Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-30

| NERGENNEs.-lioracc j. Parker has closed
his services as clerk for j. j. Wright and goes To
Mldilebury, where he will study dentistry with Dr.
! w. ii. kingsley.
The Festival at the Baptist vestry, Wed
nesday evening, was not as largely attended as the
bountiful and tastefully prepared tables deserved
The absence of the members OF the other churches
was conspicuous and much commented upon, espe
cially view of the fact that the members of this
society have uniformly attended their festivals
whenever held.
Mr.. Arthur White has completed his en-
gagement with Messrs. Bristol and Will leave for
SwantOn soon, where he expects 10 secure sliua-
ton. Mr.. White Is honest and reliable ami makes an
excellent clerk.
Andrew lIucy, of the Stevens House
who has u wide reputation for successfully hand
ling horses now ms among others In his care very
1ne i've year old chestnut the property oi +. u.
Barton. The animal Will probably under Henry's
framing deveiop record worth reporting should
| The Catholic Fair occurs at Jne Wy
| on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Feb. an AMI
9Th, and IA very successful time Is anticipated
Mr. Luke Wales, formerly with Messrs.
Bristol, will succeed Mr.. Parker III the hardware
store Of J. j. Wright.
The measles have been prevalent for some
time In this city. Several new are reported.
| Dr. ?. Maxneld and A. A. Arthur are sufficiently
well 10 appear the street again and are fesuihiiS
| their professional duties.
II. {. Johnson of the Jerm0nt,r is i'm
proving after suffering another relapse last week.
Rev ID. f. Estes commenced his pastor
! ate here last Sunday.
The members comprising the Sunday
sunday school class of Mrs. ~ q. Norton I" the
number Of - more gave her II pleasant surprise
on Tuesday evening. Notwithstanding the inrle M
ent weather th. party enjoyed delightful evening"
entertainment
Lieut. Chas Bradbury, L. s. n, son of
capt. &. W Bradbury has arrived at New York
/ CIV from Gibraltar and II shortly expected home
ON II visit of II few weeks
Last Thursday while Mr.. :. r. llathorl
and his son were employed IN laying slate upon the
| roof of Gen Grandey'5 residence, The staging gave
| way and both were precipiated To the ground.
The son fortunately fell upon the piazza roof which
broke the force Of his fall while Mir Haihorn, less
Fortunate encountered the wo"ien railing near the
sidewalk, striking upon his right side Just below
the short ribs. No bones were broken ana though
severely bruised II IL hoped he sustained no SERIOUS
1 Internal INJURIES. The nails which held the staging
had become filed with IrOst which rendered The ac
cIdent possible.
Mr. Prmas Storms. for some time in the
employ Of Is. +. GOss, ESD, OF THIS CITY, hlld ioi
several Years past connected with the Bay Stale
House at Worcester, Mass has closed an engage
mcut with Mrssrs. Barber 4 Ferguson OF the Van
Ness House, as head waiter in the dining room n
that popular hotel Mr.. Storms has many il"hi'
in this city who Will be happy To learn OF hiS post
tI0n AT the Van Ness. Mr.. Storms 10y hls eN'eilch
habits, industry and reliability earned Inc fr-le''
OF citizens. and upon the OCCASION oil his heial
! iurc for ", rcestcr, several years since he bOf'
/ with him letters Of recommendation and naiierint
Testimonials Of his character, from the leading resi-
dents OF this city. J. L