Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
Local Intelligence.



We learn, with pleasure, that landlord
Boyden ofthe American House is conva-
lesceBt. ..
Warren Doolittle bought the Samuel
Parsons farm in Vernon, nj the auction sale
last week, for 5000.
ST. NJ ichaes (Episcopal) church will
be open for Divine service on Thanksgiy-
ing day at 1880 A. NJ.
The Thanksgiving vacation Of the pub
lie schools next week will extend only from
Wednesday night to Monday.
The public examination Of teachers
will he held al Tue high sci DOL building on
Saturday, Nov. 25th, at oclock, a. NJ.
"A union Thanksgiving service will be
held at the Centre Congregational church
on Thanksgiving morning at the usual
hour. The sermon will be preached by
Rev. DIR. Walker.
The High and Grammar schools now
begin and close half an hour EARLIER than
formerly, morning and afternoon, in order
that they may close at night before the
OZARK comes down."
The last lecture in Mr.. Moors' course
at the Unitarian church will be given this,
Thursday, evening. The seats are free, and
all are cordially invited 10 attend. Organ
performance at O'Clock.
The PHGNIx will go to press one day
earlier Than usual next week on account OF
Thanksgiving. Correspondents and adj
vertisors are requested lie bear this fact in
mind and hand in their favors on Tuesday
at The latest.
Mr.. ii. a. Kilburn lefl on Tuesday for
Florida, to take charge Of a hotel at Gaines.
willie. Mr.. George a. Eels, late clerk for
Mr. Kilburn at the Bralileboro House, is
to lake a like position at Gainesville,
and will leave on Saturday.
"A flock Of wild geese passed over the
village about 8 o'clock Monday evening.
From the sound OF their voices and the
amount Of noise which they made, il was
surmised that they were on their way to
New Orleans to help count The votes.
BESIDES the bill for enacling certain
changes in our village charter, which is
now pending before the Legislature, one
has also boen introduced which provides
for municipal court in Braitleboro, SINH
lar 10 those in operation in Rutland and st.
Adams.
On Thursday evening OF next week,
Both, the Rudolphsen English Opera Com.
pauy will give Bales opera, 1.-THE Sleep
ing Que en-" at the town hall, followed by
Suilivan's musical farce, "Cox and Box
The company is said 10 he good one, and
fine entertainment is promised.
"A friend lately returned from a visit 10
Accomsc County, Virginia, has presented
US specimen sweet potato grown in that
region which, though somewhat withered,
weighs lbs, 10 o., and measures ia
inches in circumference. None of our ag-
ricultural subscribers having potatoes 10
sell need apply for the next month.
The graugers, Sovereigns of Industry,
and Grand Army post, held union socia-
BILE at The Grand Army hall last Saturday
evening. About one hundred persons
were present, and there was singing under
the lead OF :. A. Markham, speeches from
members OF the different organizations rep
resented, and good time generally.
The new Reform Club reading rooms
present quite an attractive appearance, and
we are glad to know, are well patronized.
The rooms are in charge of Mr.. George W.
Greeley, who is present during the day
and evening. The club propose for the
present 10 have a sociable every Thursday
evening, commencing at 1880.
We learn tina; the Central Vermont rail.
road company has notified the Connecticut
| River road that on and after Monday next
the train which now arrives here from the
North at $40 A. NJ, aud, returning, leaves
here at @ p. NJ, will be discontinued-tbe
change being made, IL is said, on the score
of economy. A morning train will, how
ever, be made up here, leaving about $3.50
and going down over the Connecticut riv-
er road 10 Springfield, and returning al
night, the same as at present.
In the matter of improved sidewalk
VIC notice that Col. II. w. Clarke, in repair
ing his place on High street, has set an ex.
ceilent example, or, rather, has followed
the good example set, two or three years
since, by e. ]. Carpenter, on the other side
| OF the same street. He has moved his
fence in from tho street foot or so, there
| by widening and much improving the
walk. Some of his Deighbors, we under
stand, propose 10 do likewise, and, il con.
tinued The entire length of the street, the
Improvement will be great. Perhaps, too
1t will be an incentive to the residents oil
other streels-Green, for iustance-wheTe
the need of such action is even greater.
Tho friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Cook desiring 10 commemo-
rate The 18th anniversary OF their marriage,
gave them genuine surprise visit on the
18th inst. Abundance of good things were
provided for the interior department." NOT
the least of which was the inevitable bride
cake. A very pleasant evenings enter
tainment was the result of the gathering.
For The numerous tokens Of remembrance
and kindly expressions of friendship re-
ceived, Mr.. and Mrs. Cook express their
hearty thanks, aud trust that the coming
years may bring 10 the hearts Of all their
friends unalloyed happiness. se -
The Odd Fellows dedicated their new
hall with appropriate ceremonies ON 1hurs-
| day evening of last week. NJ. w. Grand
Master n. C. Hyde OF Poullney conducted
the exc rclses, assisted by resident members
OF the Slate grand lodge. The hall was
beautifully decorated with the Eneamp-
ment street regalia and presented very
rich and elegant appearance. The address
by Rev, Bro. NJ. II. Harris was very happy
effort, and was listened to with close atten-
ton by anaudience which completely filled
the hall. Excellent vocal music was furn-
ished by quarlette consisting of J. A.
Ma khan, c. w. Pufer, L. II. Perkins and
Il. l.. Parker, with @. r. Stevens as accom-
PIANIST on the organ. Everything passed
of in a creditable and satisfactory manner,
| n nd the exercises closed with a socialI hon