Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-15

liable entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Churchill in
tend to start on a western tour about
the middle of March.
L. w. HidretE is selling large
amount of Basford's Aquarian Balm.
1t is an excellent cough medicine.
This is no puff; we have tried it aud
know it is good.
The Thespians express themselves
as highly satisfied with their patron
age and treatment at Barton. They
play for Baxter Post, G. A. R., at
Newport this week on Thursday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Ada Bowles will lecture at
the M. E. church tonight: subject,
"The Modern Hydra She is recon-
mended by Mrs. Livermore and
doubtless will present her subject in
such language and manner as it de-
mands.
The lectures by Mr.. Applebee last
week were among the best of the
course. A fine comparison was drawn
between Dickens and Thackeray.
The latter was cynic, the former
found in every human being, however
poor and low, something worthy of
respect The speaker was at home
among the scenes and characters of
Dickens, fine actor and impersonat-
or, he brought them upon the stage,
true to nature, if not all-pleasing to
the American taste. The subject
gave full scope to his keen sense of
humor which convulsed the audience.
In "Hamlet' there was, of neces-
sity, less to entertain and amuse.
He drew mastery analysis OF the
CudlaCleIo ia ILLS SiCAu vi oihes osAiN
rendered many fine passages with
great power and effect. Forcible
and eloquent lessons were drawn in
conclusion.
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will give
the closing lecture of the course Fri
day eve, Feb. 10Th. Subject, "Queen
Elizabeth" When St. Paul taught
that it was not proper for women to
speak in church, and that if they
wished to know anything they should
ask their husbands at home, it is evil
dent that he had never had the privi-
lege of hearing what we shall hear
Friday night. But Paul was a grand
man, and his teachings on this sub.
ject were adapted to the state of so.
ciety and the times in which he lived
bu: not to ours. He lived before the
days of England's eminent Queen
whose life, and with that life the
palmiest days of her nations prog
ress, we shall review. To portray
that life, we may listen to lady
whose eloquent tongue and pen are
heard and felt wherever civilization
needs an advocate or humanity {
friend. Who, by her great and no
BILE work, has fairly earned her title
"The Queen of the PLATFORM
Bloomington.
Prayer meeting next Thursda.
evening at E. A. Denison's.
The school at the Centre will clos'
Friday the 26th, with an exhibition
in the evening.
Mrs. Thomas Maxwell who ha
been an invalid for many years, ha
so far recovered her health as to b,
able to do a part of her homework.
Mrs. S. S. Priest of Craftsbur,
has been visiting friends in this vi
cinity for the last few days. She i
always a very welcome guest.
Evansville.
Elisha Foster has sold his Eos
place to Augustus Foss.
George Woodland is going to carr
on his fathers farm. and his fathe
will move to Barton village.
James Eddy who has been sic
nearly all winter with a rheumati
difficulty is still in critical cond
ton.
Hugh Alexander has been yer
much out of health for some tim
past, so his neighbors gave them
pound party last Wednesday eve
They left some $13 in money an
several pounds besides.
Competition is the life of trad
since Harvey Foster has commence
to keep corn and meal for sale
f Skinner & Brown have engaged n
} Leonard to keep these products
: quantity for sale.
There will be donation visit an
oyster supper for the benefit of Re,
: L. Dodd, at j. H. Evans, on til
, evening of Feb. II. AS Bro. Dodd ha
! labored faithfully here, let there b
good turn out, pleasant visit, an
generous contribution.
Judge Ross has decided the di.
e puted case about Willoughby rive
at its head against Mr.. Foster, eau!
ing him to pay $175, for rent of til
gates for two years besides the cos
The decision is regarded here b
those acquainted with facts, as ver
unjust.
West Charleston.
Charles Church has been sick ft
several weeks.
Robert Parker is engaged to wor
for T., r llhee for ono wear