Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-01-01

"A delegation Of ladies', representing the
auxiliary, held New Years reception at the
Y. Nj. o. A. parlors last evening" 10 which all
the young men Of the village we're invited.
The brightly lighted rooms, with their deco
rations OF evergreen, autumn leaves and flow
ers, presented a most attractive appearance,
and sooiability was the order Of the hour.
II is estimated that 10 spite Of the pouring
rain which prevailed throughout the evening,
over 200 callers availed themselves OF the hos
pitality offered. An episode much enjoyed by
those fortunate enough TO witness II Was the
exhibition given in the gymnasium by Mr..
Cole and some OF the more proficient OF his
pupils
Mr.. E. II. Van Doom, surviving mem.
Der Of the firm OF NJ. II. Van Doom d Son,
crockery merchants, has associated with him
self Mr.. Fred ID. Morris, for eleven years
clerk in the establishment, and the business
VIII hereafter be conducted under the firm OF
Van Doom d Morris. This arrangement ia
one that has come about In the natural order
OF events, and one which will give pleasure
and satisfaction to the many friends and pat.
rons OF the establishment, since il gives as
surance that its business will be conducted
upon the same honorable and popular basis
as heretofore, backed by ample experience.
The senior member Of the new Arm has had
the substantial direction Of the business for
the past dozen years or mors-which fact is
sufficient evidence Of bis capacity and enter.
pTisei while MT. Morris, by his thorough
knowledge Of the business, good sense and
urbanity Of manner has undoubtedly added
largely to the popularity aud good standing
OF the house. Tue new firm cannot fail OF
an abundant prosperity.
Mr.. Lucien Howe is 10 play the organ
and have personal charge of the music at the
Congregational church for the coming six
months.
The Estey organ shops are closed to-day
aud tomorrow for the annual inventory.
Mr.. O. A. Miles entertained large party
OF his friends at progressive euchre at his
| pleasant High street home Wednesday even.
| ing. The prizes we're very handsome, and il
| is understood that Mrs. James Dalton carried
of the honors of the occasion
The barber's shop in the rear Of the Yer.
mont National bank il being thoroughly reno
waited and reftted, and will be re-opened by
j. E. Coleman next week.
As j. A. Taylor declines to convey the
West Brattleboro mail on his coach any longer
without pay, the West Brattleboro people are
now cut of from connection with the SOUTH
ern mail in the morning. and will get no mail
after the wilmington stage goes up at 1870 p.
NJ Some loud grumbing will be In order.
The pews in the Congregational church
rented to unusually good advantage on Tues
! day evening and the staunch old society now
finds itself with brighter outlook for the
future than ever before.
The ladies' of the Universalst society
| gave supper at their vestry last evening,
and this was followed by the annual rental
OF pews, which resulted satisfactorily.
"A Ave months old baby Of Mr.. and Mrs,
M Ear t.. \ L \ i
its mother on awaking last Sunday morning.
The child had seemed to be in usual health
the night before, and up TO midnight, when
1t was fed az usual. Brain trouble was I'M
doubleday the cause Of its sudden DEATH The
case has called forth the warm sympathy Of
all who have made the acquaintance of the
family since their removal to Brattleboro
short time ago.
Mrs. b. d. Harris, who went TO New
York last week Wednesday, to spend the hol-
idays with her daughter and other friends.
found her niece Isabel Hollister, a child of
! 10 years, seriously i'll and her death, from
meningitis, took place on Christmas day. II
is less than year since the child's mother
died leaving a family Of five children of
which Isabel was the eldest The little girl,
with brother and sister, spent several weeks
here last summer with her aunt and made
many friends among the young folk. Mr..
Harris went to New York on Saturday to at
tend the funeral
Hon. j. l.. Martin having removed his
household effects 10 his new house, the rooms
thus vacated over the Vermont National bank
have been occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
BurDRp, and this gives DR.. A. l. Miller DOS.
session of the room rented by him for an of.
foe in Hooker block, where he il now ready
to receive professional calls. A notice under
he head Of marriages this week indicates
uar, "a :. young doctor kept Christmas in a
80 loIpf S Tsnner, and he and his wife are
Of Hooker block DR.. Siln, oo .ne i h hoor
oughly equipped for proiS~siossi nTactice
and will undoubtedly command TIE "a
dence and respect of the community.
-Thelargest piece of granite ever quarried
at Dummerston, and the largest one, proba-
bly,, that ever passed through Brattleboro
was brought down on Monday. 1t was ~
feet long by 9 feet inches vide, and feet
thick. 1t was so large that its position had
to be shifted to one side OF the car when
coming around the curve this side of the
West river bridge. 1t went to Springfield.
Mass, where il will form the top step OF the |
new Jail entrance. Work at Mr.. Lyons's
quarry has now been practically suspended
for the season, after good years work. He
has a bid in TO furnish the granite for the
Bennington battle monument and Is believed
to stand more than even chance Of securing
the contract. II he gets 1t it will give the
quarry job Of getting out no less than 200
carloads of stone.
Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Childs will return
to-day from holiday visit to New York
Miss Grace Mansur has gone to Washington
on 8 visit to Col aud Mrs. N. @. Sawyer
Mr.. G. L. Durham, of the firm Of Durham
Bros, is in town during the holidays and as.
sisting In the business of the store.-Post
office Inspector Lamson's commission has
been renewed.
;,Herrick and Stsrkey have raided Clancey's
ctuAr TINS siS~-sonn and taken from there
-FOUR beer Kegs nearly empty, four cases OF
lager beer bottles, and jug partly filled with
cheap whiskey.
Crosby Opera Hall was crowded to It's ut
most capacity New Years eve, the occasion
being the last Of q series OF socials given by
Dennis Rebekkh Degree lodge. At O'Clock,
to the music of the Military Band orchestra,
l27 couples formed for the grand march, led
by Mrs. ]. A. Amidon, N. G., the Rebekahs
and their escorts heading the procession. All
members of the order were in regaliA. The
fne uniforms of Palestine U. d. O., the
bright regalias of the members of camp and
lodge, and the elegant new regalia OF the Re-
bekahs made the scene one of the brightest
ever witnessed in Crosby hall Not only
youth and beauty" met, but some of the pa.
triarchs OF the order seemed let loose
in the may dance until the wee sma'"
hours Of 1856. At midnight happy
greetings were exchanged by the company,
and all present pronounced it Tie party Of
the season. The RebekAhs are TO be con-
graduated upon their successful management
of so large party. The members of the or
der in Brattleboro extend TO the Grand Mas
ter happy New Years greeting, with thanks
for his favor Of leave to wear Tegalia in pub
lie. CON
CHRISTMAS IN DISTRICT NO. SIX.
The residents of district No. 6 celebrat.
ed Christmas by inviting a few friends 10
unite with them in having q Christmas
tree at their new school house on Friday
evening. A novel feature of the evening
was the presence of Mrs. Santa Claus who
assisted the venerable and we'll known Santa,
in distributing the gifts, useful, ornamental
and nonsensical. The three kingdoms were
well epresented-animal, vegetable and min
eral-the latter including gold, silver, glass,
tin, china iron lead etc. Popcorn, nuts
confectionery and corn balls disappeared ran |
idly. The music, tableauK, recitations and |
declarations of the children, especially OF |