Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-14

and this was the way OF II: Mr.. George At
kins saw II on the walk and came near step
ping on 1t, when n stranger quickly picked 1t up
The first thought OF Mr.. Atkins was the right one
and taking his pencil and notebook from his
pocket, he called for and noted down the stran-
gers name. The watch was soon taken to the
argus office, and, Of course, ultimately reached
the owner
UNION temperance services were held in the
Church OF the Messiah Sunday evening, December
1lth MR.. @. Wing presiding. The meeting was
opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Miller, after
which the chairman introduced the first speaker
Of the evening, Rev. J. +. Wright, who spoke Of
the changes which have taken place in the tenn
perance work during the past thirteen years Of
the history Of Montpelier Hon. Joseph Poland
was called upon, who noted the encouragements
as well as the discouragements attending the tenn
perance movement. The rest Of the time was
devoted to brief remarks from Rev. H. A. Rogers,
Messrs 7. r. Gordon, ]. d. Clough, L. T. II. Gary
and the chairman. After singing the doxology,
the audience was dismissed with the benedicton
by Rev. Mr.. Rogers. The meeting was well at
tended, and 1t seems as IL unity in public senti-
ment has nearly been reached in this community
in favor Of tho furtherance Of temperance princi-
pies. Surely much has been done, but there is
still much to accomplish.
DIME socable was held in the vestry Of the
Church Of the Messiah Friday evening, December
9th, under the auspices Of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union. Despite other attractions
which might be named, the vestry was well filled
at the appointed time. The exercises OF the even
ing were opened with piano duet" Galop de
Concert" by Misses Daley and Gill, which was
finely DONE The length Of the programme will
not allow Of many personal comments: suffice it
to say all conducted themselves with much credit.
Especially noticeable was the song, 1uldah and
Jonathan" by Louie Hathaway and Sadie Wing,
which won loud applause. The singing by Eva
Fuller George II. Wilder and Fred Whitney added
much to the interest OF the occasion. Young
Wilder has confidence and good degree OF abil-
ity. The tableaux formed large part Of the
programme, were well carried out and quite in
teresting, as well as amusing. The singing by
Mr.. Bancroft, Mrs. Morse, Misses Robinson and
Roeau were what the public always expect, ex-
cellent Messrs. Scribner, Briggs and 1ladley
presided at the piano during the evening The
entertainment was a success as was admitted by
all present. We understand that the receipts for
the evening amounted to nearly thirty dollars
"MIRTH and music" seemed to be a drug in
| this market last week. The Boston Opera Com
pany, quartettc Of young singers, gave in Capt.
| tai hall three performances of the amusing oper-
eta Betsey Baker, all OF which were thnly at
tended. The story" OF Betsey Baker serves as
a very slight thread on which to string number
OF sparkling selections from various popular
comic operas. Miss Vars, as Betsey Baker, was
| lively, pert and fascinating. She is good act.
| ress attractive in person and graceful in her
| movements. She is an agreeable soprano, and
sang always with good effect notwithstanding a
severe cold. Her imitation Of cornet solo was
remarkable and though the condition Of her voice
rendered it impossible to do herself justice her
efforts won appreciative encores and applause.
She is young and seems to possess the elements
of success, both as singer and actress The chief
charm Of these entertainments was Miss Mays
| singing. Her rich contrato tones, OF ample
volume, clear, sweet and meodious, together
with her unaffected manner, will make her
a favorte with any audience. Her "Once
Again displayed her fine voice to the best
advantage and received hearty encore. Mr.
| Snow is a clever actor and a good tenor, bu
the chief interest in the company as well as mer
is decidedly on the side Of the young ladies. But
for surfeit OF comic opera in this community
the company would have had. as it merited, full
houses and we trust they will meet with bette
| success next time.