The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-01

the Junction, where they were transferred
to special cars for the troops. The band
and militia have both been carefully drilled
for some time past and their appearance
yesterday in New York was undoubtedly
creditable one. Captain Clark gave the
men outdoor practice several days last week
on the state-hOuse grounds, and last Satur
day afternoon they marched up on Semin-
airy Hill, accompanied by the band, and
were put through their PAGES. just pre-
vious to their departure Monday morning
the company went through a short drill in
the armory and the captain gave them a
few instructions in regard to their conduct
on the trip. Forty-three men went with
Company II, and the band numbered forty
musicians, plus Drum-Inajor f. T. Austin of
Mortified. The troops remain to witness
the civic procession to-day and will prob
ably arrive here on their return Thursday
evening.
The projected Easter sale, under the di-
rection Of the ladies of Christ church, took
place last Thursday, at the rectory. -Four
large tables were loaded with variety of
fancy articles tastefully arranged and de-
signed to tempt the fancy of the unwary.
These tables were presided over by Mrs.
Clara Branerd and Miss Carrie Ellis, Mrs.
George Taplin and Mrs. o. d. Scribner,
Mrs. h. II. Bixby and Mrs. G. II. Heaton,
Mrs. A. G. Trulan and Miss Kate Kemp
ton. The apron table was in charge of
Mrs. j. E. Curran and Mrs. Henry Fifeld
and the store of bon-bons was dispensed by
Miss Lou Ellis and Miss Helen Dewey.
Mrs. George E. Hunt and Mrs. Frank
Adams presided at the door. The bounti-
fully-laden supper tables were under the
management of Mrs Frank /. Putfer, Mrs
Harry w. Roberts, Mrs. Mark Fowler, Mrs
G.. b. B. Denny and Miss Taplin. The
head mattresses were Misses Harrie Huse
and Clara Adams, assisted by a corps of
eight little girls arrayed in white caps and
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pitaity of the ladies, who feel amply re-
paid for their labors by the complete sue
cess of the sale. The net proceeds amounted
to about S156. Mrs. Hill was pleasantly
surprised by gift from the ladies of a
choice etching executed by Mr.. j. f. Gil
man. The etching is set in handsome
bronze frame and represents the view look
ing up the Winooski from a point near
Colonel Jewetts.
THE second production of " Little Lord
Fauntleroy" by the company under the
management of T. II. French attracted a
fair audience to the opera-house Monday
evening. The company, with the exception
of the Little Lord, was practically the
same as the one which appeared here in
February, and the performance of Monday
evening was in many respects similar to that
of three months ago. The failure of little
Wallie Eddinger to reappear in the leading
part was disappointment to many, who
and were convinced that no one else could
satisfy them after once listening to such an
irreproachable little actor. The role was
intrusted, Monday night, to Gertie Homan,
and it certainly fell into good hands, for
although Gertie can hardly compare with
her predecessor, either in personal appear
ance as an incarnation of the ideal Faunte-
roy, or in simplicity of action, yet she is a
wonderful little stage artist and there were
many noticeable points of excellence in her
rendering of the role. The balance of the
company was fully up to its previous high
standard. Carl Haswn, as the Earl of
Dorincourt; Frances Whetcroft, as Minna,
and c. A. Locke, as Grocer Hobbs, were the
favorites, and their presentation of the sew
eral characters was in full harmony with
the originals as portrayed by Mrs. Burnett.
Certain portions of the play, particularly
the closing scenes of the first and second
acts, were less effective than formerly,
owing to the absence of the orchestra.
MoNTPELIER's contribution to the party
of Denison, Texas, boomers arrived Sunday
morning. They are all of the opinion that
| Denison is the coming city of that region.
Denison is the southern gateway to the
Indian Territory. All the railroads from
| Texas to the territory pass through the
town, and this fact alone is assurance that
the place will in time become great busi-
ness center. The party of New England
| visitors, which numbered one hundred
! twenty-seven, forty-one of that namber
| being from Vermont, arrived at this Jericho
| of the promised land Friday afternoon,
| April 10. They were met at the station by
| the mayor and a citizens committee, and
escorted in carriages to the exposition hall.
! There formal addresses of welcome were
made by the mayor and others. After look
! ing over the place the visitors organized the
| Denison Land Company, with a capital OF
5000 900, 100000 of which was taken by
citizens and the remainder by the visitors.
| OF this S400, 600, Sl36, $50 was taken by the
Vermont delegation, and about $4,000
went to Montpelier. real estate pool
was then formed by the party, and $4,000
was invested in building lots. After organ
izing and electing officers, an auction sale
of building lots, fifty by one hundred fifty
feet, belonging to the company, was held,
none but members being allowed to pur-
chase. Two hundred lots were sold at the
company's appraisals, with premiums of
from So to $40 per lot. The whole sale
amounted to S43000. The property pur-
chased by the company includes one thou
sand acres of land in and adjacent to the
city, comprising some magnificent building
sites. Much of the land is covered with a
second growth of live oak. The company
also purchased the horse-car line and is now
changing it into a steam motor line, which
will be extended through the company s
property. Denison is a lively city of fifteen
thousand inhabitants, and the rapidity OF
| It's growth may De seen from tne TACT Indt IL
| is less than fifteen years since the first
white person took up his residence there
1t has grown to its present proportions on
account of the rich tract Of country around
There will be established at once large
cotton factory, foundries, tanneries, a fruit
and meat canning establishment and other
manufactures. The abundance of fruit
particularly peaches, in the locality makes
it an especially desirable site for canning
establishments. The excursion party re-
ceived invitations from Fort Worth and Dal
las, Texas, to visit those towns but was
unable TO accept. On the return trip the
boomers stopped at Chattanooga and Fort
Payne, and at the latter place parted com
pany with Mr. Rice, the enterprising man
ager OF the expedition.
The SEVENTEEN anniversary of Odd Eel
lowship in the United States was appropri
ately observed by Vermont Lodge, No. 2
last Friday evening. There were present
in addition to the members, with their wives
and daughters, large number of lady ant
gentleman friends of the order. The exer
cises were opened with music, The Wan
derer's Return" by the male quartet
composed of f. w. Bancroft, II. s. Chap
man, DR.. A. B. Bisbee and G. f, Lowe, fol
lowed with prayer by Rev. g. w. Gallagher
Next in order came music, " God is Love,