The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05

or young. Mrs. Shepard gave one of
her inimitable piano solos which with
the numbers by the chorus made up
the programme Of one of the pleasant
est concerts of the Festival.
Only moderately sized audience
assembled Friday evening, where there
should have been crowded house, to
listen TO very fine programme.
The chorus was one of the best for
its size ever heard in this section.
Competent critics declare it to be as
good If not the best ever heard for its
numbers. 1t shO we'd the effect of Mr..
Blaisdelrs guiding hand, and too much
credit cannot be given that gentleman
for the manner his genius exhibited in
bringing about this choral perfection.
The first number by Mrs. Starkweather
made the audience wild with enthusi-
assn and that lady will hereafter be
burdened with the hearts of half her
hearers. Although we cannot discuss
each part separately we cannot close
the article without mentioning the
singing of Mr.. Conant. He rendered
the veryEditficnlt song assigned him in
a pleasing manner and merited the
generous applause accorded him.
The Festival was a success in every
way but one, it was II financial failure,
the deficit being over one hundred dol
lars. The managers desire to express
their most hearty thanks to all who
helped support the undertaking. They
endeavorcd to establish much need
ed musical enterprise, which would be
rfh nnntst tp thn md
The experiment has been tried and the
support has been found-wanting.
The bill to constitute Bradford and
Randolph the shire towns of Orange
county was introduced in the house
Wednesday morning by Representa-
tive Stearns of Bradford. and on mo-
tod of Major Smith of Vershirc, was
referred to a special committee includ-
ing the members of the house from Or
ange county. The bill provides that
within twenty days after the passage
of the act the governor shall appoint
three disinterested persons to examine
and select the best location for the
county buildings in Bradford and Ran
dolph, and to determine what sum
shall be contributed by said towns and
shall report to the governor on or be-
fore January LIST. Representative
Keyes of Newbury followed up the
bill by Il remonstrance signed by two
hundred and one citizens against it's
passage Montpelier Daily journal.
This action on the part of Newbury
seems to be very spiteful. The change,
if brought about, would benefit no
town on this side of the county out
side of Bradford. more than Newbury.
This is merely "step of progress"
The county seats being determined
upon before the time of railroads this
is only what a majority of the counties
in the State have done. Two railroads
skirt two sides of the county, the two
principal villages of the county situat-
ed midway on these thoroughfares re-
spectively it became difficult to deter
mine which place offered superior in
ducements. 1t was very fairly settled
by the agreement to have half-shires.
No town can reasonably contest with
either Bradford or West Randolph,
either in position or other advantages,
and SO far rs we know never tried.
has always pretended to be
with the present seat. Then
why does she complain, does she OBJ
jet to paying taxes on her wealth?
Bradford and West Randolph both
stand ready to pay Il large share of the
expense incurred in the change which
will benefit all. No petty jealousies
should enter this conflict. but rather
let all take hold and help forward this
Improvement.