The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-26

The ladies of st. John Baptist (Catho-
lic) Church have decided to hold fair
for the benefit of the church, ON the 18th,
18th and 10Th Of October. There is a
concert contemplated for the first night,
led by Mr.. James Whitney, and assisted
by large company, consisting OF vocal
and instrumental music. There will
also be varied display of fancy and
useful articles each evening, to be dis
posed of the last night. Each night
there will be door prize. Among the
donors of articles we name j. Ed. Wal
bridge & Co., Fl. c. Simmons, Charles
Hennissey, Miss Mary ]. Harvey, James
Horton, Miss Maggie Griffin, Helen
Daily, and others.
Those attended the excursion yester-
day to Lake George, Notwithstanding the
delay from hot boxes, etc., which are the
usual conconlitants, were generally de-
lighted with the trip. Quite a delega-
ton went from here and the lateness of
the hour OF return, will only help to i'm
press the pleasant memory Of the good
time experienced.
The arrangements, for the occupation
Of the new Colvin mill have been made,
and Fl. T. Cushman is getting his ma
chinery in for driving business. The
building is we'll adapted for the purposes
for which it is to be used, and will be
much more convenient than the old one,
besides, the water power has been i'm
proved.
The northwest part of the town, is
preparing for the United States census,
to be taken next week. Samuel Gallow
welcomed pair of twin girls into his
family, one day last week. The exer-
cises were under the direction OF DR..
Ranney, and were in every way success
full.
Rev. G. 81. Peck, with his friends Rev.
and Mrs. Gidmsn of Preston, Ct, made
the ascent of Bald Mountain on Monday
of this week. The day was pleasant and
clear, and with good telescope they
were enabled to enjoy the almost unsur-
passed scenery which was presented.
Rev. Aretas Loomis of Greenfield,
Mass, with his wife, who is a descend
ant of the renowned Rev. Joseph Bel
lamy, d. ID. Of Connecticut, were in the
village calling upon friends Tuesday.
They made the journey from their home
in private carriage.
V. NJ. Baldwin and daughter Ida, Of
Kingsland. N. j., have been spending
few days in town. He is a brother-in-
law of the late Mrs. Charles Cushman,
who was proprietor of the popular May
flower cottages on Lake George, N. Y.
Mr.. Snyder of Manchester Centre is
canvassing this part Of the town, with
preparation for cleaning garments. Last
year he renovated beds, pillows and mat
tresses, besides doing some branches Of
uphostering.
Rev. q. 81. Peck preached at Hinsdill.
willie last Sabbath, in the absence OF Mr..
Bradish, who was away to attend the
funeral OF relative, Rev. Mr.. Chap
man of Bennington will supply next
Sunday.
B. G. Surdam has removed his stereo-
scope materials from the basement of
the grist mill, to the vacant furniture
rooms OF his father on Main street. where
he is setting them up and filling orders.
Daniel Latham and wife OF New Lon
don, Ct., who have been at Mrs. Skin
ner's for a week, have returned to their
home.
Trenor L. Park, who has been abroad
on his wedding tour, has returned with
his bride to New York.
The measles are having run here, and
some Of the school children are out on
Of It.
Seymour F. Henry and wife started
for Omaha, Neb., Thursday.
Mrs. DR.. Carter returned to Akron, o
Thursday.