Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-16
Local Intelligence.


the L1L1pUrIANs CoMNa.--A moro pleasing or
unique entertainment than the Lilputan Opera Com
| pany give il seldom witnessed by our people The
real dwarfs and live giant having just returned from
season abroad are TO visit Brattlcboro next Friday,
Dec 20, and will display their little ponies chariots
and elegant costumes to the hearty amusement Of
mothers and children. They will appear at Crosby
hall Friday evening, in "Cinderella, or Tho Golden
Slipper" Says the San Francisco Chronicle! " Few
performances neat clever, and at the same time
30 unique, amusing and grotesque a. those OF the
Lilputans have ever been seem"
Don't forget Mackinnon gold pen for Christ
mas present. Cheney oapp have them
For parties, weddings, funerals and church fairs
Allen arranges flowers In the most unique style.
N. T. Van Doom 4 Son would call attention to their
immense stock Of sver-plated and solid silver ware,
including large line Of fancy articles aud all kinds Of
staple articles. Prices are low.
When looking for a suitable Christmas present for
friend relative, do not forget the History Of Brat
tleboro. It is present whose value will increase
the years roll For sale by d. Leonard, publisher,
and at Cheney n Clapp's and Geddls n Newcombs.
Also by Miss Hatch, on Forest Square. 1851
Diaries, Registers and Almanacs at Cheney clapps
Larger stock, greater variety, than ever before, in
Fancy Pottery, at NJ T. Van Doom Sons.
A life-insurance policy in sound company is the
safest and best investment man Of small means can
stallments, the burden Of payment decreasing the
burden Of age and innrmities increases Cudworth
Childs, agents Of the New York Life will give all
information as to the different forms Of insurance.
NJ. 7. Van Doom Son show a splendid line Of
hrstcass goods their lOc, &c., 25c., &c., Use. and
81 counters.
Mr.. u W. Frink, our popular jeweer, is making
daily additions to his stock for the holidays, which Is
the aud best selected to be found outside Of
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treatment Of his customers makes him deserving OF
the liberal patronage he is receiving.
Most acceptable gift-yearly subscription for some
good magazine paper wllcox's Subscription Agen-
cy at post-ofce) will promptly hl your order for any
periodical at club rates. sent any postoce address,
Samples shown.
Hanging Lamps Stand Lamps, etc, in great variety
at NJ. I. Van Doom Sons.
Lock bookshelves, plain or ebonized, at Cheney
Clapps.
The late President Garfield early eyineed his appre-
citation of life insurance. In his college days he
made use Of policy to enable him to get through his
studies and In 1850 he further showed his faith in the
solvency Of good companies by taking $4,000 addl-
tional upon his life i25, 900 Of which was in the New
York Life Insurance company. No human institu-
tons are based upon safer foundations than the old
life insurance companies Of our country, and such
broad yisioned mOrtals Garfield do not lose sight
OF this fact. Inc lAte HON A. b daruber eArrleutAi
900 insurance. $40 900 Of which with the New York
Life President Arthurs life is insured for 100000
E1-President ?. A. Chadbourne Of Williams College is
engaged work for the New York Life at Its Boston
office $3.50
A special meeting OF Columbian Lodge, No. &c. f.
A. NJ, will be held at Masonic Hall on Tuesday eve
ming Dec. 20, at ~ O'Clock All Master Masons in
good standing are cordially invited to attend. Work.
az. A. degree.
By order Of W. N. II. Z. TAYLOR, sec'y.
special communication Of Brattleboro Lodge, No
1O2 r. 4 A. NJ, will be held at Masonic hall next Mon
day evening, Dec. 10, at TIA O'Clock. Work: Third
degree. All Master Masons in good standing are cor
daily invited. By order Of the W. NJ.
J. l.. sIMONDs, sec'y.