Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-02-08

OF 40 present aRd the majority Of
these, boys. We are sorry that there
we're not more present. We are of
the opinion that his lectures are of an
interesting nature, and if he should
give another, We hope that our citi-
Gems will turn out en- masse and gain
knowledge thereby.
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Prof. Whitney Of Boston, was one
of the guests at the Island Pond
House, last Monday night. During
the evening by the persuasion of some
friends who had previously known
the Professor, he sang some excellent
songs, one being the favorite old bal
lad entitled, 'sJohn Anderson my 10,
John" Mr. Whitney certainly is the
finest singer that we have ever lis
tened to in New England. His voice
is under his complete control, and he
can vary its tone and effect in
many ways, to suit his dictations. II
was rare treat to those Who listened
to him.
James An.es, who has been stop.
ping in town for the past three or foul
weeks and boarding at Mrs. J. E
Kimpton's was found dead in his
room last Wednesday morning. The
hired girl OF Mrs. Kimpto1 went tc
his room about six O'Clock and found
him up and dressed, and sitting upon
the edge Of his bed. She called him
to brer kfast, and went down stairs
About 7 o'clock, Mr.. Ames not com
ing to breakfast, she went up again
and to Der Eorror, found him dead il
his chair. The doctors say that i
WAS q difficulty Of the heart, thai
caused his sudden death. He has :
brother who lives in Ayers Flats, p
O.. and We understand that the bod,
of Mr.. Ames will be sent 20 tina
place.
The oyster supper and fc stival
held in the Convent building, by tn
Catholic society was decided sue
cess. A large number of pc rson
were present, and every body seeme'
to enjoy themselves hugely. Tn
Island Pond Brass Ban d was in at
tendance, and it is ne edless to sa,
that they were the centre of attrac
ton. One OF the pieces played b,
them entitled "St. Pstrick's day i
the morning" elected deafenin'
rounds of applause, which was the
more satisfactory, as that evening
was the first time in which the piec,
was tried. We have not learned tn
receipts, but they must have beef
large. The most amusing feature G
the evening was the "grab bag" whe
Capt. Thomas, the magician, PAL
five cents and drew o whole handfu
Of silver.-What staring!
We are panied to chronicle the &C
cident, by which Henry Steady, on
Of our most promising and industriou
young men, broke his leg in fearfl
manner last Monday afternoon. Th
circumstances, as near as we hav
been able to learn them, are as 70
lows. Steady, in company with
fellow workman, was loading lot {
rails on small car, to 60 into til
blacksmith shop of the Railway c.
He had bent down astride of th
track, to pick up a rail to put o
the car, and had raised it knee higl
when q lot of lumber which was pile
near, fell down, striking him, and pin
ming his right leg between the lumbe
and the rail. We learn by the dot
tor, who dressed the wound, that
is a very bad affair; apparently NOR
of crush, than a break. The brea
is just above the ankle, and bot
bones were broken. He is membe
of the Island Pond Brass Band, all
he has the sympathy of the entir
community, who will look with long
ing eyes to see him once more able
circulate among them.
The initial performance given b
Capt. Thomas, was largely attende