Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-12-27

their pttrio,ism. Cltrla5' hDne was in
the sonth, and the fathers of the two boys
were classmates ut oil Yale and afterwards
representatives a. Washington. The two
principal lady characters were Alice and
Emma Bliley. Alice being sou,herner
by birth and sentiment, while Emma,
although sou,herner By birth. was loyal
to the old flag. The interest of the piece
centers in the quartette of lovers. David
Jones, garrulou' Ylnkee enli,'s as a
private in Captain Holmes company. and
contributes much to the humoc of the
piece, and he too has a sweetheart by the
name of Jerushs Moses. b liley, the
father Of the heroines, is m ard mt defend
er of The southern cluse. Two negroes
anil ono Irish character are also introduced
which adds much to the humor of the
piece. Clp.ain Homes cnmprny being
stationed near Newborn. the members of
the Bliiey ftmly arc soon introduced.
jim. negro servant of Mr.. Bliley,
escapes to the Union lines. lie meets
Charles who is much surprised. There is
an interview between Charles AMI Emma,
who receives him rs frienl Alice
appears on the scene, finds ont that Charles
is in the Union atmy and hls him arrested
as spy. \ sentence OF death is passed
on him. While in prison he his several
opportunities of being spared by joining
the confederae army, which he sianchly
refuses to do and he escapes from prison
by aid of friends. George is also captured
but escapes. Col. Sharpe is a rebel officer
who is also Georges rival in love and
plots to benefit his own cause. Several
narrow escapes from death are depicted
and Alice is conspcuously introduced on
one occasion, her love for her northern
hero melting her TO act, which prevents
the distraction of the Union soldiers,
David Jones shoots Col. Sharpe who Is
about to stab Georg,. Charles is MORALLY
wounded while taking Newbern. The
closing incidents is the joining of George
and Emml's hands by Charles, who clasps
the colors I'm Ter which h, fought, and at
his entrcaty both Alice and her father
,swears allcgence to the old ltg. Edwin
A. Lewis takes the plrt of Ch1rles
Sanford and Annab,ln Lewis takes the
lplrt of Alice B ,iley. Both bin. profes.
sional actors nothing more mol be said.
Charles W. Rich lrlson took tho part of
George Holmes and for a young man
not familiar with military carrie his part
well. Too much praise cannot be eiver
to Mss Clara ID. Brown, WHO took the
part of Enml Bliley with great success,
being complimcn,ed very highly By Mr.
Lewis. All wh) saw tho drama said tina
j. W. Gregory. Esq, who took the par
of Ovid jones, E. NJ. Savage. who tool
the ptrt of Pat Murphy, and Charles
Savage, in the plrt of, jim (a contraband
could beat the originals. All the other
characters took their several parts in goot
shape. The post is truly thankful to al
the rest who helped on this occasion and
to the public for their general pltronag,
The post will take this way OF saying to
other posts in the state that they need not
be afraid to make terms with Mr.. Levi.
for they will find him a perfect gentlem IN
also Mrs. Lewis a lady in every respect.
Christmas came to the Methodist churcl
Iof Waitsfeld on the evening of the 25.h
and brought much Joy to our people
With two we'll filled trees, and othe,
decorations the audience room was very
inviting. The exercises consisted of sing.
ing, responsive reading of Scripture, and
speaking by members ofthe Sunday school
and were very excellent, and impressive
The singing was a credit to the choristel
and the choir. A'solo in one ofthc anthems
was rendered By one of our young ladies
10 a very fine manner. The speaking is
seldom eXcclled on such occasions, and
the speakers may yet be heard from among
the best on more pretentious rostrums.
The contents of the trees OF course inter.
ested the children, and guess not few
Of the older ones. The pastor and his wife
were not forgotten, but gli,tering eagle.
and other birds less priced, Gagged in an
envelope, were the fruit Of the trees to us
We have not words 10 express our graft,
tude to our thoughtful and affectiopate
people, for their mtuy kind acts since we
came among them. We pray the Lord
may reward them n hundred fold.
c. p. TApLIN.
i WOoDBURY.-The friends and relatives
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Putnam made &
regular surprise visit on Friday evening
the 9th, it being the 10th anniversary o.
their marriage. All present had very
enjoyable time, and on leaving left quite Q
little sum of money.
WORCESTER Chase, who lives
up Minister brook fell and broGc ono OF
her ribs lately.
Some repairs have lately b.en made in
the NJ. Z. church that greatly improves
its appearance inside, and convenience as
well.
The next regular meeting of Hall POST,
G. A. R, CONES the s,conl Saturday
evening in January.
The quarterly meeting at the NJ. 4.
church was fully attended. Presiding
Elder Spencer gave US on tina. occasion
an excellent sermon, full of good instruc-
ton, and yet so plain that the simplest
mind could grasp its meaning. My the
Lord spare him to long WELD tho gospel
blade.
A cool work is being done up Minister
brook. where Bro. Ryan is laboring. SIX
have lately sought the Lord, and elias,
will be formed there Friday evening, tho
Goth. God is answering the prayers of the
pastor and church.
The Christmas festival at the NJ. f
church passnd off very well, the children
doing their part nobly. The trees were
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