The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-22
Norm HennInrron.

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ton Beach, on the coast Of New Hamp-
shire, that il is still one of the pleasant
est localities in which to pass the sum-
mer, or few weeks of recreation. This
beach which has been immortalized in
the poetry, The Tent on the Beach, of
one OF the favorite singers of the world
Whittier. was his chosen place of resort,
and for many years he was regularly
to be seen, watching the incoming serf
from his seat on the rocks, enjoying the
pleasant drives, or by himself enraptured
by the muses. on his accustomed walks,
strolllng through the delightful haunts
which skirt the shore, inland for miles.
Here he penned the verses 10 full of
beauty, THE Wreck OF Rivermouth,n in
which is sung the fulfillment of the
prophecy of 'Goody Cole, the Witch of
Hampton" Here Is, the famous Morse
man warrior. "Thorwald," as tradition
has it, lost his life by an arrow from the
enemy, in the year 1902, and his grave
can be visited by the interested and
curious. And near here is the "haunted
house." where the first wife returned
from the world of spirits and claimed
and took the ring from the hand of the
second, as sung in another of Whittier's
exquisite poems. mere the most favor.
able opportunity is offered for sea-bath.
ing, from either extended beach stretch
ing from the noted Great Boar's Head !"
north-e east and southwest, in semi-cir-
cular sand-bottom or ever varying rocky
shore. How beautiful to see from this
elevated point, when atmospheric con-
ditions are favorable, the sun and moon
sinking into the briny deep IN peace and
splendor, or rising from out its depths,
to deck the starry sky in its path of
glory. But what are these reflections
compared with the pleasure and salts
faction experienced by the faded bust
ness now, wishing to get away from his
cares and perplexities, that by breathing
the healthful sea-breezes be may feel
new life animating him. Nor less 80
the teacher or any desiring recuperation
from toll or the cares of the household,
and longing for relief and the invigorat-
ing air from the ever restless ocean,
But 1t may be asked, are there accom-
modations suitable for the multitude
The answer is, yes, and the place where
the wants of guests will be fully met, in
the room, at the table, in the use of car
rlages, or IN the boat upon fishing ex.
cursions, is at "Leavitt's Hampton
Beach Hotel" With rooms looking out
upon the broad ocean, if desired, where
the "primiug" and "lagging" of the
tides cGn be watched in their ever-vary-
ing flow, and with the constant atten-
ton of the host and the help, the stay OF
all guests is made enjoyable, and the
leave taking when the tie must be brok-
en-, is with reluctance and regret.
The store of Edward Walbridge OF
Bennington Falls was entered by a lad
from Hooeick Falls, about twelve years
Of age, on Saturday last, in the after
noon in absence of Mr.. w. and some
things taken. On Tuesday afternoon OF
this week, he was discovered and pur-
sued by Walbridge and others, and SC
closely followed that he took shelter in
the house of henry Stockwell, near the
Stone Church, and was found under a
bed in the second story. He was taken
to Jail in Bennington which is undoubt-
eddy preliminary to residence for years
at the reform school at Vergennes.
The home of w. ]. Toomhs was made
very pleasant by a reunion, last week
when Mr.. and Mrs. Morse, his son in-law
and daughter Florence of Wilbraham
Mass, with Miss Nellie who is at home
on a vacation from teaching in Ohio, and
Miss Nettie who is spending the summer
lntermisslon of Smith College, North.
ampton, were all here. They filled the
clip in the Church on the Sabbath, which
had been occupied by the young ladies
from childhood.
Some idea of the estimation in which
the BANNER is held by it it's readers,
may be gathered from the relation to
your correspondent of its being regular.
ly sent, after the first reading here to a
town in Eastern Massachusetts, from
there to Maine, then to GloverviIle, N
Y, and lastly to Greenwich IN the same
State. The news at last must be good
as we know it is if it is old.
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Harlow
was attended at st. John Baptist's
Church here last Saturday morning, the
Rev. Father Provost officiating. The
remains were taken to Hoosick Falls for
interment, followed by long procession
of carriages. She was an old lady who
was respected in the community, as was
her husband, who died few years ago
The Rev. q. II. Peck will preach al
the Hinsdillville Church next Sunday
afternoon at the usual hour. This is a
good work, the opening of this old and
revered place of worship, and under
present auspices, those who contribute
to keep up the union services are entitled
to the thanks OF many people.
The Olympics will play game of base
ball with the Hoosick nine, on the
ground here, next Saturday at O'Clock
p. m. 1t is hoped these clubs do not
have to practice playing on the Sabbath
in order to prepare for such contests on
a week day, as is done in some places.
Mrs. Hland Hall and son Clark, and
Mrs. j. G. Houghton, arrived home last
Saturday from a tour to Boston and
Hampton Beach, of nearly three weeks.
They met Mrs. Arthur Jones of North
Adams, on their return, who is much
out Of health.
Mrs. Mckay and Miss Matthews OF
Troy, have been added to the list of
boarders at Mrs. SINNERS during the
week. Several of the gentlemen con-
nected with the families boarding here
were at home during last Sunday.
The school building is being put In
proper condition for the opening of
school the first week in September, by
cleaning and painting. The new prin.
cipal is expected in the place the last of
next week.
We are glad to learn that both Mrs.
Jas. yelling and Mrs, O'Brien, who
have been treated by DIR. Mclean of
Troy, are doing as well as could be ex-
pected, and their full recovery is ex-
pected.
Mrs. DR.. Carter and child of Akron,
Ohio, is visiting her mother Mrs. M. g.
Huling. The doctor is expected here to
accompany her home but not until her
visit has been somewhat prolonged.
Mrs. j, c. Wright and daughter Cora,
have been spending week or more in
SALISBURY. Mrs. W. is sister of Mrs.
John Bates, with whom they have been
stopping,
Miss Jane Walworth of Brooklyn, N,
Y, who has been visiting her sister in
Shushan, N. Y, spent day with her
brother George, here, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw, accompanied by
Misses Moshier and Becker, have gone
to Coney Island for a short time, for
health aud pleasure.
Mrs. Uhline, with her sons wife and
child, and Mrs, Jos. Mckay are spend
ing few days with friends in Berlin,
N. Y.
Miss s. E. Park with Mrs. Rhoda Mil
lard of Milwaukee, Wis, spent the day
here with friends, last week.
Widow Aaron Smalley of Troy, has
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