Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14


new Pavilion, recently erected on the
site of the old one, is by far the large.
est and finest public house in the
State. Some fine blocks of stores
have been put up here since the late
fires, among the most imposing are
the Hyde block corner of Barre street,
French's block Oh Main street, the
"Rialto" block over the North Branch
stream, T. Hubbard's block, and Post
Office block on the site of the old
Montpelier State Bank building
Montpelier is growing rapidly, and
has a vast amount of wealth within
her borders. The Central Vermont
and the M. & w. r. railroads have
contribted largely to make Montpelier
what she is in point of wealth and
population. There are four news,
papers published at the Capitol. In
point of ability, circulation and gen.
eral business, the Argus G Patriot,
the State Democratic organ, takes the
lead. The Vt. Watchman ec STATE
Journal is a venerable and well con
Quoted paper and is considered the
leading organ Of its party. On the
whole Montpelier is wide-awake.
At eight o'clock, June I'd, we took
the train for Burlington, had pleas
ant ride, with pleasant company. We
arrived in the "Qucen City" about
noon, visited the wharfs, college
grounds, museum, Catholic orphan
asylum, at the head of Pearl street.
the old Pearl street house, where we
were shown many courtesies by the
ladies in charge. This institution
contains 92 orphans, and is in charge
of the Sisters of Charity" 1t is Il
very worthy institution and we'll con-
Quoted. The children looked healthy
aud happy, and at the request of the
lady in charge, they formed in line
and sung for us, among other pieces,
the "lament of the orphan in the
Streets" which was very touc ching.
"The Children's Home" is a similar
institution, but on the American plan
that is, no peculiar religious doctrine
is taught, the children attend all prot.
estant churches in course. Children
of all ages, (up to ten we think) col
ors and conditions, ale taken here, on
a certificate from the president of the
institution, and cared for until homes
are found for them among the people.
Persons wishing to adopt an orphan
from this institution have to have a
certificate from the president to the
matron. Seven ladies have charge
in the house, and we should thint they
wonld need the wisdom of Solomon,
the patience Of Job and the prayers
of Daniel, as the Matron remarked,
to manage such a family. The out
side business is also managed by
ladies, with an investment committee
of funds composed of wealthy gentle
men, residents Of the city. ln the
nursery were fifteen children, ranging
from seven weeks to three or four
years. There are 73 children in the
"Home" at present. The matron,
Mrs. M. Bragg, who has been in the
institution three years, was very kind
to us and showed us all over the build
ing. The cost of running this iDsti.
tuition is very. great, although it Is
managed on the most economical
plan; and if anybody has anything TO
give to the poor, in the shape of cloth
ing, victuals OF money, etc, they cant
find more worthy object. We are
glad to know that our Democratic
friend, DR.. Joseph Gray, Of Wood
stock, gave $500 to this institution,
and hope others will follow his noble
example. TIE "Home'' is located
about two miles out of the city and
commands fine view of Lake Cham
plain and the city. The building is
three stories high, with a Mansard
roof, and is fitted up in the most mod,
ern and approved style. There are
ten acres of land attached. The build
ing was formerly intended for marine
hospital, but was never occupied. 1t
was purchased by the government in
81 aud used as barrack during the
war. At the close of the war the
ladies, who had small "home" in the
city, purchased it for $4,000, since
which time they have expended $780,
900 on the buildings 1t is a worthy
institution and ought to be taken
, more notice of by the public through
, out the State.
Burlington has some very fine pub.