Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

| cert exercise, WIN singing ny cuotuh uuolE
and the children, and closing with addresses
by Dea Thompson aud the pastor
AT the Methodist church Rev Mr.. Nc
Ann preached 10 tho children in HIS usual in
toresting manner from the text "Wisdom is
better than rubies." The evening concert
o. embraced a general exercise, with Rotations
and singing by chorus choir composed OF
members Of the Sunday school, Tho floral
decorations wero very tasteful potted plants,
cut flowers and ferns being effectively srrang-
ed about the altar, while cushion OF dases
ornamented the desk.
THE VERMONT ACADEMY GRADUATING GLASS
DINED AT BRATTLEBoRo SUCCESSFUL IN
sTITUTIoN
On Monday last, by invitation Of Col. l..
X. Fuller, the graduating class OF Vermont
Academy at Saxtons River drove down TO
Brattleboro, and we're entertained by him at
dinner at the Brooks House. The class num-
bers 10 young ladies and gentlemen, who have
completed the four years course at the school.
They were accompanied on this occasion by
the principal Prof Willard, and by Mrs. Will
lard, Mrs. Pulsifer, the lady principal Prof.
Ooloord and Mrs. Spooner, OF the stah OF
teachers OF the academy. Rev. DR.. Thomas
Of Brooklyn, N Y, and Rev. and Mrs. Tower
of Brattleboro were invited guests on the oc-
casion. An excellent dinner was served at
O'Clock, the Philharmonic orchestra furnish
ing music while the repast was in progress.
Before leaving the tables Prof Willard, in
recognition OF Col. Fuller's courtesy, called
out DIR. Thomas, who addressed the class
briefly, reminding them of the marked differ.
enoe which exists in the cordial aud familiar
relations prevailing between pupils, teachers
and boards OF management to-day az com
| pared with the Formally, GOODNESS and even
| Indifference Of the olden time. The after
noon was spent in a visit 10 the Estey Organ
works and Col. Fullers residence, the happy
company leaving for the drive home about
! o'clock
The commencement. week exercises Of the
Academy begin next Sunday with the sermon
to the graduating class by Rev. DR.. Lincoln
of Newton, Mass, and close on Thursday
with the commencement exercises proper,
followed by the annual dinner and principals
reception.
The Vermont Academy grows year by year
in excellence and efficiency, and in favor with
the public, sending out its pupils thoroughly
equipped for a college course, or for the bust
ness of life. During the past year the num-
Der If students has reached az high IA 10
Col Fuller, who has been recently elected
president Of the board of trustees, has caused
$50 young trees to be set out on the school
grounds tho present season, aud II IL under
stood that the American eagle which his
friends accuse him Of capturing in an orator
ical flight at Rochester ON Memorial day, will
soon be sent up 10 form the central feature
in the Academy's natural history collection.
WAITE PROTESTS, AND THEREFORE, THE FIRsT
NATIONAL BANK DIVIDEND WILL NOT BE PAID
AT PRESENT.
Mr. Linus NJ. Price, receiver of the
First National bank of Brattleboro, has been
notified by the Comptroller Of the Currency
that the dividend recently declared to the
stockholders who paid the % per cent assess
ment will not be paid until the decision of
the state supreme court il announced upon
the application Of s. NJ. Waite TO have the
case Of the bank against his insolvent estate
opened for further litigation. The Comp
troller reaches this decision because Of the
following protest which Waite entered as
soon as it WAS announced that dividend was
to be paid:
To- he Comptroller of the Currency, Washington,
D. C.
bear SIR II, Slash. Waite formerly president and
cashier Of the First National bank Of Braeboro Yer
mont, which bank IL In the hands Of L. NJ. Price
as receiver hereby respectfully notify you that have
| acAim upon the funds Of said bank; that am en-
titled to share in the distribution thereof, and that
litigation is now pending undetermined which in-
wolves certain Of rights in respect to said funds.
Respectfully, tSigned) g. NJ. WAITE.
Rutland Vt, May 81, 1885.
Mr.. Price had made all the arrangements
for the payment of the dividend, having
drawn the individual checks and sent them
stockholders had filed their receipts with him
showing that they we're entitled to the pay
ment
OBITUARY WILLIAM NJ. WEED.
The death of William NJ. Weed an at
tendant at the Asylum, is a cause of sincere
sorrow to all who knew and loved him. He
Was born Feb. %. 1862, in Saratoga, N. Y,
where the first seventeen years Of his life
we're passed. Afterwards he lived in LUDLOW
and Cavendish, VT, and for more than two
/ years past has resided in Brattleboro. His
mental powers we're excellent, his spirit gen
erous, and his moral character rarely upright
Life to him was sweet aud full OF promise,
yet he was fully reconciled to Gods will, and
met death without q murmur or fear The
funeral services took place at the residence
| of Nathan Pierce in Westminster, on Monday
at 1870 P. NJ. Rev. f. W. Whitney officiated.
Several attendants from the Asylum were
present, some of whom kindly furnished mu-
sic appropriate to the occasion.
DEATH OF BRArTLEBoHo NATIVE.
From the Marshall, Mich, slateman, May 2Ol
George r. Phelps, whose death took place
last Saturday evening, was born at Brattle-
boro, VT, July 2nd, 1929, and until fourteen
years of age attended the common schools of
that place He then removed to West Town
shend, where he entered the store of Thomas
Cook as clerk His aptitude and application
soon won him the favor OF his employer aud
before many years had elapsed he was part
ner In September, 1886, the firm Of Cook
| a Phelps resolved to start a store in Michigan
and Mr.. Phelps was sent out to locate it, He
chose Marshall, and here associating with
them Mr.. Colonel Cook, the firm of Cook,
! Phelps Co., commenced a retail and whole
sale grocery business. Before leaving Yer
mont he welded Miss Augusta r. Robbins,
who survives him. He sold out in 1861 and
! became assistant postmaster under the late
Seth Lewis This position he held until the or
| ganization Of the First National bank, which
be entered as bookkeepor and afterward was
elected teller. He soon became a director.
which Office he held at the date OF his death.
He was one of the Originators of the gas fac
tory in this city and held considerable stock
At the time of his death he was in company
with W. ii. II. Minot in the manufacture Of
! building paper. Ho leaves two childreu-a
son and daughter. The funeral was held
! Tuetday afternoon, and was largely attended.
The common council attended in a body 10 do
honor to the memory of its ex member.
DIR. j. NJ oLARKEs RETREAT FOR THE INSANE
AT BURLINGTON.
From the Montpelier Argus of this week
The Supervisors of the Insane, in pur-
suance of their duties, visited Lake View
Retreat at Burlington last week This is a
private lubhilutlOn Tue tTehtun6nL OF the
insane, has a beautiful location on the bord-
ers of the lake, afording fine view of Lake
| Champlain, the Green mountains and the Ad.
irOndacks, with airy and healthy surround
ings. The number of patients is not large.
| They have all the comforts of home, with as
little restraint a. ia compatible with their
proper care and curative treatment. The
building is conveniently arranged and nicely
| fitted up, with modern appliances for venti-
lation and sanitary arrangements. The class
of patients found here differs from that found
in other asylums in some respects, and have
all the facilities for treatment found in any
of them. The supervisors also visited the
city poor house, where are several persons
who have been discharged by the board from
the asylum at Brattleboro. The law makes
it their duty to know whether they are prom
erly cared for, wherev,r they are placed by
the town or city authorities. The Board was
pleased TO find them occupying such pleasant
and healthy quarters, and under such good
care.
THE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10.
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