Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

We begin the publication on our first
page today Of II series Of extracts from
diaries kept during journey a year ago
through Egypt and Palestine. This journey
began on Jan. 81, when the 1.-TWO Yankees
Abroad landed at Cairo, and ended ON
June ID, when they landed in France on
their return These extracts will there.
fore tell what was being done in other
countries during period of five months at
corresponding dates year ago. They are
written by the author of those delightful
sketches, Three Days in Algeria, printed
in The Phoenix two years ago, and we haz-
ard nothing in saying that our readers have
a rare treat in store in their idiomAtic Eng
lish, picturesque style and vivid descrip
tions of natural scenery and human life in
araway Egypt and Palestine.
Our weather record tells its own story of
the very unusual and protracted term of
below zero temperature which has prevail
ed for two weeks past, and which WAS brok
en- by sunny day of moderate tempera-
ture ay-Candlemas-day and the
middle of winter according to the usual al
manac calculation. The old cOuplet, how
ever,
II Candleamas day be fair and bright
Winter will take another flight
gives foreboding of more cold weather to
come for those who believe in its prediction
Department Commander II. f. Taylor of
the q. A. r. has appointed f.. II. Putnam
as assistant adiutant general and T. Han
non as assistant quartermaster general.
sort Of triangular sale Of real estate
has been effected this week through Bailey
x Simonds's agency, that Of +. c. John
sons house at Centrevlle 10 +. b. Bissell,
f. B. Bissells house at West Brattleboro to
Albert A Cheney, and Cheney's place on
the Dummerston road to Bailey 4 Simonds
The promised reception by the Philhar-
monte society to the Chimes of Normandy
company took place on Tuesday evening.
1t was numerously attended and proved a
delightful occasion. An attractive musical
program, both instrumental and vocal, was
presented Batcheder furnished refresh
ments, and then the company joined in a
dance to the music of the Philharmonic or
chestra.
The ladies of the Universalist society held
their annual meeting yesterday afternoon
and chose a new board of officers, as fol
lows President, Mrs q. f.. Warner: vice
presidents, Mrs. r. F. Wheeler and Mrs j.
L. Newman secretary, Mrs. n. l.. Staples ,
treasurer, Mrs. c f. Reed directors, Mrs
T. j. b. Culworth, Mrs. f. II, Smith, Mrs.
4. T. Eddy, Mrs. w +. Winchester com
mittee on fancy work, Mrs II. Rowe, Mrs
A. Coombs, Mrs. f. Burnett, Miss Lulu
Bracket and Miss Louise Rawson.
The supreme court for Windham county
will be held here during the week begin
ming Feb. A. The following are the cases
Of local interest: Geo II. Salisbury VS.. the
estate of Lestina Salisbury Lemuel Smith
and wife vs. Niagara Insurance company /;
Lewis II. Lynde VS.. town of Dummerston /;
VIM. +. Dickinson vs. Brattleboro Tool
company.
One of the cakes Of ice which Enos
White was guiding up the inclined plane at
the Frost fish pond Friday, was thrown
over the side of the run, and, striking the
board on which he was standing, hurled
him forward upon "A large iron rod, crack
ing two of his ribs and badly bruising him
A class of public school teachers are tax
ing two weeks course in elocution.
After the supper at the Universalist yes
try last evening, Rev. L. w. Illman was
informed that couple seeking a matrimo-
NAL alliance was awaiting him at the new
Green street parsonage. On reaching home
he found housefull Of his Pensioners,
who had gathered to give him house
warming" Hon j, L. Martin, on behalf
of the company, in well chosen speech
presented Mr. lllman with fur overcoat
cap and gloves, and Mrs. lllman with a sum
Of money, and both responded After an
interval devoted 10 hand shaking and socia-
bility, the company dispersed. The pres
ents were the joint gift Of the Bratteboro
GuilfoTd and Vernon societies.
Willie Macdonald is now in charge of
the Boston Evening Record agency.
The twentieth entertainment in the Asy-
lum course was given last evening by Rev
Mr. Collins, and consisted of an intensely
interesting fiction or original tale based up
on the finding of an old letter in a secret
drawer of an old desk, which had descend
ed in his family through five generations
1t was as novel aud fascinating a story as
one often listens to, and would rival the
Arabian Nights entertainments of classic
fame.
o. j. Willard and d. f. Tasker, delegates
from the Brattleboro lodge, have been in
attendance this week ON the annual session
of the state grand lodge Of Odd Fellows at
Island Pond. l.. j, Retting and A. j. Cur
rier also attended the meeting, Thos. Aus
tin, substitute letter carrier, took Mr.. Tas-
kers place during his absence.
The usual Condemns day services were
held at the Roman Catholic church Thurs
day morning. Mass at 0 o'clock, with bless
ing of the candles
Mrs. Charles Warder gave a handsome
drive-whst party last evening TO party of
friends filling four tables.
According Conformation received by the
Brattlehoro friends of Mr.. Sturgis and Mr..
G. b. Goodell the principal stockholders of
the Union Cattle company, which recently
assigned, the assignment was made, as first