Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-17

Asylum but did not stop, probably because
the drivers feared they might not get all their
passengers again. We were then taken IN
the Estey Organ shops aud made a short in
spection. The drivers then thought II the
Asylum aud Estey's was no place for us the
cemetery would be, so they drove TO that
place. Here we saw many beautiful monu-
ments, among them being the celebrated Jim
Fisk's. About goo editors, publishers
and their friends sat down TO tables heavily
loaded with eatables. For full hour the rat
tie Of knives and forks indicated that Justice
was being done to the viands. While this
was going on In the dining room tho air out
side was full Of music furnished by the First
Regiment band. Inside the Philharmonic
orchestra, assisted by Misses Howe and Bra
sor, entertained the party with vocal and
instrumental music.
From the Newport Enpress.l
As soon ~ the visiting members had been
domieiled, carriages were in waiting at the
Brooks House and the whole party was given
a ride around town. The asylum, the Estey
organ works, the cemetery and other points
OF interest were inspected. The unanimous
verdict was that BrattlebOrians have a right
to be proud Of their homes The view from
the hill on which tho cemetery il located il
superb, taking in wide sweep Of river and
valley, bill and forest.
From the barton Monitorl
Elaborate preparations we're made by
members Of the craft aud the generous peo-
Pile of Brattleboro to give the association q
most royal aud hearty welcome. About 200,
including representatives from nearly every
paper and printing establishment ia the state,
with invited guests, met in the afternoon OF
Wednesday with headquarters at the Brooks
House, where they we're handsomely enter
tanned. The afternoon aud early evening
was spent in visiting the various points and
places Of interest In this thriving aud beau.
tiful village, including drives through ths
principal streets, 10 the insane asylum-an
appropriate idea, 30 far ~ the editorial part
OF the company WAS ooncerned-to the Estey
organ works, the cemetery and some Of the
principal residences. A banquet was served
in the evening which would have done credit
to any hotel in the country.
From the Fairhaven Rral
Brattleboro bears every evidence Of having
either one OF the most active village improve.
ment societies 10 be found In the world, or
people who take more than average pride In
their surroundings. With their nicely paint.
ed cottages, closely cut lawns, many OF which
are surrounded with hedges OF hemlock the
inhabitants OF Brattleboro have the most at
traotive looking homes to be found in New
England.
From the Christian Messenger.l
Brattleboro is a very fortunate town. in the
prevalent public spirit OF its citizens. Evi.
IDENTIFY they delight in the we'll deserved repu.
tatiOn which the town has acquired, and local
jealousies have no manifestation in the united
and most generous display OF its attractive
features, and the unstinied credit which il
accorded to each aud all who have contribut-
ed to the prosperity Of the town. Among
those who have aided in this work, Mr.. Geo.
f.. Crowoll, publisher Of the Household"
occupies prominent place. The growth OF
his circulation to some 81, 900 subsoribers has
given him the means, which he has used with
most generous public spirit, 10 advance the
growth OF the town and TO benefit it's citizens
in numerous ways. His work IL also well APP
preoiated by the people Of Brattleboro, and
he ii honored by all.
From the Worthwhile News aud CniEenl
At 1880 the spacious parlors Of the Brooks
House were filed by the largest gathering the
association ever had-sbout $50 members Of
tue press and some 80 invited guests. The
Fret Regiment band was located in front Of
the hotel and gave the party a serenade. Al
o'clock the large dining hall was thrown
open and the party ushered in. Hon. Is ID.
Harris OF BrattlebOro, who 80 years ago was
the editor OF the Brattleboro Eagle, presided.
Lieut.. Gov. Ormsbee occupied a scat on his
right and Judge W. II. II. Wheeler on the
left. The tables were beautifully adorned
with flowers. The Handsomely printed menu,
in addition to the list Of substantials aud deli
cacies, contained many apt Shaksperian quo.
'tations. During the feast delightful music
was rendered by the Philharmonic orchestra
After devoting an hour to the inner man, Mr..
Harris delivered the address of welcome II
was full Of cordially and after paying glori-
Gus tribute TO the pioneers OF the Vermont
press, extended a cordial welcome TO the az.
ISOLATION and its guests.