The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-14

est enthusiasm. Listeners were melted to
tears at the troubles of Mrs. Bradford, and
in the next scene they were convulsed with
laughter at the drolleries of North Carolina
Pete. "The fellow that looks like me, y
was acted by G. nj. Eames, F. o. Hubbard
and Adella L. Stannard. "Tbe United
States Mail" a side.splitting farce, in one
act, was capitally produced by j. w.
Peabody, w. j. Lackey and Diana NJ.
Carlton. The parts were not only good,
but well acted, and brought out the fact
not generally known that we have consid-
cradle dramatic talent in this settlement.
PITTsFoRD.
Hon. Samuel II. Kellogg was elected
town clerk for the flfty.flrst time, at the
annual March meeting.
Hon. Henry A. Lathrop received tele-
gram on Friday last of the death of his
brother-in-lsw, Oliver Ames, of South
Easton, Mass, who died of pneumonia at
the age of 87 years. Mr.. Ames was the
only survivor of the celebrated firm who
have 30 long carried on the Ames Plow
company. He was at one time the largest
stock holder in the Central Vermont marble
company at this place.
James Mullln has sold his place on Aus.
tin street, to Frank G. Dennison.
The village school closed on Friday last,
after q successful term. H.
SOUTH wALIINGFoRD.
Bailey's dramatic entertainment held at
Wallingford on the evening of March 9Th,
was q decided success. A statement YER
flied by all who were present. First a
tragic drama entitled "Clarissa Harlo we. u
This was played with much dramatic pow
er, the last scene where Clarissa falls dead
at the feet of her false lover, brought the
tears to many eyes. The next was "The
four lovers or love in q tub" comic PAN
tomine which convulsed the audience with
laughter. The next, ooh amt we got
the nerve," sung by r. Z. Bailey and sister
was perfect for one of its kind, succeeded
by double song and dance by the Bailey
brothers. After which r. E. Bailey danced,
playing his own music on the banjo. Last
on the programme was "Ghost in pawn
shop" laughable Ethiopian sketch. AT
ter the entertainment social dance was
held, music furnished by f. p. Edgerton.
We could mention many who attended,
who are competent to judge of such enter
tainments who say they never saw it equal
ed by any travelling troupe, or in fact any
thing of the kind. All sustained their parts
with animation and the large company not
withstanding the inclemency of the wealth
er, went home we'll Satisfied.
An old lady known in town, who is over
ninety years of age, says she has not an un-
sound tooth in her head, never had the tooth
ache, ear ache or head ache. Would we
were all as proof positive against the ills of
mankind as this worthy old lady who has
already lived her three score years and
ten.
Mr.. Seth Aldrich lies very i'll. There
are but slight hopes of his recovery.
We can no longer cry like the man of
ancient rhyme, "water water give us wa
ter" Roads are running with II, little
ter Creek has grown wonderfully for the
last few days.
Friday March 9th, was one Of the most
stormy days of the season. 1t rained near
ly all day, accompanied by heavy wind,
from the southeast, and finally ended in
snow. O.
Capt. Thomas gave series of entertain
ments, at Enterprise Hall, last week. They
were quite well attended for this place, and
all pronounced II the best show OF the kind
they ever saw, aud no humbug.
One evening last week. desk, contain
Ing money and papers, was taken from the
bar room of W. II. Bonds hotel, aud be-
longing TO Mr.. Bond, by some person or
persona The desk was found the next day,
the money having been taken out in the rear
Of Peltier's blacksmith shop. One Charles
Stacy is said TO have been connected with
the affair, but We are unable TO detail all
the particulars. or what the evidence Is.
II was withal quite u bold move.
Dandy has decreased It's debt about sew
enty-hye per cent. and hopes by prudent
management TO be clear of debt another
year. y But few towns IN this state can
make better showing.