The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-06-15
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SPARKS on The foof ana sbeh Htst dleco'Si'
ed had but JUS, started. but the wind was
blowing very strongly Al the time. and be
fore ladder could be procured the root
was all on Gre and the building Was burned
In very short time, with mos. OF the con-
tents. There was not large amount OF
cheese 90 hand The building and appar-
Atus originally cost about six thousand
dollars. the present valuation was much
lower than that II Was insured in the
German American Co. by Fowler 4 Son
for $1,000
The graduating exercises Of the gladu-
ating class Of Burr and Burton Seminary
ct Music Hall, Monday evening, passed of
very pleasantly The students taking
part, considering that they have employed
their full time in class work losing no
reel tations, did remarkably we'll The
music class also spent very little time IN
drill upon their pieces, yet they performed
their parts very creditably. The fact that
the organ aud piano were not in tune with
each other took awey the pleasure OF some
Of the best pieces OF the evening, but II
was defec. for which neither pupils nor
teacher were TO blame as 1t was not dis
covered until too late to be remedied.
The yergennes I'crmo4fer in speaking
OF recent visit OF the Rock Point Cadets
to that city says; After dinner they
marched to the park aud under the direct
ion OF the Major George Il. Miner, went
through the military drill, IN which they
displayed proficiency which elected
the heartiest commentator, the bayonet
practice being especially fine visit was
subsequently made TO the Reform School
by invitation Of Supt, Fairbanks. where
thev were met by the Reform School Band,
and after having been shown through the
institution, Joined the scholars in bout
al base ball which lasted until it was time
for them TO start on their return trip. The
manly appearance OF the Cadets won for
them many friends, who hope at no dis
tant day to again welcome them to our
city.
A sad and probably fatal accident oc'
Cured IN this place on Saturday. G. ID.
Munson, a we'll known resident OF this vii
laQo, with his wife and Mr.. aud Mrs,
Charles Bridges and child OF Williamstown
Mass, started to drive TO East Dorset.
While going down the hill near W, II. Ben
edicts in the north part of the town. the
horses commenced to run Mr.. Munson,
" no has been in poor health and was not
very strong. was not able to control them.
and Mr.. Bridges took the reins, but they
were under such Roadway and being hard
bittel he was not able to stop them and III
turning into Mr.. Benedicts yard the wag.
on was overturned and all the occupants
thrown out. None Of them sustained in
jury except Mr.. Munson who was taken up
senseless. He was brought home, and has
remained senseless or very nearly so ever
since. Dr. Goldsmith was sent for and
thinks a blood vessel near the base Of the
brain was ruptured. Mr., Munson has had
| trouble in this direction previously and II
is not known whether the present trouble
was caused by the fright and excitement
or by the fall from the wagon. There IL
no hope OF his recovery.
The Molly Stark Company gave thei'
concert to large audience at Music Hal
Thursday evening. As a whole it was firs
class and was thoroughly enjoyed by al
lovers Of good music and some who arr
not especially attracted by music; one goot
deacon who cannot distinguish Schubeiti
serenade from Yankee Doodle said he liked
il first rate, but he didn't really see VIII,
the performers were called back so often
Fact Emerson proved himself corne
list OF the very first rank, and Mr.. DE Sew
showed rare skill in handling the violin
He copies closely Ole Bull, whose pupi
he was, aud with experience may prov
himself fully equal 10 the great master
Mr.. Glider was warmly applauded an'
lac IL evidently one of the best planlsts II
the country. The vocal part of the con
cert was fully as enjoyable as the instru
mental Only two or three American vo
callsts are superior to Mrs. Carter IN bal
lad singing, and the Cutler sisters have re
markably sweet voices which blended to
eether beautifully in their Duets. Schu
berls serenade sung by Mrs. Carter Wit
eorne, obligato by Mr.. Emerson was es
peciallv nne. Mr.. Childs thinks he ma.
give another concert here this summer o
at some future time, in which case, If Ia
has as good company as the Molly Stark
he will have good honse
In announcing the Skinner Prize i
, scholarship and diplomas, at the anniyeI
cary exercises OF Burr and Burton Semi
AIRY Monday evening, Mr.. simonds S, II
4. principal, said: The attendance at I'll
Burr ADD Burton Seminary, for the yei
closing June 18th, has averaged fifty Il
, each term, or one hundred and fifty Il
the year. The management aud ins'rue
ion Of the school have been especially d
signed 10 impress upon the scholars. at a
times. and in ma earnest msnner, thai
IS regular, faithful and efficient discharge
+ school duties has been the FIRST aud. mo
Il important service claiming their astenti'
4, and labor All the scholars, with two e
J. eepiious, and neither OF them present th
term, have discharged their school dusi
i in commendable manner. they have be'
II siudious and faithful, and made good pr
y gress in their studies. Several schola
N deserve special mention because oil the
n correctness in department and iaiihialne
p ia study. via: Charles L. BAco
Jennie T. Benedict Hattie
n Egsleston. Monei, G. Ford, George
A HYDE, Lucy L. Munson, Francis Nj ~