Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-12-17
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the book agent, he has been perambulat-
ing the town the last week or two. He
claims to sell trees from a nursery in
northern N. Y. He may be all right,
but we are afraid of N. Y. trees, people
having been swindled by them before in
this vicinity. These agents all talk
honestly enough but for "ways that are
dark and tricks that are vain, these
agents are peculiar" We would not
disparage honest effort to improve apple
culture in Vermont, but the best way is
to buy of those you can depend upon, or
it will be expensive getting an orchard.
'IRASBURGH.
Mr.. Curriers' donation visit will be
held on Friday evening next.
Rev. BOardman of Craftsbury, preach
ed good discourse at the Congregation
al church, yesterday.
The friends and relatives of David Fl.
and Eliza Webster met at their residence
Thursday, Dec. 6, to celebrate the twen-
ty-6fth anniversary of their marriage.
A pleasant reunion was highly enjoyed
and acquaintance of long ago were re-
newed Substantial tokens of esteem
were presented to this worthy couple, in
the form of valuable presents. From
the relativcs.in Boston presents in silver
as follows, namely: Caster. cake basket,
butter dish, and mustard spoon. From
Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Tower of Coventry,
of Centennial ware, full set, and one
dozen goblets; from their friends of
Irasburgh and vicinity, one dozen silver
knives. one set silver tea spoons, and
silver coin to the amount of seventeen
dollars. Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Massey
of Worcester, we're among the guests
the couple who stood up with Mr.. and
Mrs. Webster when they were united in
holy bonds twenty-five years age. Brief
exercises under r. S. Howard as 'mas-
ter of ceremonies" as follows: Recogni-
ton of the twenty-ffth anniversary and
prayer by Rev. S. B. Currier; appropri-
ate remarks by Rev. ]. A. Haley, D. H.
Massey and u. E. Jameson; presentation
by Hon. f. P. Cotton. Mr.. Webster
fcelingly responded and expressed the
heartfelt thanks of himself and family.
A Poem, contributed by A. D. Hubbard
of Boston, was then read by Mrs. S. B.
Currier. 1t called forth no little merri-
riment from the eager listeners. 1t will
} speak for itself, however, as the friends
consent to have it published. Music
was furnished to give variety. Then
, came dinner, and it would be needless
to say it was ample and we'll served A.;
but nevertheless the third table, which
swelled the number to about seventy FIVE,
/ began to call it supper. After which
the friends dispersed, hopeful as to the
future, and trying to look back quar-
, ter of century. This sketch would be
incomplete without saying that much
credit is due to Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. How.
ard for valuable service rendered tC
make this gathering a success. Con-.
POEM.
g sing Psalm of David; not the Israelltish king
That famous shepherd harpist and the boss" to US
the sling,
Who sent stsne whirling straight against Goliah'
i pate
Which prompted his executors to settle his estate.
But it is another David who suggests this flow of iul
The surname will leave blank that all of you ma
think.
Some three decades ago or there was wedding here
Not having dates before me now cannot tell the yea
This David took maiden fair for better or for worse
But not to tarry with him long grieve put in
For He who gave her claimed His own, and had Ii
" claim allowed;
N To which the heavy-hearted man in sad submissiC
20 bowed.
The fruit Of this short union near two thousand mill
Oh away.
wish the gentle Ada could be with US here to-day.
Time works its changes, and think that everybo,
" finds
"a Though women rarely do It, men are apt to chan
their minds.
IN For David first resolved to live alone at length gre
in wiser;
IT'S thought his wisdom showed itself whe he espous
III Eliza.
We all admit that he was wise and yet he acted silly
All other girls were chaff to him: Eliza was a lily
If you would see a silly man PLAIN any dial.
Just look upon a wdower who wants second trial.
But digress the twain agreed to share their We
and joys.
IN The parson came and tied the knot and hence the
10 girls and boys.
IT'S quarter century since this affair occurred
That they have acted well their part is what 1
g; always heard.
60 story circulates hear. that seemed to witt
That is that David tried to get charter for city:
'Twould be a ''city on a HILL" and ought to bear
- name
OF him. who helped lay it and populate the
I'D So ssnguine he became he sad that granted ocati
ac He and Eliza would agree to furnish population
The first who came along was Fred. in answer to
prayer;
It'll He CRIED loud and fed WELL they thought to
,ra him Mayor.
Then Frank appeared, and out of joint at once
ON Freddes nose,
To see this interoper calmly trying on his clothes.
And then in order came, Eugene who kicked the OF
lay two
ate Out of the CRADLE and they yelled, but all he
was "goo"
ose Harry Alonzo then CAME on and it is only fair
To say he made the trio march, or took them by
hair.
the They all cried. foul" and called for to take
from their wool;
And said 1t not fair for him. who had no hair to
inns Jennie so even tempered. pattern Of her Aunt,
Tho Who lives in Boston you will please poetic hc
grant.
and Cora then comes to swell the list and hello max
the MANY,