The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-18
TIte &ntlana Daily @lohe.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1s, 1877.
A Social Sugar Party.

Notwithstanding the inclemency Of the
weather Friday evening, quite party as
sembled at the residence of Mr.. f. Girls
void in West Rutland to taste ''the first
fruit of the spirit of the maple. The par
ty consisted chiefly of students of the Cas-
tleton normal school, and more jolly one
has not been seen in that vicinity for some
time.
The roads were in deplorabe condition
but owing to the spirit and bottom of the
''pones and grays' they were soon left be-
hind, aud half past seven found merry
company alighting at the long-looked for
destination. The spacious rooms were
brilliantly illuminated and the old portraits,
of generations past, smiled down cheer
full welcome from their accustomed places
on the tinted walls.
The peculiarly of the guests soon mani
tested itself in the various songs which
echoed through the mansion, accompanied
by the enchanting strains of model Estey
organ. The genial host and hostess then
announced that the next feature of the pro-
gramme would be devoted to the discussion
of the maple sugar.
This announcement was hailed with uni
versal rejoicipgs and was complied with, in
manner which reflected great credit upon
the appetite of the ompany. The great
clock in the dining room, while 1t thun-.
dered forth the hour Of eleven, also marked
the climax of the evening which was reach
ed through the mysterious avenues OF Go
nuaatian ct Aa tha
''wee sma'" hours approached some OF the
boys tried to "ward" off the hand of Nor
pheus by turning into horizontal bar, the
elegant couch which graced the southeast
saloon. This resulted in an ignOminious
success, in that, the boys proved stronger
than their opponents. While this state of
things, which characterized the proceedings
above. were tIanspirlng, the attention of
| those below was iDgrossed by the intrica-
cies of the dance. This was, however, soou
broken.in upon, not by the sound OF cannon
as at Waterloo, but by the creaking of the
high folding doors which, swinging on iheiI
| hinges, revealed to the astoDished gaze OF
ALL the extended tables groaning under their
weight of choice viands.
| Remonstrance for the trouble occasioned,
followed each other in rapid succession,
but in vain. The dread mandate of con-
sumption would be obeyed, and again, the
smiling guests we're seated enjoying the
bounty of the generous hostess. Willie
| end Arthur We'd with each other manfully,
for a time, but Arthur would be beaten at
this, not more than at the bar performance.
With the air of Alexander the great be
bore off the palm 10 crown the stare OF
the evening. One Of the wheel "Barrows,
which happcned to be on the premises, wai
engaged TO take "Moses" from the bull
rushcs and place him gently en- the stairs
where he was soon Joined by The bearded
warrior bearing one of the blue "Belles'
of Pittsford on his arm. The "Greene'
act of the day was perpetrated by the fel
low who walked fur miloo for nothing rAth
er than ride seven miles for something. Ht
was not as "Smart" rs the fellow who rode
with--"Watts-h name2
"Rolin" acted to "Gapymede" of the oc
| casion, assisted by ''Tbe sons of Gamblurs,
bore his honors round the corner. Th'
Hooker of the crowd was a sharp ont
and came very near catching the pony
Gar" "-leton but the "Little Boy" was fateC
to handle the ribbons. Some who haC
"Lol"- ed away the hours between one an(
three were suddenly reminded by tn,
glances of the pale faced moon, that TIL
best of friends must part. Thereupon Their
was a scramble for the stables but By
"George" the single "Carrie" age heade(
the procession. In his turn Old Aurora a
he ushured in the new born day, formet
fitting back ground for the "grand finale
which characterized the closing scene o
Miss Griswold's sugar party.
LITTLE Boy.