News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-02-16

David Drown, one of the early resi-
dents Of this town, died of heart dis
ease at the depot in Jacksonville, on
Friday last. The day before, he work
ed for his son Henry in the woods
chopping. Although 80 years old he
was remarkably well preserved and
apparently in good health. He fell
without warning.
Rev. H. NJ. Tenney writes from
Wallingford, Conn.,, that ttirty inches
of snow lodged at that place recently.
We haven't time to debate this ques-
ton, but will simply say that when
we were in district school together,
H. NJ. would tell the biggest story. We
withdraw the inference. Let US say,
rather, thathe enjoyed the distinction of
having great command of language.
We have before us the jamestown
Alert (Dakota) from which we learn
that our friend Bailey Fuller has enter
edupon a new role. The paper states
that he is decidedly the handsomest
man there. Our congratulations Bail
ey. Do send US a photo of the hon.
Hest man in town. What about Kel-
leher Dodge and Vennor?
There was very enjoyable occa-
sion at the house of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jefferson Churchill, who live in the
southwest part of Elmore near the
Morristown line, on Wednesday, even
ing last. About 125 of the relatives
neighbors and friends, both old and
young, of this worthy couple, assem-
bled at the new house of Mr.. Church
i'll which has lately been completed,
for the purpose of the traditional
"house warming" it also being the
goth anniversary of their marriage
Several very useful and valuable pres
ents were bestowed upon them in a
short presentation speech by w. W.
Delano, Esq, after which the guests
were invited to partake of most
bountiful supper prepared by the host.
Oysters were cooked and served up
by 'Eph." in a most tempting style.
Every one enjoyed themselves in the
highest, success and all was ''merry as
1 marriage belP' TIL the "wee sma'
hours" of the morning, and as each
departed to their homes, it was with
many kind wishes for their host and
lis family every one feeling that it
vas good for them that they had been
here. @.
The prize speaking Tuesday evening
rev full house despite the flooded
treets. The prizes were awarded as
ollows: Miss Lillian Cutting, 1st;
\. J. Titus, End; Grace G.. George,
rd; and Willis p. Marshall, 4th.
The committee. the Revs. J. D. Emer-
on, Bushnell, and Howes, and W. III.
'arnum, Esq, were unknown to the
peakers, or the public, until the hour
Or making the awards. The speakers
II showed thorough training, and ac-
uitted themselves most creditably.
Lillian Cutting, unquestionably, mer-
ted the first prize. We believe the
would, themselves, have
estowed the honor upon her. AL
hough the Misses Andrews and Fitch 6
ailed in the competition, they deserve '
onorable mention. They had exceed /
Ugly difficult selections, which were /
endered, however, Yin skillful and
ighly creditable manner to both. The
Delano, Churchill and
'oyce, all did exceedingly well, and
anne in for full share of appreciation. I
The essays by the Misses Nellie Fitch
nd Bugbee were excellent; also that
f Miss Hickok. She has an correct {
nd pleasing delivery, showing a
borough knowledge of the rules of I
locu!ion. Her essay, as literary t
was of a high order. The
inging by the Misses George and s
Iall, was good of course; gentlemen i
Joyce and Story did well. The boys J
9th have fine voices, but lack in con- 1
dence somewhat. The concluding
ong by Miss Hall, " Sing Sweet c
ird," was exceedingly well received. 6
HYDE PARK. {