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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Rev. f. r. Lee, recently rector OF
All-Saints church in Portland, Maine,
has been visiting his father here.
The sewing circle met at the house
-of Ira G. Smith. Rev. and Mrs. Parker
were present and added great interest
to the occasion. An excellent supper
was served on the lawn ill front of the
house.
A Jolly party of fourteen left Tues
day morning for the mountains in a
four-hOrse coach.
Rev. Geo. A. Gates preached very
acceptably on Sunday from the text,
''Lord, is it ~ The keenest heresy
hunter would have scented nothing
but the soundest orthodoxy in a ser
mon so full of interest and containing
so much material for thought. He left
for New Jersey Monday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Personal.

Miss Lizzie l.. Cleveland, teacher of
music at the store of \. l.. Bailey, has
received and accepted an advantageous
offer of a position rs Organist of the
! Universalst church in New Bedford,
Mass. She will leave town Tuesday
night for IA short stay ut her home at
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, be
fore assuming the duties of her posi-
ton ON the first Sunday in September.
| Miss Cleveland is an accomplished
musician, has had very gratifying sue
cess Us Il teacher, and, though resi-
dent here but few months, has made
| friends who will regret the decision
which calls her hence. Her successor
| will Ice Miss Nellie llovey of Fair
haven, Conn, who comes well recon-
mcndcd lis a vocalist.
Mrs Annie w. Porter and daughters
left ON Wednesday with her sister, Mrs
| Adam Darling. for Mrs. Darling's home
in Montreal. Continued illness has
made it impossible for Mrs. Porter to
teach the large class in vocal music in
this place which had been promised,
g. and which she fully expected to do at
the beginning of her summer vacation.
In this she is greatly disappointed as
is also the class. which included promi-
ncnt members in nearly all the church
choirs. 1t is expected that complete
rest will restore Mrs. Porter's health
80 that she will he enabled to resume
her important and arduOus duties at
the New England Conservatory at Bos
ton this fall.
Miss Mary E. Chapman is spending
little time with friends in st. Johns
bury. Her father, Isaac F. Chapman
+ of Brooklyn, y. Y, is by ancestral
right, and has been for many years {
Ship-builder. having yards at Bath
Maine. Notwithstanding the hazard,
aud discOuragememts attending thi,
branch of commercial enterprise, dur.
ing and since the war of the rebellion
4. steadily pursuing his way, never, say,
. in single instance, sailing any bu
the American flag, he now number
his fleet by score and a half of yes
sells in active service.
+. II. Ketcham of indianapolis, Ind.
who spent eight months in Peachan
and was student in st. Johnsbur,
academy during the years of '66 an,
90, has received the appointment a
architect of the three insane asylum
=. to be erected in that state. Thes
buildings will cost no less than $500.
900, and perhaps Sl,OOO,OOO. MI
Ketcham is also vice president of til
indianapolis Duplex Press Brick com
/ pany. He is a graduate Of Dartmouth
5 and took postgraduate course a
= Massachusetts Institute of Technolog
= at Boston.
! H. Garfield, foreman in the CdIedO
+ MAN office for several years before tn
C war, afterwards Advent preacher, no'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The session of the state temper
ancc camp meeting at Morrisville
opened on Tuesday. Addresses were
made by Rev. Hyde Wedgeworth, j.
w. II. Clark, F. w. Roberts and Syl-
vestcr Donaldson Morgan. The sing
ing is led by Rev. Mr.. Bartlett of Barre.
The grove covers about fifteen acres,
maple trees, and the seating capacity
this season has been increased from
800 to 1000. Several new cottages
have been erected. The dining hall
has been enlarged and now has a seat
ing capacity of one hundred. The
session closes to-day, Thursday. THE
Methodist camp-meeting commences
on the Eth, to continue for week OF
more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
East Burke.

Judge Blake and wife of Texas, and
sister, Miss L. L. Blake, of Peabody,
Mass, and niece, Mrs. A. S. Blake of
Salem, Mass. are in town. They
stopped a day and night last week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

All families having any of the
Frcsh-air children who came August
, are asked To he at the depot, with
the children, Friday morning at $50,
that their names may he checked off
before taking the 1910 train. The
next party coming to st. Johnsbury
and vicinity will arrive Thursday
August %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
POetical REGULATIONS.

Rev. A. L. Frisbie, d. D., of Des
MOines, Iowa, who has preached &C
ceptably at the North church for sew
eral Sabbaths, in response to a request
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
FARM For SALE.

In Lyndon, 81 miles from Lyndonville on tn,
road TO Sutton 60 acres sugar orchard of trees
very fine meadow and pasture. Buildings cost
more than Is asked for the farm. Price $1,000
Call on or address JOSEPH MATHEWSON
Sh Lyndonvile. vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
NOTICE,

Whereas, my wife, Lavina L. Bean, having left
my bed and board without any Just cause or prov
ocaton, this is to give notice TO all persons that
shall pay no bills of her contracting after this
date. BENJAMIN RFAN
Hardwick. Vt. AUGUST 4. Iss3. 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
FOR SALE.

SIX good horses, two good driving harnesses
some buffalo robes, one sleigh, large new re.
trlgerator. The above will be sold cheap for cash
as have more of that kind of property than |
want take them in trade and have to keep sell
ing to make room for more. Cliff w j. BRAY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
SprriaI Unfres.
Hoods sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia.

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia.
Ayers Ague Cure is intended to act anti
dote to malaral fevors and all diseases generated
by marsh, swamp or slough. Science has brought
this remedy nigh to perfection. No quinine no
arsenic injurious drug enters into it's compost
ton. Chemistry and the healing art have com.
bined to make it the curative triumph of the age
we live in. 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Extreme Tired Feeling \ lady tells the
first bottle has done my daughter a great deal of
good her food does not distress her now, nor does
she suffer from that extreme tired feeling which she
did before taking Hoods Sarsaparila.' second
bottle effected a No other preparation con
tains such a concentration Of vtalizng, enrching,
purifying and invigorating properties Hoods
Sarsaparilla. tsicew
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
STRAWBERRY PLANTS For Sale

The subscriber offers for sale some of the best
early and late varieties for this section Pot
plants specially. Send in your orders as soon as
convenient. & + GIRRS
99tf 81 TohrsI,,r. u.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

AT the Sunday school concert at
the North church on Sunday evening,
one of the Fresh-air girls, who is stop
ping with +. f. Carpenter sang very
prettily. The superintendent, Col.
Fairbanks, presented a Testament to
each of the Frcsh-air children who
have attended the North Sunday
school some thirty in number.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Barnet.

Barnet.
John Clement has removed to Nc
Indoe's Falls.
DR.. Thompson is slowly recovering
his health
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
NOTICE,

All persons having unsettled accounts with me
are requested To call and settle the same as want
my books settled If you cannot paw me The
amount give me your note and let us square mn
the DOCKS GEO. 7. BLAIR
fstt West Barnet Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
For Sale.

The honse owned by II. ID. Crocker, on Maple
street Price reasonable. Rents we'll. Six tene.
ments. Euqur of
45tf w II PRESTON
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
=: B RICK -

of all kinds good quality and low prices ready fol
delivery.
n. p. BOWMAN, AGENT
9sf ST. JoHNsBURY BRICK Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Sumner StOckwell has sold his place
to ii. b. DOwse. Price 1925. Possess
sion given in two weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The members of Company II of
Montpelier are preparing for the state
muster. They are to have a new out
fit, towards the expense of which $3.50
has already been raised, Ex-Governor
Proctor sending the boys so. \ glec
club of fifteen members has been or
gained, ''for the purpose" as the
Waterman says. "of keeping up the
courage and spirits of the boys at St
.Johnsburyr
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
FOR SALE,

The subscriber will sell his place in East Hard.
WICK consisting of house barn and and one alf
acres OF land Buildings in good repair and desir-
ably located. Churches, stores and school near
by. intend going west, and would like to dispose
of this property previous to December.
BENJAMIN BEANIE.
East Hardwick, July 30, 1883 is.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Wood and Timber Land For Sale

Thirteen acres of wood and timber land also a
pasture OF 1l2 acres. with hemloek spruce and
cedar for fencing or other purposes To be sold al
big bargain.
JAMES r. STEVENS. Administrator
st. JOhnsbury Centre. Mar. l, 1888 79.tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
w @ @ T. =!
Cash paid for WOOL and EGGS at
STILES STORE,
st. Johnsbury Centre.
Valuable Real Estate For Sale.

The farm in Ryegate known the X. T. Gibson
place about p miles from AfcIndoe's Falls con
tanning 800 acres suitably divided into tillage
which is in high state of cultivation, pasture and
valuable wood and timber land Buildings good
barn 100 feet long new horse barn, good running
water at house and barn. Milk room and pans ali
IN hrst class order, and of the best chances in
the town Of Ryegate to make money farming. For
particulars inquire of MRS. K. T. GIBSON.
Mclndoe's Falls Vt, Aug. ]. 1883. Itf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The picnic of the Fresh-air chill
dren was held in the Penniman woods
near the cemetery on Tuesday after
noon, Leonard Penniman kindly Civ
ing the woods for the use of the chill
dren. They assembled in the court
house yard, and marched to the picnic
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Victory.

The heart of Gen. Houston, who has
lived here fifty years, was made glad
by hearing that on July ~ the first
passenger car came to Victory. Judge
Morrill, and family with invited guest,
were the occupants of said car. The
general expects yet to see drawing
room cars making daily trips to and
from this metropolis.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Last spring the Georgia legislature
appointed committee to visit various
chronological schools in New England.
Among other schools visited was tie
Worcester county (Mass.) Free Insti-
tute of Industrial Science (of which
Rev. Homer T. Fuller is principally,
and the committee have made their re-
port, i'll which they select this school
us the proper model for the one to be
established in their state. They also
report a bill for an appropriation and
for the erection of buildings for state
school, ''as near as may he practicable
to the curriculum and course of train
ing at the Free Institute, Worcester,
Mass"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The Montpelier Waterman has
this to say about the forthcoming
muster: "Thc muster mt st. Johns
bury will derive unusual interest this
year from the "reminiscences of the Ely
campaign. The heroes who survived
that memorable occasion can summon
from the chambers of memory many
thrilling incidents of the midnight ride
the early morning march, and the cap
ttrp "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
new GOODS
-AT-
&. &. WOODS.
Passumpsc, August IA, 1853.

STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT. ~
- In Probate Court holden at the Probate Office
IN St 'Iohnsbury, on the 18th day Of August A. ID.
1888.
Theron NJ. Howard, administrator upon the estate
OF Harriet l.. Webster, late of Danville in said
district, deceased makes application to said Court
for license to sell the whole of the real estate said
deceased, representing that it would he beneficial
u the heirs and all persons interested in the estate
of said deceased to sell the whole OF the real es-
tate of said deceased and convert. the same into
money and said administrator brings into Court
herewith. the consent and appreciation in writing
of all the heirs to said estate residing in this state
To the granting of such license
Whereupon il is ordered by said court that said
application come under consideration and he heard
ON the LIST day of Sept. y. ID. lSs3 at the Probate
Office in st. Johnsbury and, it is further ordered
that all persons interested be notified hereof by
publication of notice OF this application and order
thereon, three weeks successfully in the Caledo.
MAN, printed at st. Johnsbury before said time of
hearing. that they may appear at said time and
place, and II they see cause, object thereto.
BY the Court Attest
3-5 WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
FARM AND PASTURE FOR SALE,

The Alvin Flint farm, situated in st. Johnsbury
containing 100 acres suitably divided good house
two large barns apple orchard good sugar place
running water to house and barns. Also a good
pasture of lO6 acres, with 1900 sugar trees. En-
9gire OF JAMES r. STEVENS ABEL A.
PIERCE at St Johnsbury Centre
st. Johnsbury Centre, July 10 1893. 90tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

AT this time of summer vacations,
people will do well to bear in mind
that letter mailed in hotel envelope
which fails to reach the person adj
dressed is sent at once to the dead
letter office, Notwithstanding the ten
days return notice on the corner. The
hotel name should hc erased and the
sendcr's name inserted, if the return o
the letter is desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Rev. Henry W. Jones' horse was
killed in the pasture last week. He
became east in chasm where his
struggles terminated fatally.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

On Wednesday a box containing
about sixty dolls, various articles of
fancy work, Christmas cards, etc, was
sent from this place to Boston by the
NJ. +. society. 1t will remain in Bos-
ton until September |, when it will be
sent to Moradabad, India, where Rev.
+. w. Parker was stationed, where it
il expected To arrive about Christmas.
The contents will be used to induce
regular attendance at school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
CNEWI DENTAL ROOMS.

DIR. q. +. SETTLETON. has opened Dental
Rooms in Walkers Block, Main street. and is pre-
pared TO do all work of the profession in thorough
and satisfactory manner. and at reasonable rates
Omce hours from a. m. To d qOtf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
BLOCKED PAPER.
FOR SALE,

Letter and Billheads printed and blocked in the
most approved style at the Caledonian Office. Call
and see samples. If
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

NOR SALE.-Millnery and fancy goods store
Il Fine location. clean stock. but one other store
of the kind in town. The largest place for 30 miles
Best chance in the state. Address NJ Caledonian
Office. ST. bloomsbury. Vt. Ii.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

A desirable building lot offered for sale on Pear
street. in St Johnsbury. For particulars enquire
of 2u RUSSELL HALLETT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The tax paid by savings banks into
the state treasury for the last six
months of lSS2 under the old law is
now being distributed to the towns by
the state treasurer. The total amount
is S24, S76.5G, to he apportioned among
2};} of the 240 towns. st. Johnsbury's
share will he SS05.S7. This is the last
distribution to he made, as under the
revenue law the tax paid 10y savings
banks and trust companies since the
LIST inst. will remain in the state treas
ury, with the tax received from other
corporations, to meet the current ex-
pcnscS of the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
ST. SOmsbmp Galedunian.
Weather Record.

At Bingham's drug store, for the
week ending Angnst Ii. lSS3.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
LYNDON
LITERARY INSTITUTION.
LYNDON CENTRE, VT.
THE FALL TERM

will open on Tuesday, August %, and continue
thirteen weeks, under full and efficient board OF
instruction. College Preparatory. Scientific and
Ladies courses of study and Commercial and
Music Painting and Drawing by artists who make
each a specially. The Institution buildings are
undergoing thorough repairs and are To be reftted
and furnished throughout at estimated outlay
Of &c 900, including steam heating apparatus and
other permanent improvements. u render the
school and its cOnveniences frst-class in every
particular. Boarding hall TO accommodate 40 lady
students, and board by the week at low rates.
Tuition reasonable. Daily conveyance from and
to station at nominal fare TO accommodate stu
dents who board at home and come by rail. For
circulars address the secretary at LynGOnvile.
ID. 2. HALL President
l. W. SA NBORN Sec and Treas 99e0WtO4
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

At the two days races mt Bellevue
park, st. Adams, which opened on
Tuesday, for 800 in purses, II. Peck's
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
FOR SALE.

At less than half its actual cost If sold at once
the house and land of l.. II. Jones at Paddock
village. Enquire at the house, st. Johnsbury, VI.
SO -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
AUCTION SALE.

will sell at public auction on Thursday, Sep
TENDER q, 1898 at one o'clock, p. m, my
HOME FARM of 200 ACRES,
situated one mile south OF Marshfield village on
the road to Montpelier. There is good sugar
chard of 200 trees and a good apple orchard suff-
Gent for family The buildings are nearly
new and in good condition. The house is mouse
and rat proof with cemented cellar Good soft
durable water runs 10 house and barns and never
fails. The farm is well divided and under a good
state of cultivation.
WILL CUT EIGHTY TONS OF HAY.
| have quantity of back pasture also for sale. /
would like parties wishing To purchase to come and
see II before the crops put in the hay is
and in the barn, and see for themselves hat the
farm is
i. :. Will exchange above property for a house
in st. Johnsbury. For further particulars enquire
of NJ. II. Eddy, st Johnsbury.
JOHN +. EDDY,
Marshfeld, Vt, june %, 1898 97IO-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Gen. Neal Dow of Portland, Me-.
stopped in town over Wednesday
night, on his way to the camp-mecting
at Morrisvillc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Iural Uru's.

The academy will commence the
fall term on Tuesday, Aug. -.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The band gave an opcn-air con
cert in front of the AthenTum last
Thursday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

- The Wheelock Quarterly meeting
cOnvcnes on Friday next at Newport
Centre. The noon train connects at
Newport with freight over the South
eastern. Free return tickets over the
Passumpsic road.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
)|WAG0NS AND HARNESSES
FOR SALE CHEAP.

The subscribers have on hand and for sale One
secondhand Buggy Wagon worth $40 One Buggy
Harness worth 81, One Express Harness worth $il
One two-seated Covered Wagon PhaetOn made
by Sargent of Boston run some and newly repaired
aud painted at an expense of $40. it is worth $3.50
but we will sell for Sll0 with pole and shafts We
have no use for the above and will sell it low or
exchange for somethi, we use.
+. T. & II. X. IDE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Those who rise early in the morn
ing will he rewarded with view of
Saturn, which is the morning star for
this month.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

Monday night the unsightly bill
board that has for some time disiig-
ured Eastern avenue, west of the
Prince block, was blown down by Il
merciful wind. 1t is Thought the wind
had some assistance, but this is spccu-
lation concerning which few are dis
posed to institute inquiries.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

The thermometer registered Ii
above zero at six o'clock this morning,
and II on Wednesday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
WANTED WANTED

| a good man or boy, also a good girl on a dairy
/ farm for three or four months, or would hire man
and wife FP ALLEN
| St JOhnsbnry Centre, Vt. Aug. l. 1883 LIT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Walden.

Rev. Mr.. jenkins of st. Johnsbury
preached here last Sunday.
William Stevens intends to start fol
the west soon.
Eggs are only nineteen cents a doz.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
JOHN GILMAN, MASON.

All kinds of mason work promptly attended to
Furnaces and boilers set in the latest improved
setting. All kinds of material for sale such "a
plastering. mortar, brick, lime cement etc
School St, Paddock Village, VT.
st. Johnsbury, July Is, 1888 sg12.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17
Farm For Sale

farm for sale. consisting of 100 acres of land
situated one mile from Fairbanks village. Inquire
OF RUSSELL HALLETT.
st. Johnsbury, Oct. ), Iss2 5stt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-08-17

ground in a body, with their hosts.
The occasion was highly enjoyed by
the little folks, and it will be one OF
the pleasantest events connected with
their two weeks soiourn among the
Vermont hills.
The .Idler,n who picks up "Notes
and Gossip on the street for the Bur-
lington Free Press, has the following
pen-pictures of the handwriting of two
men known here by reputation and
personally: "SenatOr Edmunds writes
a painfully cramped, knOtty, twisted
up sort of a hand, and is apt TO econO-
mise in labor 10y writing only the first
and last letters of word, the inter
vening ones being represented by
merely wavy line "Rev. DIR. Bras
tow writes a hand that pretty effect
ually conceals his thoughts"
Several of the students OF st.
Johnsbury academy, who are passing
the vacation by filling positions as
walters at the Glen house, at the White
mountains, are i'll luck. William H.
Vanderbilt. when he took his depart
IRE from the house on Monday morn
ing, left his check for $4,000 with the
proprietor. Mr.. Milliken, for distribu-
ton among the young gentlemen wait
ers. some thirty in number. 1t was IA
and generous act, and will
he heartily appreciated by the young
men, who will always be firm friends of
Mr.. Vanderbilt