Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15
NIX, FARMER, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1882.
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THE EsTEY-HooKEB RECEPTION.
The reception given by Col J. j. Estey,
senator elect and Col. G.. w. Hooker, Rep
resentative- elect, at the residence Of Col. Es-
tey last Saturday evening was without doubt
the most largely attended Of any similar
gathering ever held in Brattleboro. Every
possible arrangement was made for the COM
fort and pleasure of the evenings guests.
Col. Estey's house was thrown freely open
for the reception of all who chose TO enter,
and his handsome grounds were brilliantly
lighted with locomotive headlights and Chi
nese lanterns, while at various points were
refreshment tables where guests were served
with sandwiches coffee, ice cream and CT
gars. The military band were in attendance
and O quartette Of male voices gave numer-
GUS selections. Probably not less than 5000
persons, regardless Of party, sect, or social
distinction, called to pay their respects on
the occasion. Before the large company dis
persed Col. Estey appeared and thanked the
people for the honor shown him, and Col.
Hooker also returned his thanks and spoke
of the pleasure which such general and in
formal gathering gave him. Last of all Col.
Fuller called forth hearty outburst OF ap-
plause by facetiously reminding the company
that the affair was none Of his. He got
left" he said, too early in the season to
have the subsequent proceedings interest
him, and for that evening it had been his
pleasant duty TO accept and enjoy the hospi-
tally OF his hosts without responsibility OF
his own.
BRATTLEDoRo FREE LIBRARY.
On and after September 10 the public
library Will be open on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Saturdays excepting public holt
days from to II A. NJ, 2 to 3 p. NJ. and TO
9P. NJ According to the bylaws the privi-
leges Of the library may be enjoyed by all
male inhabitants of Brattleboro over twenty
one and females over eighteen years Of age,
who shall be recommended by any member
of the board Of trustees, the town clerk, eli
Their Of the selectmen, the town treasurer, the
| superintendent of schools or any minister Of
the Gospel regularly officiating in the town
also by all male inhabitants Of the town be-
tween the ages of fourteen and twenty-one
years, and females between the ages of four
! teen aud eighteen years Of age, who shall be
| certified as above, and who shall also pro-
duce a certificate, signed by his or her parent
or guardian, or other responsible person,
| certifying that such person will be RESPONSE
BILE for the observance of the rules, and any
| loss or damage of books by said minor.
Printed forms of certificates to be signed
NAV be obtained ut the library on applca-
ton. On presenting these forms, duly GER
| tilted, the applicants will receive printed
| cards containing their names, and the abbre-
waited regulations which must always be pre-
scented to the librarian as the only mode of
obtaining the books desired. Catalogues can
be obtained at the store OF b. N Chamberlin,
and at the library room. Price 20 cents It
is hoped that every family will buy cata-
logue for home use.
AN EXCITING LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
The delightful game of lawn tennis APP
pears to have made a successful demand on
the leisure moments of the young people Of
Brattleboro, and many croquet grounds have
given place 20 a tennis court One great
advantage claimed for the game is that both
ladies and gentlemen can play it with sue
| cess, and the natural course of play calls
forth a display Of agility and grace which is
| impossible in croquet. Tournaments are
Just now very popular, and fine prizes have
| in several cases been offered to the winners.
A most exciting tournament took place on
the excellent court at the residence Of F. W.
Brooks Esq, for prizes kindly offered by
Miss Lille Brooks. The contestants were
DR.. Whitridge OF Boston and o. A. Marshall
against Geo c. Cow and Charlie Dearborn.
The play was unusually close and exciting
and the fine plays were literally applauded
by the spectators The hedges were deco
rated with flags, which, with the bright CO.'S
tunes of the ladies, the athletic grace and
skilful returns of the players, made the scene a
most attractive one. Play commenced at 300
with Cow and Dearborn to serve. The first
set was closely contested and proved to be a
deuce set five games eacb). Cow and Dear
born then won two out Of three games, and
so the first set The second set was not as
close, and was won by Cow and Dearborn by
score of G to 3. The third set was
won by Whitridge and Marshall, score 6 to 8,
and the fourth proved to be another deuce
set, and was won by Whitridge and Marshall
after hard fight. Thus the game was now
a tie, each side having won two sets. Ex-
element now ran high as the players took
their places for the decisive set, which re-
suited in still another deuce settle third
deuce set in FIVE. Three games must now be
played, the winner Of two to take the prize.
The first game was won by Whitridge and
Marshall and the second by Gov and Dear
born. The excitement was almost unbound
ed as now, after three hours of steady play,
the tournament was TO be decided by a sim
gle game, which was won by Cow and Dear
born score, 40 to 80. Tine closeness of the
play can be understood by the score of
games of which, with a total of 81 played,
Cow and Dearborn won 90 aud Whitridge
and Marshall 2S. o.
RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE sATUR-
DAY, SEPT. Q.