The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-28

measures twelve inches to the foot, and
weighs sixteen ounces to the pound" The
game was called at nine o'clock. In its de-
tails, the Burlington boys had everything
their own way. They played according to
their rules, in their rink, had their choice of
referee and of position, retained one posi-
tion throughout the evening contrary to the
usual custom of alternating at the end of
each goal, and were fairly beaten three
goals to one by their visitors. The game,
which was very exciting, was almost en-
tirely forced by the visiting team which
kept the Pioneers busy at their own goal
most of the time. 1t is claimed by many
eye witnesses, among them both Burling-
ton and Montpelier people, that the first
goal was fairly won by the Golden Fleece
club, at the point when the referee, who
did not see the performance, decided mo
goal" A decision in their favor at that
time, the rest of the game being the same,
would have given four straight goals to the
Montpelier laddies. The victory which
they won beyond dispute is glory enough
for them, however, and they are content to
let the questionable matter pass. The game
was witnessed by about four hundred peo-
pie, the largest attendance of the season.
Among the spectators were many of Bur-
lington s first people who were never seen
inside the building before. The victors
were loudly applauded. Previous to the
contest there was much heavy betting on
its result, and at the close a large amount
of money changed hands.
AN unusual number of dweling-houses
was built in this village last season, but
still there is demand for tenements that
greatly exceeds the supply. A house was
recently vacated and there were five appli-
cations to rent the first day it was in the
market. Another tenement was for short
time in suspense as to the continued occu-
pancy of the tenant and during the time
there were twenty-five applications. There
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larly for laboring men in the village, near
stores, churches and schools There is ter
ritory for building lots but it is somewhat
inaccessible. These considerations have at
tracted attention to project for opening
up the territory bounded on three sides by
South Main, Barre and Hubbard streets.
! There is land for about forty building lots If
! it were accessible. 1t can be made access
ible by opening street beginning on South
Main, between the Marsh building and the
| Golden Fleece, and extending easterly par
! allel with Barre street to Hubbard street.
| An obstacle is the hill in the rear of the
Golden Fleece but it is not an insurmount-
able obstacle. The hill is needed to fill the
low ground at its base, and it is believed
the village has an agent in the shape of the
Berlin aqueduct that is equal to the task OF
reducing the hill and filling the depression
at an inconsiderable expense. Water has
often been employed for such purpose and
the great pressure of the Berlin water should
make it very effective. The landowners are
the Marsh estate, Guptil, Blanchard and
| Hubbard. Considering the benefit to be de-
rived it is believed these would contribute
the land for the street If there should be
an exception it would be the Marsh estate
With the hill leveled, room for forty building
lots would be made, and that they would
be quickly taken up is not doubted. Several
individuals have expressed a readiness tC
buy lots and put up houses this season il
the street is opened The valuation of the
taxable property of the village would be ma.
terially increased by such permanent addi
tions. Almost direct connection with First
4 Avenue would be made, giving the dwellers
in that locality and portions of Seminary hill
a new and more direct outlet to the mair
part of the town. The street would divide
about equally the distance between Barre
and East State streets. The project would in
volve comparatively slight expense to the
town; it would ultimately-and it is believed
quickly-add to the revenues of the village
in new taxes paid, and would no doubt bt
built up as First Avenue and neighborine
localities have been and thus contribute ma
terially to the Improvement of the village
and the enhancement of the value of prop
erty generally. The laying of this street i.
a matter which should receive early consid
Grafton.
JOHN MILLER was among the Montpelier
people who went to Burlington Saturday
evening. He was given seat beside two
OF Burlington'S tony young ladies. Now
John is polite and gentlemanly in every re
spect, but unfortunately his sympathie'
were not with the Pioneers and when tn,
Montpelier boys seemed favored at one tim,
early in the evening, he very carelessly anC
improperly clapped his hands. This terribl,
breach of etiquette shocked the ladies to
painful degree. Their noses were quickl,
elevated, their eyes flashed with indignation
and one of them was heard to hope tina
the next time the Montpelier club comes t.
Burlington they will leave the rowdies a
home" Grieved that he had so injured
their feelings, John doffed his hat and asked
their pardon for his unntentional offense
From that time until the close of the gam,
he was silent, but when the game was com
pleted and the spectators rose to leave tn,
rink, the " rowdy" again politely removed
his hat and, with the same pleasantnes
which had characterized his first apology
begged pardon for the unpleasant result o
the game, adding that it could not we'll b,
otherwise. His second apology was scorn
fully acknowledged and the fair ones left il
disgust.