The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
Vicinity Items.

HUBBARDTON.
A donatioo party aud oyster supper for
the benefit of Rev. N. p Gilbert, was held
at the residence of Zimr Howard on Wed
nesday evening, the 18th inst Although
the travelling was poor, large number
were present, and the evening was passed
in very pleasant manner, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard making everybody at home with
their accustomed hospitality. In addition
to our own townspeople, there were repre-
sentatives from other towns, and especial
mention should be made Of the three gen.
tlemen from Bennington, who happened to
be stopping in the neighborhood for the
time being. and who participated IN the en-
icyments of the evening, not forgetting to
contribute literally toward the general
fund" for which generosity the society de-
sire TO express their gratitude. The net
profits of the evenings entertainment was
$40 40, Rev. Mr.. Gilbert made some re-
marks pertinent to the occasion, in which
he expressed Ms heartfelt thanks for what
he had been the recipient of, and after sing
ing the doxology, the assemblage dis
persed. X.
MIDDLKTowS SPRINGS.
A marvellous variety Of weather still pre-
walls. Sunday aud Monday were mild and
fine Tuesday morning surprised us with
sufficient snow for sleighing Wednesday
morning, very clustering and showing.
The funeral of Miss Emma Lewis was
largely attended ct the Congregational
church on the 2lst inst. She was one of
the many victims Of that fatal disease, con-
sumption, at the early age of twenty-seven
years.
Scarlet fever is quite prevalent. A little
daughter of Mr.. Don Parker was buried
last week.
The Spring Valley band contributed to
an entertainment in Ira on the 10th inst.
The lyceum Of the 18th inst. was made
entertaining by a varietyin the programme.
The debate on the amnesty question was
enthusiastic, short and orderly, resulting in
a decision in favor Of the negative. The
paper, well prepared, was read by Miss
Mcleod and Mr.. Germon. The youthful
declamations were OF the comic order, with
one exception, Master Dannie Taylor, age
4:or $, outdd his years with "The boy
stood on the burning deck" We judge he
bids fair to be speaker. Mr.. Armstrong;
GRAFTON was sentimentally fine and W, Il de-
livered Miss Coy's selected poem was
well spoken. The songs by Messrs Farrcr
Valley band in attendance interspersed the
programme with their best selections, rem
dering the grand national air and variations,
"Yankie Doodle" with particular zest and
enthusiasm. A vote was taken to extend
the lyceum to another week, thus to con-
clude the season.
The celebration of Washington's birth
day given by the band at the Valley hotel,
was orderly and satisfactory to proprietor
and guests, the day being bright, aided by
good sleighing. A goodly number assem-
bled. CONSTANCE.
The champion spruce gum chewer of the
state is at present IN our vicinity.
The Leach estate are to have an auction
sale of horses, cows, sheep and farming
tools generally, Wednesday, March LIST, at
nine o'clock a. m.
The town meeting will be held this
spring at the west part of the town. All
who are voters should attend. Those not
having teams will be provided for as there
are four two horse teams engaged for the
occasion.
There are in this place eight good check
er players and they make it business in
the winter season. Zone of whom We
mention in particular Fayette Potter, he is
the boss" II any one doubts it, we would
refer them To N. A. Bailey OF Rutland.
AsoUTNRYvILLE.
We have had a week of good sleighing
on the river roads, On Monday night last
about six inches more of snow fell, which
will help sleighing still more.
Our schools closed last week. Friday
evening last the teacher invited the scholars
to his home to party, where all had, as
they say, good time.
There is to be tea party at the Center
town hall on Thursday next. All are in
vited. Admission to hall 20 cents.
Dean, who was shot, seems to be i'm
proving and there are hopes of his recovery.
ANON.
Harvest Feast.-On the evening of Feb.
16, Crystal grange No. IA, held social
festival at their hall, which was very in
teresting and pleasant gathering. We
should Judge that nearly all the members,
and most of their families were present,
together with some of the towns people as
invited guests, to the number of about one
hundred and fifty. The exercises of the
evening consisted of music, singing, and
speeches from members of the order, and
some of the towns people not belonging
to the organization also remarks from
members OF Stockbridge grange which was
we'll represented. George Nichols, master,
and j. ii. Ranney, past master, conducting
and experimenting the exercises in cour-
teous and laudable manner. The commit
tee on the tables deserve much credit for
the supper, which was bountiful and
promptly served, and was really feast of
good things. The tables were furnished
and expenses paid by donations from the
members. Truly We must say, a more joy-
GUS and happy company we have not wit
messed tor q long time.
very happy and pleasant ceremony
was Witnessed at the Congregational
church, which was filled to OVERLOOKING.
last Sabbath evening. Charles Nichels. n
worthy young gentleman of our town, led
to the hymenial altar Miss Hattie Church.
one Of our best young ladies, and were
joined In the holy bonds of matrimopy by
Rev. Mr.. Clark, the officiating clergyman
of the place Truly we commend Mr.,
Nichols for the ''Church" of his choice.
EAST DORSET.
Our two village schools closed the 18th
Inst. Average daily attendance about 65.
that OF the higher department alone being