Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21

VERGENSEs Catholic festival was
held Wednesday evening at the town hall ,
and was largely attended. Quite a number
OF prizes were drawn. including a fine al
bum by Andrew Gredo. Vergennes; one
large photograph of the bishop. to Thomas
Donnelly; one solid gold cross to John W.
Ryan; framed picture of the bishop to
Miss Carrie Brockna: one large Bible to
Miss Julia Ryan; fine overcoat to Eleazer
Nier; a beautiful wine service set to Dud-
ley Gordon, besides an extended list of vari-
Gus articles too numerous to mention. An
excellent supper was served upon
were Miss Liberty and Mrs. Powers; hall
directors, Messrs. Selim Minor and John
| Donnelly; Judges OF awards, Messrs. Fred
| Coe and Joseph Miner the latter gentleman
also acted as auctioneer for the evening, in
which capacity he acquitted himself very
ereditably. Excellent music was furnished
| by Hollis band from Addison. This parish is
under the charge OF Rev. Father Cunning
ham, who occupies high position in the
estimation of his people here. Rev. Father
Carmody, Of Underhill, was present during
| the evening.
An "old folks" party WAS held at the
Stevens House on tuesday evening, it being
the town Of Addison, this time. The party
consisted Of grey-haired couples and youth
full veterans ". Wealth, age and beauty
were well represented, but when the dances
commenced We were unable to distinguish
which were the younger people. This was
intended TO be an "Old fashioned farmers
gathering" and few who have not partci-
pated IN such an entertainment can appre-
ciste the enjoyment and pleasure of such
an occasion. About IL o'clock the party
sat down to one OF mine host Gaines
famous suppers. at the close of which the
tosst-msster, Mr.. Ca ,lton Read, in a few
happy remarks presented the toast "Agri- |
culture" and called upon Hon. A. T. |
Smith. who responded with one OF his |
happy speeches, briTtul OF wit and humor, |
which kept the audience in a continuous /
roar of laughter. and when tie closed he
was greeted with hearty applause. Mr. ).
Burroughs was next called upon. He ten
dered his thanks Tor the honor conferred
and begged to be excused. The company
then repaired to the parlOrs, where an hour
was agreeabiy spent IN various recrestions.
or listening to some fine musical selections
given by Messrs. Barnes and Parker
of this city and Mr.. F. q.
Several selections by Mr.. Barnes were much
admired. The company again repaired to
to the hall, where dancing was resumed
and maintained till the fading stars herald
cd the approach OF day. For the complete
success OF this party much credit is due to
MIR. Carleton Read. who is the ''SIue qua
non" in his town, IN matters pertaining TO
hospitality and social enjoyment.
VIM. +. Greene recently sold a short
norm Durham bull eight months old to Mr..
J. ii. TallmaRe, who takes the animal to
Texas for the Improvement of his stock.
The Cashmere Douglas farm near Brooks
lille. in the town of New Haven, was sold at
uction on Wednesday. 1t consists of 1872
ores of land and was purchased by Wallace
thompson, of Vergenne-, for Si.76O. Mr..
ole, OF New Haven, is is understood,
'ill lease 1t OF Mr.. Thompson for the
oming year.
Tuesday was a cold, wet, stormy day, and a
t a drizZiling rain continued through q
ut the evening Notwithstanding this, z
yer one hundred tickets for reserved a
eats" alone. were sold for Prof. Brad :
Drd's Readings, and in spite of the incle- a
lent weather he was greeted with very il
elect audience. whose warm anilestatiOns p
{ approval must have been very fattering h
D his feelings. The audience dispersed ?
till better pleased with the character and y
uality OF these entertainments. =,
Ii. &. johnson is having the pOstofhce Al
uilding Hastily fitted up with counters and it
lelves, preparatory to putting in full -,
ne of stationery, newspapers, etc This | n,
ill supply long felt want in this yicin- u
v and no more popular official can be NJ
,und to meet this demand, than our =,
hcient postmaster. We wish him ahund- :,
ut success.
A. d. Hatch, of West Addison, recently