Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

their arrival and departure. y.
CHESTER. On Saturday the Chester
band returned the call made upon them
by the Grafton band few weeks since.
Mr.. A. B. Strait, our band leader, states
that Grafton hospitality is generous and
palatable and that the cordiality with
which he and his musical associates were
received, could only proceed from com
munity governed by generous impulses,
backed by provident supply of the
staples and Injuries Of life. The occa-
sion, so far as | can learn, was not beset
with conventional formalities, but spon-
taneous informality and unrestricted
freedom, rather, was the order. Upon,
or soon after the arrival of the Chester
band, the town ball was opened and the
bands executed Sc eral popular selec-
tions before a numerous party of friends,
after which, brother Phelps, who is
known for a distance 0Uer mile, as an
entertainer of the public, and who has,
moreover, a watchful solicitude for the
good name Of Grafton, called the boys
into his dining hall, where deliberate
preparation had been made. When
those young men left that hall, they
carried, each and all of them, certif-
cate of ample satisfaction.
In the evening the band seranaded
several prominent citizens, among whom
we mention Francis Daniels, who collat-
ed with about three bushels of splendid
grapes and complimented the Chester
band upon its accuracy in time, &c. The
Grafton correspondent of the TIMES was
honored and made handsome little
speech of acknowledgement. Mr.. Silas
Smith, former resident of Chester, was
called upon and acknowledged the COM
pliment by issuing a supply of cider,
thoughtful, Mr.. Smith, after so much
blowing. Owing to business engage
ments, neither of the firm of Seal &
Walrus could be present, although the
firm sent an accredited agent to transact
business with the North West Fur Co.
Now We wish to place before the eyes
of your readers brief notice of grand
musical entertainment which is to take
place at Chester on the 10th or 18th
inst, posters will announce definitely
Mad'lle. Bertha Bronsil, recently from
Europe, and known as one of the lead
ing violinists and pianists of the day,
has been engaged to give concert at
Coles Hall. We can assure the public
that rich treat is in store for it, Mad lie.
Bertha was induced to visit Chester
through the intercession of Mrs. Edna
G. Noble, a personal friend of hers, as
no expectation of pecuniary compensa-
ton, would divert an artist of such CO.
lebrity and brilliant professional attain
ments from the large cities, where appli-
cations are constantly crowding upon
her. We speak whereof we know, and
do it without money and without price
of a complimentary. Let all go and
listen TO this most brilliant performer.
d.
Henry w. Bowers, ID. d. S, of New
York City has purchased the dwelling
house of Norman w. Earle, ON Main
street, paying therefor $500. The DR..
has completed long needed improve
ments which will add to the comfort OF
the occupants as well as to the beauty Of
his abiding place.
G. P. Spaulding has sold the Hannah
Hosmer house on North street to E. NJ
Carlisle, for $685..
VIM. H. Spaford has sold the Samu.
ell II. Jones house near "Gassets," to
Harley III. Whitaker for 1875.
An oyster supper at the Chester House
on Friday evening, October, 10th, under
the auspices of the ladies connected with
the LIST Universalist church.