Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

S. d. Winslow and family are at Crystal
lake, in the town of Chatham, n. ii. w.
S. Holland and wife will occupy his house
during their absence.
Mrs. Phebe Holland, who died at her late
home in Townshend at > o'clock last sun
day morning, was born in Brookline IN
1893 Her maiden name was Stebbins. In
early life she was united by marriage to
Joab Holland, IA wealthy farmer and prom
inent citizen of Townshend, who ever af-
ter lived in town and died several years
since at their home, where Mrs. Holland
has since lived Mrs. Holland leaves four
sons and four daughters, all married Three
of the sons and one daughter live in Min
nesota, one son in Massachusetts,, and the
other three daughters in Townshend. Fifty
one years ago she, with her husband, united
with the Baptist church and has been an
exemplary member of it to the day of her
death, paying literally for its support be
side being active in its spiritual work. She
and Judge Howard, whose funeral was
Sunday, were among the oldest and best
paying members of the church, and alike
manifested great interest in its prospect
ty
The descendants Of Deacons Luther and
Harvey Burnap held reunion with Sene-
ca Miller and family Friday, July 26. There
we're % present Of their children, grand
children and great grandchildren and their
companions. The dinner table was i'll the
yard near the house, under an awning, and
was loaded with all the delicacies of the
season. When seated around the table, and
before eating, Mrs. Seneca Miller, the old
est daughter of Dea. Luther, made an APP
propriate address of welcome, which was
responded to by Mrs. G. c. Taft, grand
daughter of Dea Luther A psalm was
then read by Miss Emily Burnap when
prayer was offered by Dea. John Burnap
Of Jamaica Dinner was then served, af-
ter which Mrs. Olive Holmes of Saratoga
Springs another granddaughter of Dea.
Luther, gave an interesting and excellent
historical sketch of the family histories,
which was followed with solo by Miss
Carrie Bruce of Newfaue. An original
poem, entitled "Childhood's Days, was
then read by Mrs VIM Bruce, mother of
Carrie then followed duet 10y Mrs. {. Z.
Taft of Townshend and Miss Hattie Brown
of Leavenworth, Kansas. Hon. Wilder
Burnap of Burlington gave some Interest
ing "reminiscences of the Burnap families
in early life Miss Hattie Brown read
poem entitled Coming Home which was
followed by all singing together from uos
pei Hymns Appropriate remarks were
then made by Dea. JOhh buruhP, "hich
was followed by distribution of souvenirs
comprising cards and a piece of the china
set Of Dea Luther's wife to each one pres
ent, when all united in singing, ''God be
with you till we meet again. The day
was perfect and the gathering one that will
not be forgotten by those present W.
The w. c. T. U. held a union temper
ance meeting Sunday evening in the Con
gregational church, taking half hour Tor
"a Lucy Hayes memorial service. Miss Hat
tie Brown Of Leavenworth, Kansas, read a
selection, THE Two Martyrs, to the great
delight of the audience.
Lovers of music will please notice the
programs out for the concert at the town
hall next Tuesday evening. Instrumental
and vocal duets and solos will be rendered,
and Miss Hattie Brown will furnish selec
tons in reading. 1t is intended to make 1t
first class concert. A fine piano from
Barbers rooms at Bellows Falls will he
used on the occasion.
Mrs Merriam, who has been boarding at
A A. Mason's for some weeks, returned to
her home in Boston this week.-Mrs. A. A.
Blood is visiting friends in Brattleboro and
Mortified Mrs. Sarah Wilson and son
are at Fairlee for fortnight's visit.