Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-19

her streets, if the meeting called for Fri
day evening of this week to consider tn,
matter should take favorable action. Eff
ficient street lights would be such a nov
city, where we have had dyspectic illum
lnators so long, that our people would be
inclined to set up o'nights to admire
them.
The Sherman block had narrow es.
cape, Friday morning. An oil stove in
the rear of the store exploded and set the
room on fire. Hand grenades from f. X
liavens store were exploded by two of
his clerks and eXtingushed the last spark
of fire. Water had been freely used, but
the fire was still burning when the gren-
AIDES came to the rescue. No alarm was
given.
Col. +. c. Everest will take trip to
California, about the first of next month.
lie is invited by his brother-in-law, Mr..
Wallace Holland, who has located at
Pasadena, not far from Los Angeles.
and is successfully engaged in the manu-
facture OF his new patent window blinds.
1t will be quite change from the snow
banks of Vermont to the orange groves
and flowers of that tropical country.
The revival work, under Rev. b. FAY
Mills, begun Sunday last. The church
was filled to overlooking all day. The
three congregations, Baptist, Methodist
and congregational, united. The travel
ing has been very difficult, but large
numbers from out of town have been i'm
regular attendance. The services. Tues
day afternoon, were very peculiar and af-
fecting. The church members all shook
hands with their pastors, as evidence of
their hearty cooperation in the work
There had been GOODNESS on the part of
some, but this appeal to the sympathy of
all had the desired effect, and perfect ac-
cord and concert of action followed. A
good work is assured. The stores close
at o'clock each evening to allow clerks
an opportunity to attend the meetings at
night. Tuesday, the graded school
closed at 20 p. NJ. to give such scholars
as desired the balance of the afternoon
to attend church.
The loan exhibition closed Friday even
ing last, after having been open for
four weeks. 1t was success. and all
who were prominent in it are entitled to
the thanks of the public. The tableauX.
1.-The Three Little Maids from school. q"
in costume, from Mikado, followed by
cream, cake and coffee, filled the passing
hours agreeably. Mr.. Andrew Ross, AS
president of the organization, called the
assembly to order, about o'clock. and
with brief Introduction, H. C.. johnson
presented the following resolutions to
the meeting:
ReS0lred, That the thanks OF this community
be rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. III. V. Edmond
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. :. Roberts of Norwich
Conn, for the interest they have taken, and
the assistance they have rendered, in further
ing the success OF this exhibition; to Mr. H. v
Edmond tor the spirit of enthusiasm he has
inspired in all who have been prominent in
its management; for the exclusive and costly
contributions he has personally made to the
various departments; tor his unvniying will.
llngness to give his time and valuable suggps-
tons to insure its success.
ReSOtred, That when the next loan exhibit
tlon shall be projected in Nergennes by the
children OF those now active among this peO-
pie, we hope that due honor and credit will
be lpaid to the memory OF those who have
united IN their efforts to make this exhibition
realize even more than their expectations.
ResOtred, That while the gentlemen have
acted their part we'll to the ladies should all
honor ana credit be given tor their selfdcnV-
ing zeal and loyalty throughout this entire
work, and that their presence and their labors
were Indispensable elements to its social and
success.
On motion of c. +. Parker, ESQ, the
resolutions were unanimously accepted.
On motion of the same gentleman it was
voted as the sense of the meeting that the
resolutions be properly engrossed and
presented to Mr.. II. V. Edmond by the
officers of the loan exhibition. Thus end
ed one of the most gratifying and instruc-
tive public demonstrations ever made in
The articles placed on exhi-
bition have been safely returned to those
loaning them, with thanks. The receipts
have been liberal, about $500. The Off
GERS of the organization have all acquitted
themselves with great credit.