The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-08-19


net and euphonium solos in this selection
were finely rendered. The selections were,
as a whole, the best ever given by the band,
were well performed, and showed the re-
suits of the careful training which the band
is receiving at the hands of Mr.. Pitkin. If
something could be done to keep the crowd
more orderly and quiet during these con-
certs, it would add much to the enjoyment
of the music by the audiences. The band
will give another concert tomorrow evening
on Barre street.
EVERY situation and almost every line
is provocative of laughter" So says the
New York Graphic of "7-20-S," the play
which will be presented by Arthur Rehan's
combination at the Blanchard opera house
next week Monday and Wednesday even
ings. On Tuesday evening the same com
pany will present Sentenced to Death y
a new play and one which has been attended
with great success wherever presented.
Music will be furnished each evening by six
members from the well-known Mechanics
band orchestra of West Randolph. assisted
by Harold Nye (irst violin), G.. II. Wilder
Q1ute), G. p. Pitkin (second corneD and III.
d. Hopkins, Jr slide trombone), all of
Montpelier-making in all an orchestra of
ten pieces. A special train will run to
Barre at the close of the performance each
evening. Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings special train will run over the Wells
River road, and passengers from the line of
the Central can return to their homes by
regular trains. Seats may be obtained at
the Phinney bookstore, and the sale has
already been immense. Those who have
not done so should purchase tickets at once.
A VERY important change in our business
circles occurred during the past week, it be-
ing no less than the retirement of Mr.. E. N.
Scovill, the veteran furniture dealer, to be
succeeded by Mr.. S. S. Towner, who is
equally well and favorably known in this
community. For some twenty years Mr..
Scovill has devoted himself perhaps all too
closely, to the business from which he now
retires, solely by reason of sadly impaired
health and the measure of his success is
most tlattering testimonial to his industry,
sagacity and integrity. His host of friends
will most earnestly hope that entire relief
from business cares and perplexities may
serve to restore his health and give new
lease to a useful life Our people are to be
congratulated that one so worthy and com
petent as Mr.. Towner succeeds to this inn
portant business. His large experience in
another branch of trade is fresh in the
minds of the community, and the honorable
methods by which he then won his success
furnish the best possible guaranty in this
new departure. 1t is such tradesmen as
these who have served to make the busi-
ness reputation of Montpelier a most honor
able one for many years.
A PARTY of excursionists to the Thousand
Islands, in the st. Lawrence river, have just
returned. The party was Hon. George
Nichols and wife, j. G. B. Thayer and wife
and Miss Emma Jackson of Northtield
Colonel Fred f. Smith and wife, l.. z.
Gleason and wife and Miss A. NJ. Smith of
Montpelier; j.. Elliot Smith and wife, Miss
Mary E. Smith and Mr.. III. b. Thayer of
New York City. They left on Friday, the
14th, in the private car Garfield" via the
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlan railroad,
to Ogdensburg, thence by steamer to the
Thousand Island House at Alexandria
| Bay, from which point several excursions
were taken among the beautiful islands OF
this charming spot. Each of these eXcur-
sonists seems to be an enthusiast on this
particular locality; and trip to it can be
made so easily, and is so full of comfort and
delight, that they want everybody to GO
| Returning from Ogdensburg, the party
visited the Chateaugay chasm, less than
seventy miles from st. Albans, and far more
wonderful and beautiful than Au Sable or
even the " Flume " in the White Mountains
One other thing was very pleasant to heal
from the members of this party: they speak
in highest terms of the attention and polite
ness of the railroad officials-from Mr.. Ho
BART the president of the Ogdensburg & Lake
| Champlain railroad; Mr.. Foss, genera
superintendent of the Central Vermont Mr.
Chamberlain, Mr. Owens and Major Jane,
Trent, who so faithfully looked after ever
want of the party en- route.
COLONEL JOHN b. MEAD of Randolph
was in town on Monday and Tuesday, il
the interest of the North, Central and Soutl
American Exposition, to be held in New
Orleans next winter, and which is virtual,
continuation of the Worlds Exposition
held in that city last winter, though it will
be conducted on a different basis. Colone
Mead has been placed in charge of the in
terests of the new exposition for the New
England states, and will at once devot
himself, with his accustomed zeal and en-
ergy, to the work in hand. He says that th
outlook is now favorable, and the chances
are that the new exposition will eclipse tn
old, which was by no means a failure, as ha
sometimes been represented Vernon
had a good exhibit last winter and wa
highly commended for it. All premium
will be paid soon to parties receiving award
last winter, and $4,000 will be paid to eacl
state that will make an exhibit the comin
winter. No further state aid is expected
but private interests will make the collection
and it is hoped this, with the $1,000, will b
sufficient. 1t is put upon strictly busines
basis and business men are backing it, Al
the railway lines centering in New Orlean
have contributed heavily to the new move
ment, giving $4,000 each, or taken tina
amount of stock, and the Pullman Car Con
pany the same. The management has bee
reorganized, with six northern men in tn
board. Circulars, giving full information
will soon be sent to the press and leadin
business concerns of the state.
OWING to the high wind of Friday and til
consequent inability to keep the music il
position or the torches burning, the ban'
did not give the concert promised for tina
evening. A large crowd gathered at tn
appointed place, and the disappointment a
the non-appearance of the musicians wa
great. A scheme is on foot to prevent
like disappointment for a similar reason an
to provide apermanent place for all the out
of-door concerts by the band. 1t is propose,
to move the band-stand which is located a
the back of the Pavilion lawn, and by reaso
of its position has been useless ever since it
erection, directly across the street to tn
vacant space in front of the Central depo
and between the insurance building am
the residence of Edward Dewey, takin
care to place it near enough to the sidewall
so that the two latter buildings shall not in
terfere with the transmission of sound il
either direction on State street. The plal
is "A good one and the location is especial
favorable, as the broad Pavilion pazzas an,
the open lots around furnish accommoda
tions for all who might assemble to hea
the music. The band-stand, in that position
would be an ornament to the street, an,
would provide facilities for lighting an,
holding music which cannot be had in an
other way. Mr.. Hobart, general manage
of the Central Vermont railroad, has givel
the consent of the road to the use of tn
land for this purpose, and we trust tina
something will be done at once, either b.