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VERGENNES.
Timely News from the city q

Timely News from the City ON the Creek
c. p. Taber of Cowansville, p. O., who
has succeeded, through the Quaker church
records of Lincoln and Monkton. in estab-
fishing his fathers marriage, his mothers
death and the time of his own birth, has
returned to Lacrosse, Wis, where Il large
property left 10y hi, uncle awaits adjudica-
ton. Mr. Taber represents the heirs and
will probably he named as administrator.
Rev. Mr. PillsbuIy preached Sunday
morning from the words, What shall do
to inherit an eternal life - and found a com
pete answer in the story of the good Sa
maritan-Rey. Mr.. Smith preached Sunday
evening a sermon full Of telling illustrations
dIgood practical thoughts
The third assembly took place AT the City
Hail, Monday evening. Music was furnish
ed 10y the Howard Opera House orchestra.
There will be daily services at st. Paul 5
church during advent season.
Mr., Rama Plude, after a long and eX-
hausting illness, died Monday molning-Dr.
Paschal MaXfed is gradually wasting
away, physically and mentally, 5,
liickok and DR., William Curtis of Burlmg
ton, were in town Monday .-MIs. Flora
Burge Booth wife of Lieut.. c. A. Booth, is
expected home this week
The new board of trustees of the State
Reform School, Senators ii. c. Fisk of La
noble and +. s. Stranahan of Franklin and
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AlPURGH.

There is no ice in the lake on the west side
of the town but on the east side it has frozen
about three inches and skaters have crossed
on it at the Springs. The freeze up caught a
few with their potatoes not al dug They
will perhaps have dryer time next spring
to get them out. One man could not cut
his corn stalks until the ground troze, on ac-
count of the water on the land.
Diphtheria seems to have had its run in
town, there being no cases at present.
The last day for paying the town tax to
the treasurer expired the list inst. The con
stable will have about - cases, who failed
to come to time, to dispose Of
George Brimmer has moved into his new
hotel at East Alburgh
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MASONIC.
The Use and Abuse OF Prr,rcssioMs-- OHiciai
Occasions for Display.


Occasions for Display.
Grand Master Su - of illinois. issued
some time ago On . -.r with re 'orence to
Masons taking part in procession. de says,
''Tbe strictly Masonic occasions referred
TO in grand lodge bylaws are the funeral of
brother, the laying Of corner stones of Ma
sonic and public buildings and dedication OF
Masonic halls, each of which, except the fu-
nerals, con only be done by tho grand master
or his proxy. National and state holidays,
Decoration day and picnics are not strictly
Masonic, and dispensatioas will not be
granted for lodges to parade in regalia upon
such occasions, unless there is some very
special reason for the same It ought to be
the pride Of every Freemason to engage in
the celebration of the natal day Of our indie
pendence, or the decoration Of the graves of
the heroic dead who died in defense of our
national liberties, but only as soldiers or as
citizens OF this great republic There is no
place for civic societies in such PROFESSIONS or
ceremonies
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ESSEX JUNCTION..

The Essex junction marble works. for
merly the firm of Young. Bailey, Snyder
and Fletcher will henceforth be known as
the Fletcher ~ Co.'S. marble works.
The following children in the intermediate
department of the Graded school have attain
ed perfect record in attendance during the
Inst term of - weeks Bessie Wiley, Mar
ion Bates WILDER Sawyer, Ellen Donahde,
Daisy Wiley, Howard Stanley, Hattie La
bell Louise Patneaude, Willis Bates, Jennie
Fielder, Ada Flood and James Donahue.
The revival meetings held by Rev. Nc
George in this place will be continued anoth-
er week
The pulpit of the Baptist church will be
occupied morning and evening every Sunday
for an indefinite time by Rev. Mr.. Ne.
George.
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MASONIC NOTES.

King william III, according to Tie Illinois
Freemason, was initiated as Il Mason in 1850;
emperor Of Germany initiated 1885, Fred
erick, Prince Of Wales, initiated 49, Fred
erick the Great Of Prussia initiated 1884,;
George Washington initiated 1882 their royal
lighnesses the Dukes Of York and Gloucester
initiated I06, La FGyeite initiated by Wash
ington IN; King Geo,ge ~ initiated l1S7
Kiag William " initiated l75S; king OF
Hanover initiated 1886
Tho first Masonic Office warrant granted
for America was that granted by the Grand
Lodge Of England 10 Daniel Cox, OF New
Jersey, and dated June ., 1870.
Tho District Ct Columbia, the smallest,
geographically, OF all the grand jurisdic-
tions, contains the Large number of 3,02j
Masons.
Bro Thomas n, Ingram, - years Of ago,
Of Canton, Trigg county, ky, has served az
serretary since tbs election OF December 81,
1858 G5 yoars)
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Mr. Tuxbury of Windsor will pay that in
stitution an official visit next week
c. E. Alden Of PawtucEet, r. l., is
spending few days with old friends in Yer
gynncs. He II in fin" health
Willie Wiggin, Of the Rock Point insti
tutc, Burlington. was the guest of Judge
Smith Thanksgiving day His grandfather,
II. G.. Judd, was former proprietor Of the
Icimonfer aud a merchant here
+. &. Smith Of the SehtrH is paving a
visit ~ hi, drug and stationery store
IN Shipman and bride returned home
Friday night
Holiday goods are adding 10 the attrac-
tion Of the merchants windows. Tho city
drug store has AN extra attraction. it has
not only choice holiday goods, but select
holiday clerk
The canal boat A. N. Burditt Capt.
Washburne loaded with iron, was lowed up
the river Saturday and now lie, at the
nail works wharf
Edward Phair, youngest son of the late
Mr., Mary Phair. arrived here from Chica-
60 Wednesday. not having heard OF the
death of hi, mother until his arrival here
.....MrS e. f.. Curtis is visiting her dauSh-
ter, Mrs :. T.. Dyer. of West Salisbury. $780,.
Ora Hovt has taken the tenement house of
Mrs. $. Allen on River street. .....J. D..
Whitesidr. superintendent of the self-actiug
shade roller mandatory, has been summon
ed TO Newark, y. j.. by the death of Mrs.
Whtc,ido's father. .....J. j. Wright and
/ family of Burlington spent Thanksgiving
with Judge Wright Of Wathnm.
The graded school opened Monday morn
ing with teacher, and scholars all in their
places The customary holiday vacation is
probably two weeks distant
A. u. Guil"v OF Canton. y y. drove 81
head of cattle from st. Lawrence county to
this place last week and finally sold them to
his brother, F. c. Gulley, of Addison.
There will he quarterly conference At the
Methodist church Sunday at 1920 n. m.
d. Il. Young, druggist. ha, received infor-
nation of the death of his father, Judge T..
r. Young. of Corvallis. Montana. November
81 in the 10Th wear OF his age. The deceased
was a brother of Mr.. 3. F. Young of thi,
city. Judge Young is spoken of in higl
terms a, bushes, man and a citizen in the
/ local paper.-Jesse Grandey, son OF Gen
| Grandey, is quite i'll at his fathers
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SAOREHAM.
Close of the Term ut Newton scadem!
with the Roll of n Onor.


Newton academy closed Friday, Novem-
Der %. Miss Maria Towner has faithfully
assisted the principal, j. Y. StTtevant. TIN
examinations conducted Wednesday and
Thursday were satisfactory Following l. a
list of pupils whose marks average - per
cent or more during the term, together with
the final examinations William Byfngton.
90 Martha Byington, 9s; Ina Smith, o.
Maria Tovner. IS, Stella Towner, -
James Moore o. Walter Moore, SO Jonas
Hathorn, 80 Florence Howard, o. ThediA
Baldwin. - Nettie Anderson, 81; Willie
Stokes. % : Willie Forbes 81; Dallas Rich,
Sc Neil Mutually. go Michael Mutually,
~ Edith Wolcott, ~ Perry Wolcott, 81
Edith Jones. %: Gustave Baldwin, ~
Wallace Nichols. 90 Jennie Holmes, 9,
Bernce Brown. 50: Kate Bingham 30
Stella Turrill, 81; Augusta Wocott -
james Dumas, 50 Rollie Towner, 81; John
Dumas, 80. The winter term begins Mon
day, December TO-
Miss Louise \. Douglass left town last
Tuesday morning for Scranton, Penn,
where she is to visit her friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Catin. Mrs. Fannie Merritt is
very sick again, and her recovery j. doubt
full. Mrs. X. W Merritt returned home from
Montpelier last Saturday evening, having
spent two weeks there with her husband.
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rankin.


Mrs. DR.. Hall who has been quietly sink
ing with consumption for some mouths.
passed quietly away Monday afternoon, Nov.
26. The funeral was held Wednesday at I
O'Clock at the Methodist church. C. Temple
of st Adams, having charge. Rev. George
l.. story preached the funeral sermon and
was assisted in the pulpit by Rev. f. Snow of
Swanton Orlando Russell George Z. Pom
eloY. John II. Pierce and c. W. Gates act
ed a- bearers. The doctor has The sympathy
of his many friends in his bereavement.
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MORRISVIllE.

The winter term of the village schools
opened ON Monday with "A large attendance
in all thedepartmentS
Very interesting Union Thanksgiving ser
vices We're held al the new Methodist church
ON Monday evening. Rev. W. X, Puffer in
charge.
Mr. and Mrs. O. d. Matthews and Mr.
and Mrs, y. NJ. Churchill spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Burlington. The former couple are
remaining in Burlington for brief visit
Station Agent Bryant. who has been con
fined to his house for six or eight weeks. was
able to ride out on Monday.-T. C.. Cheney
f. 5 Mower and j. Morgan OF the l. V.
NJ. spent their Thanksgiving vacation in
town.
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oped from carefully nourished germs in Mis-
souri,, and spread into adjoining fields.
Among these IS what is termed tho queen Of
benevolent orders, the Knights and Ladies of
Honor, which came into existence on June
6, 1876. This first lodge was appro-
priately and tautologicaliy termed Ini-
tial lodge No l, and was organized
through the instrumentality of Thomas w.
Seymour. In this order it has been demon
strated to every ones satisfaction that it is
possible for women to bind themselves to
secrecy and observe their oaths as firmly as
their fathers, brothers and sons The
knights and Ladies of Honor demonstrated
the practicability of the woman question to
an exceptional degree. Ever soft hearted,
the ladies took hold Of the benevolent fea-
lures with a vim, and the brethren were com
PEELED to hustle in order to equal them in
zeal.
The government Of the order is vested in
the supreme, grand and subordinate lodges.
The former is composed of delegates from the
grand lodge, while this is constructed from
the past officers of the subordinate bodies.
The supreme body attends to the collection
and disbursement Of tho relief fund, and is
vested with full authority to make laws for
itself, the grand and subordinate lodges.
Certificates for death benefits can be taken
out for $500, $1,000, $1,000 or $1,000.
The peculiar and advantageous features Of
the K. and l.. of H. soon caused its presence
to be solicited in other states, over which it
is casting its benign presence today, with a
membership of $1,000 contained in over
LOO lodges and represented by fourteen
grand lodges Since it, organization the re-
lief fund in Department A, which includes
certificates not calling for over $1,000, has
paid out S2,530, 3Ts.65 Department 3, in
Guiding certificates Of over $1,000 and not
more than 5000 has disbursed M41 900. So
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Treennasonry in Alabama.

' The graHd master OF che grand lodge Of
Alabama states that when tue grand lodge Of
Alabama was organized, in 1891 it was com
posed of seven subordinate lodges, there being
only eleven lodges in the state with mem
bership Of 100 Now there are $50 lodges and
1900 active members During the sixty five
years since 1921, tldrty-two grand masters
had presided over the craft, twenty three Of
whom had laid aside their working tools and
entered upon their lasting refreshment. The
present grand secretary had held his Office
for twenty-nine years.
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JERICHO.

The winter term of the village schools
commenced last Monday with Charles Jack
son of this village a. teacher in the upper
grade and Miss Mary Warner OF Essex in
the lower grade
At the annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional society the following We're elected OIL
GERS for the coming year: President, G,
Van Vliet; clerk, c. l.. POWELL treasurer,
John Whitton; collector, G.. Van Nliet com
mittee /. e. Morse w n. Pierce, Ii. G,
Williams. AT a subsequent meeting of the
church, f. A. Percval was elected chorister.
Rev. Ii, q. Barnard, Mr.. and Mrs K. f.
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Galusha were elected delegates to attend the
meeting Of the Society of Christian En-
deavor which meets at Montpelier this week.
The sclectmen have ordered their snow
roller, for use upon the highways this
winter.
Willard F. Blood is reported to have re
ceived pension of $50 month and about
$1,000 back pay His disability is deafness
in one ear.
Mrs l.. b. Howe with her riere. Miss
Matte Howe are visiting her son, Dr. H.
&. Howe in Hartford, Conn. f. Powell
contempates moving to Franklin soon.--
James McLane had a very serious attack of
heart trouble Tuesday night.
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BRIOPORT.

G. r. Tuckrell, an Old resident. died at
Thomas Stalrord's, West Bridport, WedneS-
day, Nov. 2Sth. The remains were brought
to +. NJ. Wheeler's, where the funeral was
attended, Friday at 10 a m.
Furnaces for the Congregational church
have arrived and are soon to he set up
Mrs. =. b. Smith has returned from Yer
genncs where She has been spending a few
weeks with her father, Amos Wetheibre.
The lake has been frozen 80 footmen
crossed on the ice, but the wind has broken
il up.
Quite a number attended the fremen'
ball at Middlebury.
Mr. Carrier had the misfortune to cut his
foot very badly, but is doing well. Mr..
Charles Fackerel died very suddenly last
week.
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HUNTINGTON.
Marriage of Charles Curtis of Richmond
and Miss Minnie Pierce of Huntington.

Marriage of Charles Curtis of Richmond
and Miss Minnie Pierce of Huntington.
On Thursday the Doth ult, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents in Huntington,
Charles Curtis of Richmond and Miss Min
ME Pierce of Huntington were married by
Rev. w H. Lyster, pastor of the Free VIII
Baptist church Clayton Bicknell Of Bristol
acted as best man and Miss Laura Small of
Huntington as bridesmaid The presents
We're quite numerous and valuable, includ-
ing silver cake basket, presented by Fred
Powers of Richmond, a hanging lamp by
Clayton Bicknell of Bristol, large lamp by
Mr. and Mrs. Linus Williamson, n pair of
towels and large platter by Mr.. and Mrs r.
A. Norton a syrup cup by Miss Lillian An
drews of Richmond, n large Bible by Miss
Hattie Curtis of Richmond, two sets of salt
and pepper castors by Clayton Bicknell of
Bristol, large glass fruit dish and one doz
on sauce dishes by Mr.. and Mrs NJ. B.
Small a silver butter knife by Miss Elsie
Sargent, a bowl and pitcher by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Sweet, pair Of towels by Mr. and
Mrs. j. S. Sweet, dozen napkins by Miss
Laura Small, six silver spoons and butter
knife, two table cloths and bed spread by
rents. At II O'Clock hountiful repast was
served. Soon after supper the newly mar
rcd couple left on their bridal tour and on
their return home last Saturday evening.
the Huntington cornet band gave screnade
and was well entertained during the even
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ST. GEORGE.

Miss Annie lsham Of Burlington, has re
opened he. Nool in district No. /, with a
large incr, in attendance
Miss Eliza l,ham has gone to Wiliston to
reopen her school in the Williston acade-
my.
The most elaborat" Thanksgiving spread
in town without doubt, was at the ,S9
dwelling of Alfred Prince where no less
than p people from Bristol and Hinesburgh
assembled to enjoy the indispensable roast
turkey and other delicaCies.
Mis-, Nellie Islam is spending two weeks
vacation with her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs jackson lsham.
Miss Abhic lsham is visiting Mis- Hattie
Bradley in Essex Miss May Tilley spent a
day on two in town last week with her
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs Russell Til
ley. Mrs |. b. Bromley and little daughter
visited with her mother, Mrs. Atherton, in
Wlliston, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. j.
{. Downer seems little more comfortable
the past few days. Orson W lsham. an at
tache of the Van Sicklen & Spauiding whole
sale house, Burlington, spend Thanksgiving
day with his father, y. \. lsham, esq.
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ST. ALBANS.
The THANKSGIVING Leap Year Ball.-Annu-
Oi Dinner to the Poor Children.

on Thanksgiving night there was dance
at the Armory rink, and another party met
at Tracy Smiths
Roy. George Smith preached at the union
Thanksgiving service Service, were con-
Quoted at the French church 10y the Right
Rev. Bishop L. De Go.shrand assisted by
Rev. d. J. O'Sullivan of St Joseph's col
lcge Services were also held in st. Imke's
Episcopal church.
The Sunday school class of Miss Helen
Smith. daughter OF ex-Goy. Smith. gave their
annual dinner to the poor children of the
hand and did ample Justice TO the good
cheer. This prai,eworthy benevolence va,
maugmated two years ago.
The ladies Of the Congregational church
expect to hold a fair December II and II,
for the purpose of defraying the expenses OF
fre-cong the church.
\ throat epidemic, having some Of the
symptoms Of dipththcria, j. prevalent in
town One physician reports 30 cases.
The missing Fred Charhano fate still re-
mains a mystery. No clcw a. to his where
about- can he gained
Z. &. Greene, George Foster William
Wright and Reed Buck left town Monday
morning for California.
Edward Pelton, who loft town some time
ago in quest OF relief for rheumatism Of the
heart is now located at La, Vegas, y. NJ.
and is reported better.
The st. Adams fence viewers have been
wrestling with line fence for the past two
or three day between lands owned by
Ralph Brook, and a Mr.. STREET. \ law suit
will probably be- tho result
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a. o. u. w.


An Er-Member of Parliament Who Is
Prominent in Lodge Room Circles.
Hon. George W. Bldgerow, past supreme
master workman, was born near Toronto,
Canada, in 1871, and was educated at the
Markham High school. After graduating at
Osgood Hall lie read law, and for many years
was successful practitioner.
For eight years ne served as a member of
parliament, and was afterward appointed
crown attorney, which is lifetime govern
lnent position. He joined the Ancient Order
of Mutual Workmen in 1879, and was elected
grand master. In 1871 he entered the su-
prelne lodge.
AT the Buffalo session he was appointed on
the committee on laws, at the Toronto ses-
sion he was elected supreme overseer, and
was excessively elected supreme foreman
and master workman. He is married and
lives at Toronto.
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The grand master Of Alabama has been
strongly urging the Masons of that state to
build home for the widows and orphans of
deceased brethren, M definite plan Of ac-
ton has been suggested, a Masonic journal,
in referring TO the matter, says; at is to DO
hoped thai when action is taken our Ala
bapla brethren will lao warned by The *
ARsple OF Kentucky, and not atternDt to cArru
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GENERAL VERMONT NEWS.

Dr. Steadman of West Brattleboro, 50
wear, old fell on the ice and broke a rib.
There is still State bounty OF 80 cents
for every dead fox. and it is estimated tina;
Slo.Onp has been paid out the past two years
for this purpose Recently one man cap
tUad / young foxes alive and brought
them to the official, three OF them being
alive. He wished to collect the bounty and
keep them for pets. He had to kill them,
however in order to get the money.
Herbert l.. Circuit of Brattleboro, lost the
ends of five fingers on surface planer in
the Estey organ works last week.
In the case of Field v, Bean, at Newport,
the referee, Robert Roberts OF Burlington,
has made his report in favor of the Field es-
tate giving Judgment for 500, with inter
est, and all taxable costs
The Boston papers say that the Ludlow
Toy Manufacturing company of Ludlow,
Vt. is compromising with its creditors.
The court calendars for Windham county
show the names of "a practicing lawyers
The Windham County Court docket for the
March term has 50 entries and the chancery
docket seven.
Howard Russell. the Wilmington stage
driver. broke "A leg Friday morning in Jump
ing from a wagon upon the frozen ground.
The body of John Belknap. who was
drowned at St Johnsbury, was recovered
Friday noon.
A. O. Smith of Mortified has been grant
ed a patent for wagon spring
Barre people are talking OF a new public
library.
The Fairbanks scale works at st Johns
bury are shut down and experiments are be-
i,,sr t,lpEa with llptrOlpilin n Is flpl
Eleven out of a herd OF rs cattle belong
ing To Isaac Tubbs of Clarendon have died
from plcuro- pneumonia. The farm has been
quarantined.
Thu j. b. Reynolds Hose company of Rut-
land ha, completed arrangements for l. an
nual dance on Friday evening, December
p.
The Hin~dill toll bridge across the Connec-
tcut at Brattlehoro wa thrown open 10 the
public Saturday and salute IN honor Of
tine event was fired from the Fuller battery.
Brattlchoro and the town of Chesterfield
y. H., have completed a contract for an
other free bridge of iron to be built across
the Connecticut at point two and one-half
miles above the present one.
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FOR OLD PEOPLE!

In old people the nervous system is
weakened, and that must he strengthened.
One of the most prominent medical
writers of the day, in speaking Of the
prevalence Of rheumatic troubles among
the aged, saws " The various pains, rheu-
matte or other, which old people often
complain Of, and which materially disturb
their comfort, result fIou disordered
nerves" There i is in a nutshell
the medicine Ior old people must he
nerve tonic. Old people are beset with
constipation, fatulency, drowsiness, diar-
rhoea, indigestion, rheumatism, neuralgia