Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

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consideration could induce him to accept the
office. Whatever qualities Mr.. Herrick may
or may not have shown as public official, he
has never for moment deserved the down
right malignant abuse which the Detdmcr has
so persistently heaped upon him. The De-
Jdner's methods have never been moro sharp
ly rebuked than in Tuesdays meeting.
C. e. Aliens spring catalogue for 1881 is
one Of the handsomest and most complete
ANIMALS of its class which has come to our
notice during the present season. It's lists of
flower and vegetable seeds, plants, bulbs,
ETC., comprise everything desirable, both In
standard goods and novelties The meohan-
ical execution Of the work, as usual, speaks
well for the capabilities OF Mr. d. Leonards
| job Office. The engraved cover in particu-
| lar, is gem of neatness and skilful work
manship, and is one of the best of the many
excellent specimens of such work which we
have seen from the hands of Leonards boss
pressman, Mr.. NJ A. Mckee.
"A pleasant entertainment was given at
st. Helen's school in this village last Saturday
evening, by the principal Mrs. Ives. play
in French, by the young lady pupils OF the
school, enlivened by excellent music, some
| OF IL composed and all executed by village
talent, was the chief feature OF the occasion.
lut young lduieb hCqultteu themselves auml-
rably, TO the satisfaction of a large and appre-
ciative audience Of ladies and gentlemen.
Excellent taste was displayed in the costumes
and scenic arrangements, the effect of which
was peculiarly bright and agreeable, and COM
ported well with the moral OF the play.
AT the annual meeting Of the Windham
County Poultry and Pet Stock Association,
held at Cudworth & Childs' office, the follow
ing officers were elected
President, J. J. Estey.
vice Presldents-I X. Fuller. J. J. Ward. J. L. al.
monds. Henry Kidder, Geo. d. wheeloct, J. E, Fu-
er j. l.. Martin, d. A. Streeter, II. A. Titus J. NJ
Miller, E. A, Pickering, A. r. Baker.
Treasurer, H. B. Chamberlin.
Assistant secretaries, E. C. Thorn, George c. Bard.
well.
Executive Committee, Geo. w Hooker, Geo F.
W. LOOMS, J. NJ Allen.
The question of holding another exhibition
was left for decision at future meeting.
Mr.. VIM. A. Conant, the celebrated vio-
lin maker Of this village, has recently received
the following fattering testimonial from Mr..
Geo. II. Martin, a well-known and long
experienced dealer in music and musical in
struments, OF Norwich, Conn:
Mr.. Condnt,-Dear sir: This is to certify that
have had two of your violins (Which purchased of
you) tested with two OF the celebrated yions made
by "Miremont" Paris, and i gives me much pleasure
to say that the best violin players In the city decided
that your yions superior in tone, also In the
external finish The volins were placed in the hands
of the players, and were tried before they al
lowed to examine them. am, dear sir, truly yours
gro. Ii. MiRTiE.
The test referred to was made in the dark,
so that the violinists had no means of know
ing what instruments they were playing on.
The "Mremont" violins were unquestionably
genuine, having been imported by Mr.. Mar
fin from tho mn
The Mrs. Lucy Hayes tea party, given
by the ladies Of the Christian Temperance
Union at the town hall on Thursday evening,
! passed of very pleasantly. Among the inter-
esting features was an antique ea-tAble, upon
which were displayed many ancient and Gu
rious articles of china, silver, earthen ware,
etc. Chief among these was q couple OF
pickle dishes owned by Mrs. Robertson of this
town, said to have been used by King
James l. of England, during his youth at
Edinburg castle in the 10th century. There
were also teaspoons which were in use at
Concord, Mass, at the time Of the breaking
out of the Revolutionary war, plate which
was brought over in the Mayfower and other
articles in the possession of Mrs. ]. S. Brown;
a bread-tray, platter, sugar-spoon, etc, $50
years old, owned by Mrs. M. I. Van Doom
teaspoons 1876 years old belonging to Miss
Betsey Willard, and other ancient articles
from Mrs Frank Hastings, Mrs. Samuel Lee
of Vernon, and others. Another feature was
"a White House scene," wherein the visitor
was introduced to some of the most noted oc-
cupants of that celebrated mansion, and 9TH
er worthless ancient and modern Mr. Eddie
Fuller and Miss George Charter appeared rs
Mr. and Mrs. Washington Frank Convey
and Matte Fuller az Mr.. and Mrs J. Q. Ad-
ans; Arthur Smith as Miles Standish; Frank
Livermore and Addie Kathan Us Mr.. and Mrs
Lincoln; Edward Burnett and Ella Brown as
Btr. and Mrs. Grant, and Willie Briggs as
THE Candy Girl" Mrs. Frank Hastings
delivered n brief memorial address; and there
was some excellent solo singing by little Ag.
gle Rankin, Mr. II. Rankin and Mr.. Markham
The receipts amounted to about S7O.