Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-11
Local Intelligence.



-Remembor the Republican caucus,
next Saturday, occurs at four clock +. NJ.
-Silsbv has a now advertisement this
week. The low prices which ho quotes
will undoubtedly secure quick sales.
"A mammoth picnic is TO I've held at
SpofTord's lake on the 22d inst. Paric-
ulars next week.
Rev. l.. G. Bass, late pastor Of the NJ.
l.. church in this place, will occupy the
pulpit next Sunday morning.
"A national flag appropriately bearing
the names Of Hayes and Wheeler was
thrown across Main street this morning.
All voters should consult the check list
now posted at the town hal-in season to
have their names put upon ii If omitted.
DIR. John G. Holbrook of Syracuse, N.
Y, will preach at the Centre Congregations
al church next Sunday morning and eve
ming.
-Bralteboro people desiring to attend
the Spiritualists' camp meeting at Lake
Pleasant can go and return for sl.00. Tick
cts good till Sept. Isl.
-Farr Brothers of Chesterfield desire us
to state that they are not the owners Of the
new passenger line between this place and
the lake. Mr.. Il. II. Farr is sole proprie-
tor.
Rev. Mt. Burchard Of the Baptist church
is now absent on his vacation which will
last through this month. He goes first TO
Philadelphia where lie will spend few
days at the Exposition.
-Chas. G. Lawrence sold his livery sta
al
rule brought good prices, the gross
amount of the sale being about 1880, while
several valuable sleighs are still unsold.
Mr.. L. Il. Sherman, of Utica, n. Y, an
| old-time and constant summer visitor Of
Bratlleboro, is now stopping at the Brooks
House. DJrman Il. Eaton, Esq, and wife
OF New York city are expected to-day for a
months stay.
Rev. DIR. II. c. Fish of Newark, N. j.,
will supply the pulpit of the Baptist church
next Sunday. DR.. Fish is an Eastern lrav-
eller of note, and il is probable that he may
deliver lecture upon his travels in the
evening.
| One of E~.py's watchmen entered Cox's
Stove store ON Monday, and was leaning
| heavily upon the counter. when pistol
| in his side pocket went oil, setting fire TO
his coat; and the ball, narrowly missing
his arm, was lodged in the ceiling.
An capitalization. no monopoly and
reform" meeting was held at the town hall
last Saturday evening, with Chas. X. Field
aud Chas. n. Davenport for speakers, but
with 50 thin an attendance that no Orgdni-
cation was attempted, although it is an
nounced that weekly meetings are to be
held.
The daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. +. W.
Brooks held an elegant and highly success
full "Lady Washington Reception" at the
re idencc Of their parents on Friday eve
ming last. The young people in attend
ance appeared in pleasing costumes of The
olden time, unusual pains having been
taken 10 make them strictly correct in ev-
cry particular. Excellent music was fur
nished for dancing, refreshments were
served at an appropriate hour, and the oc-
casion was one of the greatest enjoyment,
not only TO the young, but also TO the old
err ones who were fortunate enough TO Toe
present.
The annual fair of the ladies of the Uni
tartan society occurred on Wednesday eve
ming. The attendance was good and the
financial success was all that could have
been anticipated in these times, The net
receipts varying but little from $500. The
ladies fully maintained the reputation of
their famous cuisine, and the supper tables
were filled TO late hour. There was fine
display of fancy articles which for the
most part found ready sale. An elegant
| lN inn oh xrrig L
and two sofa pillows were disposed of by
ticket, and these fell in the order named to
Mr.. Richards Bradley, Mr.. D. S. Pratt,
Mr.. George Horner and Miss Finn. The
"post office" distributed heavy foreign
mails and the LETTERS furnished no end of
merriment, of which the worthy esquire"
had his full share.
A banner of work, supported al tho
four corners and bearing portraits of Til
den and Hendricks, has been suspended in
front of our Office by certain kind and gen.
erous friends 10 whom we hereby tender
our acknowledgements. The design is un-
dorstood to he symbolical, representing
Democratic flies caught in the Republican
web. Opinions on this point, vary, how
ever, one gentleman Of our acquaintance
of great insight in such matters declaring
. 1t 10 be net for catching gulls, while anoth-
err, of equal experien ce and veracity, pro-
nounces it an exact imitation of the first
advertising transparency" that Buchu-
Helmbold threw across The streets of New
York.
, The ladies OF the Baptist Society held a
, "lawn party on the private grounds oil
. Capt. J. ]. Estey, Tuesday evening, which
, was attended by about 400 people. The
evening was fine, and the grounds, illu-
minated by Chinese lanterns, torchlights,
q etc., and enlivened by u joyous throng oil
Young and old engaged in croquet-playing,
, promenading, and partaking of refresh
ments served under large open tent, pre-
sented a novel and charming spectacle.
: The ladies of the society desire herewith to
return thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Estey fol
a throwing open their beautiful grounds Oh
y this occasion; nor did their kindness aud
. interest cease with this, as all Interested in
a the success of the affair can cheerfully bear
o witness.
u The match game of ball played at The
fair grounds last Saturday, between the
Uuions of this place and the Centennials o
- Putney, was witnessed by quite a crowd o
e spectators. The game resulted in a hand
}. some victory for the Brattleboro club, as
), will appear from the following record:
: UNION b. b. C. CESTENSIAL b. b. C.