The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1886-05-27

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latter pssssnssd BY Rev. Dr. Prntiss Of
New York.
The BenHingion County Conferences
Of Congregational churches met here
\ Tuesday, ak churches bsing appreciated
By paxloss and dsiegat&A The introduc-
tory prvios vs led BY Rev. A. G. Reed
and The conference organixed BY The cleo
ton Of Rev. l. Jennings. d. D.. Moder-
sios, d. X Eimonds, Scribe and Rev. r.
q. Pratt. Register Rev. Dr. Kimbsll
preached . very interesting discourse
which vas followed by conference business
and the discussion Of the topics named 10
the programme. The ladies' had an in
interesting meeting which was addressed
by Miss Bsrross. . missicnAry 70 Japan.
Owing 70 the rain there vas not large
attend ance; but the meetings were inter
essing and profitable. We must not forget
the dinner. Tuesday. which was provided
in the lecture room 10 manner peculiar
70 the generous hospitality Of Dorset
ladies. and thoroughly enjoyed.
: The following order Of exercises will
be observed BY VIM. ]. Fuller Post on
Memorial Day. The limo viii be formed
10 front Of Grand Army Hall 81 $50 4. ~.
sharp and march 10 the speakers stand
where N address will be delivered BY Col
| W. q. Holbrook Of New York city. After
the address line will DO formed and pro-
coed to Maple Hill Cemetery for dscors-
ton OF the graves. when the Post will re-.
turn 10 the hall for dinner. In thees ex-
ercises the public are earnestly invited
to take part, the children Of our public
schools being especially urged. All sur
wing soldiers and sailors having honor
able discharges are invited TO fall in with
them. Music appropriate to the occasion
will DO furnished by the Rupert Cornet
Band and the Dorset choir. Let us make
this occa sion one Of universal solemnity;
such an one as BELTS the sacrifice our fall
en- brave ones made to save our beloved
country, and let us strive TO discourage
all levity or unbecoming sports upon this
day OF memories too sacred to be dis
tarbed by trivial sports.
RUPERT.
The centennial OF the Congregational
church, Rev. Mr.. Coping the present
pastor, will be celebrated on June 9th.
Members OF the denomination from other
places and all former residents and friends
are invited TO attend.
The weather, recently, has been cold
With slight frosts.
There are several on the sick list and
some Of them not expected to recover.
Those under the doctors care, are Grant,
the painter, Addie Locke, Willie johnson |
aud James Castle.
There was town meeting last Friday |
70 see about purchasing the Winhall turn
pike. majority voted not to buy II.
Something ought to be done at once |
The road is In fearful condition and has
long been unsafe.
ARLINGTON.
Mr.. +. M. Lathrop and 0. Z. Adams
caught in the Battenkill the other day
over thirteen pounds Of very nice trout
some large ones.
Master Geo. II. Bundy Is also getting
TO be quite fisherman. He has caught
some nice baskets full during the week.
He captured one that weighed two pound
The roads are now being worked and
We hope will be put in much better
condition than they have been in. Mr.. d.
G. Barney is taking charge Of the work in
District No. 2.
All arrangements for the Observance
Of Memorial Day are now completed, and
will be carried out according to general
orders issued last week, and published in
The JOURNAL. At 9 o'clock Q. m. the Post
Ind sons OF veterans will assemble 1t the
Post rooms and headed by the band ct $50
will march to the Town hall, where the
services will take place: LIST
There will be music by the band. I'd
Prayer by the Chaplain. 3D., Music by the
Ilee club. 4th, Reading Of general Or
lers. 9th. Music by the Glee club. 9th.
Address by Rev. Z. L. Walker. 7th.
Music by the Glee club. 9Th, Benedic- I
ion. A procession will then be formed
bout as follows. Band. speaker. presi-
lent Of the day, Dudley Post q. A. r.
lower girls, sons Of veterans and citizens
The procession will march TO
IT, James church yard wherel the q. A.
:. services will be performed by comrades
i the Post. the band furnishing the
music. after which procession Of teams
rill then be formed and proceed TO Ever
,reen cemetery when the q. A. r. services
vill be repeated, All soldiers graves in
be Catholic, Sunderland. Shaftsbury and
Vest Arlington Cemeteries will be decor.
ted by detail from the Post, according
0 the general orders issued by the Com
handler The Post cordially invites every
ne who possibly can TO lay aside business
nd spend . few hours assisting them in !;
performing these duties.
EAST ARLscrox. i
IN. @. Hard goes to Troy to-day, to .
ny goods.
Our sick list is larger this week than :.
Or some time.
All vegetation is undoubtedly three
'eeks ahead Of last year. 9
Mrs. Jerry Bowen is very sick. Dr. a