Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-05-03

THE OBSERVANCE or CENTENNIAL DAY.
Agreeably to the proclamations of Presi-
dent Harrison and Gov. Dillingham;, exer
cises commemorative of Washington's first
Inauguration were held Tuesday, April 30.
| At o'clock A VI. religious services were
held in the Congregational church, Revs.
Tucker and Phelps joining i'll conducting
them. The service was one OF song and
Thanksgiving Dea b. l. Barnard in be-
half of the Baptist church, Mr. c. d. Spen-
Ger in behalf of the Methodist church, and
Chas H. Parmaee in behalf of the Con
gregational church, made fitting remarks
showing why we should be thankful to God
for the abundant blessings and grand tri
umphs of the century of constitutional
government just ending.
In the evening occurred the citizens
meeting in observance of the occasion. The
town hall was crowded to its utmost capac-
| ity. A large American flag entirely cover
ed one end of the hall, and portraits of
Washington were also displayed. As chair
man Of the meeting Mr.. c. NJ. Russell read
| President Harrison's proclamation, and
called upon Rev Mr. Phelps to make invo-
cation of Divine. blessing. The chairman
then made brief Introductory remarks
sketching the life of Washington, tracing
his career as the leader of the colonial
forces during the Revolution, referring to
his religious life and his wisdom as chief
magistrate of the nation. Rev. Mr.. Pierce
followed in remarks only too short, speak
ing of the great events of national history
that have occurred in the month of April,
and dwelling forcibly upon the great events
of the century Miss Lula Boyd recited ef
fectively Thomas Buchanan Reads poem,
The Revolutionary Uprising. Prof. j.
Ward followed, speaking specially of ia
nous characters in ancient history com
pared with the great man whose name we
reverence. Rev. Mr.. Phelps spoke in Il
happy and pleasant vein, closing in stir
ring tribute to the stars and stripes waving
in glory and majesty from ocean to ocean.
Miss Alice b. Carpenter gave fine render
ing of Longfellow's Launching of the
| Ship" Rev. l.. p. Tucker followed, speak
ing forcibly upon the varied phases of
| Washngton's character of his religious
| life, his domestic life, and especially his
sturdy integrity and rugged honesty in all
matters of financial concern. The perfect
attention given by the large audience TO the
recitation "E Pluribus Unum,' by Miss
May smith, attested their appreciation of
the selection and its rendering.
The exercises were interspersed with mu-
sic rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Kidder, Mrs
| w OlcOJLt MISS INlpl6l anu Ains iNuSSOA'i shN
selections consisting of national airs, clos
ing with America, in which the audience
Joined. The benediction was pronounced
by Rev. Mr. Pierce. The occasion was one
of pleasure and interest in all respects
The cornet band played number of excel
lent selections in front of the hall while the
audience was assembling.
A portrait of Captain Judah Moore, II
revolutionary patriot, grandfather OF Mrs
David g. Ballou, was displayed Captain
Moore was born in 1886 and died IN 1874,
and is buried in the cemetery in l.awton
district He was one Of the pioneer set
| tiers of Wilmington, removing thither from
Palmer, Mass
The Messrs. Newton were in town on
| SATURDAY,. They evince IA hearty interest
i'm the affairs Of the town, and declare
/ themselves ready u begin the railroad
whenever the towns OF Nottingham ana
| Wilmington grant the necessary and,
Rev. D. W Phelps preached his farewell
sermon last Sunday, taking his text from
| Luke Il. 10 The sermon was strong ex-
position of the views and belief held by the
speaker He spoke in fitting words, ex-
pressing his thanks to the people oil the
Town for their uniform kindness and cour.
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Them abundant blessings. Mr. Phelps goes
from this people carrying their best wishes
and kindliest regards.
Miss Mary f. Spencer is in Boston this
week buying a full line of goods for spring
and summer sales. Her mother Mrs
Eliza Spencer, accompanies her.
Mr.. Arthur f Spencer and Miss Nellie
Atwood we're married at the Methodist par
sonage ON Wednesday evening. Congratu-
lations,
The band entertainment on Saturday
evening was most enjoyable, but owing to
the rain was not largely attended.
Mr.. e b. Buffum is engaged at o. u
Wares store during the busy season.
TIN. sympathy Of the community goes out To
~ md MIS- Claude p. Leonard In their sorrow
81 hsreayement Little Godie Blanche Leonard
~, J .aven months died on Tuesday morning Oh
a66n,,estion of the lungs, Truly the waysol IIuH,
80 ar. mysterious First we record the ueatl
~ ~, s,,ad then the little child; all are suolecl
% tha same immutabe law The llle ne has
" -. out. the beautiful blossom mas taded IIonl
sertbly sight hut Christianity sheds q glorious
rsdiance over the little grave Inc little usasu,J
~ mai Iost, she has passed from vale h sli anu
sorr,,y into the land Of light, and HE anu low,
ao,y near the gate Of Heaven seems wheii Ms
tnou, that our dear ones have Just passeu thI"ISn
] IL The funeral occurred ON Inursdhy' NV "
Tucker preaching a must con''"'""S
The burial was at West DoNeI,