The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-26
THE COUNTY AND ELsEwHERE.
Brandon.

A"SDt"y Noo 6aiu uhS i'll Jul Nhihbc-
1t being the occasion of the dedication of
the new Masonic Lodge room, which in Its
fittings and decorations Is credit to our
village and an honor to the brotherhood of
st. Paul Lodge No. "a. The procession
was one of the finest and most imposing
that ever paraded our streets, and the cere-
monials impressive, being performed in
graceful and excellent manner by the Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge, Park Davis,
Esq, of St. Adams The Grand Lodge
was differed as follows: Park Davis, st.
Adams, Grand Master d. b. Blackmcr,
Orwell, Deputy Grand Master; German
Cutting, Shorcham, Grand Warden Chas.
+. Abel, Shoreham, Grand Junior War
den A. II. Cobb, Rutland, Grand Senior
Deacon Albert Salmon, Port Henry, n.
Y, Grand Junior Deacon; Daniel c. Bar
Der, Burlington, Jonas Watts, Shoreham,
Grand Stewards; Col. r. s. Peck, Bur-
lington, Grand Marshal; A. J. Engclls,
Brandon, Grand Chaplain; J. b. Chandler,
Rutland, Grand Tyler.
Inv l'upib tANitibto Ntlt Itlu III tnt
Baptist Church which was beautifully de-
corated with flowers and good audience
were in attendance.
After singing and prayer Ozro NIcacham
introduced the orator of the day, who pro-
ccedcd to deliver an able and interesting
address upon the Origin of Masonry, its
Aims and Objects The address was well
received both by the BROTHERHOOD and the
Audience, who did not belong 10 the frater-
nifty.
The whole affair was finely carried out,
and left favorable impression on our
community. The Marshal of the occasion
performed his part most admirably.
The occasion is one which will undouted-
" be long remembered by the fraternity
here, and reflected credit upon st. Paul's
Lodge. 'sH"
Willard Bromley, aged SO years, died on
Thursday, the 10Th inst. He was native
of this town and always resided here. He
was hard laboring man, but failed to ac-
cumulate property, and during the last
years of his life was supported by the
town.
The picnic held in the grove of Thomas
Nichols, at Scottsvile, on Saturday the
2lst. proved to be n very pleasant affair.
In connection with the scholars of Miss
Lucia Doty's school, district No. 8, quite a
number of others were present. Interest
ing remarks were made by several present,
after which refreshments were partaken.
Mr.. John II. Vail, of Brandon has been
in town for several days on visit to his
mother, Mrs. Eunice Read, who is now i'll.
i. g. W.
Fairhavcn.
The Baptist society announce Sunday
school excursion to Saratoga, Troy and
Albany, on Tuesday next.
d. Mcbride and lady, late of the Bran
don House, are visiting their numerous
friends here. On the 10th of July they
take charge of the Stevens House, Yer
gennes.
Miss Carrie Vail, daughter of Aaron r
Vail, ESD, of this place, has just returned
from an extended European tour.
Rev. J. Isham Bliss of Bennington, for
merly pastor of the Episcopal church il
this place, was in town on Tuesday.
An ornamental music stand for our tw,
bands is being erected in our beautiful
park.
Mrs. +. L. Allen and Miss Hattie Allel
have gone to the sea shore, intending t,
spend the season at Old Orchard beach
near Saco, Me.
The trustees of the village have posted
notice, announcing that sec. 90, chap IL
of the General Statutes, prohibiting tn
sale and Use of fire crackers, squibs, etc.
will be strictly enforced.
Elijah Young, seventeen years of age
recently employed in the Knights House
whose mother resides here, was instantl
killed in West Troy, on Monday. He wa
employed on the canal, and the killing wa
accidental while in the discharge of hi
duty
The dwelling house of Robert w. Jones
situated near the Poultney line, was burr
ed on Tuesday morning. The loss is sal
to be 1000; insured for $4,000 on house
and 81 900 on furniture, etc. T..
Kccne.
Kcene High school started for Monat
noe Mountain Saturday morning. Nj
nadnoc is one of the finest mountains |
the state forty lakes can be seen distinct
with the naked eye from the summit c
this mountain. Half way up the moul
tain is a good hotel for the accommodation
of parties visiting the mountains
The body of Edward Doolittle, who WI
drowned in Goose pond the 10th, has bee
recovered. He swan about forty roc
from where the boat was upset. and VIZ
within ten rods of shore when he sanl
The probability is that he was taken wit
heart disease, of which he has been tro,
bled for some time. He was fine swim
mer and would not have drowned unle.
something of this kind had disabled hin
, The remains were taken to Swanzey FIR
day for interment.
Keene Brass Band gave their secon
concert Friday evening, from their stan
on the common. j.. p.
Port Henry.
The rooms of the Young Mems Christia
Association were thrown open to the publ
Monday evening, June ed. Long befol
the exercises commenced the rooms wei
, filled to their utmost capacity with ladie
gentlemen, children and friends of the A
} ISOLATION. All seemed pleased with the a.
pearance of the rooms, which are two
number The reading-room is a good size