARDsBoRo. .s.st
Since the death of pastor Tufts, who
for near half century ninistered 10 the
once strong church here, we have known
no such religious interest as is now per-
Vading our community.
The conference of the Congregation
al churches in this county, at its session
in September, 1871, decided to ask the
transfer of Rev. o. G.. Dickerson, (then
e. c. CaI
Union), for the general charge of the
more destitute localities in Windham
county. Secretaries Trumbull and Smith
being present, the arrangement was eff
fected. By many the experiment of
employing a missionary at so large a sal
airy was criticised. Men might have been
secured for half the sum who could have
ranged the hills and preached to the few
in those feeble churches and school houses
quite as we'll. Why pay so much, then
Rnt the conference perseyered. and
the missionary perseyered: For two
years this expenditure of effort and
funds and faith has gone on, and 1t is
ayered by men long acquainted with our
county and State that no like investment
within their memory has yielded results
so entirely satisfactory to our churches,
as have been realized here in Windhem
county during the two years Just past
But of the seven towns that have felt
and responded to this work of Christian
love and public spirit, we think none
have given more gratifying answer than
our own. We have been blessed with
steadily, though slowly, deepening in
terest since the formation of our Sab
bath school and reOpening Of our house
of worship by Mr.. Dickerson, while
yet acting for the American Sabbath
School Union. Then by general sub
scription the house was well repaired.
BY another subscription our quota to the
conference committee was paid, and an
earnest, effective brother, n. d. Metcalf,
employed, who came to us, through
G. S. Smith. Looking back we easily
trace the hand of God in the entire con-
nected series of events up to the pleas
ant congregations that now stately fill
our renovated, beautified sanctuary, and
the frequent conversions and confessions
recently, by which real divine revival is
evidenced and the kingdom of Christ in
Wardsboro strengthened. But a few
days since reliable citizen and member
of the church said to the writer of this
that no religious revival of equal depth
and extent had occurred here, he be-
lieved, for more than forty wears.
Truly the Lord hath done great things
for us, whereof we are glad"
CHESTER.
-Md'lle Bertha Brousil, superior VIC
linist and pianist, who has recently re-
turned from Europe, contemplates Wis
iting a personal friend in this town, Mrs.
DR.. Noble, and has kindly consented, at
the urgent solicitation of her friends
here, to give musical entertainment at
Coles Hall, Thursday evening, October
10th. A rare treat is in store fer our
citizens, and we trust that the hall will
be crowded to its utmost capacity, and
cordial reception rendered this wonder
full artist.
we give the programme, and also a
few notices from the English press:
PART FIRST.
Piano Solo-Nocturne for Piano, Hou.
Me-. j. Q. Hoyt, Jr.
Ninth Concerto, De Beriot.
Mile BrousiI
Reading Ancient Mariner, CoIeridqe
Mrs. Il. A. Noble.
Violin Solo Meditation" GounOd.
Mile BrousiI
Reading Scene from the School
for Scandal, Sbe,id1,l
Mrs. E. c. Noble.
BART SECOND.
Piano Solo-The Celtic Polka, PatRson.
MIR. j. Q. Hoyt, Jr.
Duet for Piano and Violin-Fan-
tasla, MelldelSSOh7l.
Mile Brousil and Mr.. Hoyt.
Read1ng-The Old Gray Sergeant, Wilson
Mrs. +. @. Noble.
Piano Solo,
Mr.. j. Q. Hoyt, Jr.
violin Solo-Tke Bird on the Tree Hauser.
Mile Bertha Brousil.
Mile Bertha Brousil was the penaral
theme of admiration The London Times.
Mile Berth displayed perfect command
over her instrument during the execution
OF ne,lhost hng hly wrought variations and
fouiades.E. Masicea Gozette, London.
A poor family in Pittsburg lately