Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-05-10

/ A. Nj. Wheeler; Danville and West
Danvile, &. ;. Boswell; Danville
North, supplied by Y. Udall; Derby,
A. Is. Blake Glover and West Glow
err, l.. c. Dickinson Guildhall. to be
supplied Hardwick. ID. Lewis Island
Pond, to be supplied Lunenburg and
East Concord, ". {. Robinson Lyn-
don and Kirby, w. II. Wight; New
bury and West Newbury, j. Melon
aid; Newport and Coventry, o. ID.
Clapp; Newport Centre, Il. II. Bar
ton; Peachem, w. s. Jenne Sheffield
and Wheelock. S S. Brigham; St.
Johnsoury and st. Johnsbury Centre,
II. f. Austin; Victory and CRANKY,
supplied by Bullock; Walden j. 5.
>p.nney South Walden, j. Thurstun;
WestGe.d and Troy, J. Evans; VOL
colt, supplied by &. Z. Burnham.
Thursday evening witnessed one of
the most enjoyable occasions ever ex-
perienced in this town, being l.. f.
Bigelow's benefit as Warmers Hall.
People began TO congregate at the hall
quite early in the evening, and by the
time the "band played" there was a
large number present. The band
played their sweetest. The refresh
ment tables looked splendid and their
contents tasted delicious, The hall
was decorated in very tasteful man
ner, and the managers are entitled to
much praise for the manner of its de-
corations and the enjoyableness of the
occasion. The ice-cream, lemonade,
hulled corn and milk, &C., served to
increase the receipts of the evening,
and TO satisfy the cravings and de-
mands of the sinner man." AT inter
mission DR.. G. G.. Adams was called
upon to "make speech" and re-
sponded to the call with very appro-
pirate and witty remarks. Hon. G..
n. Dale, was then called, and the
mention Of his name was greeted with
applause from every side. His adj
dress was pithy, appropriate and en-
tertaining. After the promenade con-
cert, what remained on the refresh
ment tables unsold was sold at auc-
ton, by A. H. Bonett. After the com
p!etion of this, Bigelow's orchestra
played for the young people to dance,
and thus the nights cnjoyment5 con-
cluded to the satisfaction of all pre-
sent. Mr.. Bigelow was presented with
between $40 and $50 after all the ex-
| penses incurred in getting up the en-
tertainment were paid. We think our
citizens showed an excellent apprecla-
ton to Mr.. b. for his services with the
band and we are requested to return
his most sincere acknowledgements
for the same. While congfatulating
Mr. Bigelow, we would not forget to
compliment the members of the band
for their efforts, and their success III
the management of the affair. The
spirit Of respect and appreciation
showed by them to their worthy lead
er, will command more conspicuous
place in his memory, than the purse
presented, We were also glad to see
some of the Gorham boys present and
hope that they enjoyed themselves,
The affair is one that will long be le-
membered with gratitude and thank
fulness by the members of the band,
and their leader, and with pleasure by
all who attended; and, we came near
forgetting TO mention the kind en-
deavors and services of the ladies.
This should have been spoken Of be-
fore, but we are naturally bashful, and
don't think Of them until late. Their
kindness will long be remembered for
the promptness and lavishness OF
their response to the call for refresh
ments. Now give the boys band
stand and see how the evening breezes
will watt the sweet notes of grateful
ness to your longing ears.