The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-13


from five until seven o. clock. There will be an
entertainment In the evening, consisting OF
reading by Mrs A. G. Averill, tableaux, cha
rades, and vocal and instrumental music.
A PARISH sociable for the benefit OF Christ
church Sunday-school will be held at Grand
Army hall on Thursday evening Of this week.
The proceeds will be expended In the purchase
OF books for the Sunday-school library. The
children Of the Sunday-school will be ad
mitted free.
REV. Mr. PARKER addressed a large audi
ence at Trinity church, Sunday morning, CIV
ing very interesting and instructive discourse
upon mission fields and different methods Of
work therein. He also spoke TO the children
in the Sunday-school, affording them much en-
tertainment by speaking and singing In several
different languages.
THERE was a very pleasant entertainment at
the Catholic school hall last Friday evening.
Several selections OF music, vocal and instru-
mental, we're rendered, and tableaux and dia-
logues were among the pleasant features Of
the evening II. II. Scribner assisted In
the musical programme. The proceeds were
large, and are to be used for the benefit OF the
choir of st. Augustine church.
THE resignation of F. l. Pitkin as first lieu
tenant OF Company II has been accepted, and
at the regular meeting Of the company, held
last Thursday evening, George P. Dewey was
elected first lieutenant, and o. d. Clark, sec
ond lieutenant, to fill the vacancy occasioned
cancy among the non-commissoned officers,
which will probably be filled tomorrow evening.
THE oyster supper at Henry Wright's, near
Wrightsville, was very pleasant occasion, and
was quite successful financially. About one
hundred tickets we're sold and the affair netted
| S36. Dialogues by the children afforded en-
tertainment for those present The proceeds
| are to be used for the benefit OF the pastors
| from this place who alternately occupy the
pulpit OF the church at Wrightsville.
A NEW furnace has been purchased for Beth
any church., at an expense of $3.50, to take the
| place of one of the old ones, which has become
| defective 1t is believed that, with the aid of
| this furnace, the temperature of the church
| can be kept sufficiently high to ensure the per-
feet comfort Of the audience. The furnace
which has been moved during the past fort
night now works much better than ever before
On Sunday last a transmitter was placed in
front Of the pulpit in the Church of the Mes
siah, and telephone communication established
between that place and the Free Press office
in Burlington, that the editor might listen to
the sermon. OF the result the st. Albans
Messenger says; He didn't make success
of hearing the preachers voice, but he heard
the music clearly. When the elders passed the
contribution box and the dropping of the
cents was heard our esteemed contemporary
left the telephone and took a recess
OWING to the numerous attractions of Thurs
day evening, the attendance at the Grand
| army canp-ur6 WAS mucn Slnaller tnan IL
would otherwise have been. The lecture by
Rev. Mr. Shinn, on Southern Unionists in the
War;" was stirring portrayal of soldier life
in camp, in battle, and in prison. The subject
is too broad to be treated in one lecture, but
Mr.. Shinn's selections of the most prominent
features were all rhaJ could be wished, and
were sufficient to hold the closest attention OF
his hearers until nearly ten o'clock. Brief
speeches were made by other comrades, Gen.
eral Thomas contributing his customary share
Several army songs were sung by gee club,
composed of members of the post.
ARRANGEMENTS for the sixth annual ball oi
Company H are nearly completed. All thai
lies in their power will be done by the mem
bers of the company for the enjoyment of the
guests. The decoration of the hall has beer
consigned to the superintendent of Mr.. Frank
Owler. The concert will be, for many, one o.
and one which lovers of the best class of music
cannot afford to miss. 1t will begin at half
past seven o'clock, and the grand march a
half-past eight o'clock. sharp. There are
twenty figures on the order of dances. The in
termission will be much shorter than usual
and dancing will cease by three o'clock, at th'
latest. 1t is expected that visitors from abroad
will be numerous, and there promises to be
goodly number Of our citizens present A fire.,
carriage list may be obtained at the Pavilion.
ARE we not now ready for short course o
lectures? In the hope that we are, arrange
ranks among the best Of our platform orators
Mr.. James Kay Applebee for four lectures II
Montpelier, beginning February %. Thos
. who have the matter in charge, having securet
large number Of engagements for Mr.. Apple
bee in this and other towns, and having econo
mized in regard to hall rent, trust that yer.
small fee will prove sufficient to cover the OK
! penses, and so propose to sell tickets for tn
a course at the extremely low price OF fifty cent
each. Subscriptions for these tickets ar
ffr,1Ix cd Tbnv ha do
the stores Of T. c. Phnney, Fl. G. Webster, H
S. Loomis and Blanchard Brothers, and a
the First National bank. 1t hardly needs t
be added that the aim in this undertaking
5 not to make money for an individual or
i cause; but, in case surplus should renal
after the expenses are paid it will be sacredl
= held in trust for the long-desired Montpelie
public library.
Mr.. AND MRS. W. A. STowELL expect to &
, to Bermuda soon, on account OF the poor healt
, of Mr.. Stowell. They will probably be abser
several weeks. Colonel and Mrs. + Henr
Powell were in town over Sunday. .Edwar
E. Blakely has been quite sick for few day
+ with throat trouble. >. Fannie Knapp has n
turned from her visit in Massachusetts =.
Q NJ. Walton returned from his western tri
b last week, visiting the carnival on his wa
home .. Matte X. Holden goes to Boston o
Saturday. to visit friends in that city. I'D
> Wilkins, general agent for the Mutual Life Ii
. surance Company of New York, has his offic
with Mr.. George W. Wing. Addie Irish n
turned home last week. :. Clark Roberts hs
y finished the duties of the season in the custol
j. house, and returned to Montpelier, to await TIL
s. opening OF spring trade on the lake. Mr.
B. M. Clark, who has been spending sewers
Q months in Massachusetts, has returned
l. Montpelier ....F. W. Morse is in New Yor
II city. He will return the latter part OF tt
week. E. Ruth Jewett came home from North
n ampton, last Wednesday, to remain few day
q on account of a severe cold. Mrs. Georg
q Langdon has gone to Kttrell S. c., to renal
the rest of the winter. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Page are at the same place. Mrs. Silas Blu
II in Springfield, New York and Washington.
& jamie Kimball returned to Boston on Monda.
, SEMINARY HILL.
l. OUR examinations for the term will be hel
}. the last two days, and will be written. Tw
hours are assigned to each study
At REV. T.. w. PARKER, a missionary from Ii
IS dia, will deliver lecture in Seminary chap
8, next Thursday evening, at seven O'Clock, illu
,e trative OF the manners, customs and life
the native people. There will be no admisso
~ fee. We hope the chapel will be filled, an
a undoubtedly one will be amply repaid for a
!, tending All are cordially invited.
10 MR.. A. A. HADLEY's piano recital, last Fr
day evening, WAS we'll attended, considerin
20 the weather and the various entertainments
20 the village. choice programme OF moder
~ and classical music was rendered. Mi
a. Adams selections were given In good tast
showing much improvement since her first al