Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

CHAaLoTTE.-Mrs. Hammond's meetings
are sill largely attended and great deal
OF good is being done. Mrs. Hammond
delivered temperance address, Sunday
afternoon, and it was very highly appreciat-
ed by the congregation.
1t is now very poor sleIghing and very poor
wheeling.
The hotel in town il still open to the pub
lie. and parties from ont Of town wishing to
attend Mrs. Hammond's meetings can lind
good accommodations there for their teams.
The crossing between this town and Essex
Is not as good as it has been.
Parties in town are now very busy filing
their Ice houses. Last year ice houses were
being filled the LIST of February.
Essen CENTRE.-The closing lecture at the
Institute. by DR.. l.. c. Butler, was happily
written, and pleasantly read. 1t is re-
GREETED that the unpleasantness OF the
weather kept many from attending lee
ture 20 interesting and full of suggestive
hints. Those who made the acquaintance
through the genial Doctor of The six
footed rivals of man." 1.-THE bee and the anti
got new insight OF the loving kindness
and wise provision of the All Father for
the most insignificant of his creatures. en-
downing them with intelligence, forecast
and skill which man in his prOudest wis
dom might covet Proverbs vi, 8. :, s. etc
Is a text for the young learner. as well as
the more mature in mental and temporal
concerns. 1t was little saddening to
know that though given wisdom sufficient
for all needs. these tiny creatures possessed,
perhaps not by nature but art, some cruel
attributes not unknown in the genus homo,
over balanced in sense by their afectiOnal
instincts.
The scientific lectures of this course
have been instructive and interesting, and
since the training in the common schools
hereabouts is a reflection OF those her,
the community has cause CT thankfulness to
the originators of this plan to excite an
interest IN the marye!s of Gods creation.
MIDDLEBuRY The Addison county TEN
perance convention met at the lecture room
of the Congregational church, last Wednes-
day morning, for the purpose OF nominal
ing county Commissioner, and Hon. L.
BroOkins, Of ShOreham, was elected unanl-
mOusly.
The Adelphi of Middlebury High School
render the popular drama, "Sylvias Sol
der" " Wednesday evening of this week
Last Thursday there was a horse trOt on
the creek, which was attended largely from
the adjoining towns. and purses were
closely contested by the competitors.
Judge OF Probate S. E. Cooke, is in
very critical condition and not able to
transact his business.
Ex-Gov. Stewart has the largest class in
the Sunday-schOol OF the Congregational
church, and makes it very interesting. He
saamS m ha 10 uall infnrmad apd inetruc.
tive in the Bible as he is of United States
statutes.
DIR. n d. Harris was taken last Satur-
day with fit of stuIor and could not be
rallied. He continued to grow worse and
died Monday. His age was 70 years
Mrs. Nahum Parker, sister of DR.. Harris,
is very low With old age and general in
trinity.
A great amount Of wood and lumber has
come into the village, this winter.
Rev. Mr.. Rawson, of the NJ E. church,
proposes to preach a sermon soon. on the
Second Probation in Eternity"
There has been a male Quartette organ
lied here that is complimented wherever
they appear. o. c. Barnes is first tenor J
NJ. Peck, second tenor; W. W. Thomas.
first bass, and L. Ii. Stowe. second bass.
They have an invitation to sint in Sails
bury and Orwell, at concerts soon to be
given.
j. II. Batchelder is expecting to open his
clapboard factory. this week, and resume
operations in other places Of his that have
been financially embarrassed OF late.
Prof. E. II Highly gave a party to the
senior class, last week Music and reading |
were tho special amusements.
Norman Upper, Esq, 80 years Of age, |
has lately joined our o. G. 7.
We have two oichestras here, Prof Z. l.. |
Hatch being the leader of one and of the |
cornet band and Prof. John Judge, of tho
east part of the town. of the other.
Our |. o g. T. Lodge is increasing in
numbers and interest.
The graded school closes this week, on
Friday. with public examination.
A 'Chip and Hungry Society" has been
organized in this village.
The services OF Prof G. W. Hall, late OF
Germany, have been secured az instructor
in natural science by the College. He is
expected to give e course of lectures on
zoology, to the Senior class.
Mr.. T. B, Smith has leased the franklin
hotel. at Vergennes. for few years.
Mr.. W. c. Langworthy has weekly
prayer meeting at Negus hall, on Sabbath
afternoons.
There has been quite an awakening by the
late.