The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-08-29

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John II. Watson and family OF Ne
York are guests st the Equinox House.
The sun OF one hundred dollars va
contributed for foreign missions by ID
Congregational church last Sunday.
"A large number from this town On,
vicinity took Ia the excursion TO Prov
dsnee island, Tuesday. and had splendi'
day Tor The trip.
The Pair held by the ladies OF th
Congregational church last week. was
success 10 every way. The friends work
ed heartily. aud are rewarded by having
s1cd 6s TO use as they have planned.
Tar payers will bear Ia mind that by
vote OF The town, TO save the discount,
taxes must be paid 10 the Treasurer, J. p.
Black. on or before Sept |. The tar is 50
cents on the dollar OF the grand list
Arson Sperry. son OF Arson 5perry
formerly q lawyer OF Manchester, died ut
bis home 10 Illinois last Saturday. He
vas . relative Of the late Judge Skinner
aud for macy years had charge Of Judge
SINNERS business in Chicago.
-. ID. Cleshorn OF Minneapolis has
purchased Of George Smith the George
Stone place. nett 10 Dellwood Cemetery.
The place will be occupied by the Misses
Hsuley and Mr.. Cleghorn's children,
though he will spend portion OF the time
10 Manchester.
There will be q competitive examination
Of candidates. resident 10 Bennin ton
County. for state scholarship in the Nor
~ssh University, At North Bennington on
Saturday. Sept Z. at %. m. conducted
by Prof. 4. W. Howe. All who intend to
compete should be present
u. X SMosDs.
Rev DR.. Cyrus Hsmlen Of Lexington,
Mass. 10 at tho Equinox House, He is
we'll known - former Prcsidsnt OF Middle.
bury college and before that for many
years President OF Robert college, Con.
stsntlpople. Hon. John NJ. Francis Of
Troy, Ei-Minis.er TO Portugal. Greece and
Austria is also at the Equinox. These
gentlemen met yesn ago .. Consiantino-
pie and are happy TO renew their acquain.
ianee 10 Manchester.
--Selliog interesting liquor on or nea.
the lair ground during the coming fair will
be sharply looked after. The Law Is very
severe providing for Imprisonment 10 thu
work house for the first offence. In past
years there have been several cases OF par.
lies from outside bringing whiskey 10 bot.
Ties and peddlipe !, out II any OF these
sentlemen are caush, they may expect
'fip TO tho work house by the fret ]
trsin.
The fall term Of Barr and Barton I
seminary viii begin on Thursday morn.
ns. Sept 3, Several changes snd i'm. I
'rovsmenk have been made during the va Y
alton. The outside Of the buildings has
'een frightened and made more attractive q
y coat OF psint The grounds have been "
If.ssi, Improved by hliins aud grading v
'ets.*n The The Seminary aud house. and m
y sirsishienins snd ers,slius the drive
rays aud ssIks What vas last year The I.
as,hsmsiicsl room has been converted In 10
laboratory fitted up 10 fret class con. a.
'''on. Tbs South chapel has been div u,
led by partition rum ing east aud sest. ,o
order TO furnish The required rumber
class rooms for The increased number OF :.
''ehsfa A large quantity Of new fnrni. | !,
Ire has been pat into The stadents' rooms
shs. they srs nos uniiormly furnished
'ih bard wood salts Of modern style -
lsh I'll ihe Improvements Of. year ana =.
/" snd Tho pleasant and healthy location -
'ere s DO school In The state or even IL :"
~ kaslsnd thai can furnish more aesis
10 sooonnodsiious Tor siuden.s The f''
laeaiionAi Advantages are sisc eqnsl 10 60
q beat. and students can be thorous hi, 'As
ted for any college or seminary 10 the ~
nhisy. The English course furnishes an ~
cslien' rrepsrsiloa for teaching 10 the sa'
'blse schools snd broad foundation o''
those Who desire 10 i.Ls q normal 'en
nrse. VII
inv
- The guests Of the ElaIsoI House .bo .ep
d been making great preparations for l.d
~ snausi masquerade add fsHc, ares. foc
] ssre more tAsa repaid for their st,or,s Ia |,
The siesllsscs Of the general enec, Of
eesiamins and decorations. Oct Of
vi, 100 eAsrscien portrayed there we're :
y I've Duplicated. which 10 itself ,pe.l, tlsi
the variety The l.dies dresses sers :
ely snd tasteful prodseiicas. each COS. the
nc being 70 carefully selected ,ts. ever, ir
eould readily rans The character, ard :.