Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-10-08
Oysters at Landry's.

The communication from Victory,
and local items from Dalton and East
Haven received too late for insertion
this week.
NJ. II. Davis has just received a large
and very fine assortment of new boots
and shoes aud respectfully invites an
examination OF them.
That was a sad spectacle that was
witnessed last Monday afternoon, to
see two young boys, aot 10 years old,
| fighting in our band stand and calling
one another by the foulest epithets
that could possibly be conceived.
As soon as time and space permit,
we intend to supplement the arti lie on
our second page, Our Village by sug-
gestions that we hope will be taken
advantage of as to the formation of a
Village Mutual Improvement Society.
GRAND TRUNK DIvIDEND.-The Di-
recUors of the Grand Trunk Railway
Company have decided to pay semi
annual dividend, at the rate af three
per cent. per annum on the second
preference stock, beginning the LIST of
November.
Miss A. A. Joy would respectfully in
form her friends and patrons that she
has gone to market to purchase new
goods, and will return next week
with all the latest novelties in the
millinery department. An early in
spection of the new stock is invited
The municipal elections in Connec-
ticut Monday proved great surprise
to the Democrats. OF rs towns heard
from As have gone Republican, "a Dem
ocratic and equally divided, gain
of II for the Republicans. The consti-
tutional amendment, providing for
the appointment of the Superior and
Supreme Courts by the Governor,
with the approval of the Legislature,
is adopted by a large majority.
On Saturday last, the Rev. Louis A.
Arthur, Rector of Christ Church, re-
ceived Geographic despatch announc
ing the death, that morning, of his
youngest sister at Burlington, this
State. The deceased, only IL years of
age, was in our midst only a few weeks
ago, and will be remembered by many
here for her lovable and hindly dis
position. The bereaved parents, with
the other members Of the family have
the heartfelt sympathy of all in this,
their sad loss
Dir G. q. Adams, our representative
elect, left for the scene of his labor
last Tuesday morning. The present
session of the legislature viii be Il vel y
Important one, and good men ale
needed there. Brighton sends one of
her best, Il man, who, approaching the
distinction conferred upon him, will
give y good account of himself al
montpelier, supporting such measures
as will be found for the best Interests
Of the State. The Doctor will be great
| ly missed during his absence, and all
will hail his return at the close Of the
session.
THE STEWART House OPENING
| h1 - II
was the Grand Opening Ball given at
the Stewart House on Friday evening
of last week, and it is long since any
gathering in Island Pond has been 50
generally discussed or has awakened a
more general interest. The large hall
in the Island Pond House was the chief
scene OF attraction, as there dancing
was carried on from 8 p. NJ. till after
in the morning. This hall has lately
undergone d wonderful change, and is
now without doubt one of the best in
! Northern Vermont or New Hampshire,
and more inviting ballroom can
hardly be imagined. At eight o'clock
the concert, as given by Bigelow's
Orchestra, commenced, and it is use
less for us to attempt TO say anything
more than we have on several previous
occasions. The good reputation that
this orchestra enjoys is so great that
words in its favor would he superauous.
The piano solos by Miss Bemis were an
uncommonly fine performance and
were in keeping with her well estab-
lished reputation, as were also the cor
net solos of Mr.. Batchelder. Prompt
to the appointed time the harmonies
of the orchestra summoned all to unite
in theopening dance-quadrille, dance
after dance, plain and fancy, following
in rapid succession until midnight,
when a rush was made for the dining
room. The supper was no surprise to
those who are familiar with the cuisine
of the Stewart House, but it was the
universal testimony of all that such q
| repast was creditable to any ass emily,
and it was admirably served by the Ca
pable dining room attendants. After
supper the company again resorted to
the ball room, where all entered heart
lily into the terpsichorean exercises.
The order of dances We're prepared
with a view to secure variety and to
please all. The fioormanagers headed
by the redoubtable Major Baxter, and
the committee of Introduction dis
pensed their duties in SO admirable a