The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09
The parts we're all well taken and the play Is
all that is claimed for L. :"

The parts we're all well taken and the play Is
all that is claimed for It,"
MR.. HUNTING of Iowa, who graduated at
Harvard this year, will spend q portion OF his
vacation with X. G. Brown, his classmate. Mr..
Brown completed his studies this year and re-
ceived his diploma cum ld,de and three hon.
orable mentions. Such evidence of good work
and high standing is very gratifying.
THE managers OF the Country Week "
charity return thanks 70 those In Montpelier
and vicinity who have in former years opened
their homes to needy city children, and pre-
sent their appeal again They would be glad
to send q carload of children to this vicinity to
remain from August I'd to August 18th.
Those willing TO offer any OF these little ones
hospitality, are requested TO send word to Rev.
J. Edward Wright, before July 25th.
LETTERS uncalled for at the Montpelier, Vt,
post-office July 8, 1884: Ladies-Mrs. A. G.
Meade, Mrs. Mary J. Roberts (2), Mrs. Bell
Rowell, Mrs. Mary b. True and Miss Linnie
Teachout (2). Gentlemen-James A. Burbank,
E. L. Bates, John landow, II. E. Martin, s. 0.
Mcintosh, George II. Nims G. II. Smith, c. G.
Stewart and Elijah Seaver. Parties applying
for any Of the above must say " advertised -
and give the date
G. W. WING. Acting Postmaster.
THE appearance and playing OF the Mont
pelier cornet band on the Fourth OF July were
pleasant surprise to most of our citizens, and
the boys are deserving Of warm congratulations.
OF late they have had to contend against
strong prejudice which was increased by GER
tain actions taken, resulting from misunder-
standing with the Fourth of July committee.
In the face Of this prejudice they came from
their room in the afternoon Of that day neatly
attired In uniforms prepared for the occasion.
Their marching was good. and their perform
ance of music was excellent. The numerous
expressions Of fear that their appearance would
disgrace the town were suddenly changed to
those of admiration, and, we trust, new inter-
est awakened in their prosperity.
HAPPY was that one who, desiring rest on
the night of July Sd, sought the same outside
the limits of this village. Long before the sun
had set the clamor began, and the gradual
able object from which sound could be pro-
duced was brought into requisiton from can
non to torpedo, from drum to tin pan and
pieces of sheet iron, and from cornet to tin
horn and cookie shell. PROFESSIONS were formed
soon after midnight for the purpose of visiting
remind them that the glorious Fourth was
dawning. Fires we're kindled in the mid
die Of the streets, fireworks displayed to some
extent, and care taken that there should be no
lull in the racketry. Nature, however, finally
asserted her sway, and by three o'clock most
Of the jewellers had retired to rest. The COM
paratve quiet which followed lasted but a
short time, for as the day dawned fresh and
vigorous force took the field to usher in the
dawn and receive the visiting thousands.
MONDAY evening, through the courtesy OF
Messrs. Hart Brothers, the armory rink was
opened for the benefit Of the Montpelier cor.
net band. At half-past seven o'clock the
band appeared from their rooms in uniform
and marched to the rink, where they gave q
pleasant open-air concert Taking seats in the
center of the rink they furnished music fol
skating for half an hour, after which they gave
short concert, performing some Of their fines
music. The concert opened with a long and
difficult overture, which was enthusiastically
encored. Among the other selections performed
at the concert were an andante, "Spring't
Awakening, with alto horn solo, and the
"Czardas" Hungarian dance), both OF which
were given in good style. The remainder o.
the evening until eleven o'clock, with the ex
ception Of the short time devoted to the three
legged race, was given up to skating. Tht
affair was very successful, the attendance
large, and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy tn.
evening. At eleven o'clock, the hour fo
closing the rink, the boys were invited to tn,
residence of Mr.. j. V. Babcock, where they
were very Hospitality entertained for an hour
The entertainment was varied, consisting o
music by the band and from beautiful mu
sic box in Mr. Babcock's parlor, and voca
music by the glee club. Refreshments wer,
served, and social good time was had. A
twelve o'clock the band retired, with warm ex
pIcSslOuS VI picdbuI0 ~ mE. DdpCOCh . hlu'
treatment
MR.. II. N. TAPLIN, treasurer Of the Vernon
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, is absent on
two weeks vacation from his duties -. Fred
| Dieter left town Saturday night for Chicago
Miss Mary Phinney is visiting at the hom
of George p Arthur in Bradford. :. Miss Emil
Eaton has returned from her studies at Canton
N. Y. Her sister, Mrs. Henry Priest Of tina
city, came home with her for q visit to he
parents. Hiram Atkins, Frank H. Bascor
and Henry Oviatt have gone to attend tn
democratic national convention at Chicago. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Loomis have gone to Sara
togo for brief stay. -. Miss Hattie Dale ant
Miss Amy Bartlett have been visiting at Hor
George N. Dale's during the past week. Mrs
George c. Shepard gave a pleasant party 9
her residence Thursday evening in honor c
friends who are visiting there. Some twenty
five invited guests were present. Rev. II.
Cushman of Providence, R. l., is expected I
join his family here to-morrow..... .Mr. an
Mrs. M. D. Gilman leave to-day for thre
weeks visit at Onset, Mass. Mr.. A.
Hadley has gone to visit his parents in Morris
town, and will be absent for week and poss
bly, longer