The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
Vicinity Items.


on Thursday evening, in honor of Wash
ington's birthday, was above the average,
at which time our citizens we're treated to
some very fine literary exercises, and also
spent very pleasant evening.
The marriage of Miss Esther Dewey of
this place to Mr.. Daniel S. Potter of
Poutney, took place on Thursday of this
week. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Calvin Granger, at the residence
of the brides father, Mr.. Jacob G. Dewey.
A large company, comprising friends and
relatives of the bride and groom, were
present and partook of the festivities and
other "fxings." The bridal party took the
cars at Fair Haven in the afternoon for
trip to New York city, where they will
spend few weeks in visiting friends, re-
turning by way of Boston. W.
EAST HUBBARDToN.
The wood men complain that the sleigh
ing is getting bad between this place aud
Castleton, and anxious inquiries are made
| about more snow.
A mail route has been established be-
| tween Castleton and this place. The mail
will come from Castleton every day. The
stage will commence running on the fret
day of March.
The "reading circle" is now in full op-
Grafton. This week it meets at i. G.
Gault, esq e, where the EUening STIR,
published once in two weeks, will put in
an appearance. This sheet, filled with
readable matter from grave TO gay, is edit
| ed by Miss Florence Mills, formerly by
Miss Auna T. Ostrander. Orgsnist for the
circle, Miss Minnie L. Ostrander. j.
HAMPTON, N. Y.
A spelling school was recently held in
school district No. 3. Hon. Ralph Richards
was appointed enunciator and Miss Ida
Bsteman succeeded in spelling down the
whole district There were many good
spoilers present, some of whom had the
misfortune to stumble" early IN the con-
test Another will be held on Friday,
March end.
On Tuesday, the eth, an agricultural
meeting will be held in Poultney.
This section has been scandalzed to an
alarming extent by reason of little Don
Juan affair, occurring in the suburbs, and
two of the galants have taken to them
selves wings and flown, and the places
that once knew them know them no more.
We have considerable ice in town and
most of US have discovered some new way
of sitting down, but our language on those
occasions is Just what our forefatbers used
in the May Flower days.
| Locals are as scarce as prayers for the
salvation of the Louisiana returning beard,
and this ends the tide for this week.
| W. VIC.
WEST WINDSOR.
A reading and speaking contest under
the supervision of DIR. T.. L. Stevens, town
| INF off of an Mafhp1tot
church Monday evening, Feb. 10.
| The judges of reading were Mr.. 10. w.
Shedd, Mrs. G. A. Davis and Mrs. G. G.
| White.
In the first division, consisting of girls
under fourteen years of age, the award was
as follows: 1st, Miss Mary Tilver Cd,
Miss Blanche Quimby; 30, Miss Ida Gates.
In the second division, between fourteen
and eighteen years, LIST, Miss Mary Gawin
I'd, Miss Mary Hale; 80, Miss Lillian Hook.
In third class, those over eighteen years,
list, Mrs. Sprague; ID, Miss Minnie Fay
Sd, Miss May Worcester.
In speaking large number took part in
the exercises. G. A. Davis, WILDER Ken
dali and w. j. Kendall we're appointed as
judges.
In the first division of boys under
fourteen years, Albert Carter was awarded
the first, Frank Gardner the second, Char
lie Stone the third.
In the second division Dan L. Cady first,
Geo. Worcester second, and Harris Hale
third.
In the last division d. Clinton Gardner
was awarded the first.
At the close of the exercises the Doctor
invited the judges and all that had taken
part in the evenings entertainment TO re-
pair to the vestry, where an oyster supper
was found to be awaiting them, which be-
ing partaken of, they were rogue sted to go
to the residence of the Doctor to finish the
night in games, plays, etc.
The presence of the choir of the Method
list church added much to the entertain
ment. The thanks of the community are
due to the superintendent for labor and
money thus expended for their and their
children's good, and the interest that he
has taken in our schools.
PoULTNEY.
Last Thursday evening our citizens were
invited to attend donation in the Metho
dist church, for the benefit of its pastor,
the Rev. G. G Morehouse. A large num-
Der of both old and young were present,
and with music by the Poultney band, q
bountiful supper prepared by the ladies OF
the society and partaken of with an evident
relish by all present, very pleasant and
enjoyable evening was spent. After ex-
penses had been paid, the handsome sum
of 800 remained for the worthy pas
tor.
The prize speaking at Castleton on Fri
day evening of last week, was quite largely
attended by our academy students, who ex-
pressed themselves well pleased with the
efforts of their Castleton neighbors.
A literary entertainment was given by
the members of the Baptist mite society, in
Joslin hall, on the evening of Washlnton's
birthday. The exercises were of an inter-
estiDg and instructive character, and well
received by the audience. A splendid sup
per was provided by the ladies and hber-
ally partaken of by all present, and alto
gether the entertainment was a gratifying
success.
The farmers of Poultney and vicinity
have perfected arrangements for holding an
agricultural meeting at Josln hall in this
place, Tuesday, February, 9Th. During
the day there will be three sessions, at 10
o'clock a. m, and and o'clock p. m.
Prof. l.. b. Arnold of Rochester, N. Y,
dairy correspondent of the New York
Tribune, will speak upon subjects pertain
ing to'the dairy interest, and Prof. N.
Greasy of the Massachusetts, agricultural
college, will deliver lecture on 1.-THE dis
eases of domestic animals" Other pr0mi-
nent speakers will also be present and take
part in the exercises. Strangers attending
the meeting will be literally entertained
by our citizens free of charge. The Poult-
ney glee club will enllven the occasion with
appropriate music. The meeting will be
of special interest to our farmers, and the
opportunity for hearing such able speakers
should be improved.
Mr.. Daniel s. Potter of this place has re-
Gently completed fine residence on
Church street, which we understand is to
be the future home of Mrs. ID. S. Potter,
formerly Miss Esther, daughter of Jacob
@. Dewey of East Poultney. NIX.
CLARENDON.
I Two Of our young townsmen, Charley