The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-01-05

was much enjoyed, as it was rendered
IN good voice and in her usual admira
Die style. We noticed, in carrying on
the rich program, the absence of ou
young men in the several parts, but il
IN serving the beautiful collation. which
followed, there was a sprinkling of sucl
which partially relieved the enc sideC
appearances, as in contrast with the re
ception year since.
Though the weather WIS unrropi-
tlous, there was good audience at the
Baptist church TO witness the New
Years concert of the Sabbath schoo
last Sunday evening. Preparation had
been made with care and skill, to pre-
sent the different parts in such way as
70 profit as well as interest those present.
The counting of the stray pennies as
they were called. which had been col
lected in few months by the smaller.
children and brought together in small
hOdrdS was a pleasant sight, and the
unique manner in which it was ulti-
mately turned over to the cause of mis-
slons could but stimulate to greater eff
forts in the future for such a worthy OBJ.
Ject' The placing of gilt letters upon a
large arch, trimmed with evergreens
winch had been erected upon the plat
form by Prof. Ranney. who had with
interesting remarks introduced the ex-
erclse, so as to read, 1--WE wish YOU
happy new year. was another marked
feature of the concert. delivered to him
as they were, by members of the school
after an appropriate remark was made
or verses applicable to the subject were
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by the children, as well as all the parts,
showed there had been care bestowed
in the training and that it pays to do
well whatever is attempted to be done.
One feature of the business eff the
North Bennington Shirt Manufacturing
Company Is the making of gents fine
shirts as specially. We notice their
business cards are in circulation, and
after an examination of many of their
samples, both plain and figured, were
easily persuaded they can answer all
orders 10 the entire satisfaction of all
concerned. The senior partner, Mr.,
Pearson, with his family, took posses
sion OF their new home on Tuesday
Mrs. Wait of Cambridge, N. Y, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. II. D. Brown,
for short time.
Seth Lawrence. who has been seriously
afflicted with a boil with carbuncular
tendencies, for couple of weeks, IS 80
as to be out.
The churches here are observing the
Week of Prayer, and meetings are held
each evening in their respective places
of worship.
The ringing of the bell at the Stone
Mil on Tuesday, proved only the play.
ful recognition in such way, of the ar
rival of Mr.. Pearson with his family to
lake up his residence here. Coming
from the city, where alarms for fires are
given scientifically and with clock
work precision, his partner did not
realize 1t would naturally create alarm.
Harry, thirteen years of age, son of
Herman Madison, met with an accident
morning in coastng. which
at first created much solicitude as to
the extent of his injuries, He came
down the hill, which is quite steep, from
the east, the surface of the snow or ice
being so smooth as to hinder the proper
guiding OF his sled, and ran against the
stone coping of the bridge, bruising him
He was unable to get
upon his feet and was carried to DR..
Ranney's, who resides near, with the
blood running, and with fear that bones
might be broken or he might be injured
internally. Further examination re.
vealed the blood was from his nose. and
hat no bones were fractured, but the
bruises testified 1t was narrow escape
from instant death. There is a bend in
The road at this place that brings the
end of this coping in direct line where
a sled would naturally run if not
guided, making it a place of
much risk IN coasting, and more es.
peclally when it is icy,
One evening last week, three robes
and two horse blankets were taken from
he piazza of G. w. Roberts, at Benping
on Falls, the circumstances satisfying |
he owner that they had been stolen.
he took measures to learn who had
passed his house at the time, and find |
ng that a North Hoosick man, though |
we'll known in this town, had been along |
ne advised him to have them returned |
)r there would be trouble. A few DAYS |
lfter they were found in the bridge al
4oosick Corners, placed there, perhaps. |
Without the knowledge of the suspected |
nan.
Edward Richardson is improving
lnder the treatment of DIR. H. J. Potter,
IT.
Arthur Gilbert has returned 10 Bur
ington.