Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-11-28

About one hundred couples attended the
Crosby hall dedication on Thursday evening
Of last week The occasion was entirely in
formal and proved in every way one of the
most successful and enjoyable social events
which have ever occurred in Brattleboro.
The promenade concert by the Brattleboro
orchestra began promptly at 8: 80 and con-
cluded al 80. by which time the whole Of
the gay and handsomely -attired assemblAge
had arrived. Upon the conclusion Of the
closing selection the stage scenery was shown,
each succeeding scene oliciting a round Of
applause. which became enthusiastic when
the beautiful and artistic drop curtain finally
fell In response to repeated calls Of his
name the artist, Mr.. Piggott, appeared AMI
acknowledged the compliment paid him.
Mr. Crosby Wa then called for, and that gen
thsmau took the stage, and in short speech
gave his townspeople cordial welcome, re-
ferring briefly to the efforts which he had
made in the past to confer some lasting ben
efts upon Brattleboro, and stating, in clos
ing, that, in the completion of this hall, he
saw the fulflment OF hopes which he had
cherished for nine years past At the close
OF Mr.. Crosby's remarks the company fell in
for the grand march, to music by the brass
or military" band, and then follow ed the
dancing which was participated in with great
zest by nearly everybody present, the
least notable event being the dancing Of
Money Musk" the third number of the
evening, in which ChAs. x. Field, Farley
Starr, W H Alexander, c. n. Davenport,
J. c. Pellet and other Of the older boys"
Of the town participated with all the vigor
of their Younger companions. At II O'Clock
supper was served by Mr.. Cooper in the
rooms on the second floor The spread was
one Of the finest which we have ever seen
served on a similar occasion, and did Mr..
Cooper great crsdit-the bill Of fare CON-
prising great variety of choice edibles-
and the manner of service being very efficient
and admirable. The music furnished by the
Bratleboro orchestra and the brass band won
the warmest praise from all present The ar
rangements for the occasion were carefully
made and reflected much credit upon the
committee having them in charge. We trust
that this auspicious opening of the new hall
may prove the forerunner Of many happy
and profitable gatherings of all sorts to be
held within It's walls.
THE PROPOSED REMOVAL OF TIE POST oFFIcE-
Mr. Editor 1t is understood that certain
interested parties art circulating. or procur-
ing TO be circulated, paper for signatures,
asking to have our post Office removed from
it present commodious location in the town
hall to the new building in process of cree
ton at the corner of Main and Elliot streets,
where the Revere House formerly stood.
There seem 10 me, looking at the subject
purely from public standpoint 10 be sever
al very urgent reasons why this change should
not be made
!. The present location is sufficiently cen
trial, and offers much more room for the con-
venience Of the public and of the post Office
officials, than can reasonably be expected else
where. There is plenty of room outside for
stage coaches 10 deliver and receive the mail
bags, without interfering with the free use Of
the streets aud sidewalks, aud the approaches
10 the hall have been put in good condition
so as TO be comparatively free from mud and
other distractions at all seasons of the year.
> The rent is probably less than one-hAlf
what would have to be paid elsewhere for
much less space, and the money is paid to the
town for the benefit of all our citizens and
by so much diminishing taxes
3. At the Revere House corner both the
streets and sidewalks are narrow and ordina-
rily it is probably the most crowded spot in
the vilRge-muddy when there is mud any
where-and consequently more inoonvenient
Aand dangerous for the patrons Of the post