The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

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butt, drawn by Blk horses attracted some
attention last Friday. II is to be used in
one OF the Dorset marble quarries.
PERU.
About one foot Of snow disappeared on
Saturday last. Many horse feet disap-
peared the same day we should judge by
the trequen Of holes in the road.
There viii be social gathering of
tho friends aud townsmem OF G. X. Davis
and family at the Bromley House on Fri.
day evening Of this week. Oysters will be
Served at rs cents per plate. All are re-.
quested to join from far and near and show
their appreciation Of one OF the best towns.
men, neighbor aud citizen that ever left
our midst.
Miss Florence u. Wyman celebrated
her sixteenth birthday on the evening Of
February 7th at the residence OF 7. ID.
Wyman. About forty friends'from Rat
land. Dorset, Manchester, Jamaica. Lon
donderry and Peru gathered to congratu'
late her and present her with many useful
birthday gifts. On account Of the inclem-
ency Of the weather many who were invit.
ed were unable to attend. After social
converse and a sumptuous repast the Par
ker boys" of Londonderry, assisted by
Miss Kingsbury OF Jamaica furnished mu-
sic for dancing; old and young participant
ed in this pleasant recreation, and not un.
til the wee sma hours did they cease to
trip tue light fantastic. None stayed so
late but that they could reach home in
time for breakfast, did they, "Gib?' The
following is list Of presents and the don
OTIS: One heavy silver cake basket, Willie
Hunt; one set silver forks. napkin ring
and pillow case. Mrs. Z. ID. Wyman; one
heavy silver butter knife, =. d. Wyman
one fancy bed spread, Mr.. and Mrs, A. I.
Wyman, South Dorset; one silver sugar
spoon. Willie Cadoret, Manchester; one
napkin ring. Lucy Wyman; one set white
vases. Hiram Wyman; one pair Jet brace.
lets, Ellie Wyman; one Jet neck chain and
pair OF vases. Joseph Craudall.
About fifty friends Of q. X Davis and
family assembled at the Bromley House on
Friday evening last to extend their regrets
and God.speed upon their departure from
our midst The ladies brought with them
a bountiful supply OF cake which was
served with tea aud coffee, after which
the company adjourned to the Hotel Hall.
NJ. u. Lyon as chairman spoke in behalf
OF the friends present OF the appreci ,tion
which all entertained for tie host and bis
family. J. g. Lakin in behalf OF those
present presented to the family gifts as a
token Of remembrance. Mr.. Davis re.
sponded in pleasing manner. acknowl
edging their appreciation Of the presents
given and the friendship aud good wishes
bestowed. Mr.. Davis has resided in this
tosn. With the exception OF fourteen years
lfrcm 1850 10 1861 for about one half a.
century He has held all tie Offices Of
honor town can bestow npon citizen.
Alsays public spirited his heart and his
pocket were ever open to public charity.
Ills esteemed wife has ever been an AID
aud comforter TO the sick aud friend
TO the needy. His son Geo. O. Davis, Al.
ter spending about Ave years in Braitlebo-
re. brought to bis mountain home bride
Who has cniearci herself 10 the hearts Of
all Der acquaintanees. and their two little
once. Eddie aud Ethel May. are pets in
every household IN the village. The de.
pas,ure OF this family will he serious loss
10 us. and We wish for them every success
and happiness.
LAxnShosn
Last SATURDAY. gave us the first thaw