Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-04-16

Perrin d McWalns law office has been
much improved by the frescoer's brush.
N. o. Snow did the job. and it is executed
in an excellent manner.
A. ii. Beedle is making some repairs on
his house on Railroad street.
Mrs. Boutwell,, who has been confined
to her room for some time on account OF
the breaking of her hip bone. died on
Thursday last.
The village schools began Monday the
9TH. with an attendance of sixty in No. l,
thirty-six in No. 2. forty-four in No.
and fifty in No. 4. The same teachers
have been retained with the exception
that Leila J. Webster takes No. 8. and
Kittie IS. Weymouth the assistants place.
Mr.. Luke Parish dislocated one shoulder
while Harvesting a horse few days ago.
Rather hard stretch of the muscles.
RoxBURY.-A very pleasant affair of
the season was Il surprise party ut Josiah
Williams's on Thursday last. Notwith-
standing the snow, which fell rapidly, and
the roads, which were very bad. there
We're ninety persons present, coming from
far and near, representing seven different
towns. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams were
taken wholly by surprise, they not even
thinking why the people had met to con-
graduate them until the presentation of
the many valuable presents. among which
were m elegant castor, napkin rings, two
large and elegantly framed pictures, table
linen. toweling. notices and many other
valuable articles which we will not take
space to mention. After the short pre-
sentation speech and reading Of Il poem.
both by Il. S. Stanton, and good music by
the company, with Miss Clara Williams
at the organ, the company were seated at
bountifully spread table. The company
soon broke up, wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams many anniversaries. On the whole
it was one Of the pleasantest occasions of
the season.
Sickness prevails in town and vicinity;
a rev cases of diphtheria, though none as
yet fatal.
1t is neither wagoning, sleighing. or
good walking, consequently people are
very quiet.
Sugar makers have not had to work
very lively yet; good prospects at present.
SOUTH RoYALToN.-A man by the name
of Marsh Tucker was fined one dollar and
costs for an assault upon Mr.. Waldo.
j. II. Hewitt broke his left leg below
the knee while in scufflc with another
man. In about one week he WAS at his
work again.
SOUTH STAMFORD. There is pros
pect that business will be lively at the
copperas mines next season, as the COM
pany are laying in larger supply of
wood than usual.
THETFoRD.-The house owned by Mr.
H. Bowers was burned to the ground on
Tuesday night. The family barely escaped
with their lives. The furniture was burn
ed. The house was partially insured.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY friends and rela-
tives, old and young, of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hawley Gale, numbering about sixty, met
at their residence on the afternoon and
evening of April 18th, to commemorate
the twenty-tifth anniversary of their mar
riage. A bountiful repast was served at
5, and soon after some left for their homes
and others came to spend the evening,
which was enlivened by vocal and instru.
mental music. The same dress, worn by
the bride of twenty-five years ago. and the
vest of the bridegroom were worn on this
occasion. the daughter appearing in the
dress just as worn twenty-five years ago
by her mother. Rev. Mr.. Spofford made
some appropriate remarks, and in behalf
Of their friends presented the happy cou-
pie with beautiful silver cake basket
and napkin ring, from their relatives,
with other smaller articles. The guests
were then invited TO the kitchen, where
they formed around an extensive table
furnished with saucers, spoons, and snow
and a generous supply of maple sugar,
where they enjoyed for while a very
sweet time; and afterward cake and apples
were served. and all enjoyed pleasant
social visit long to be remembered by
those present.
Mr.. Charles Erskine, who one week ago
last Sabbath WAS carried from the church
in an unconscious state, At last account
was more comfortable.
Sugaring has come at last, but not much
sugar made yet too cold in many locations
for sap to flow freely.
The personal property of Otis F. Walk
err that has been under attachment the
last few weeks, was sold at public auction
on Saturday, the 18th instant
WORCESTER N. Irish is very low
with paralysis, the effect of IN injury re-
ceived some time ago from n fall.
The worst storm of the winter occurred
on the 10th and 18th instants, blocking up
all the cross roads so that they are impas-
sible. A large amount of snow is on the
ground for this time of the year.
Frank Buck recently lost COW, her
death being caused by eating too much
meal.
Geo. Shepard, in the employ of Alexan-
der Coffey, Wrightsville, on Wednesday
of last week, caught his hand in u circular
saw, mutilating his hand in Il shocking
manner.
SEMINARY HILL.--The first examination
of this term was written one, held last
Thursday The examinations arc held
now every three weeks, instead of twice
term as heretofore.
Measles are on the wane, there being
only one case now, and some of those who
left have returned again to their work.