Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-04-09
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windsor.
Fast day was appropriately OBJ
served in this place by the churches.
Services were also held at the State
Prison by Chaplain Franklin Butler.
The Band met at their rooms at 1890
p. M. and after short practice they
formed, and marched up Main St., to
the inspiring strains Of SECT up and
get" quickstep. After playing several
pieces in the Square at the foot of
State St. At the invitation of Hon. ].
A. Pollard superintendent they then
proceeded to the State Prison where
they were cordially received by the
gentlemanly officers, and escorted
through private way into the yard.
Superintendent Pollard then had the
prisoners marched out and formed in
line, and the Band played several
pieces of different styles, after which
the prisoners received their rations
and were marched into their "bo'-
douirs.' The men were taken entire
ly by surprise, and the looks Of as
constituent and pleasure depicted on
their faces more than repaid the Band
for their efforts. After lively Quick
Step the Band played "Sweet Home
which effected an almost magical
change in their appearance. Talk
about hardened convicts! There was
scarcely dry eye in the crowd, and
we advise, that among plans for re-
forming prisoners, that music be in
trodueod moro ploant,fully. There is
nothing that attracts and enchains the
attention more readily, and it leaves a
lasting and beneficial effect After
the Band left the Prison, they march
ed down State st. to the Common,
where they halted and played two
fine selections. At the invitation of
Capt. Simonds they went to the Wind
sor House, where they were served
with excellent refreshments, after
which at the invitation of our friend
Spencer they called at his place Of
business and were Hospitality enter
tanned, and at the invitation of G. b.
Everts Esq, they visited him at his
residence, where Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes
Brown prepared an excellent cola
ton. Mr.. Evarts is member of the
Band and a fine musician, and while
the Band were visiting at his house he
favored them with several beautiful
solos on the flute After leaving Mr..
Evarts the Band received more invita-
tons to visit. But the Band being
composed of gentlemen of limited
capacity, they were compelled to de-
cline all further overtures. Nc, we
like to have all orr friends enjoy
themselves, and are willing to assist
in any way. Our Baptist friends say,
if we join their Band we shall be very
happy and we would respectfully OBJ
serve, that if any one belonged to the
w. G. Band they must necessarily be
happy. Therefore friend Nc, in all
kindness and friendship we advise
you to join Band.
The Baptist revival has succeeded
in converting several sinners, five con
verts were baptised last Sunday.
Rather early in the season to be-
gin washing sheep.
AN amusing incident was related
to us a day or two ago. A lady was
telling us that she once had cat that
she wished to have somewhat defunct-
ed (defuncted, thatsa good wor d. and
her husband was too kind hearted to
dispatch it. So she warmed a tub full
of water and drowned the cat. Your
correspondent asked her why she
warmed the water, and she immediate
ly elucidated him by explaining that
she thought it would be too cruel to
drown it in cold water.
We thought some of accepting
an office in connection with the Grand
Fourth Of July Celebration at Phil