The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
St. Patriok's DaY in West Rutland

st. Patrick's Day in West Rutland
Was very stormy one. Old Probabilities
fulfilled his predictions to letter, and the
snow whirled about by the cold blast fell
copiously throughout the day. But the
day was dear to every true Irish heart,
though unpropitious was duly observed by
st. Patricks benevolent society. AT an
early hour the society, in regalia, attended
divine service at st. Bridget's church,
when nearly every member received holy
communion, and edited large copgrega-
ton by their quiet and orderly deport-
ment.
AT one o'clock p. IN, the society congre.
gated at their headquarters and were FORM
ed into procession under the chief-marshal-
ship of Mr.. Bernard McCue. The column
was headed by the Sarsfeld cornet band,
Mr.. Edward Cops, leader, Mr.. Peter
Burns, drum major. The fine appearance
of the procession as it moved through the
principal streets, was freely commented
upon. st. Patrick society within the past
year has grown from one hundred twenty
five to two hundred strong, and is now the
largest and finest organization of the kind
in the state. On this occasion many of the
members wore new and much improved
regalias, which added greatly to the appear
ance of the procession.
The line of march was along Depot street
to Main, through Main to Clarendon avenue,
thence across the causeway to the town
hall, where a halt was made. The band
and society here fled into the hall where
refreshments we're served, after which mu-
sic, songs and speeches occupied the after
noon.
The return march was through Main
street to Marble, thence to headquarters.
Hats were made before the store of the
Messrs. Mead and Parker, which was ap-
propriately decorated, also before the resi-
dences of Messrs. Leonard aud Burns and
the stores of Mullln Bros. and Hogan and
Walsh. The music furnished by the Sars-
field band, considering the weather and the
difficult walking was very appropriate and
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observance of the day was very creditable
to the participants. The prosperity and
general usefulness of st. Patricks society
grows more evident every year and when
it is understood that together with its
foundation principles, faith, charity and
christian benevolence, total abstinence is
becoming browning feature, its power
for good in the community cannot be over
estimated. MARBLE.
st. Patricks day, 1876.
WEST RUTLAND SCHOOL REPORT.
The following is the report of the pri-
mary school in district No. 81, West Rut-
land, for the winter term closing March
18th, taught by Orrissa B. Fell. Number
of names registered, fifty-four; average
attendance, forty-two:
Names of those having no absences
Nellie Clark, Hattie Strong, Ola Proctor,
Willie Prtchard, Elroy Grnnell, Edgar
Strong, johnnie Segar, Charlie Smith,
Leon Smith.
Having no tardies-Nellie Clark, Nettle
Fosburgh, Willie Pritchard, Johnnie Sugar,
Harry Brown, George Loselle. Patrick
Cannon, Leon Smith, Charlie Smith, Elroy
Grinnell.
Those who stood highest in speling-In
third reader, Nettie Fosburgb, Nellie Clark,
Willie Strong. Second reader, Guy Nor
gan, Charlie Smith. In spelling, Leon
Smith, Nellie Clark, Nellie Strong.