Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-16


--"The Bright Side" Is the subject Of
Rev. L. W. Whitney's lecture next Sunday
night.
L. W. Hawley has moved into Crowells
house on Spruce street lately vacated by o.
Il. Randall
Mrs. Col. Fuller is suffering from a Sc
we're sprain in her right arm caused by fall
upon the ice last Sunday.
The ladies of the Baptist society will
bold sociable and supper at the vestry next
Thursday evening
Harry Lqavitt got bad spran Of the
ankle while practicing gymnastics last even
ing, and will be housed for some time Ia con-
sequence.
The directors OF the Brattleboro and
bennington railroad will meet at the Brooks
House on the 26th inst. for the purpose of
electing officers.
-Boucicault's date for the "Shaugraun, -
originally fixed for February 3, has been can
celled, and will probably be named for some
evening in March
Two young beaux Of the town are pre-
pared to give particulars Gin private) of an
attempted daring highway robbery on Clark
street one evening this week.
At meeting of the stockholders OF tho
Carpenter organ company, held on Wednes-
day, dividend of y per cent was declared
for the nine months ending Jan. LIST.
delegations OF Odd Fellows from Rut.
land, Bellows Falls, HinsdAle and West Hall
fax are expected TO re present at the dedica-
ton Of the new hall here this evening
The state teachers association elected
Principal H. f. Bingham its president for
the coming year at its recent annual session
at Montpel era merited compliment.
-Plowing is not usual January occupa-
ton in Vermont, but 1t is what almost any
Windham county farmer might have done
during the past week If the spirit had moved
him.
The ladies Of the W. @. I. U. have re.
Gently begun course of systematic study in
physiology, hygiene, and kindred subjects
The subject for the next meeting, Tuesday
afternoon, will be the physiology of the di-
gestive organs.
The announcement Of the change OF
date OF the Grand Army annual encamp-
ment, to be held at Rutland from Jan. 20 and
20 to Feb. 4 and 3, is OF interest to all local
Grand Army members. The reason for the
change is not stated
The Green street book club held their
annual book sale and oyster supper with Mr..
aud Mrs. f. b. Campbell on Wednesday even
ing. pleasant company Of % persons
we're present.
e. E. Stockwell began gathering ice
from the paper mill pond, Monday, for the
railfoad company, the ice being about 10
inches thick. The local ice companies will
also begin work in few days.
The company of young folk who have
had dancing parties at Crosby hall for two or
three seasons past, will begin series OF eight
lessons this evening, under supervision which
MIR. and Mrs. o. A. Marshall have kindly
volunteered TO give.
There are individuals in Brattleboro
who have personal interest ia the adjudica.
ton OF the French spoliation claims, a bill
to accomplish which passed the House in
concurrence with the Senate on Wednesday.
All members of the O. l.. S. c., local
aud regular, and all interested in the coutin-
uance OF circle are requested to meet at
the parlor of the Y. NJ G. A. on Thursday
evening, Jan. %, at 1880 sharp.
The Ph@uix rejoices in nosegay of
panses, in full bloom and perfect flower.
picked by j. II. Kathan in his open garden
on High street last Monday. This item may
be scrap booked aud labelled mid winter
Dan. 12), 1885"
The Phoenix engine company's concert
and dance at Crosby nall, last evening, had a
fair attendance, the gallery being well filed
aud some thirty couples joining in the floor
exercises. The music by the military band
orchestra was excellent
Yesterday morning Mr.. W. II. Ale1an-
der sent young one.eyed tramp whom be
has been keeping for some time past, on an
GRAND to the town agency for some whiskev,
with a bottle and $40 bill, since which
time tramp, bottle and money have all
been missing.
p. b. De Wolf, recently with the Highly
sewing machine company, has taken the
agency for Comerford Il Daley's choice teas
and cohees for Brattleboro and vicinity. He
will put team on the road to take orders,
and will have his Office at the Brooks House
boot and shoe store.
The local members of the Windham
County Medical society met at the Brooks
House on Wednesday, the 18th, and in the
absence OF the president and secretary ad-
journed the annual meeting to Bellows Falls
on Tuesday next to be holden at the same
time aud place with the Connecticut Valley
Medical society.
AT the adjourned meeting Of the Brattle.
boro East society on Monday evening il was
voted to leave the whole matter Of pulpit sup
ply for the coming year TO the discretion of
the trustees. The sentiment of the meeting
as expressed in a resolution adopted, was that
the society should proceed TO the settlement
OF permanent pastor at as early day as i,
practicable.
AT the annual meeting Of the Farmers' &
Mechanics Exchange, Jan. 18th, the following
officers we're chosen for the coming wear
President, l.. Nj. Howe; secretary, @. N.
Sargent directors, l.. NJ. Howe, l. b. Taft
ID. p. Cobb, O. f. Reed, Hazelton Rice,
The corporation pays per cent. interest ON
stock, declares dividend of per cent. and
carries $3.50 to sinking fund.
THE Danites, popular play with Brat
ueboro amusementgoers, is to be given at
Crosby hall next Thursday evening by Mr. @.
b. Palmers company. Miss Kate Girard
who takes the leading role, was first lady"
at Wallaoks, New York, for several wears
and her presentation is sure to be a strong
one. Her support is vouched for as excellent.
Attention is called to the fact that this is the
hrst leading company to offer reduced prices.
w H. Childs has lately placed an ane
mometer on Frank Marshalrs house on the
high land east Of Col. Fuller's and has il con-
nected by wire with delicate electric regis
tering apparatus in his house on Green street.
which registers and records the velocity of
the wind at every moment during the dAy and
night. The apparatus is Substantially the
same as that used by the government on
Mount Washington, and at other signal sta
tions.
Mr. and Mrs. N. l. Hawley entertained
the Philharmonic club, with friends and In.
vited guests, on Monday evening, in an ex
oeedingly pleasant manner The orchestra
played several selections, aud Miss Mozart
gave songs, with piano aud violin aooompan-
iment, which called out warm encore Az
ter refreshments had been served soma of
the younger and more volatile" members of
the company danced the Virginia reel and
the party dispersed with many kind assur
ances for hostess and host.
The farmers fears of a winter water
famine must have vanished some time ago In
cloud of yapor. After light snow fall on
Sunday evening the rain fell in torrents dur.
ing the whole of the following night, and in
most cases open lands, already we'll soaked
were free from frost and ready to receive H.
After three more days of bright mild weather
another fall of snow came Yesterday after
noon, and at this writing, Friday morning.
there Is once more hope of sleighinR and a
chance for everybody to do some business.
The Congregational Sunday school reor-
gained last Sunday, making choice of the
following officers for the year ensuing: Eu-
gene Adams, sup't Mrs. O. A. Fulton. asst
supt W, Il. Wood, librarian j. H. Pol
lard, Charlie Thompson, assistants. The
pastor in graceful speech moved vote of
thanks to the retiring superintendent, Mr..
Clapp, who has served the school in various
capacities for lS years. The motion was