Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-01-07
GRAFTON.

= Capt Frederick Howard, dug on Mon
IL day last, one-half bushel of potatoes, a
'e free from the effects of frost and as fin
IN every respect as though harvested il
D. early autumn.
3 Frank Sparks, while coasting few
J days since, was thrown from his sled anC
e so severely injured, that he was insensi
6 bic for several hours Dr. Campbell
0 was called and regarded him in a critic
: al condition. He is now improving
A few mornings since no little excite
ment was created in our village, by the
intelligence that loud and repeated ran:
at the office door of DR.. Foss, failed tc
receive any response. 1t was soon ascer
tanned that the DIR. had suddenly disap.
peared. His bills were paid, his felt hat,
library and pill boxes remained in his
room, but no doctor there. All sorts OF
rumors and coniectures were freely dis
cussed for the three succeeding DAYS.
when we were agreeably surprised at his
sudden temperance, looking hale, hap
Ply and cheerful as ever before, and we'll
he may, for not only did the DIR. him
self return, but took with him Mrs. DIR.
Foss. formerly Miss Abby A. Pillsbury. of
Strafford, n. H. Now we freely forgive
the Dr. don't blame him at all. and
sincerely wish him as sweet a HONEYMOON
as it ever fell to the lot of an NJ d.. to
enjoy.
Appropriate exercises were had at
both the Baptist and Congregational
Churches, on Christmas Eve Reading.
singing and recitations by the members
of the Sabbath Schools, after which the
christmas trees, which were beautifully
loaded with presents, received special at
tention. No want of interest was mani
tested by the children, as they anxiously
awaited the call of their names and the
presentation of their respective presents,
while now and then an adult came in for
their share of the fun, if the present
failed to possess large intrinsic value.
AT the Baptist Church, j. L. Butter
field, presented to Mrs. Hayden, very
excellent crayon portrait of DR. Hayden,
executed by Mr.. Charles Barrett, in an
elegant frame Those best competent
tie judge, spoke most highly of the real
merit of the portrait. This was pres
ent from the Hon Charles Barrett and
Mrs. f. Daniels. 1t was complete sur
prise to the recipients. The donors were
assured by DR. H., in brief, well fitting
remarks, that the value of the present
and the friendly feelings that prompted
the gift, were appreciated and would ev-
er be remembered.
A fine poem was written for the occa-
sion by Miss Amanda P. Walker, and
read by Charley Thompson, for which
we cannot find room till next week.
At the last Regular Communication
of Key Stone Lodge, No 80, F. & A.
NJ, Grafton, the following officers were
elected for the year ensuing:
w. G. Wyman, w. NJ; S. A. Brown,
5. w; Russell Stiles, J. w; A. H.
Burgess, Treas; Sidney Holmes, Secv.
John r. Blood, Sen. Dea.; Geo Will
ard, Jun. Dea. H. G o. Howard, Chap
lain Henry A. Thompson, Elliot j.
Cook, Stewards; Freeman Cook, Tyler.
Mr. and Mrs ID. j. Hitchcock on Jan.
LIST, being the tenth anniversary of their
marriage, were agreeably surprised by |
he appearance at their residence of some
80 of their friends and former neighbors
rom Athens, well supplied with fine mu-
nc, choice refreshments and a quantity
md variety of tin articles for presents, u
which it would seem were made to order
n modern styleexpressly for the occasion. q .,
The occasion was much enjoyed by all u
present, and will ever be remembered {
With pleasure by Mr.. and Mrs. H. as in %
Heating that the kindly feelings andtrue !,
that existed ten years ago still y
ives in the minds of their former associ- u
ties. The following poem written for the
ccasion by L. E. Hitchcock, was finely q
iscoursed to the tune of Aud Lang =
yne Y. w
With many plea SAINT word and smile III
We meet together here, "a
And happy are the swift winged hours :"
And blest the hearty cheer. N,
Now at this tin wedding time ="
Our thoughts III not define, -
But cheerily we'll sing a song
That speaks of Aud Lang Syne" d,
Our friendship is not like the tin na
Which bends every blow,
And yet with crystal cearness doth
The stream of friendship flow;
Dear ones, whose wedding day we note
long may that day shine lgC
And with its lustre frightened DER
The paths Of Aud Lang Syne. co
Peace be within your circle charmed III
And plenty grace your board,
And IN your hearts and lives, dear friends an
May much Of joy be stored
So when you cross the narrow stream at
And reach the land divine,
l9u snail with loved ones trace in Joy ar
The paths of Aud Lang Syne
A CARD.-The undersigned desire to -
lpress their sincere thanks to their
lends and former neighbors of Athens.
r the many useful articles presented
EN- JAN 1, it being the tenth anniver- ry
ry of their marriage. to