The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-11-07

lthe best things of the evening. and was
y Justify encore6, whereat they gave a
ballad in which Miss Earle easily reached
some very high notes, our unmusical
reporter is unable to say of how high
denomination, but probably higher
than country editor ever handled in
hard times. Part second of the pro
gram was opened with q piano-forte
solo, Ballade in Il fiat, by Miss Cady,
in which she showed brilliant execu-
ton. Miss Cady is evidently a
thorough musician, the only criticism
which seems called for being in refer.
ence to a certain lack of grace at the
instrument which might be easily OBJ
tanned by little effort. The sacred
quartet from Beethoven, 80 Lord, veil
not.thy face" was a rich addition to
the entertainment. Miss Upper fol-
lowed with a song, "My Queen" Blu
menthal, nicely rendered. Miss Tup-
per never fails to do her parts well.
Mr.. Hatch's cornet solo, the next part
on the programme, was encored, when
he responded with "Robin Adair."
Miss Earle then rendered "The Yeo-
mans Wedding Song" by Poniatowski.
She is one of the finest amateur singers
in Middiebury, her voice and manner
being both excellent. She did espe-
cially well in this song, and also in
response to an encore. A piano-forte
solo, Polonaise in L Major, by f. List,
was brilliantly given by Miss Cady
and evoked thunderous encores, to
which she responded. The College
Quartet closed the programme with
the "Vocal Waltz" by Vogel. The
quartet has two new members, in place
of the two who graduated, and it is not
less effective than before. The audience
all through were very free with ap-
plause, and nearly every piece was en-
cored, which heightened the pro-
gramme unduly. Altogether it was
one of the best concerts that have been
given by local talent.
| \DEATH OF W. w. THoMAs.-It is
Y with regret that we announce the death
of w w. Thomas, which occurred at
hfs home on Court street on Tuesday
lash after an illness of few days from
brain fever. Mr.. Thomas was well
known all over the county and in a
large section of the state, where his la
bors as a teacher of vocal music, and
latterly as dealer in musical instru-
ments, had taken him. He was born in
Salisbury, May 10, 1887, and was con-
scquently only forty-two years of age.
He was the oldest of six children. He
served in the army during the war, be-
| ing the first to enlist from that town in
the second regiment. lie acquired an
enviable reputation in his company for
good conduct. He was married Feb.
%, 1865, to Miss Olive 4. Paine of
| Pittstord, who with two children sur
wives him. lie was well Known as an
excellent teacher of singing schools for
a long period, until his voice somewhat
| failed from throat difficulties. He was
an energetic and successful dealer in
musical instruments, and had lately
been preparing to enlarge his opera
tons. He was intending soon to move
into the old Dustin place OIL North
Pleasant street, which he had purchased
and renovated and greatly improved.
Mr.. Thomas was member of the Con-
gregational church, with which he
united in boyhood, becoming member
of the church in this place when he
moved here some eight years ago. The
scenes at his deathbed were very aflec-
ting. His religious faith was tri-
umphant to the last. lie made proper
disposition of his property, and calmly
gave directions concerning his business.
Almost to the hour of his death he tried
to sing the songs he loved. His last
words were, d" Praise God for this calm
ness" His pleasant, genial face, and
hearty manners made him much liked.
His funeral was largely attended at the
house yesterday, at ~ O'Clock, Rev.
HI Vandecar of Salisbury, officiating.
The Good Templars, of whom he was a
member, attended to the number of
about forty. His body was taken to
Salisbury for burial. We subjoin the
following from Leicester corre-
spondent:
Seldom or never has the death of
resident of a neighboring town called
forth such a universal expression of
sympathy and sorrow as has the death
of w. w. Thomas. He was well
known among the people here, not only
as music teacher, but as q gentleman
and friend. We do not know that he
has an enemy among us or one that
fails to lament his untimcly death. For
the stricken, Borrowing wife our hearts
go out in an unfeigned sympathy. May
lie of the widow and fatherless give
Nher that strength in this hour of be-
feavement which no earthly friend or
sympathy can supply. He who has so
often been among us will henceforth be
enshrincd in our memory crowned in
the halo of a Christians glory; in life
q kind and ever welcome friend, in
death triumphant, IN heaven awaiting
those from whom he is separated for
only ga little WHILE" Beloved friend,
loving and affectionate husband and
father, farewell. Though we mourn,
we find sweet comfort that thou hast
gained the deathless, home above, and
after life's storms and trials, "He giveth
His beloved sleep!"
EAST MIDDLEBURY.
The fall of snow has checked corn
harvesting for while.
Mr.. Gladding, from Ripton, has
moved into L. K. HilPs house.
Mrs. Charles Sessions, being af-
flicted, is now confined to her bed.
Mrs. ID. l.. Sessions, Sem, fell and
t&adly fractured her wrist and forearm.
None of our ncighbors has about GO
bhshels of potatoes frozen into the
ground.
Miss e. l.. Simpson, of Whitehall,
has opened milliner's shop in W. Ses-
sion's house.
j. Z. Fem has raised 1855 bushels of
potatoes this year, most of which are
sound and good.
Daniel l.. Sessions, Sem, is confined
to his bed, and doubts are entertained
of his recovery.
WIN. Palmer has borne his ampu-
tation better than was anticipated, and
is now quite comfortable.
The Halloween witches were out,
the morning revealing plus and
minus quantity of gates here and there.
-Alanson Brown and wife found
their infant of two weeks old dead in
the bed, on the morning of the Goth
inst.
Miss Sally, aunt of A. ii. Matthews,
an aOpd LADY, livin0 with hin, fall n