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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

One of the pleasant thoughts of this joy
ful season is that of The return of the sun
TO our northern cline. The church was
fortunate in adopting as the holy Christmas
time the season of festival founded upon
natural law and order. The days have
been growing shorter and shorter until it
almost seemed that darkness was again to
prevail as it did in the beginning before
God said: "Let theIe be lightW But from
this point tho light gains daily, and we
seem to be climbing toward more benef-
cent dispensatOn. II has always seemed to
us a blessed thing that the short, dark days
come so early in winter in this harsh and
rigorous climate, for we can better endure
the apparent death of the season when we
have constantly presented 10 us the prom
Use of tho spring. What lesson of faith
in our Heavenly Fathers care these length
ening days teach They assure us that
seed-time and harvest shall not fail, and
that beyond our sight or knowledge kind
Providence directs and guides and holds
the earth in the hollow of His hand.-BOS-
ton Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
NOrthneld. Mass.

"A Northfield correspondent and MEM
Der of the old North church, where Moody
and Sankey commenced their American
revival work last September, writes that
"twenty-seven persons have applied for
adm ssion TO our church and will be receiv-
ed at our Lext communion the first Sun
day in January, aud in The language Of p.
p Bliss song, there are more 10 follow
The Young Mems Christian Association
continue their meetings in the out districts
with marked success. 4 spirit of inquiry
has been awakened, such as was never be-
fore known in Mortified. s. II. Moody,
brother of the evangelist, ID. L., is presi-
dent Of the association aud presides with
great acceptance over their meetings held
in our church every Sunday evening, and
though not a member of our church, yet he
is au earnest worker in the cause of Christ
Our Sunday congregation and our Sunday
school have doubled since the labOrs of
Moody and Sankey with us."-Greetyfeld
Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

establishments and bid their workmen re-
joice, for Il day of merriment had put in its
appearance. How many heart beat with
choerfuness; how many a breath contain
ed the words ofa "Merry Christmas" for
friend. The church odificos on Friday
evening were thrown open, and all who
desired entered therein 10 behold the "pres-
ent trees" and other decorations. The ex-
ercises conducted at these several places
were certainly becoming and worthy of adj
miration. Music, recitations, S. s. topics
and the presentation of gifts formed the
principal features of these entertainments.
Many a voice shouted in a merry tone on
the besiowal of numerous articles, especial
ly in the instance Of the "bean pot" Thus
passed Christmas, and let us all strive to so
live as to make each Of our days a day of
Christmas.
The sporlsmou were out with their
firearms on the 25th inst, at the shooting
match, given by one of our citizens. 1t
was well attended, although the weather
proved unfavorable, and a general good
time was witnessed.
The second sociable of the season will
take place at American Hall, Tuesday eve
ming January llth. An excellent time
may be anticipated.
On Friday evening Dec. 3lst, at Amer
lean Hall will be given a socable and
dance 10y the members Of the o. X. Il. b.
club. Other clubs will be IN attendance,
and the pablo generally are invited 10 be
present.
The Rev. C. w. Buinham found, TO his
surprise, at the door Of his residence, on
his return home from the Baptist Christmas
entertainment, Friday evening, very use
full as well as valuable present--a barrel
OF -four bestowed by members of his socie-
ty The gin was gratefully received and is
highly appreciated. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The schools now in session in this
town are eight in number. No. s, West,
which has been in charge of Mrs. j. o..
Knight, began early in October and closed
the fourth week in December. No. 4, which
also began in October under the instruction
OF Love ]. Morse, will be a school Of TWEEN
ty weeks duration, If it can be said that
three little boys make school. 1t would
be good economy TO educate what few chill
dren there are in this district in some other
adjoining district for a while, until there
shall be a sufficient number Of pupils for a
good school at home. l.. Arabelle Elmer
is teacher In No. 3, d. l.. Mansfield teacher
for the school in No. /, West. On the east
side of West river, John ii. Mortified Of
Williamsvilo is teacher in No. G, Henry
w. Allen in No. 4, Harland j. Lowe, of
Townshend, in No. 8. Lucy NJ. Wakefield
in No. l, and Flora !. Lane of Putney in
No. 3. She WAS also the teacher in the
summer and The fall school Of this district.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Will They Touch 1T!

We are anxious 10 know what action
Congress will take at the present session in
the matter of civil service reform. The
President having formally abandoned the
TASK of trying to effect anything in this di-
rection sngle-handed and alone, the re-
sponsibility is thrown upon Congress of
re-inaugurating the work upon q broad,
satisfactory and permanent basis, or of
ignoring reform demanded by the honest
masses of both parties, and TO which both
are alike pledged. We believe ii to be the
general sentiment of the country-at least
it is so among the rank and file of the Re-
publican party-that the present practice of
appointing individuals TO Office under the
general government on the basis of person.
al obligation or party influence is fraught
with evil, and should be supplanted by a
system whereby personal qualification
shall constitute the only title to Office. We
believe that there is no question before the
country, save the currency question, in
which the people are more deeply interest
ed, and none in which they are more unit
ed, than this question of reform in the civil
service. More clearly than ever is the
need for such reform seen, now that there
has been exposed such a mass of corruption
in the whiskey rings at the West. What
we want, and what we look 10 Congress to
supply, is a system of examinations and
appointments which shall elTectually pre-
vent all like frauds in the future,-a system
which shall recognize merit and ability,
reward faithful service, and promote hon
osty in our public servants. Woe 10 the
Republican members of Congress should
they allow the present session to pass with
out at least making an earnest effort for a
reform which the times so imperatively
demandl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The Chicago Inter Ocean has been pretty
extensively advertised since Christmas
morning, when it appeared with long ar
ticle charging Secretary Bristow with be.
ing connected with whiskey frauds at St.
Louis, and giving authority for lis asser-
lions. Its allegations have been followed
by indignant denials from different quar-.
tiers, and now the responsible editor of the
paper says the article was published with
out having been seen by him. One of the
persons connected with the Inter Ocean was
not long since removed from Office by the
Sc cretary, and it now looks as if this story
was told for The purpose of "getting square
with him.N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
WilliunlsViIIe.

AT the annual meeting of Pro- peet
Grange, No. l4l, held Dec. %, the follow
ing officers were chosen Master, G. b.
Williams overseer, j. s. Slratton; Lecl-
urer, q. IL. Harvey; Steward, f. p.
Wheeler; Asst. Steward, l.. o. Morse /;
Chaplain, ii. Collinsi Treasurer, e. X.
Cooley Secretary, G. II. Wheeler; Gale
Keeper, c. G. Hovey Ceres, Miss Ella
slralton Pomona, Augusta Morse; Flora,
Georgia Charter; Lady Asst Steward,
Mrs. J. s.StratIon Agent, L. X. Cooley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

WARNING TO POsrMAsTERs.-Hira p.
Pierce, postmaster at South Barre, VT, has
been removed from office for violation of
the regulations OF the Department. The
salaries Of postmasters Of low degree de-
pend on the amount of stamps sold by
them, and the postmaster-general finds
that the government has suffered TO the
tune of about a million dollars or so by
country postmasters who have vended
stamps outside their jurisdiction" The
salaries at large places are fixed by law,
and so, for instance, if a postmaster from
some small office should sell stamps to
Montpelier people he would raise his SAL
airy, thus defrauding the government.
The thrifty South Barre man did quite a
business selling TO outsiders, and Uncle
Sam thinks he ought to pay back some six
hundred dollars of salary, obtained in that
way, and will try and make him do so. 1t
doesn't pay, on tho whole, to try tricks
with our venerable uncle, If he is almost
AN hundred years old.-HoRtpeiie Free
saaA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
East Dover.

The Baptist society gave their pastor,
Rev. L. II. Watrous, donation visi: last
Friday evening. There were present about
60 persons; amount given about s35, for
which they were very grateful.
While at work In the woods last Thurs
day John Cornell got his foot caught against
root aud chain hook was drawn through
his boot and into the bottom part Of his
foot about one and one-halr inches, causing
a bad wound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Mr.. E. d. Harris, our go ahead team
ster, has lately lost very valuable horse
out of his team for which he had refused
two hundred dollars and would have re-
fused three hundred dollars for him. II
Mr.. Harris had not always been strong
anti-secret society man we should think
some grange would make him up purse,
as we see by the papers that lie has lately
swallowed one secret society. Y
Mr.. Editor VIII you allow me, through
your columns, to express my thanks 10 the
Baptist Sunday school FOR the gifts they
placed on their Christmas tree for myself
and family; and also 10 announce, that
Miss f. L. TowHsley will assist me in hold
ing a series of meetings afternoons and eve
nings, commencing next Sabbath, Jan. End.
A cordial invitation is given 10 all to attend
with the purpose Of getting and doing all
the good they can and an earnest request
is made that we may be cred in the
prayers of Christians.
G. p. FRENYEAR.
ToWnshend Dec % 1879
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The Sunday school Of the Baptist
church in Pondville held an interesting fes-
tival on Friday evening, Dec. %, at the
house of worship. Through the commend
able efforts of ladies and gentlemen con-
nected with the school, the platform was
adorned with a large spruce tree, loaded
with rich, attractive aud amusing presents
tastefully arranged. The house was well
filled, and the the whole scene gave a fine
effect. The exercises of the evening were
conducted by the efficient superintendent,
Nelson Morse, and consisted in prayer, mu
sic, declarations, reading Of selections, os-
say, &c, which were appropriate for the &C.
casion, and generally well rendered. At
the close of the literary exercises the audi
ence were agreeably surprised by the APP
pearance OF Santa Claus, who began at once
20 distribute the presents. This was, Of
course the most interesting feature Of the
occasion. The entertainment was credita-
bic TO the school and the place. Re. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

james f. Priest of South VerI.on, died
Thursday evening last, from pneumonia
resulting in dphtheria. Mr.. Priest was 40
years of age, aud man of considerable
property. He was half owner with his
brother Ul the South Vernon hotei. As his
four children have died recently with
diphtherla, his death leaves his widow
alone in the world. The afflictlon Of this
family has naturally awakeneda wide sym
patty in the community,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

On the Des Moines and Fort Dodge rail-
way, the other day, little boy got on the
train while it was between stations and
dashing along at a speed of 25 miles an
hour. The conductor didn't see the boy
get oni but some OF the lady passengers did.
He got on because his mother was there,
and she wished she was any place else, but
1t couldn't be helped. The conductor
chalked his hatless little head and dead
headed him through to where his mother
was going. Both mother and child are do
ing burlington (Id.) Hank Eye.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
GuiIfOFI.

The BAPTIST church and society will
have a donation Jan. 9th, 1876, at the house
Of Edward Thurber, afternoon and evening,
for the benefit oftheir pastor, Rev. o. Smith.
General invitation TO all.
There will be concert exercises at the
Baptist church Friday evening, Dec. 3lst.
The Sunday school children arc to have a
tree. +.
The members of Christ Church Parish
will held their annual donation party at the
Rectory Tuesday evening, January 18th.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The Ladies Society met at Mrs. Geo.
CambolPs, Tuesday eve, the 10th inst. The
officers for the next year are Mrs. Henry
Ranney, Presidents Mrs. Riley Harlow,
Vice President Miss Mary f. Clark, Sec
rotary and Treasurer; Misses Abby Rey-
maids and Mary Cutting direclresses. They
decided to work and the proceeds arc to
help boaulify the church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The business reeeD lily carried on under
the hrm name of Thayer q Wellman was
re-opened on last Saturday morning by
Messrs. Holton and Taylor.
-Chrlslmas was generally observed here
In our busy" village. The owners of
shops. mills. factories. de-, almost unani.
monsly closed The doors Of their business
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The Montreal train over the Central
Vermont railroad was thrown from the
track, by broken rail, near Middlesex,
about o'clock on Tuesday morning. The
passenger car and two sleeping cars were
turned over down an embankmenl and
badly smashed, but, strange TO relate,
though several passengers we're injured.
no one was killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Townshend, Dec. 20, 1875.
Vernon.

On the sd, Asa Fairman walked TO
town, about mile, in the forenoon, appar-
emily in his usual health. When near his
home, on his return, he felt distress in
his side. Herested few moments by the
way and then went home, and died in a
few moments after reaching it. Mr.. Fair
man was II years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The friends of Rev. J. S. Goodall turned
out in great number on the evening Of the
18th, and gave him a generous donation.
They expressed their good will in the snug
sum of fl45.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The PHOENIX valves its opportunity for
sermonizng and moralizing, as the Old
Year waTes, and contents itself with heart
lily rendering 10 all its friends the compli-
ments Of the season, and cordially wishing
them all A Happy New Year. Welcome
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Local Intelligence.


/ shower nNNE0u
town last Sunday night.
-Thore will be preaching at the Baptist
church next Sunday evening.
Lecture in the UniversaliSt church mex
| Sunday evening. Subject. domestic
| Life"
DR.. Gibson Smith Of Aver Junction,
Mass, will speak in Harmony hall on sun
day, Jan. 2, at IL and o'clock p. IN.
The Choral Union are PREF airing for a
concert which will be given the 10Th Of jan
uary. The Union now has nearly or quite
one hundred members.
Nine dollars and some odd cents were
stolen from tho tailor shop of L. w. Gran
herring last Friday, by athief who entered
while the family were at dinner.
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Another opera coming. Williams OPP
era company Of Boston VIII perform wal
lace new ana charming opera oil MART
ana al lne Town hal' Oh MONDAY evening"
'"n' ~ lhIS company - 7'iu u oulorace
very superior 'a'el'' ana IS e'c sahl'y cos
'uueu'
The annual meeting of the Baptist So
ciety was held Monday evening. Officers
elected for the ensuing year: President, o.
II. Post vice president, Jacob E,tey; see
rotary. u. n. Chamberlain; treasurer, Il.
II. Van Doom; collector, J. J. Estey; aud
itor, n. a. Cheney prudential committee,
Il. w. SIoddard, j. j. Estey, c. l.. Brown.
AT the annual meeting of the Brattle-
boro East Society, Monday evening. Off
GERS were elected FOR the coming wear. Ms
follows; Trustees. G. II. Rice. A. II
Wright, II. w. Clarke. w. 4. Dutton. B.
A. clark; clerk. Malcolm Moodv. trans.
urer. s. +. Howard auditor. II. II Tbomn-
son.
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school r,vr , dramatic en,er,,innnr, A.
the town hall an Tuesday overin, last
| which was biahIv creditahIe +, ,he school
| and in every resnert succes.rnI Tho nro.
gr,u,na en,br,csJ chor,sos rocita,inry
tab,eons o,c apliba drama o,,i,,.d "Nt,r,
tvrdom Of s., Cecilia ;, in vbicl, ,ls rrinci.
bal character was horne NV Miss Nav sni.
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credit. The recitation or "The Ar1rn ;, hv
| Misc +. silica was also vory nIe,sf,,,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

They found Charlie Ross at st. Albaps
again ibis week, but ii proved that the boy
was fraud and an unusual adept al lying
for a yoaBgSler OF len years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
south VVindhan,,

Edwin Ii. Whitman has been appoint
ed postmaster at South Windham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

S. p. Miller is said to own the finest
three year old heifer in the State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

School District NO. proposed on
Christmas eve to have an old fashioned
good time; so, in the words of one who
was present,
The Smiths and the Yeaws set out with their sleighs
The Redways and Morses they took on their way;
The Aliens aud Parks came in with good cheer,
While the chamberlains and kelleys brought up the
The Proutys aud Howes cried, "santa Claus near,
So come one and all without any fear"
The Chamberlains and Esteys (the last on the HILL
Came In with the little ones, all with good will.
There was Lills and Capen, and his wife Marie.
Filed In with the children, all In great glee;
And last though not least, the TAfts in the
Though ragged and burnt out, they came every man.
Now the very whitest headed shall lead in the dance
The lame and decrepit shall come in advance;
The weak and the lazy shall sit and look on,
Till the children shall cry, "This is actual fun"
Hark Santa Claus is coming as tradition tells;
He's coming with goodies, and raindeers and bells;
30 be quiet, dear children, be quiet and still,
And OF fun aud goodies you shall have your NIL.
To ell outsiders q welcome we give,
And this Christmas wen remember long live.
And being assembled at the residence of
Bunion Smith, Esq, from the infant in its
swaddling clothes to the old man in his
second childhood, TO the number of one
hundred, they proceeded, with the help of
old Santa, to pick off from a well laden
tree, presents substantial, comical, and
goodies, Till all, both young and old, were
supplied. Then all sat down to supper
that would have teen an ornament TO any
hotel, the tables being laden with every
thing eatable and drinkable and well
trimmed with flowers, etc.i then came a
dance, which did not break ill the small
hours came upon them unawares and babe
them disperse 10 their respective homes.
, 1875-07-14

nnmo In fuil. fIo never uscs anr ancli convrrna.
tlntIal hrevitias m can't. ehan't. wouldn't,
couldn't, ttc- IIo writNa out months In full and
tpells ont all nr1iel sla Hnmo t,n,o nso h[istor
Ifoldrdge Oicsnlrr Collins. counselor At las.
solicitor IN chanccry, Anil proctor in admiral
y, notary pullc. and 70 forth. inserted an
advertisement In TnE 'TRfnuSE for tho sale Of
certain roal estate nnticr = traa.ec'a doet. THO
pultlls aud s'atcr tl.crcot Ecro carefully spe[ed
In full, bmt TME Tl!;hUHE, having n sty;o of itH
OWL, kot tho lad up with rrooer ahbrevIatiots.
theseby Eaying thu G"pct'Iary unnecessary
expense. Mister lihlt'rlgo Uluan!or Collins,
counselor and 70 forth. re.nHrd to pay the bill.
with profound knnwCIge ul tho law putting forth
tile 1luycl opuon tha. thu naip cuiiA not legally
10 hladn under this advertisement. THE TNtnuSE
had donc that sort of bltiilcas before without
complaints fspm 1nwvc,s who tro somewhat
nttrner heard Of than Afiuser llnldfpge tjloandcr
CniIins. co ,.nseur and Hi forth, and therefore,
t1uhstnl of tho corr tcclcsa of tho point ralsod
AZ an ot5net 10 junt clnin, lacsd tho mntter IL
tho hands Of Mr. ChareH W. Constantine,
who. hcing OF tho opinion slAt tho raln wn8 not
illus affected, brought tile cnno into court, 1t
ca,no Up yHatntisy morH1ng baforn Justice
Ia.,,cR. whom Mr.. lloldrldgo O|cnndcr Collins,
ccntBeinr ant' 70 fustl. nppeageh unwilling to
rely for defense tlt,nn l,lA own spos,-
lid tatoutH. anl appeared With counsel.
but upon Mr. CunR.ai,llno'a setting forth tho
na.uro Of tho chsc, ami Indicating Wherein tho
u3tuuu aIvsucol by IL, q. e. wan sn1lac!ons, =
judgment WAS rendered Ii, fAyor Ut tho rtain-
tlNs, and Mr.. II. q, G. loft with muro legal
knowledge than hc cnno.
, 1875-07-14
BIIEENEIs.

.ue r. scrrnndcd md ,1n1er. n Hnccct,.
NEW Yong, july 13,-Tbe people ond tenn.
,ar.rv ,o.;dan,s =, p.or.n,tI " .n1 that
poia,,'o.ta,S poia. ns..adot s h,nI =, asi, uI n
company OF militia, marcllod tn Ncstllill laBe
ovpninp, md so.ouadel tho Key, Ucury Ward
naoc1,er
~ 7.,. .,u,,.
precision to their conli.'onco lu him ~ man aud
q Olsistian minister of tho dospol. 3fr. Doeeher
apoko for nearly al hour, Among other things,
In .,io.
~ whon Sem ,oo,n nv ,,,o I'm, NJ ,,tor.,o, =,
bopp a,est ess and soasot e a a n1 ~so snGa but
did mean to DO good n,a,..and IN honest man.
d,d mann m an,nd all the s,rength tb.t Ord
,.ma ~. H., .,s1,in,- M, ,oiI.r.,,s,, ho,,.r mi.
haf" 'ao III 'u"e'ph NY io"o"~'oon oo1''t' LUIS
tho holp Of God. make, thcn, this assertion,
more emphatic, because not few newspapeta
..ar IN tl,nk thar I bavo done It hv to hair
ooo.A ~ t.A - - A.. u ss ~ ~ 10y
sna pot1n'Ha'oa o' .iio h'""papvss ous uaYe
done It in spite Of thom. don't ask thAt they
should care for my fut,1re. Ny future ia III tho
keoninr of tbe Iord God, to whom nv mother
s,s.a,a3 ~ .,,d st,,,d ,;I,s u, t,o,- ,vt.o /.
o'1oe''u n'o' "'a : o1e'" l"' ~ n"o" WV :"
going to stop my mouth With tnnzzlo, or my
me 10 say things which they want to hehs,
and to write things which msy make mon
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