The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-02-27
County News.
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cred from his recent paralytlc attack as
to be able TO be about the house.
The scarcity of snow is discourage
ing TO our swamp jobbers, and unless
it appears soon, the choppers will be
dismissed.
MIR. John Atwood has purchased
I the place lately owned by Emery Pat
mould, and intends to take possession in
the spring. His son, EWalter, from
Goshen, is to occupy the homestead.
On the 10Th, young soldier made
his appearance in the family of Joseph
Sharky, demanding position, where
upon he was Immediately placed at the
breast work.
The school in district No 4, taught
by Stephen M. Foot, of New Haven,
closed its winter term last Friday.
Mr.. Foot while among us was an able
teacher and has gained many warm
friends. We understand he is soon to
enter the military school at West
Point, <
1-AfIcr having been for long .ime
Without a resident physician, we are
again supplied in the person of DR..
Hamilton, son of DR.. II. w. Hamilton
of Brandon. We understand he is fresh
from the medical institute and bears a
good reputation. 1t is to be hoped he
may prove worthy of the situation.
On the evening of the goth, as was
noticed per order of the Grange, Prof.
Seely delivered a public lecture Oh the
yesterday, To-day and Tomorrow
of Vermont Agriculture" which was
listened TO with much interest. March
4th the Grange expect to hold another
public. The subject for discussion will
be, "The Town System of Schools
The young people in the vicinity
gave the Misses Flora and Eva Hooker,
who have since gone to Ludlow to pur-
sue their studies, an agreeable surprise,
and pleasant evening was enjoyed
Although taken completely unawares,
Mr. and Mrs. Hooker, with their usual
readiness, treated the company with a
beautiful repast and oyster supper.
An eighty fve-cent lawsuit took
place at West Cornwall the Goth,
States Attorney Sladc appearing for
the plaintiff, Staplcton and Wilds for
the defence. 1t appeared that one
Gilbert Dumas had been charged with
taking goods from the store of Fred S.
Haskell, to the amount Of cighty-five
cents, but we will not attempt detail,
as there appeared to be more wind
than rain; nevertheless it created lots
of fun for the boys. The jury render
cd verdict of guilty of theft, and he
was fined three dollars and costs, max
ing twcnty-thrce dollars, TO which he
took an appeal.
AT a meeting of Cornwall Grange,
Feb. 20, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, inasmuch as it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to visit our little company again
so soon by the hands of death, therefore,
Resoiped, That in the death OF our sister, Mrs
Ruth Benedict. this Grange has lost another Of its
most faithful supporters, and most beloved men,
bers, and though we deeply mourn her loss, we
humhly bow In submission to our Master above,
and live in the sweet hope that when our labor Is
done, shall be permitted to meet her in that
land where she awaits our coming.
Resolved, That this Grange tender our heart.
felt sympathy TO To our bereaved brorher and his
family, In this our mutual bereavement, and com
mend them, in this their dark hour of sorrow, 10
Him who Is able and willing To bind up the brok
EN- hearts,
Resolved, That this Grange strive 10 learn the
lesson, which our Heavenly Father has thus
twice so sadly taught us. and so live that when
our work is done we shall hear the plaudit, 'Wel
done good and faithful servants, enter ye in to
the joy of your Lord"
Rcsoiped. That our secretary be ms tructed to
place II copy of these resolutions upon the rec
ords of our Grange; and also tender a copy Of
them To the family OF our deceased sister.
The entertainment given by the
choir in this place, camc OIL as per
announcement, on Thursday evening,
the 10Th. Though the evening was moi
as balmy as in June, aud the road quite
rough, a fair audience was present,
showing that there are those who ap-
tpreeiate the effort of those that partici-
kpAte in the work OF preparing enter
fsinmens of the kind. The following
| is detail of the exercises: Paper, by
Rev. Mr.. lloughion; Anthem, "Sing,
| O Heaven" by the choir; Crock of
Ages" male quartet; duet, "Wilt thou
Begone, Love, beautifully rendered by
Mr.. and Mrs. Wing; select reading, by
Frank Warner; trio, 80, Restless
Sea-" by Mr.. and Mrs. GDlett and Mr..
Matthews; the song, "BriClal Bells" by
Miss Nellie Benedict, was worthy OF
comment; overture, Tancredi, by Mr..
and Mrs. Gillett; the bewitching
strains of the violin and organ proyok.
ed the audience with desire for more
of the same, which was responded to
with lively galop. A recitation by
Miss Luta Wooster was rendered In
her usually pleasing style; quartet
"Huniing Song" Mr.. and Mrs. Wing,
Miss Abby Wing, G. Benedict; inter.
mission, in which all enjoyed a social
chit chat. After intermission the choil
sang "A glcc, "Days OF Youth are DAYS
of Pleasure;' Mrs. IIoughton, recited
"Jean OF Are" in manner so impress
sive rs to draw forth the unboundeC
applause of the audience, duet, by Mr.
and Miss Benedict; CANCELS Sere
made" song with flute oblieato b,
Mrs. Gillett, the sweet strains of IN,
flute IN the background was perfect,
charming. Messrs. Benedict, Peck
Wing and Matthews, sung sacrc,
quartet, which did credit TO the enter
tainment; male quartet, "Crows in
Cornfield," by Mcssrs. Peck, Benedict
Wing and Matthews; an encore wa
{ called for which responded TO by Tn
' crows in genuine crow language. cav
Y cav, cav, cav. Vdddsi ria al qua
! the 'Italian Laughing Trio" by Mi
Z and Mrs. Gillett, and Benedict, conclu
9 ded the entertainment the trio was II
G resistiblc, every one laughed becaus
Q every one else did. The audienc
8 thought they had not laughed enongl
: so called for an encore, which was
Z repetition OF the trio. All seemed we
s pleased with the entertainment. Al
other is projected at 10 very disial
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