The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-11

Becman Academy, A. L. Leavenworth
A. NJ, principal, says the Register, closed
very successful term last Friday. The
examination of classes on Thursday and
Friday elected commentator from those
present. for thoroughness of drill and clear
ness of expression. The following was the |
PROGRAMME.
l. The Wei of Bethlehem, L. s. Leavenworth |
Lottle c. Fits |
Q. Tho Old Contnentals Alfred p Roscoe |
4, The Man and the Money,
Ell G. Adams, Clara A. Brunette, |
Jennie Lyman, Mary Smith.
.Tableau-Contentment better than Wealth
9. John Jenkins Sermon, Alice A Hlnman
8. Glorious New England, Jullils'v sturtevant
Tableau-Agncs in Prison. '~
10. Uncle Bcn's Attack Of Spring Fever,
II. Marmlon to Douglass, David Bushee
Il. The English Gentleman and the Irlshman,
ES Leayenworth, II q IlathOin
49, The Burial OF Moses, G B Frank Palmer
II. My Lost Youth, Jennie :. Maynard
10. The Grldlron,
H. Dakln, A Squire, C sanborn
IL. 4 Tribute to Washington,
Celia Nuttlng
Tableau--pasl, Present and Future.
IL. Tho American Forest Girl,
Arthur Eaton
Is Three Days In the Life of Columbus,
- Clarence q Leavenworth
10. lho Little White Soul, FL llathorn
20. Town Meeting,
Alvin Squire, HG Hathorn,
ChaS richards, G u i Palmer,
co Ieavenworth, T G sanborn,
David Bushee j V Sturtevant
AJ Eaton, Other Voters.
q. The Atmosphere, Erwin III ThOrp
Tableau-The convenience" Of Single Life.
% Listening to the Rain, Jennie l. SchoeTer
20. DUTY OF Americans, Henry q llathorn
"a. Lie Thoughts from Shakespeare,
FW Nash j A Maynard,
II Thorp, J l. schoencr,
A Richards FL Hathorn,
j Eaton NJ Barnes,
T. $ Leavenworth, NJ A Hall.
p. Mr.. Caudle's Breakfast Talk,
20. Working Power, Herbert Dakin
Tableau-Fath.
%. The Virtues and Graces,
"A Rrunelie, NJ Il Roscoe, j SchoeGer
MA Hall, J "a Maynard, In Fits.
IS. The Bible as a Classic, FOrdyce W Nash
Notwithstanding the almost impossible
state Of the rolds some two hundred were
present, and the audience expressed very
strong approval OF the high character of
the exercises, pronOuncing the entertain
mcnt one of the best ever given by the
school.
The next term opens on the 10th inst,
and continues twelve weeks A teachers
class will be formed, as usual, for the next
six weeks The value of the drill afforded
in this class, is attested by the character
and reputation Of the teachers who have
gone out from this school.
ST. JouNsBUEY.
Although TO the ordinary run of men the
last "spell Of weather" n.ay have seemed a
trife chilly, Plummer Downing, of St.
Johnsbury, is ready to testify that he found
it warm enough, and he claims to know
whereof he speaks. A week ago last Sat
urday he set corkcd up kerosene can, half
full of oil and water. upon a hot stove, for
the purpose OF cleaning it. After it had
remained there some time, he gently insert
| ed the can under his arm, and gracefully
ambled toward the outer door for the pur-
pose of dispensing the contents of the can
upon the 'hOsOm of mother earth" Be-
fore he reached the door, however. there
was sound resembling the mingled noises
Of Il Fourth of July celebration, and the
| bursting of a Mississippi steamboat. Being
anxious to investigate the cause of 50
much pandemOnium,' Plummer concluded
to defer employing his can, and ''laid' 1t
on the floor for some more fitting
opportunity 'Plummcr' never did
set himself up as an "Adonis," but now,
although there is nothing striking about
nus iaCidl NpiHi ttilditc, BIN tliclc II va
rlcgated appearance thereon which would
at once attract the attention of all behold
ers. His face represents the appearance
Of having been used as a blackboard"
whereon the Fejee Islanders had been
practicing the tattoo" for their edtica-
ton Downing claims that the noise did
not Brighten him in the least, but he admits
that he was surprised" for a moment. In
the future If there are any more kerC sene
cans to be cleaned he has nobly resolved
| to resist all temptations. Like "Artcmas
| Ward" of old, he will endeavor to struggle
on through the trials and tribulations OF
this mundane sphere, and if the cans must
be cleaned he will herocally offer up some
of 'his Wife's relations TO the holocaust.
READING.
The Celebrated smallpox case of james
II. Taylor vs, Estate of Joptha Page (of
Reading has been terminated by the with
drawal of the suit by Mr. Taylor, and the
| Supreme Court have affirmed the judgment
of the County Court for the defendant.
This closes prolracted and holly contested
lawsuit of novel and interesting char
actor.
AT the town meeting it was voted that
all claims against the town shall be pre-
scented on or before the 18th of February
| in each year on the penalty of not being al
! lowed
a tax of IS cents on the dollar was
voted for town expenses, and so cents in
addition to that required by law for high
| ways.