The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-07-11
North bennington.

The excursion to Camp Comfort"
Wednesday, by the Congregational Sun.
day school, was a great success in every
way. Though the clouds in the morn.
ing looked as though 1t might lain, there
was good turnout of those who be-
lieved from experience that the man.
ayers would, as they always have, make
their excursion enjoyable. The belief
was fully realized, and all, including the
children of whom there was a large
number, passed a gala day upon the rus
tic grounds, the scenery of which is so
little removed from state of nature
Arriving on the grounds before ten
O'Clock, the day was spent pleasantly
and restfully. Soon the little ones were
enjoying roam in the woods, or being
swung by the older ones, while many
for a season were passing the time sit
ing and converting Familiarity in the
spacious building erected for table and
luching purposes, and others made their
way up the stairway of the bluff to the
ball ground for active operations there.
The accommodation for the excursion
were ample, and dinners for any who
had not supplied themselves from their
homes, were furnished at a reasonable
rate, while the best of ice cream was to
be had at all times. There had been no
particular effort made in getting up the
party but there were numbers among
them, guests from Williamstown, New
York, Omaha and London, all of whom
aided in making the time a delightful
one. The attention Of railroad officials
and those interested in the grounds were
freely given, aud everything done on
their part for the pleasure and conven-
fence Of those present. At FIVE o'clock
the triple blowing of the engine whis.
tie was signal for breaking camp, and
the excursion was brought down the
mountain, with those who desired upon
open cars to enjoy the scenery, and
landed at our depot at $50. Nothing
occurred 10 mar the pleasure of the day,
even the clouds protected from the too
warm sun, but dropped no moisture to
make it necessary 10 raise an umbrella.
The place for pleasant day of recrea-
ton, with little Of fatigue and worry,
the unanimous voice of the party would
be Camp Comfort"
The primary department of the Bap.
tist Sunday school had a picnic on the
church grounds, with Refreshments in
the ves'ry, on the Fourth. The heavy
rain in the forenoon affected the plans
materially keeping a number away, and
yet the occasion was one of pleasure to
those in attendance. The Sunday school
| is incl easing in numbers and interest.
A movement is on foot to enlarge the
library, which is much needed, and will
be an attractive feature to those who
enjoy good substantial reading.
Frank Powers lost the end of the
thumb on his left hand, while at work
for HIT. Cushman, on Monday morning.
He was pushing a stick to split it
with circular saw, when il moved
faster than he was aware, and on taking
up his hand the end OF the thumb half
way to the frat joint was left upon the
saw frame. He says be shall be more
careful in the future.
VIM. Ranney, who has cancelled his
services as superintendent of the College
gymnasium in Williamstown, to enter
upon course of study at Yale Theologi-
cal Seminary, is spending vacation at
his home here. A sitter, Miss Frances,
of New York, has also been visiting at
her fathers within week.
1t is expected that Rev. NJ. L. Sever
ance OF Bennington Center, will preach
at the Congregational Church next Sab
bath morning, in exchange with Rev.
G. H. Peck.
Miss Bessie Moshier has returned after
an absence of several weeks. She went
to visit sister who was sick, and whose
death she was called 10 mourn before
her return.
Mrs. j, G, Houghton has removed the
shingles from her dwelling, and covered
it with tin with standing seam. The
work has been done by II. G. Simmons.
Mr.. Allen, father of Mrs. B. T. Henry
of New York, and his sister, Mrs. Smith
of Milwaukee, Wis, are visiting their
friends here for few days.
H. G, White has been adding build
ing to store the sswdust from his saw
mill He is also treating his large scope
mill to a new coat of paint.
Miss Oracle Newton is enjoying the
visit Of her young lady friend, if we can
judge from appearances.
W. G. Shaw has gone to Niagara Falls
to attend a convention of railroad &C.
countants.