Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-28

pion speller, but he fell into outer
darkness on the word phthisic. We
would like to give the name of all the
spoilers, but not being prepared to
take notes at the time, it is impossible
for us to do 1t, so here the spell ends.
The "Old Folks sung the Pilgrims
Farewell, and were loudly applauded.
This ended the Fair. After which
the young folks got together, captured
the music, and tripped the light fan
tastic toe until one o'clock.
Spring come lslowly up this way.
The weather bright and shiny, but
the wind is cold, and the snow fingers
on the hill side.
Samuel Wood died on Monday,
at his home in So. Woodstock, aged
rs years. Mr.. Wood was we'll known
and highly respected. He has been a
prominent man in town affairs for al
most half century, and at last town
meeting he was elected overseer Of the
poor for the 4Oth time. The poor
loose warm and sympathizing friend
in Mr. Wood. If he had any failings
we are sure they leaned to virtues
side.
Mrs. Johnson & Tewksbury have
returned from t.larket this week with
a new stock of Millinery Goods. If
you want a Bessie Turner Hat or Bon
net, or any other late style, go to Mrs.
Johnson e. Tewksbury's. If you
want your old bonnet and hat rugged
up, see Mrs. Johnson & Tewksbury
and they will fix 'em up to look
"amaist as weel's the new"
Mrs. Nahum Haskell has plowed
and planted her garden. This Is
what we call taking the season by the
foretop.
-Jailor Hewett having an eye to
the physical condition of the prisoners
and fearing they might contract dis.
pepsia or some other disease from high
living and sedentary habits, takes
them out to make his garden.
DIR. Henry Boynton arrived at
his home last week, after six months
trip to West India Islands, Florida
and other "Furin parts.
Nor1CE ExTRA.-I have on hand a
few nicely finished Tablets, of first
quality of American and Italian
Marble also, Headstones of all grades
and thickness which | wish to ex'
change for cash at some price. Secure
good bargains Sg- The money
need -na FRANK P. ARCHIBALD.
The Beethoven Quintette Club of
Boston will give grand concert at
the Town Hall, tomorrow Thursday
evening Admission so cts. Doors
open at u o'clock. Programme -
1. Overture, 'Bandit' q Frolic,".. .Suppe
2. Polacca from "Mignon". ........ Thomas
MRS. DOW.
8. Quintette "Scherzando Adagio' Mend.
4. Flute Solo from "Rigoletto" 300. .Giar di
MIR. W. RIETZEL.
S. Song Little Maid of Arcadee". Z. . Sullivan
MRS. DOW.
G. Operate Selection "Wm. Tell' .... .Rossini
7. Viola Solo "Polnase Brilliante" .... .Hauser
MR.. II. HEINDL.
g. g. v tui solo raranteila" sainton
MIR. C. N. ALLEN.
10. Song "Bells of Aberdovie". Scotch
MRS. DOW.
II. Fantasia on Scotch Airs ............ Bishop
H. II. H. Rood of the South Vii.
lage has our thanks for gallon of
the best maple syrup it has ever been
our good fortune to poss. Mr.. Rood
says he manufactures it in the old
Democratic way, and believe s that
cleanliness is the secret of success.
Judging from this sample we say,
give us the old way
Another "spell" is on the tapis,
of which due notice will be given in
this column.
Brother Greene is stopping our
water-power of eight years standing,
by timing his roof. This gives us