Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31

Jay NoOsleT Is cutting OH ABOUT GOO
cords Of wood from his swamp The
wood is for Swinington's lime kiln.
On Tuesday evening, Dec. IS, Rev. g.
{. Shirk delivered a lecture on "kossuth
and the Hungarian Struggle for Liber-
ty to an attentive audience. Mr.. Shirk
handled the subject in an able and inter-
esting manner, showing his familiarity
with and mastery of the subject The
lecture is among the best ever delivered
in this vicinity and showed deep study
and natural ability.
a very pleasant party of over 100 of
the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Almcr A..
Pond gathered at their residence on Sat
urday evening, Dec. % it being the fiji
teenth anniversary of their marriage.
After all were assembled 4. II. Hubbard,
in behalf of their many friends, present.
ed them with some fine tokens of respect
and esteem. Congratulations were then
in order, which were heartily bestowed,
after which refreshments were served.
The occasion was pleasant one. 1t was
IA surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Pond. At an
early hour the guests dispersed, with
many kind wishes for the prosperity and
happiness of Mr.. and Mrs. Pond.
The entertainments announced for
Christmas Eve were a decided success.
Notwithstanding the very unfavorable
weather, the church was filled to its ut
most capacity. Large delegations were
present from the adjoining towns, all
socially inclined, and prepared to enjoy
the double feast which they found await
ing them. The musical entertainment,
under the direction of \. III. Hubbard,
Esq, was we'll received. The cantata
ted to enlist and interest all ages. All
had their parts TO perform, and when age
and opportunities for musical and theat-
rical development are considered, it would
not be an easy matter to determine which
performed their parts most creditablv.
the choir or the children. The prattling
boy, who sang his evening hymn and
prayer, kneeling at his mothers side;
the bashful child, who played "IIomc.
sweet Home" so accurately on her har-
monica, unaccompanied, except by two
small boys, who beat time on their toy
drums; the three fairies, who rendered
their parts so we'll, both alone, and. in
concert; the little girl who feigned sur
prise so naturally, on meeting the Frost
king, instead of "Santa Claus" and
her happy greeting of the latter, when
he came; the jolly rout of boys and
girls, who surrounded both; and even
the "babel' of discordant sounds, gotten
up as concert of Instrumental music.
by the children for Santa's entertain
ment, all gave evidence of thorough
drill and discipline. The previous repu-
tation for superior musical talent, pos
sessed by the young people of Whiting,
was more than sustained, if we may
judge by the many enthusiastic express
sions of approval brought out by the
occasion.
We might speak more in detail of in
dividual performances, of solos, both
vocal and instrumental, of the persona
tons of "Santa Claus" Frost King"
etc, but inyidious distinctions would be
highly improper where all performed
their parts so we'll.
The social gathering and supper in
the ladies rooms were equally pleasant
features Of the occasion. In consequence
of the lateness of the hour, many felt
the necessity of leaving for their homes,
yet over $50 remained and partook Of the
bountiful feast served
by the ladies. The receipts, we are told,
amounted to over $50, and would have
been much more had not the children of
the Sabbath school been treated, as usual,
to free supper During the past season
the Ladies' Aid society has expended,
nearly, or quite $3.50, mainly in the fit
ting up and furnishing the rooms which
they occupy. Their culinary department
is especially well arranged and equipped
with all the appliances necessary for the
easy entertainment of large number of
guests.
The avails of the supper of which We
have spoken will be applied to the liqui-
dation of the debt incurred in this work
and we are pleased to announce to the
friends of the cause in which they are
engaged that but small balance now
remains unpaid.