The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-02
BENSON.

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BENSON
The musical association of Benson an
nouncc concert on Tuesday next, Nov.
Sd, consisting of solos, quartettes, trios,
anthems and portions from the Messiah
also are noticed upon the programme.
High praise has been accorded this associa-
ton by musical critics " no have happened
in at their rehearsals. hence musical treat
may be expected at the coming concert.
Some of the best talent o. Rutland is ex-
pected TO aid in this entertainment.
Eight thousand bushels of potatoes have
been shipped from Benson Landing within
the past week, and still they come.
The crop of apples in this vicinity,
though short, is Lar ger than was generally
expected. The harvest of the season In
roots and fruit and grains is large, and
stored in fine order.
We are happy to note some agreeable
changes in our village. Though the eff
clency of our rlaGnaster, MIR. Halsted,
our sidewalks have been put in repair and
things in general picked up along the
streets We claim now to,.have the tidiest
streets of any village of our size in the
county.
The grounds of the Congregational par
sonage are being extended and newly
fenced.
Three persons have during the last month
died whose united ages are PAS years.
BRANDON.
Keep it before the people that next
THU sday, Nov. 5, at one or half-past one
the dedicatory services will be held
in the new Methodist church, conducted
by Bishop Foster, assisted by other clergy
men. The dedication sermon will be by
the bishop. In the evening, services will
be held in the church. The preacher is not
yet named
Also, that the old church on the west
side of the river will be sold at auction on
Saturday, Nov. Z. This will be good OPP
portunity to invest money in a meeting
house, for the purpose of worship is prefer
able, and the house is worth more than the
new. Fashion must be the first diety wor-
shipped.
An accident occurred on Thursday at the
Trojan quarry by which all OK was SO
II aimed that il became necessary to kill and
dress it.. BY some means the sweep got
the advantage of the hands, and whirling
around, struck the OK in the mouth, break
ing the jaw bone.
Considerable sickness prevails at this time
of typhoid type. Warm, dry weather
continues, which we think is provocative of
fevers.
Howes & Keeler are building two houses
on Franklin street, east side of the hollow.
Our market is filled with apples, and
splendid apples, too, which are selling at
1925 per barrel.
Ounces, cranberries and chestnuts are
among the luxuries on exhibition in our
markets.
SPRINGFIELD.
At the concert of the Hyers sisters last
Saturday evening, a very good audience
was in attendance. Mr.. Lucca. the bari.
tone, was absent, and Mr.. i. Lawrence of
this place was substituted to sing his part
The singing throughout was excellent,
causing much applause and to many pieces
hearty encore. Miss Annie, the soprano,
and Miss Emma, the contralto, have fine
voices and well trained. Mr.. King, the
tenor, is not behind with his beautiful
solos. At the close of the concert it was
announced that they would remain over
Sunday with us aad give sacred concert
Sunday evening, which was attended by
good number and all were more than salts
fed.
On the trotting park, Wednesday, about
sixty men and 23 teams were assembled and
by their looks and actions they evidently
meant business. At noon fine dinner was
prepared for the men in house near by,
which was fully appreciated and gave due
credit to the managers, Mr.. @. l.. Robinson
and wife, assisted by many others. The
food was all presented to the society as well
as the labor, and it was estimated that $500
would not have paid for the labor perform
ed If a charge had been made for it. Much
enthusiasm prevails, and all stand ready for
another days work if necessary.
BROWNIE.
BRATTLEBORO.
The citizens lecture course began on
Monday evening, with good concert by
the camilla Urso" troupe. The attendance
was unusually large, filling the house to
overlooking, which bespeaks successful
course w. II. HiMurray is to deliver the
first lecture Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, fol-
lowed by Beecher, Monday the 9th
CHESTER.
The ladies of the Baptist church held n
festival on Wednesday evening at their
vestry rooms, which was decided success
realizing $3.50 over all expenses. DR..
VIM. +. Eddy was the winner by votes by
large majority over his four competitors.
being the physicians OF the town. The
prize was splendid pieced bed quilt, made
by the ladies' society. There were 7O6
amounted to $1,000. Miss Lucia Adams.
aged seven years, daughter of A. A
Adams, received the applause of the audi
ence for her excellent singing upon the
occasion.
Al ~ n.