Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

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The prospects now are that Fri
day will be the best Fair day.
There will be no preaching at the
Congregational Church next Sabbath,
owing 10 repairs ON the House. Con
ference in the vestry in the evening
as usual.
A. a. Wheelock, Esq, of Worces-
ter, Mass, lectured at the Hall Tues
day evening to fair audience, and is
to lecture again this "wednesday
evening. Subject-"rhe coming con-
tlict f.: shall the Constitution of our
country be changed, so rs to recognize
n sectalian christians God, as the
supreme authority in law q Mr.
Wheelock is gentleman and Il schol-
ar, and comes we'll recommended as u
speaker. We did not attend, owing
to business, but he has our q in his
work Gentlemen who did attend,
inform us, that few blackguardS, in
broadcloath, patent feathers and
Byron collars one Of them the son
of our Honorable Senator in Con-
gress from tins District, the partaker
and propaganda Of the back pay
steal, a student here, OF whom his
teacher no doubt is thoroughly asham.
ed, undertook, with his associates, to
disturb the meeting. He was frown-
ed down, and would been kicked out if
he had persisted. In this age of
books, papers, schools, colleges, and
general intelligence, it is sad to hear
of, or see such ignorance in the
descendants ofpuitaqs, and those who
call themselves "cultivated."
The weather went back on the
Windsor County Fair. 1t commenced
to rain on the morning Of the 23d,
and has continued to ram most of the
time until present writing noon, oath,
and the clouds do not promise fair
now The managers call Wednesday
the first day, and entries can be made
until 4 o'clock on the above day. The
entries are larger than common, and if
it clears up this afternoon-or any
time within a week-we will have a
good Fair.
John Oliver, barber artist, is to
open a billiard saloon in rear of his
shop.
Not word in the Post or Stand
ard, last week about that ''Villian"
Smith of the Central Vermont TAX
en- up with our advice of a few weeks
ago. Ell? In the language of good
old DR.. Watts
''What timorous worms we mortals are"
The Village Fathers have given
Pho 2engine to Woodward's Factory
boys, and promised them new hose
Sylvanus Chamberlin, foreman. They
did GOOD execution at the tannery fire
last week with their little factory en-
CINE.
OMNIoUs.-It was the remark of an
ancient philosopher, that it was a sure
sign Of decay in State or an institu-
ton, when it was governed by wo-
men and children =! +
Rev. J. a. ID. Hughes, Rector of
St. James Church, in this village, has
sent in his resignation, and it has
been accepted. We find the follow
ing ia the Chuchman, published in
New York, in regard to Mr.. Hughes
new field of labor.
ST. BARNABAs's.--The Rev. J. A.
ID. Hughes will enter upon the rector
ship Of this parish, October LIST. The
church is placed near the Burd Orphan
Asylum, in Philadelphia, in a growing
neighborhood. The services have
been in charge Of the City Mission,
and four thousand dollars have lately
been subscribed to pay off all indebted
ness upon the church building.
Mrs Lora S. Craig, will speak at
Baxter's.Hall, Elm Street, on Sunday
next Sept. 2Sth, at the usual time of
service.
Rev. John Sheville, 33d Degree,
Past Grand High Priest, will deliver
a Lecture to all Master Masons at Ma
sonic Hall Woodstock Vt. Oct. Sd,
1873 at 7 o'clock. He has the con
sent and approval of the Grand Mas
ter, and we feel confident that the
Craft will enjoy pleasure and profit in
hearing it. By order of w. NJ, E. P.
Tewksbury, Sec.
Mrs. d. S. WHITE has just receiv-
ed choice and we'll selected Stock Of