The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-06-16
Washington County.


The seventeenth annual commencement
of Goddard Seminary will open Sunday,
June Goth, with the sermon before the
graduating class by Rev. e. G. Bolles,
Ph.D., Of Salem Mass. Monday, the 21st,
in the forenoon, examinations; 200 P. NJ,
rhetorical exercises of junior class; 1880 p
M, commencement concert by musical de-
partment at the Opera-house. Tuesday, at
1000 A. NJ, class-tree exercises; 80 p NJ,
alumni exercises-reunion of classes of '81,
'S2 and '83, address by j. Harry Holden, A.
B., of College Hill, Mass, essay by Mrs. M.
E. Blake of Plainfield, and banquet at 400
PM; 7 80 P. M, prize, speaking by seniors
and juniors. Wednesday, at 1000 A. M, ex-
ercises Of graduating class; 2:30 P. M, an
nual address by Hon. j. W. Patterson Of
Hanover, N. H; 500 P. M, reception Of
teachers and class in the parlors. The
Central Vermont and Wells River railroads
will carry for fare one way. Return checks
can be obtained at the Seminary. -
Some little excitement was occasioned
Saturday night and portion of Sunday,
team belonging to Elbridge Taft being taken
from the horse-sheds in the village and
driven away. After protracted search the
owner got track of his team by reason of
one of the three men coming to the village
and telling where the team was. 1t proved
to have been taken by three men from the
| quarries, who were considerably bewildered
by liquor and thought they would like to
ride home. The team was found on the hill
| in the road. The parties were arrested and
kept in the lookup over Sunday night. We
do not learn at present writing what has
been done with them. - Mrs. Josiah
Gale, of whom mention was made last
week, died Friday night. The funeral was
attended from the house Monday afternoon.
= George Smith, son of Mrs. A. j.
The funeral was from his mothers residence
Saturday afternoon. -= The wedding OF
Miss Glee Bicl1ford of this place and Mr..
Adolph Schilling of Albany, n. Y, was
celebrated at the residence of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Bickford, last
formerly book-keeper for White Brothers Of
this place, but is now residing at Albany,
N. Y. The happy couple took the afternoon
express Saturday for that city =C Chill
| dren's Sunday was observed at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church last Sabbath after
noon and evening. The church was tastily
decorated with flowers, ferns and potted
plants; also several canaries added their
songs to the occasion. The exercises con-
sisted of singing, responsive readings, dia-
logues and recitations. All did WELL but
we must award most praise to little Glen
Perry, whose singing it would be difficult
! for those many years older to excel. -
John Trow had quite lively little runaway
last week Wednesday. The horse he was
driving turned around quite suddenly in
Gospel Village and ran against bale of hay,
throwing Mr.. Trow out. The horse ran
down to the village and was caught by Rev.
L. MCNlllldH. ~ Dduly SlldSHeu DupSy was
the result - G. ID. Carpenter is soon to
commence the erection of house on the
lot bought on the new street running back
| by o. s. Sheplee's - w. ID. Hooker is
to build double tenement-house over in
Brooklyn" near his house last built.
| - The band gave a concert last Satur-
day evening from the band-stand on the
park and sold Strawberries and cream to
their patrons. - Richie S. Currier has
entered into partnership with D. E. Blair in
| tha Hrv-nno1a traIa Tho plpspl
last Monday to take an inventory of stock.
- Professor A. w. Dana of the SEM
mary was called home last Saturday by a
| telegram informing him of the death of his
brother - Nelson Phelps has moved to
Elm street, occupying rooms in j. X.
! Georges house. - Mr.. Wheatley is
erecting barn near his residence, recently
built, about halfway up the Hooker hill.
- Mrs Ella Hosmer of Chicago is visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fitield.
GODDARD SEMINARY.
A VERY large attendance of the alumni is
promised for the coming commencement.
- The annual supper given by the
teachers to the senior class will take place
on Friday, the 18th. - By the kind in
vitation of Mr.. Ira and Miss Lucy Calef of
enjoyed their generous hospitality last Sat
urday.
Cabot.
CHILDREN's DAY was a very pleasant occa-
sion at the Congregational church last sun
day. The floral arrangements were quite
elaborate and showed the good taste OF
those who had them in charge, The speak,
ing and singing by the children were well
done and the selections excellent. lt was
day that will be pleasantly remembered by
the children in after years. - The band
has been having some instruction the past
week from Mr. w. Ill. Herrick, the popular
leader of the st. Johnsbury band =
There is considerable sickness among the
children in and about the village. 1t is
mostly lung trouble-pneumonia or lung
fever. As yet no cases have proved fatal
- Mrs. DIR. Warren is taking quite an
IooNrINUED ON FIFTH PAaE.l