Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-25

Unitarian church. During Mr.. Bush's Brat
tloboro passionate Mrs. Kellogg spent much
time here with her sister, aud was known
aud beloved by many people. James II.
Merrill Of Boston, another victim Of the dis.
aster was a cousin, by marriage, Of DR.. Hol.
ton. On Wednesday DR. llOlton attended
his funeral in Boston, Mrs Kellogg's funeral
being held at the same hour in another part
OF the city.
In response to the request Of the trustees
Of the Public Library, published in last weeks
ISSUE O meeting of ladies was held Mt the
Brooks House parors on Tuesday the 22d
inst Rev. Il. W. Whitney and Rev. p. Gun.
ningham were present to represent the Trus-
tees, and laid the wants of the Library before
the meeting. A discussion followed concern
ing the best means of raising the necessary
funds. 1t was decided that it will be adyis-
able to make direct appeal to all our cti
zens, and committee of FIVE ladies was
chosen to lay out the town in districts and to
appoint ladies to visit these different districts
80 that all may have a chance to help in the
needed work. The library ia source of
much public good and if every citizen will give
even a small sum the amount needed can be
easily raised. The ladies' of the committee
are Mrs Il. J. b. Cudworth, Mrs. G.. W.
Hooker, Mrs. b. N. Chamberlin, Miss Susan
L. Clark and Mrs. ]. NJ. Tyler. The library
is doing 80 good work in the community,
and meets 80 unmistakaby the approval of
all the people Of the town, that we sincerely
hope this contribution will be carried up to
the full sum of $500, every dollar Of which
could and would be wisely expended.
On Wednesday evening party Of some
- Of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leopold J.
Retting gave them a genuine surprise party
at their residence on Elliot street.-the occa-
sion being Mr.. and Mrs Rettings fifth we'd
J ding Anniversary Mr. and Mra Rafting warn
both absent when the company arrived and
on being called home they found their usual.
| ly quiet quarters in full possession of the in
vaders, who were mostly members of the sew
eral bodies of Odd Fellows including the Re
becca lodge. When those present had been
seated Rev E. W. Whitney, in behalf OF the
guests, presented the host and hostess with
one Of Rogers groups, making felicitous men
ton as he did so of the fact that Mr. Retting
has lately been honored with an election to
the highest office in the ranks of the Odd Eel
lows in this state. Mrs. Retting was given a
silver ice pitcher by the members Of Rebecca
lodge, and relatives and other friends pre-.
scented handsome berry dish. Refresh,
ments were served, q male quartette gave
several selections, Mr.. l.. X. Willis entertain.
ed the company with songs with guitar &C.
compartment, and the evening passed in a
most happy manner
THURSDAY EVENING HECEPTION-A BRILLIANT
AND HAPPY EVENT.
In spite Of the extremely disagreeable
storm which set in yesterday morning and
prevailed during the afternoon and evening,
the reception which Col. and Mrs. j. J. Is.
tey gave at Florence Terrace last evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l. Martin, was one
of the most brilliant and successful social
events which Brattleboro has ever seen. The
guests of the evening, who numbered not
less than 300 found that every provision had
made for their pleasure and entertainment
The floral decorations were ample and beau
tful; the Philharmonic club orchestra fur
nished delightful music, the male quartette OF
the club gave vocal selections and later in the
evening Miss Mozart entertained the company
with several songs By request Of Mrs Es
tey, Col Fuller, Mr.. G. S Dowley Mr.. n l.
Hawley and Mr.. H. X. Lawrence acted as
ushers aud assisted in the introductions-Col
and Mrs Estey and Mr. and Mrs Martin receiv
ing. Among the guests from abroad were Hon.
Geo. Nichols Of Mortified, Secretary of State,
aud wife, Hon W. II. Du Bois Of West Ran
dolph, State Treasurer, and wife, Guy c No
bic. Esq, aud wife, OF ST Adams Rev How
ard +. HUI Of Christ church, Montpelier, and
j. G. Martin aud wife Of Manchester M.
merous other guests from out OF town were
detained at home by the storm. From
o'clock onward, when tue whole company of
guests was present. the scene in the hand
some parlors, with their elegant decorations,
the varied aud beautiful toilettes Of the ladies',
and the music of the orchestra floating in to
give charm to the whole, was as brilliant
aud striking as one could wish. An elegant
supper was served by Mr. Cooper, general
spirit of soeiability and informally prevailed
among the guests, and at a seasonsbls hour
the company retired, leaving behind them
warm congratulations and unlimited good
wishes for the hosts Of the evening The com.
plment paid both Col. and Mrs Estey and
Mr. and Mrs Martin in the large and general
attendance was a most gratifying one, and
we are sure the Speaker of the Vermont
House of Representatives and his lovely
bride could hardly have wished for a more
cordial and gracious introduction to the PEG.
pie of Brattleboro.
We take the liberty to append mention of
some of the more striking toilettes worn by
ladies on the occasion
Mrs. j. J. Estey, Worth costume Of gold aud black
velvet broctde with hounces Of thread lace; corsage
Ms J. L. Martin, bridal dress Of cream.white otto.
man silk combined with hrocade; corsase bouquet Of
Coth-of-Gold rosebuds.
Mrs. L. K. Fuller olive ottoman ELK and velvet
dress diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Fulton, white India silk; marguerites
Mrs. Guy Noble, ST. Adams, pearl MORE court train
over ruby velvet; point lace trimmings; diamonds
Mrs Dubois, West Randolph black ottoman silk
with point lace trimmings ornaments Of shell cameo
set in diamonds.
Mrs, DR.. Nichols Sorthheld, black silk and point
Mrs. Geo. W. Hooker, blue crepe de chene and satin,
with Yalencennes hounces corsage bouquet Of rose
buds carnations and smilsI diamonds
Mrs. j. NJ. Tyler court train Of gold, cardinal and
black brocade over black satin.
Mrs, II. +. Brooks, black velvet brocade and point
lace; diamonds.
Mrs Geo. S Dowley caret-colored velvet and satin;
white roses and smilaI
Ars. o. d. Esterbrook, pearl-color ed gros grain
train over hame-coored SATIN,
- Mrs W, A. Faulkner, lavender silk an red velvet;
Miss Starr, white mu n aud blush rosebuds
Mrs Jenue, white null roses.
Mrs H. D Holton steel-blue shaded brocade over
Mrs B. D Harris black satin and velvet with point
lace garnitnre; roses and diamonds.
Mrs Addison Hall tinted gros grain with trimmings
OF carmine satin diamonds.
Mrs " l. Hawley, black gros grain; carnatio ms and
Mrs J; c. Howe, black velvet; garniture Of cream /
Spanish lace
Mrs E O. Frost, silver gray and shrimp pink satin.
Miss Farnsworth, blue silk with point lace trim
mtngs; rOsebuds
wELL-EsTABLIsHED BUSINESS.
A business, having Brattleboro for its
base of supplies, which has not only held its
own, but has shown steady and heathful
increase through almost score of years il
that of Mr.. Edward Clark agent for the Es
tey organs and for the Steinway and other pi
amos. Mr.. Clarks territory for the sale of
tue Estey organs comprises some 60 or more
towns in Central and Eastern Vermont, and
it speaks well for the character of his dealing
with his customers that his trade in this sec.
ton has never been so large as during the
past season. Probably the reason for this
lies largely in the fact that Mr.. Clark knows
his business thoroughly. For twelve years
before taking up his present business he was
teacher of music, and his work in this di.
rection especially fitted him to Judge of the
quality of the goods which he sold He has
always given his customers the benefit of his
Judgment telling them the truth about the
goods offered, and making it point to full
I'll all promises aud leave every customer full
ly satisfied. AT present Mr.. Clark has seven
men In his employ. Recently, as our read.
ers know, he has taken the agency of the
Chickering pianos, and just now he has Mr..
j. A. Bond in the home field pushing the sale
of both pianos and organs. With regard TO
Mr.. Bond we are glad to repeat what we have
already said of him-that our experience with
him through several years enables us to speak
OF MIN with assurance as a competent and
entirely reliable man in whom the people he
meets may safely place full confidence.