The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-08-13
\ REMARK ABLE SrEELLER,

Little Ida, Il five year old daughter of
Mr.. n Mrs. j, NJ, Bmbce, who reside
near Thompsonburgh, developes II re-
markable gift in spelling, Ida went to
school this summer nj Thonpsonbmgh,
Miss Alice Walker, teacher, aud soon
manifested II remarkable aptitude in
study, especially in spelling. She con-
tinually leased the teacher to give her
longer lessons, and as the school was
small, Miss Walker granted these en-
tensions until, finally, one day she pro-
nounccd to her over one thousand
words, every one of which she correct
~ spelled, and every word contained
four or more letters.
What renders this case still more re-
narkablC, is the fact that the parents of
this little prodigy are deaf mutcs, and
Ida cannot talk at home, only on her
fingers, at which she is an adept, The
parents and friends are, justly proud of
the bright little child.
The Grant memorial services, held at
the Baptist church last Saturday was
largely attcadcd, The large auditorium
of this church was, literally, filled
to overlooking. The exercises were
opened by the choir, and scripture
reading by Rev. O, =. Fuller. Prayer
by Rev. VIM. Robinson. Song: "Thy
faith looks up to thee" by the choir
Sermon by Rev. W. II, Wight. Mr.
Wight took for his text "Thc Lord
reigneth," and for thirty minutes held
his audience in breathlcss interest.
After Il song by the choir Mr.. a. f.
Cudworth, Esq. delivered a fitting eu'
l0gv on the life and services of the dea(
hero. Mr.. CudwOrth's address was
scholarly and eloquent. We give a few
brief extracts on the opposite page
! Rev. VIM. Robinson of Railway, n. j
who is guest of the Peabody House
and Rev. Q. p. Fuller made brief, bu
appropriate remarks. The choir sang
Nearer my God to thee" and Rev
Mr.. Fuller pronounced the Benedict
ion.
The exercises, rs a whole, were very
fitting and with sufficient brcyity rs 10
to be tircs0mc. and cave universal sais
faction.
Mrs. IIerrick Of Pcrkinsville, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Bostwiok.
Mr.. & Mrs. Geo. Walker have return
ed from their visit Of several weeks, il
putney and New Hampshire. Mr.. Wal
ker's health is considerably improved.
School in Dist. No. 10, taught b,
Miss Annie French, closed July 3lst
Number of scholars s, average attend
ancc I. Those having 10 marks, ar
Rose Dean, Mary Slason, Martha SlaS
OF, Emery Slason and Fred Smith.
Last Tuesday, ID. &. Goddard an,
wife, c. a. Whitman and wife, an,
Miss -Karca Colburn, Thos. Burns AM
Miss Sarah Sturgcss, Ii. S. Taylor an
Hiss Lizzie Colburn, and AlYah Stu
CESS and Hiss. Flora Wright, went t
Manchester and Dorset, visiting til
marble quarrics and enjoying gener;
good time. They returned last evening
Mrs. Ii. b. Smith, who resides on
under the mountain, has been quite : ic
under the care OF DIR. Mardcn, but nov
has quite recovercd.-Mr. Wintiel
Wright, who last week had Il set bac
is again in Il critical condition.
Mr.. c. L. Walker, who drives til
stage from Winhall station to Bone
vile, will leave this place, daily, at |
=, III. or after the arrival OF stages return
I ING will arrive at this place daily, at
. Il. N. This makes a daily and reiabl
conveyance for express and passenger
TO and from Bondville, via, Wilma
station and Raw SOM lie. which will,
due time, be appreciated by all paltiC
concerned, and the travelling public.
a large company was in attendanC
at the rink last Saturday evening,
fact Cor several weeks the company
tli. place of amusement has been qui
large, showing a revival Of the rink f
+ yer. Tomorrow, Friday evening,
being the senior proprictors birth-da
: the rink will be opened for Il Jolly 600
c time at skating and dancing. paNoil
from 10 to ? for only p cents a coupl
II Admission and skating, usual pric
= Ice-crcam will be served during the ev
ming.