The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-08-22

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winner. At the report Of the revolver
the boys began picking, and rs they
lodged up and down their respective
lines, the excitement ram high. and DO
tat0Cs few about like fun. Slavton
won this race also, having picked ND
Dis % I'm minutes and 40 seconds ;
Moses Deoellc took "a money and W.
L. Harris. Sd.
Contrary TO all expectation, the -
mile hurdle race was won by II. NJ.
Rich, of Morrisville, Time, ? minutes
and 43 seconds, Scott coming in I'd
and Slayton Sd. From the very start
Rich took the lead, and Scott doubt
less thinking to wind him and come
in on the home stretch, didn't exert
himselfat first, but alas for human
foresight, Scott missed his calculations
and is poor in purse, but Rich in ex-
perience. The company then repaired
TO the pond near by and witnessed the
tub race, the last on the programme.
One Of the boatmen in his hurry to
get on board, went over backward
under water and tub, occasioning much
merriment to the crowd. lie soon
righted himself, however, but twas
to late to mend, his rivals already be-
ing too far in advance for him to hope
to win, and, accordingly, he withdrew,
giving them the pond. Mark Chaffee
took the first money, II. f. Sleeper
the second and Leo DeBray the third.
The entertainment was over and
pronounced by all to be a decided
success. The band played its liveliest
strains, and everyone went home feel
ing happy. Betting, proIShity and
rum, which are the usual accessories
of such races, were beautifully less"
and nothing was done that in any way
could be detrimental to the morals of
the community, - the names of the
managers and the character of the
audience accounting for this, ofcourse.
Col. Keelers guests are seemingly
enjoying their stay here and can but
do so, surrounded as they are by the
best scenery in the world, and cared for
by the liking Of Hotel Keepers, >
may they live and enjoy many more
such seasons in "Spunky Lamoille."
But few of those who first anticipa-
ted attending the centennial finally
went.
The Rev. Mr.. Smith continues his
health seeking at Camp Watson, in
Milton.
We learn that Carrie, daughter of
Bert Faunce lies very sick with typhoid
fever.
We hear of much sickness about.
All the various troubles peculiar to
summer claim recognition.
The popularity of the Rev. Mr..
Hale among his people is earnest Of
the prosperous condition of the socie-
ty.
The abundance of rainy weather
which we have had has prevented the
farmers from harvesting their grain,
and there must be quite loss in the
value Of the straw, if not in the grain.
Mr.. VIM. Rand, the very popular
customs officer of Orleans county,
with his family, have recently been
visiting Mrs. Barns, Mrs. Rand's sis
ter, Mr.. Rand being very much indis-
posed during his stay.
The CHANGERS, neN er lacking in the
good things of this life, held a very
pleasant basket picnic near John
Sherwins, on Thursday. The attend
ance was not large, but, wherever I'M
Gle John is, there will also be pleasure
in abundance.
We are happy to learn that Mr..
Upham, who has spent SO many sea-
sons with Mr.. Moody's people on the
Branch, is now erecting fine studio
nearby where he can revel in his favor
lite art as he returns from year to
year.
The Congregationalists held an en-
tertainment at Theatre Hall, on Thurs
day evening of last week. Refresh
ments, various exercises, music, &C.,
served to pass the time pleasantly.
Attendance good, and proceeds APP
piled for the benefit of the church.
Frank Smith, who accidentally re-
ceived such terrible injury in his
foot last spring, thinks he fully I'M
derstands how an eye can be knocked
out, having a few days since received
the full force of wicket ball in one
of his, the full recovery Of which is
reported to be doubtful.
Rev. Joshua Butts, from Florida, is
spending the summer among his friends
here. 1t has been about so years
since Mr.. Butts left Vermont to seek
a home elsewhere, during which period
his travels have led him to visit the
Pacific and most Of the Spanish Amer
lean states. He speaks very highly
of Florida.
The brook, issuing from the hotel
pond has been the subject Of much
complaint lately. 1t has been a
source by which the waste water from
the hotel and laundry has been carried
off, but the deposit having become SO
great it is said to vitiate the atmos-
nhnra no far aS tha Lower VilIope