The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-30

nearly new.
Il. A. Mallory was just going to the
barn 10 feed his stock and he saw one half
the shed roof lift up and move off and he
thought it about time to leave. There
we're 10 head OF cattle in tho stable and
yard of the barn and strange to say were
not injured. I.
HUBBARDToN.
On Friday evening March II we found
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bansier seated
around their fire-side taking comfort no
doubt. The committee had made arrange
ments for those that had been invited to
call on Mr.. and Mrs. b. for a surprise it
being the 30th anniversary of their mar
rage life. Mr.. and Mrs. A. were surprised
to find that 40 friends had turned out in
such storm, but we found comfortable
room for man and beast. The committee
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barber Mr.. and Mrs.
Allin st. John and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
| st. John were on hand ready to take charge.
About 10 o'clock the party were summoned
to supper where plenty Of oysters and pie
and cake, tea and coffee were found. The
tables were well arrayed. In the center
stood very heavy silver castor as
token from the friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Bansier.
Mr.. Welcome Manchester shot and killed
| five crows at one shot, the result was Mr..
M. found that he laid on his back.
Mr.. Ancyl Manchester caught pickerel
from beaver pond that weighed II 3-4 lbs.
and did not half try.
The public dance to close the dancing
schools of A. A. Orkins came off March
18th All seemed pleased and all had q
good time.
&. Il. IIewes lectured on temperance in
the Congregational church recently to an
attentive audience. 1t was an able and an
instructive lecture. X
SPRINGFIELD.
A grand centennial festival was held at
the Town Hall last Thursday evening un-
der the direction of the ladies of our town.
An early supper was ready at o'clock
and two long tables were filed and eating
was attended to with great care. The
| stage entertainment consisted of "Colum-
bias Union party which was pronounced
by many to be the finest piece ever placed
upon our stage here. Miss Nellie A.
Brown represented columbia" +. II.
Brown "Uncle Sam" Geo. Henry "Brother
Johnathan" and the states by young ladies
81 in number, the territories by 10 young
gentlemen all dressed in appropriate cos
tunes. The states all wore crowns upon
their heads upon which was the abbreva-
ton representing the state she represented
and each one brought Columbia a present
consisting of sample of that ia the pro-
duction of which the state was most noted.
The piece was arranged in rhyme and was
very appropriate tor that occasion.
The net proceeds will exceed 800, and
will be sent to the Vermont centennial
1 g.. 10 III.
All denominations without regard to sect
mingled together and it was remarked that
perhaps this festival would break down
party lines so rigidly drawn here and it GER
tainly was fine opportunity this centen-
NAL year. All appeared to enjoy themselves
finely.
Geo. M. Clark and Hank White are to
play in the well known drama the "chim.
ney corner" assisted by some of our lead.
ing talent here at the Town Hall Thursday
evening March 30th. The entire proceed.
are to be given for the benefit of the Uni
versalist society. As Messrs. Clark and
White always have crowded houses as min
strels. They will receive as cordial vel
come next Thursday evening we trust.
BROWNIE.
wALLlNGFORD.
At the primary meeting held at the Towr
House in Wallingford Saturday March 25tf
agreeable to a call of the town committee
Justin Batcheller was elected moderator
and DIR. J. 4. Hit secretary.
The following gentlemen were elected
: delegates to the convention to be holder
at Burlington March Goth, namely Johl
Scribner, Charles G. Stafford and M. H
Dickerman, substitutes, p. w. Clark, s
: M. Sherman and G. 4. johnson. TIL,
following gentlemen were elected fowl
committee for the year ensuing: Justil
Batcheller, c. o. Stoford and VIM. II
Congdon.
The Hon. Harvey Button has been con
l fined to his house for the last week or NOR
with slight fever. He is now better ant
, hopes TO be able to put in his appearance
at the county court now being held at Rut
land.
The committee of our graded schoo
have secured the services of Miss Jenni
A Craft of South Wallingford to take charg
of the intermediate department Of GU
school in place of Miss Ella York who re
d tires with the general good will of patron
: and pupils. Miss Craft 10 teacher wit
i an excellent reputation, and long expe
, rience The spring term commences Apr
~. f.. d. IyOe principal anu ttdCueI I
the high school, Miss Jennie Craft the in
termediate, Miss Lydia Smith the primar
h part.
Q The many friends of Hon. Harvey Sha,
y and his excellent wife, will be panied {
: learn that the above mentioned lady has
d broken hip. This sad accident occurre
: one day last week in consequence of fal
her foot having caught in a piece of cal
| patinn a a shp w 40 nrnaaiuU tho floor MP
r Shaw is a cousin of Gen. II. II. Baxter {
Rutland and she has host of warm friend
a here.
LANDGRovE.
i. March 10th being the twentieth annive
!, sary of the married life Of Chandler Ba
n ton esq, he took the occasion TO invite b
neighbors and friends to the number of OIL
hundred or more to help him celebrate an
1t make happy the event, your correspondel
% being one of the invited number glad
ID accepted the honor and at about ocloc
al arrived as the house of our friend amidst
'e storm of snow and wind outside and soci
a chat and good humor inside. The numb,
present were quite small compared to Il
: invitation extended, doubtless in cons
quence Of the storm, and the sickness in
great many families in the vicinity also
centennial party at western village. A
present were very sorry as our host al
lady were we'll worthy and amply prepare
to entertain any number less than thr,
hundred. The evening until half past nil
was spent in social chat when our frieI
Chandler said he had one more room th
we had not seen the long back kitchen. "
= Immediately repaired to said spot and b
hold, the tables loaded with all the delic
cies of Thanksgiving supper. The oy
tiers we're delicious ~ they always are whit
cooked under the superintendence of OF
W. friends Charles and lady. Everything v
just right except the cider, the ladies %
= was not just right but the wine was vot'
n No. l by such a. Chss. Egbert Ler'
Y and Eli After about an hour We NOV
&C. bacx leaving enough for small brigade
IN Vermont gum chewers. Those prese
nd enjoyed and those who failed to attend, le
| II. ond noulA tho CitixQ