Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-22
About Town.


students
Sr. PArmcKsDAY passed of very quietly here,
the patron saint being duly honored by aIpropri-
ate services at the Catholic church.
TUE New York Elastic Truss sold by Babcock
Cutler is by all means the best truss in use, and
Il adopted by all common sense people Compe-
tiuon has nothing 10 do with them; none others
will give satisfaction.
VIZ learn that one II the large teams which
were here from Waterbury on Monday, met with
mshap on the way home, in the shape Of tip
over. one gentleman is reported to have been
badly hut about the leg
A yEW pleasant affair was the socable at
Bethany chapel on Friday evening, though poorly
atiended-which is accounted Tor by the bad
weather let them continue, for they will do
much TO benefit the society socially.
TnEuE is 10 be an annular eclipse Of the sun on
saturday, the 25,h, which will be visible in this
region as partial eclipse II will commence at
ffty.six minutes past three in the afternoon, aud
continue I'LL fory-soyen minutes past five.
Dn J. b. WOODWARD has sold his residence,
west Of the WATciniAN office, 10 Mrs Joseph
Gould, Of Gouldsville. We understand that Mrs
Gould intends removing to this place soon. Dr.
Woodward will retain his residence in the house
Al A. D. Stone. you will see fine display Of
choice fruit But best OF all, are those large,
sweet Havana oranges Go aud try them lie
has the neate-t Of dining rooms also, for the ac-
commodation Of the public You will find him IN
Union block
I'RoF WHnE has commenced series OF lee
lures ON the will before the class in Moral
Philosophy. Only two have been delivered, but
these are sufficient 10 show that they are inter-
estng, and are the result ola thorough knowledge
Of the subject
MR GEonGE SARGrsr, who has held the posi-
ton Of telegraph operator at the Central depot 10
long, intends TO leave for Burlington in few
days, TO begin course Of study at the medical
college in that city. George has host Of friend.
who win wish him complete success ia bis new
duties
I'm Seminary school has auspicously opened
with large number Of students who have come
to enjoy the inesumablo advantages Of a term at
school Mrs. Dorchester. the teacher Of French
and Latin. has resigned, aud Miss Clara Vance, of
the class Of % has been secured to take charge Of
that department
BBooKs rou, No ~, Grand Army Of the
Republic, is in nounshing condition and is
receiving large additions to its numbers They
are already making preparations to properly OBJ
serve Decoration Day May 30th They have
secured General ". W Grout Of Barton to de
liver the address on that occasion
TIM Choral Union has commenced liz second
course, underline direction Of Mr. A. j. Phillips
This Union is nothing less than q benefit 10 all
connected with it-in fact, TO the whole commu-
nifty and We trust our citizens will by their pres
ence, and otherwise, encourage No beneficial an
enterprise The tickets for the course are sold Mt
two dollars
At the concert on saturday evening the band
rendered a selection from the opera Of Faust, and
one from the opera OF Mariana People must
not get the idea that these concerts are entirely
devoted to dancing They are designed to benefit
those who do not care to "trip, NJ well q those
who do There will be- another concert ON sat
urday evening next
J. II TowNE HAS just received new stock of
spring goods OF the latest styles which he ID pre-
pared 10 offer b. customers at prices suited 10 the
times AID will warrant thorough work aud gem
teel fits We can testify fayor,bly 10 his skin a.
a workman, the superior quality Of bis goods and
bis honorable dealing lie well deserve we
are glad to know he is recciyins-a liberal pat
ronage.
TnE heaviest snow storm Of the season began
on Monday evening, continuing until Tuesday
afternoon, and making the streets lopk ~ they
have looked in days gone by when the win
tors were not so mild" About fifteen ucle, Of
snow fen The trains we're delayed Tor a long
time the morning mail arriving here in the after
noon. Trains from the north were also delayed,
and niroadng mixed up pretty generally.
TIM spring term Of the Union school closes on
Friday OF this week with the usual term examina-
lion in the accidental department 10 which all
are cordially invited There will be but one
weeks vacation, and the spring term Of twel, e
weeks will commence on Monday, April g. 1t Is
earnestly requested that all who propose to at
tend during the term should be present ON the
fr,t day. It has been customary to have a yaca-
ton of two weeks between the winter and spring
terms, but we think the committee have acted
wisely in taking week nom this and adding it
to the summer vacation
BROOKS Posr, No IL, Grand Army of the Re
public, gave a camp FIRE at Village Hall, on Fri
day evening Of last week The Montpelier Brass
Band was present Rev y y Glazer chaplain
Of the Department Of Vermont, made an eloquent
and patriotic address Of about fifteen minutes,
after which Cumrade James Evans, OF Johnson
Post, NorthGeld read his camp fire paper ON My
capture and fifteen months In Rebel prisons. 1t
was a vivid and interesting description from his
capture at Chiokamauga Line until his release and
exchange at Charestown, South Carolina, and
being from personal observation and experience
made deep and interesting impression on the
audience.
OwNG 10 the inclemency Of the weather, there
was not a very large audience at the temperance
meeting last Friday evening. Mr.. Mckelyey made
an earnest appeal TO those present in behalf Of the
cause Of temperance, and succeeded in obtaining
a few new names to his pledge. Gu notion Mr..
I. T. Smith was empowered to appoint com.
mittee Of i've, who should make nominations OF
officers for the Reform Club, and report at the
meeting this "Wednesday evening, at Village
Hall 1t is desired that full attendance may be
had at that meeting so that the Club may be fully
organized and set 10 work. Come forward, and
help the work along for surely there will follow
none but the best results II people take hold Of thu
matter In earnest This is an important time
Come out tonight and show by your presence
that you have an interest in the work Tie tint
has come to wake up and do something