Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
WafrlIn,an G gunrmL
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 90. 1880.
Current Mention.

GEoRGE CIRCUIT, Tor some time a member OF
Company II, started for Boston last week to en-
list in the regular service.
Soon Montpelier will have OF another paper.
The Monthly Reporter is to bepublished by c. +.
Buswe beginning January LIST.
FoUR-pAYs meeting of the Champaiu Valley
Poultry Association begins in Burlington ON Tues
day, January 18th. Half fare on the railroads.
REV. GEORGE S. GUERNSEY will preach in Han
cock next Sunday, January 3D. forenoon and af-
ternoon, at the usual hours. New years sermon
in the afternoon.
Mr.. H. Il. SLAyroN wishes to express his sin
cere thanks for the Christmas gift presented him
by his townsmeu, and to say that each donor will
be gratefully remembered.
MIR. FRANK II. BAscoM has bought the Bethel
House, which has been kept for the last eight
years by Mr.. S. Archer. He is not to move there
but will rent it to other parties.
A FIRE which, but for its timely discovery
would have been serious one was discovered in
the cab shops yesterday morning, 1t was prob
ably caused by spontaneous combustion.
THE Brattleboro Household is one of the most
popular monthlies in this country, and is given
away to subscribers to the Vermont Former, pub
PETER CARR was arrested Tuesday for intoxi-
cation and wife-beatug. He was brought before
Justice Field Wednesday morning and fined five
dollars and costs, amounting in all to $500.
THE annual meeting of Mad River Valley Agri-
cultural Society, for the election Of officers, will be
held at the Congregational vestry in waitsfeld
on Thursday, January 9th, at one o'clock z, NJ.
THE brethren of Vermont Lodge, No. 9, l. O. Oh
F., are hereby summoned to attend regular COM
muncatiou this wednesday, evening, at half.
past seven o'clock sharp Grand officers will be
present to exemplify the secret work.
THE following is from the Ludlow Tribune ::
REV L. L. Rockwell Of Perkinsville has just Is
sued from the press of Warner & Hyde, Ludlow,
four-page patent inside paper. Our advice to
pastors would be to let papers alone; we have
been through the mill"
THE BEEDLEand Johnnie Prindle Pleasure Party
give one Of their unique entertainments at Capital
Hail. Thursday evening, December Both. Music,
vocal and instrumental, with character imperson-
atoms make programme that promises en-
joyabe evenings entertainment.
SEVERAL checks used in checking overcoats at
the recent fair Of Capitol Guard were not returned
by the holders when they received their coats.
The checks are of considerable importance, and
the company earnestly request their return by the
holders. They may be left at this Office
A. c. HARLOW, the successful photograph
artist has for sale by permission excellent photo
graphs cabinet size, of Governor Farnham and of
Lieutenant-governor Barstow Mr.. Harlow hes
been favored with sttings by the members of the
senate, as well as by many representatives. In
his department of art Montpelier is unrivaled-a
statement to the truth of which there is a cloud of
witnesses.
MADAM RENrz FEMALE MINsrREIs and VIVIAN
dere brass band are booked for Capital Hall Fri
day evening, January 18th. The " min
strels " has unfortunately become associated with
species Of low comedy or questionable quality
of musical entertainment We are credibly in
formed that the above company comprises ability
of high order and that the character of the en-
tertanment is thoroughly refined while it is highly
enjoyable.
THE NURSERY, that very delightful monthly
for the smallest readers will begin 1881 in a new
dress, and with great improvements The De
cember number completes the fourteenth yearly
volume and it is still in the hands of its origina
editors, who have perhaps more unexceptionay
suited their public than the conductors OF any
other magazine in the country. Price S150 pei
year. Address the Nursery Publishing Company
80 Bromfield street, Boston.
WALToN's VERMONT REGISTER AND FARMERS
ALMANAC for 1881 has made its appearance.
new map of Vermont and New Hampshire re
places the old map of Vermont, and in some othe
particulars the register is an improvement ovel
its predecessors. list of the members of tht
new congress would have been very convenient
for reference, since by the time the new year /,
fully launched the old list of the senators and
representatives will be about as valuable as
last years almanac
The Mortified Ne,os wants to know whether il
is Capital or Capitol Hall. I" Do you spell it will
a'V' or a 'w?" inquired the Judge "That
depends upon the taste and fancy Of the speer
my Lord" replied Sam. 81 never had occasion
to spell it more than or twice in my life, but
spells it with ~" Here a voice in the gal.
lery exclaimed aloud, "Qute right, too, Samive
quite right. Put it down we, my Lord, put i,
down We" Put it down A, my Lord, put il
down an A. As to Capitol Guard, put it down an
o, my Lord put it down an o.
This community without regard to its ability tC
st trip the light fantastic toe" will not forget the
recurrence Of the Pavilion anniversary on Friday
evening, the 3lst instant. The Pavilion annua
has justly come to be regarded the great socia
event of the year in Montpelier Its informa
character, the variety in the means OF social en-
joyment and the mingng Of age and youth have
combined to sustain the original popularity Of
these entertainments and always to fill with q
merry company the spacious halls and parlors OF
this hospitable rendezvous. Good music and
bountful refreshments with dancing for the dev.
otees of ancient Terpschore will fill up the hours
while the old year fades into the new.
THE general committee of Capitol Guard which
had charge of the late fair unanimously passed
resolutions: First, thanking heartily the citizen,
OF Montpelier for their generous contributions
Second, to the special friends of the company
Third, TO the ladies who assisted in the sale of tn,
goods, and for their attendance upon the tables
Fourth, to Miss Cheney, the band, and those wht
contributed to the amusement of their large audi
ences. Fidh, to Mr.. George +. Sargent, for hi
tasteful and appropriate decoration of the hall
and to Sergeant Fred Barnes for his contribution
of a bookcase, which they pronounce a marvel o
Workmanship and skill Sirth, TO the village TO
its donation of the use OF the hall Seventh I,
the press Of the town
Mn ], j, PRATT, the enterprising manager Of
Capital Hail. has nearly completed arrangement
for a course of entertainments this winter
series OF five concerts and lectures il contemplate,
If sufficient encouragement il guaranteed Fon
engagements have already been contaminated
viz first, with the Rev. Mr., Milburn, the famou
blind orator; Second, with the C. N. Allen concer
company, Boston, Third, with the Weber Quar-
tette whica appeared here in the fall with Majo
Ponds Spanish Students. Fanny Kellogg, tn
popular soprano and pianist, will accompany tn
quartette. For the latter engagement negotia
lions are pending with Nine. CarreDo who's
mastery execution captivated her audience il
the old hall in the fall OF 1879; Fourth, the orig
inal Lady Swedish Quartette, not the compan,
which has on former occasions sung in this vii
lage. This quartette will be accompanied b!
Walter Emerson, cornet player and by pianis
not yet engaged. The fifth number in the cours
will be filled by lecture for which no engage
ment has yet been completed. An effort will b.
made 10 secure j, L. Chamberlain OF Maine, O
George W. Curtis of New York The price TO
the course is placed at the low figure of 81. 90
ticket Subscriptions will be solicited in few
days and we trust our citizens will respond lib
orally to this effort to give them course of con
certs and lectures all OF the first rank
WRESTLING match between Nat 4 Hutch
ins OF Marlboro NASSAU chm etts and A w Inn