The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-12-20
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The missionary concert last Sabbath
evening. at the Blptist church by the
Willing Workers." when their money
barrels we're opened, and the savings OF
the children for the cause OF missions
were made known. was an interesting
occasion The well arranged exercises
of the children. and the watchful care
and drill which must have been be,
slowed in bringing out the Singing anu
recitations, was highly appreciated by
the large and attentive audience; Inc
influence of such meetings can but be
for good, and such education Tor enid
rem is edifying and uplifting, as well as
for the older ones.
IL would seem that Christmas presents
are being selected much earlier than US
ual. Whether it is because the assort-
ment is larger than heretofore, or that
the practice of giving them has become
more general we know not. one thlng
is certain, the places of business here
have laid in good stocks, and we also
notice among the Bennington assoTt-
ment, the BANNER office is not in the
least behind, as we note some beautiful
specimens shown us by the happy custo'
mers.
Mr.. Law ence, who has been 30 long
connected with the Park family, and IS
40 well and favorably known here, has
lately made a visit TO his former home
in Canada. He made it in his way to
call upon our old townsman, Ambrose
Birney, at Davids River, Canada. Mr..
Birney has lately built over his resi-
dence, and the family are as comfoTtioIy
situated as could be expected away from
their old and long time acquaintances
Mary Driscol. native of Ireland, who
has been more or less out of health for
some time, has gone to Erin's Isle, in
hopes the voyage and change Of climate
NAV helm her. Thomas Powers, our
veteran shoemaker, has accompanied
her. 10 take another look upon the
scenes of his early childhood. Later
Mr.. Powers concluded at last, not to go
10 Ireland at present, and Mary Mooney
accompanied the voyager to New YORK
on her way.
Monday evening next there will he
Christmas tree in the Baptist church
Also from 6 to s o'clock, free supper
TO all the children of the Sunday school,
and for others at reasonable rates, the
proceeds for the benefit of the school.
Mrs. Blrney Sprung has returned to
her western home, leaving her daughter,
Mrs. German MattIsOn, somewhat I'M
proved in health. and taking wi her
one of the little girls to tighten and bless
her home for a short time.
The exercise by the primary classes IN
connection with the opening OF the mis-
sion bands concertwas finely rende red.
The children's stray pennies gathered IN
the barrels amounted to about $ll.
Floyd Huling, we are glad 10 state IA
getting along quite well, he moves
about some in the house, and 1t is hoped
his strength will be sufficiently recovered
to he out soon.
The fine looking bird dog recently |
come into the possession of Sam watson,
il a rare specimen Of its kind, ana at
tracts the attention of all friends OF dog |
species.
Mrs. B. T. Henry has gone to New
York to spend Christmas with her par
ents, and hoping the change will be con-
ducive to her health.
The concert given by the Baptist Sun
day school was well received by the |
large audience, and was creditable to
who participated. u
Mrs Herbert S. Walbridge was at her
home here last Sabbath, giving her old
friends an opportunity to her voice in
the church choir.
Mrs. James Atwood has returned from
a visit with friends in Broc klyn. George
and Mabel to, have been missed during
their absence.
Rev. N. S. Moore, Of Wins'ed, Conn,
will preach in the Congregational church
next Sabbath, both morning and even
ing.
The ladies' festival at the CongrPga-
tona church, Friday evening, Dec. 81,
promises to be pleasant entertainment
Mrs. Mosher of st. Alhans. and mothe'
of Miss Bessie G is visiting her as the
guest of w. G. Shaw.
Chas Houghton of Stamford made a
call upon some of his friends here this
week.
Miss Eva Roster spent Sunday with
her parents,