Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-01-02
Weston.

Mr.. EDITOR :-Although we are out
Of the county, we are happy to say we
have few copies of the TIMES to read
here in this quiet valley.
1t seems almost as if we were in adj
joining towns for you know some of your
people have often been here for bite OF
those nice trout, which are found in the
reservoir, and if they could not catch
enough to make meal they would buy
few of the boys and then 90 home and
tell how many trout they had caught,
somewhere.
Now friends, we are not catching trout
this winter, for we are little afraid of
that big word, the lac, and besides, we
have other things to occupy our time and
attention.
We are having good singing school
taught by Harry Kimball of Saxtons
River.
Christmas eve we had festival at the
town hall, the proceeds of which are to
be used for fencing the park.
The hall was we'll filled, and we lis
tened to recitations, singing and tableaux
with much interest.
First was poem entitled Christmas
Eve, read by Miss Nellie Waite. Time
and space forbids mention of each one
but one of special interest was the piece
recited by A. Peabody, entitled "The
early history of Weston" We would
not forget to mention the Weston Band,
consisting of professors, corn grinders,
clerks and jack-at-all-trades. They
gave us some of their best pieces, and
then Jack came forward to make a
speech.
Last but not least, was piece sung
by little Miss Ada Richardson. We
then adjourned to the supper tables,
which were loaded with good things.
After spending while in social enjoy
ment and wishing each other merry
Christmas" we returned to our homes
well pleased. The proceeds of the festi-
val were $115. A LISTENER.
Early History of Weston.
This town was all forest deep,
Some ninety years ago, sir.
The wales were high, the hills were steep,
And streamlets wandered through, sir.
few brave men, a noble band,
Sought this far off location,
And here they fixed their station.
They had speckled trout in all the streams.
They had deer upon the mountains,
They had wolves and bears, most savage game,
As well as crystal fountains.
At length they cleared the brush away,
And seeded down with clover,
And then they thought they would change
their name,
And parted with An dover.
And still they cleared and leveled ground
For many house to rest on.
And when at length they changed the name,
They said they would call it Weston.
At length they built house of prayer
Because the people willed it,
And every Sabbath when twas fair,
The people nobly filled it.
Then all good people went to church,
1t was but little trouble,
Since none would keep horse we are told.
That would not carry double.
For all on horseback then could ride.
And use oat straw for bedding,
&c. too, the bridegroom and the bride,
Rode double to the wedding.
The clergyman could take his flip,
And tell pleasant story,
Then in the desk with equal zeal,
Would lead his flock to glory.
The doctor then on snow shoes walked,
Full six miles out and in, sir,
And when he drank bowl of punch,
Twas not thought a sin, sir.
Cold water then was not in vogue
Since all could drink good brandy,
And some there were who used to think
That rum and gin were handy.
The social element run high.
Each was a friend and neghbOr,
And if man was sick or lame,
He had help about his labor.
And now you have pleasant park.
Town, church and school relations
And though your territory is small,
You are good for emigration.
Then fill your goblets to the brim,
With limpid, spark ing water,
And give your town hearty cheer,
From every son and daughter.