Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-06-13

sang some hymns in a tongue unknown
to his audience. The children and youth
of the place were present in good num-
bers, the village schools having been
dismissed for that purpose. The same
afternoon the ladies held prayer meet
ing by themselves in behalf of missions,
In the evening reports from the churches
we're given by the delegates, after which
Rev. L. Phelps preached the conference
sermon, a stirring one, from the words
"Speak unto the children of Israel that
they go forward. - Wednesday morning
the reports of the churches were contin-
ued and finished, and discussion was
had on the question, what shall we
teach our young people about true sue
cess in life % Remarks of weight were
made with much feeling by several good
speakers, and some present were inspired
with new courage with regard to the
training of the young. In the afternoon
Rev. Mr.. King preached the communion
sermon on running the Christian race, !"
and after the sacrament Of the Lords
Supper the meetings were brought to a
close.
Lowell.
Canker-rash has appeared in town,
two of Rufus Kinsley's children being
sick with it.
Crops were much injured by the Sc
we're frosts Monday and Tuesday morn
ings, June 6 and z.
L. r. Wellman's new clerk is boy !;
reported to weigh twelve pounds COM
menced to work June Z.
VIM. Thornton has moved his house
back from the street. decidedly improv-
ing the looks Of the premises.
Prof. Button entertained three even
ings here, instead of two as advertised,
and the last night drew full house.
At the town meeting, June 4, it was
voted to adopt the new system of collect
ing taxes, as provided by the last leg
islature.
The Catholics held fair at the town
hall Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
June z and s. Proceeds for the benefit
of the church.
Messrs. Gerrold and Kimball are
carrying on piece of land on shares
One has planted it and the other has
sowed it. What shall the harvest be ?
Morgan Center.
More fishermen than fish, this season
Horse buyers have been here looking
after good horses.
D. 7. Turner. VIM. Little, Carl Barne,
and several others are making repair.
on buildings.
Rev. W. A. Evans is expected t.
preach here on Tuesday evening of Thu
week.-The Ladies' Society meets will
Mrs. Fl. G. Davenport next Wednesda,
afternoon.
Newport.
Repairs are being made on the depot
The streets and sidewalks are bein,
repaired and improved.
Mr.. Raymond is laying water pipe il
some of the streets of the village.
B. E. Shaw adds fruit. tobacco an,
a news stand to his goods and business
The R. r. Co., having purchased th
Mountain house at Owls Head, will pu
it in repair for the accommodation Q
summer visitors.
| G. A. Prouty. relieved for the presen
of labors in the graded school. is turn
ing his attention to his law business, re
pairs of his office, house, etc.
| Mr.. Paine. steward at the Memphre
magog House, on account of poor healt
has left the business, sold out his furni
ture and will leave town.
| The Misses Davis of Philadelphia
who have been here as guests at th
Memphremagog House some season
past, have arrived with their servants
horses, dogs, dog carts, etc. Their do
turnout is a very nice affair.
Children's Day services were observe
at the Methodist church yesterday. Tt
decorations of flowers, evergreens an
birds exceeded any former designs
FITNESS and beauty. The congregatic
was unusually large and much interests
From the words sLearn of me, )" the pa
tor preached in the morning to the Ii
tie folks. In the evening large CO.
gregation gathered to hear the respo
sive services, the singing by the scho
and the speaking by the children.
Newport Center.
, FL. A. 1arrabee is building a ne
, barn.
Hollis Gould. our old townsman,
; here on flying visit.
The Earnest Workers will meet wi
Mrs. s. M. Flint the 10th.
Children's Day will be observed t
10th at the NJ. E. church with the usu