Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-17
-Thc l4th was ash Wednesday
and the commencement of Lent.

-The 14th was ash Wednesda
and the commencement of Lent.
If there is mean, lOw-lived
contemplate, sneaking, God.forsali
en- skunk on Gods footstool it is thu
man that poisons dogs.
The next Socable will be hold
en- at Mr.. John Munn's, on mex
Tuesday evening, Feb. 20. Thos'
not having a means of conveyance
and desiring such, please registe
their name at the postotiice.
Rev. Mr.. circuit spoke at th'
Congregational Church Sabbath
morning in behalf of the freedmen
In the afternoon the funeral of thu
late George Greenough was held al
the same church.
M. Thomas N. Drutner, the
popular Temperance Lecturer, will
address the citizens of Bradford on
Friday evening, Feb. 23d, at Vii
laee Hall. Further notice given
hereafter.
We are pleased to announce
that tho Bradford Brass Band has
re.organized and will at once com.
mence practicing, under the direc.
ton of Capt. II. e. Whitcomb. They
have procured new instruments of
the latest AMI most approved style,
manufactured by Prof. d. 9. Hall
of Boston.
We are under obligation to Mr..
r. G. johnson for a sleigh ride be-
hind his prompt stepping stallion
"Huntcr," Saturday afternoon. The
sleighing was excellent, the wea'
ther mild and pleasant and the trip
was most heartily enjoyed. The ci
der and apples, too, which were fur
nished at the little house on the hill
were good and acceptable.
The entertainment at Town
Hall, Wednesday evening, under the
direction of Waits River Grange
was we'll attended and heartily en-.
joycd. The supper proved that the
committee understood their bust.
ness, while the persons who filled
the tables showed by their actions
that they appre ciated the labors of
the committee. The music by Bal.
ley's Band was excellent, and in
fact all seemed satisfied with the
evenings entertainment.
"A dramatic entertainment will
be given at Town Hall, on We'lnes
day evening of next week, in which
some of the best local talent will
participate. The drama "Among
the Breakers" and the farce "The
Obstinate Family" will be present
ed. Music will be furnished by Bal.
ley's Band, and a supper will be
served in the upper hall. The pro-
ceeds from the entertainment will
be donated to the Bradford Guards.
The Lyceum last Monday even.
ing attracted the largest audience
we have ever seen in Town Hall.
The question was very ably discuss
ed, on which several volunteered to
speak, and the whole programme of
the evening was very successfully
carried out. The officers elected
were, Henry A. Winship, President;
j. II. Watson, Vice President Geo.
+. Morris, Secretary and Treasurer,
Executive Committee, E, Clough,
Miss Emma Rogers and q. z. Nor
ris.
FIRE. The wild mans house again
laid waste by the destroying element.
Last Friday night the good people
of our village were aroused by
the shrill clashing of the fire bells.
Almost instantly the whole village
Yourselves with the rest) had struck
a 40 ''clip'' making for the scene of
conflagration, which was soon reach.
ed. The fire company with the rest
of our citizens succeeded in saving
nearly all the hOusehOuld goods.
also COW and horse were rescued by
some patriot. The OPINION and
Associated Press man rendered
timely and effective service. No
great loss without some small gain,
and so in this case for "Ben" will
have another chance to make SS.
We rejoice with him at his good