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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12
West Hartford.

west Hartford.
The recent rains caused White
River to rise to nearly full banks and
also caused a breakup Of the ice
which had accumulated by the recent
cold weather, making ! jam sufficient
TO remove the trestlc work from under
the II. r. bridge.
j oaiah =. Cutting was found in a
senseless condition under the dry
bridge at the lower end of the village
q few nights since. Investigation
shows that he was on his
way to a skating party and in the
darkness supposed he was about to
descend path and walked off a stone
abbutument a distance of some 10 or
20 feet. Peter will however do his
penance in the future.
The r. r. bridge at Centerville
is about one half completed, which
has taken about four months. 1t will
probably take until about the first Of
April to complete the work.
About forty scholars are now at
tending the village school.
1t is rumored that VIM. Ii. Gile
has purchased "six shooter" which
evidently ",nears business
-"Steve and Lee Warren are
making some more Of those "boss" ak
helves. Give them cali.
Will Tucker is about to build a
spacious hen.house on Depot Avenue.
Ezra Wood has concluded that
ne ''barked up the wrong tree" as also
did a younger brother Of his when lie
undertook to carry the teacher out
doors He was soon seen wandering
his way homeward with handsome
par Of 'Black eyes with red stripes
around them and with discharge
from the committee. Such is tae re-
port.
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Windsor.

Windsor.
1t begins to appear wintry here
now, some snow on the ground, more
in prospect, the weather quite cold.
The next and third lecture of the
course will be delivered in the "Old
South Church" next Tuesday evening,
Dec. 18th, by Theodore Tilton. Sub.
ject-"Master Motives" Doors open
at o'clock lecture to commence at
s o'clock "sharp." Admission 25
cents. We believe this is the only
opportunity that the people in this To-
cality will have the present season of
hearing this most distinguished and
brilliant orator,sand of course they
will improve it and fill the house to
over, flowing.
Last Sunday morning the Rev.
T. j. Taylor baptized child in St..
Pauls Church. More baptisms to fol
low therein soon. 1t is we understand
the intention to decorate this church
for Christmas the first part of next
week-say Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. All the "true and faithful
are invited to participate in the work.
WHO was to blame tor that little
"slnash.up" on Bridge Street last Sat
urday evening-the gentleman 10 the
covered carriage or the one in the
lumber wagon
Freddy Cross, young boy about
10 years Of age, broke his avn while
putting on belt in the card-room at
the works of Jones, Lamson & Co.,
at the upper mill dam last Friday
noon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

legal sales were made and the select
men of A,e town were dereict in duty
and suffered the matter to 60 on in
violation of the laws of this State. AT.
ter the Plff had put in his testimony
the court held pro forma that no agen-
cy had been formed to charge the
town with the liquors purchased ard
directed q verdict for the town to
which the Plff excerpts and the case
goes to the Supreme Court.
The next case is one Of much inter
est and has once before been tried
Brothers VS. Morriss of Hartland.
This is an action on the case for per-
sonal injury which occurred by the
defendant in forcibly ejecting the Plff
from their Factory. PM claims he is
permanently injured and his personal
appearance supports his claim. both
bodily and mentally. Several eminent
are in attendance, DR..
Thaycr of Burlington and DR.. Gold
smith of Rutland being two, and the
defence has Hon. E. j. Phelps of Bur-
lincton as one fthe counsel. This case
went on Friday and is still being tried
as we go to press.
The Grand Jury came in this morn
ing aud reported.44 bills and were
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WINDSOR COUNTY COURT.
DECEMBER TERN, 1877.
Hon. JAMES BARRETT, Judge.
CALVIN FRENCH, ! Assist
CROSBY MILLER, }Judges.

In the case of Clifford VS. Hassom
the jury rendered verdict for Plff.,
of 500 damages.
The second case was Schlesinger VS.
Town of Royalton. This was an &C.
ton to recover for liquors sold by
Plff to one j. w. Metcalf who was
the Agent Of the town for the sale of
the ardent. 1t appeared by the testi-
mony Of Metcalf that when he was ap.
pointed agent the selectmen directed
him to proceed and purchase liquors
and pay for them from the proceeds
which he continued to do for several
years until his failure as Druggist,
never paying anything into the town
Treasury, nor even settling with the
town as their agent and from aught
that appeared upon the trial his salary
was all be could make out of the
sales, and from his own testimony il.
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South Woodstock,

Saturday last, Orion Grange No.
SO, elected the following officers for
the ensuing year, viz. Master, J.
W. Smith Overseer, E. G. Billings ;
Lecturer, J. X. Brewster Steward,
G B. Strong; Asst. Steward, G.. w.
Colston Chaplain, E Ballou; Sec,
E. NJ. Jaquith; Tres, r. NJ. Slayton ;
Gate Keeper, II. NJ. Jaqui.h Ceres,
Mrs, j. w. Smith Pomona, Mrs. C.
f. Lord Flora, Mrs. M. J. Jaquith
Lady Steward, Mrs. G. w. Colston.
Next Sunday religious services
at the Church viii be conducted by
Mrs. S. M. B. Perkins, of Coopers.
town, n. Y
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FINAL JUDGMENT RENDERED.-A
Canadian tramp, who gave his name
as Hiram Silver, aged 80 years, was
arrested for stealing horse in Nor,
wich, in this County, in June last; he
was found guilty by the Justice be-
fore whom he was tried, and for want
of bail was committed to Jail here on
the 9th of June. lie has been in
confinement since his commitment
About week or ten days ago, he was
takeh sick, and died in Jail on Sunday
morning last, Dec. 9th. Late in the
afternoon Of Sunday, funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hicks,
and the body Of the prisoner was
committed to the tomb. So, without
any order Of Court, or even furnishing
bail, the respondent was released by
order Of the Supreme Judge Of all
From this decision no exception" has
been taken.
Look over the AGE and you can
see where to get holiday goods.
As we go 80 press the Poultry Show
at the Town Hall is in full blast, and
promises to be success.
Several Woodstock boys were
before the Grand Jury this week.
1t was the old, old story-"Don't
drink, "no recollection" etc.
The entertainments given by the
Forest Dramatic Association were
good, and drew fair houses. The
music was excellent.
Several local correspondence are
crowded out this week. Our minis
terial articles did the work.
The "statuary" on the street
corners will soon have to seek winter
quarters. The cracker barrels and
stools IN the groceries will soon re.
celve EN-.
The holidays are coming, Ad.
vertse in the AGE.
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GENERAL NE VS..

Edward F. Noyes, United States
Minister at Versailles, has obtained the
repeal of the order Of expulsion of Be
del, the American citizen who was eX-
PEELED to Belgium for language dis
pleasing TO the accommodating the
election.
There were 81 failures in New
York city in November. Aggregate
liabilities, $l,76S,265. The assign
ments increase these figures TO 49,.
100000, which, as compared with o.
tober, is falling off OF 50 per cent.
1T appears from the statement of
the Commissioner of Pensions that
the total number of claims pending
Nov. / was $96,916.
Colonel Robert Tyler OF Mont
gomery, Ala, Il son Of ex.Presldent
Tyler, WAS attacked with paralysis Of
the brain recently and died last week.
The Government has reopened
the recruiting Offices in New York for
the United States Army, so as to fill
up The ranks to the requisite standard
OF $4,000 men,
The president OF the National
Trust Company of New York denies
the rumor that the company has been
placed in the hands of receiver.
The jury in 1.-THE case of Andy
Smith, one Of the four negroes accus'
ed of the atrocious marder OF Ella
Barrett in 1874, brought in a verdict
of guilty OF murder in the first degree,
Saturday, at Des Moines, la. The
other trials will begin on Monday
-George Francis Tram has now
lived without any other food for five
days than peanuts. He is endeavor-
ing to beat Beechers bread and water
diet.
During the month OF November,
47O vessels from foreign ports and
1886 from domestic ports arrived at
New York.
Robert Bonner has purchased
from Richard West Of Georgetown,
Ky, the 3year-old bay tilly Lucy
Cuyler for $4,000. Lucy Cuyler is
said to have trotted a half mile at
Edge Hill, Georgetown. Ky, in l:12a,
and few days after this trial mile
in 2:2S1.
AS soon as a man succeeds IN
falling to secure high public office
be goes to Europe. 1t was SO with
Mr.. Z. D. Winslow, General Grant
and Governor Tilden.
The ancestry of Senator Voor-
hees, on his fathers side was Dutch
on his mothers side Irish. He had
Indian fighters and Revolutionary
soldiers for his grandtathers and great
grandfathers.
The Kellogg brothers of Orwell,
Oswego county, N. Y, have been
committed for appearance before the
grand jury on charge of numbering
Mrs. Greenfield in 1875 at Orwell.
Nathan Orlando Greenfield is now
under sentence OF death for this muir
der, the execution having been stayed
on an appeal for new trial.
AN iron mountain 10000 feet
high, and rivaling the famous iron
Mountain of Missouri. has been dis
covered in Colfax county, New Next
co. The ore is almost entirely pure
iron.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

There was spirited debate in the
House Monday on the troubles with Mex
leo, and it was charged that the Admins
tration seeks to provoke war and that
the Presidents Message gave the country
warning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

William II. Devlin of LOWELL,
on Saturday night last, murdered his
wife by beating and jumping upon her
PROSTATE body, and then smothered
their infant child. Yerterday morn
ing he locked up the house and fled,
but was captured last evening at Bel
lows Falls, VT, and confessed his
crimes.
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Notice in BaDkruDtcv.

This is to give notice, that on the 9Th day
of December A. d. 1877, a Warrant in Bank
ruptcy was issued against the Estate of Hay
den L. Sharpe, of Randolph, in the County Of
Orange. and State of Vermont, who has been
adjudgel Bankrupt on his own Petition:
that the Payment of any Debts and Delivery
of any Property belonging to said Bankrupt,
to him, or for his use, and the Transfer of
any Property by him, are forbidden by Law
that a meeting of the Creditors of said Bank
rupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one
or more assignee Of his Estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the
office Of L. j. McWain, in West Randolph, in
the County of Orange. and State of Vermont,
before A. Underwood, Esq, Register, on the
25th day of December, a. d. 1877, at two
o'clock p NJ.
THOMAS FAILEY,
Deputy U. S. Marshal, as Messenger.
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Kridgcwafer.


i wish to rectify mistake made
in my locals which appeared in the
paper Of Nov. 2Sth :-lnslead of Milo
Wood being five weeks in trapping
foxes it was eighteen days the num-
Der caught being twenty six instead of
twenty-four.
The Rutland mining company
have closed their labors here for the
present, if not until next spring.
"A six year old daughter of Geo.
Bridge OF West Bridgewater, fell I'M
der load of lumber that was passing,
and had her arm broken above her ell.
bow one day last week.
School commenced at the Center
Dec. 10th, Mary Bugbee teacher. B.
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NOTICE..

All persons trotting teams across the
Bridges in the Village of Woodstock on and
after the 1st of January, 1878, will be prosecu-
ted according to law.
II. c, LOCKWOOD
&. Z. ENGLISH. : Selectmen.
l.. g. KENDALL.
Woodstock Dec - 1877
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Woodstock, Dec. II, 1877
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

The undersigned hereby gives notice of his
appointment as assignee of the estate OF R.
". Chamberlain of Newbury in the County of
Orange and State Of Vermont within said dis
trict who hasIbeen adjudged a bankrupt by
the district court of said district.
IRA BRAINERD, Assignee.
Newbnry, VT, Nov. 8, 1877,
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The indications are that the Silver
Bill will pass the Senate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

The holidays are coming. Ad
vertise in the AGE
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w Woodstock.
w. IL. IL. TIME TABLE.

The new Bell ordered for the
Methodist Church has arrived, and
was hung III its place Tuesday. 1t
has a clear, musical sound, and all are
pleased with it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

Elegant Bronze and Cheap Table
Lamps, Student Lamps, Study Lamps,
Gilt and Nickle Plated Lamps, Bronze
and Gilt Hall Lamps, Bronze and
Green Hall Lamps, Bronze Chande.
liers, Extension Chandeliers, Silver
and Blue Chandeliers, Elegant Hang
ing Library Lamp with IA inch shade,
Night Lamps, Lamps that require
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

We give up considerable Of our
space this week to religious discus
slons. They will interest somebody,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

Mr.. Lester A. Miller has been I'M
conscious since Monday, and is not
expected to live the week out
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

Several local correspondence are
crowded out this week. Our minis
terial articles did the work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

Beautiful weather-warm and shiny
lilo snow to speak Of yet. Remark.
ably mild weather for the season and
latitude.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

Tramps are numerous, but they
must look out and not die here. They
pray over EN-, box 'em aud sod EN-
here before they are fairly cold.
Rattle his bones over the stones,
He's only tramp that nobody owns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

WHEELER OUTDoNE.-The Brat
'leboro ReJormer says, Hollis Town
and two other hrutes, recently tied a
vicious horse to tree and literally
beat him to death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-12

The "statuary" on the street
corners will soon have to seek winter
quarters. The cracker barrels and
stools IN the groceries will soon re,
celve EN-.
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Personalities.

McFsdden Of the Steubenville Gazette
was IN the ciy yesterday. Mac came
down to see Barrett, and is TOO much Of
q COna-oisseur for the staid little town Of
Steubenville, judging from the happy eX-
preston when beams from his coun-
jcrance. after having gotten the better OF
the Herald mans "p. l." column. Come
often Mac, and will make it pleasant for
you.
Col. Bob McEldowney the Adon OF
the Third district, LETT tor new Martins
Vile, Yesterday. The Colonel has lost
none OF his youthful ways,
Hon. o. W. Imboden, ex delegate
from Faye.te county, was in the city yes
terday.
Coon Schmulbsch leaves to-day for
Columbia, 5. c., to spend the winter.
Rev ). r. Frazier, of Pittsburgh, will
lecture in Bellaire some time this month.
The date is not yet fixed.
Senator WAGNER and lady, of West
Wheeling, and Mis-. james Hodgins, Of
Portland, were at the Opera House last
night.
Nj. Henry Daub, who keeps a saloon
p Fulton, aud has been confined to his
bed ior several weeks, is again able TO be
on the streets among his numerous ac-
Quaiptances.
Mrs. DR.. Hazlett, who has been lying
seriously i'll for some days past, Is no
better.
Mrs. James Carroll, wife of James Car
roll. The printer, who has been i'll for
some time past, cied at noon yesterday.
Her disease was cancer in the breast.
Friends OF Mr.. Stalnaker claim that
he went 10 1iartiHsburL, Monday night,
TO ill az appointment recently made,
and not on account Of his disturbance
with Mr.. List.
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..rnELINnsnFY EULLirIS.
A Youthful Enterprise What The
lindsIey Boys are DOing
80.

A copy OF the "Lindsley Bulletin pub
lished bY the boys Of the Lindsey Iasti-
tute, in the interests OF the Lindsey
Literary Society, has been laid o. our
table. 1t is neat paper, typographical
" speaking, and contains some very
readable matter, yet the boy wi benefit
themselves by sbst .iniog from ycigsr
personallsms. From the frs: issue Of
this paper we copy the following on the
origir and design OF the Literary Society,
which If observed by the boys, vail soon
result IN their having an organ lation
that vii be credit to the schoo. alter
which 1t is named, and to the city:
"The Lindsey Literary Society was
organized in ia uary, 1914 by the bys
OF the Lindsey Institute under Pro
Birch's tuition.
at WAS temporarily organized by the
election q, Edward HsZlett a Pres den;
aud John +. Baker as Secretary. I'm
mediately constitution aUd s.. o. by
laws were framed tor the government.
and instruction Of the society. Soon
atterwsfd toe society went toto q perma
nent organization, by the election Of Il
President, Vice President, Secretary and
Critic Since that time, the members
have made great progress in their regu-
lar literary performances, as well - in
extemporaneous speaking and debating.
The Constitution OF the Society says:
This Society is for the improve neat OF
its members in defamation, discussions.
original essays, orauons and debates.
"If every member will strive, with the
view OF gaining such improvement, his
mind will undoubtedly be greatly beue-
fitted. Those who take part /. the de-
bates and discussions will reap ri'1 re-
ward by - doing. II gives 81 leeirg of
selt-rehance, 1t develops origios.ity OF
thought and expression, and it viii be OF
great use TO those who may BE- callad
upon IN after life to speak il pub ,c
This society, although young, Is wei! AID
favorabiy known throughout the city.
Strive to make i. tho lgadinG literary So
ciety Of Wheeling. j. Is a laIdab.n ana
bition to excel in worthy undertaking.
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az TIE COUNTY JAIL.
ti,.eou Minutes la the Institution
Two LunaIics Committed
.-a.. Yesterday.


Al present there are nine lunstlcs IN
the county jail, five Of whom are mates
and four females, two OF the lormer nav
ing been committed to the jail yesterday,
which fact is the cause OF reporter Tor
the REGISTER visiting the place. Inc
male lunstlcs are ali violent cases, and
REQUIRE the greatest care and vigilance TO
he exercised over them, which Is done by
TAYLOR Straudor, negro prisoner, under
the supervision OF Jailor Daily, VINO has
made AZ possible arrangements tor the
comfort OF his charges. The names OF
the male lunatlcs are john Archie, John
Smythe, Asy Brennan, John NcShane
and man named Humes, from South
Wheeling, John Smythe was lncar-
cerated in the jail yesterday, by Squire
Caldwell, before whom he was taken
from the city prison. HIS case is OF the
most violent nature, and the Sherll yes
| terday measured mis- wrists tor handcunS,
which Will be put on him 10 prevent his
| tearing tho clothes nom his person.
| Smythe Is in such condition that ne can
not SPEAK iatelligibiy, and the back OF
MS head is g solid mass of scaDs. A
! note found IN MS pOcketbook, indicates
his name as given above, and that he
lives at Glen Easton, Marshall county.
,John McShsne another fanatic comml.-
ted Yesterday, Is also sad case. NC
Shane lives in South Wheeling, and has
recently been engaged at work Oh the
Pittsburgh Wheeling and Kentucky
railroad. A few days ago. while at work,
one Of his fellOw-workmen, John Rouan,
was seriously injured by the caving IN OF
quar- tily Of earth, while making an
excavation in North Wheeling, and was
taken 20 the hospital. The sight OF the
injured man seems TO have turned MS
head, and the night Of the day on which
the accident occurred, he Was taken
SICK. and has since been out of his mind
For several days he has hung around
the Cathedral, he being devout Cath
Uic, greatly 10 the annoyance OF the
priests and members OF the church, and
IL was found necessary 10 commit him TO
mi. McShane, on being lnterrogatea,
would return no answer and refused to
eat anything before he consulted with a
priest his case, however, Is OF the
mlIder type, and with proper treatment
can probably be sured. The women, IN
the absence o! the jsller, are taken charge
Of by Mollie Mclaughlin and Hannah
Iitzs,mmous, both Of whom are serving
out sentences, and are the only sane
women now confined in the Jail. 1t Is
said that they cheeIiu!ly attend 10 the
wants Of their afflicted sisters, and are
.ow doing more good for suffering hu-
mauity than they ever did before.
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THE COU&ES.
CIRCUIT couRT-JUDGE NELyIy.


Robert NJ. Eaton, o. Belmont county
was admitted to practice IN this court
The las! will and testament of Thomas
IL. Pemberton, deceased, was proven
by the oath5 Of William Moore and
Byers r Yates, and ordered 10 be re-
corded, and Ruth Ann Pembertmn vas
appointed eyccutrix; bond $500 no
security required
In the case OF the State V. Mau! G15-
hardt and Annie Auber, charged with
stealing goods from the residence Of Il
j Smyrh, the following jury Was imp-a-
ue,lcc: George Reilly, Chss. Ls.. b..
B q. Wright, John L-ugnar W'A.
Rutherford, James Her:c}, VIM EAtey.
Ralph Ankle. John TufP,n, q. y. B-aJ,
Henry Amick, John l. Wavt.
at . o'clock last evening the jury re-
turned 10 the court room aud reported
that they Were unable 70 agree, standing
eleven in favor of Returning verdict a.
not guilty and one guilty, and asked tina.
they be discharged. Thor request s,:s
granted.
Adjourned till the usual hour this
morning.
Police coURT-JUDGE CRANMER
Edward Laugblin, disordcry, fined
three dollars and costs. Paid.
Louis Bailey, di,orterly, lined ten
dollars and costs. Paid.
Thomas Simpson, vagrant, fined five
dollars and ard costs. Execution sus.
pended. defendant agrecIng 10 leave the
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Achi,aIrous spirilCrushed.

One OF cur city gallants was badly sold
the other Day by an over indulgence in
chiyaIry. Il was raining, and the gal
lant while coming down street, kindly
offered - share portion of his umbrella
with lady whom he overlook, but IN
known to him. The woman accepted,
and was escorted through the city to her
destination by the young man in knight
iy style, people staring at them along the
route. The young man has since found
out that he was walking along the street
with y noted nyD.ph az pare, and swears
veg cearre against tho whole calico tribe
in the future.
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Fine Gathering.

A very large and enjoyable party was
given last evening, by Miss Annie
Conner and Miss Mary BsyIey, at the
residence on the southwest corner of
Fourteenth and Cbspline streets. There
wero lorty-three couple in attendance,
and 3 more enjoyable gathering has not
.ssomb.ed Tor q long time. At y o'clock
al e'crent collation. wasspread, to which
all did ample justice. I. I. Cockaynes
orchestra was in attendance, and all went
merry ss a marriage bell.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-15
Resolution Thanks.

At q recent meeting of the Centennial
Society OF the Wesley NJ. L. Church, the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Rcsolcsd, That We do hereby tender our
sincere and heartfelt. thanks to the kind
friends VINO SO generously assisted in the
mas'cs! and literary performances which
contributed 50 largely to the success OF
the entcrts'nment recently held at West
woods Hall, South Wheeling.