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SnansburY.

The school house at Rhode Island was
crowded on Sunday evening, to hear
Rev. Mr.. Heath. Rev. Mr.. Bitchcock
Of South SALISBURY preached at the
same place on Monday evening. The
meetings will be continued through the
week.
Miss Mercy Niles and her sister Mar
tina, are quite SICK with measles. Miss
Niles WIS obliged TO close her school in
District No. 8, about two weeks before
the end Of the term.
The Single sociable and accompany
ing entertainment were much enjoy ed
by those who attended, and netted the
society nearly five dollars.
Mrs. j. NJ. Mattison who has been quite
i'll for the past two weeks, is GONZALES
cent.
There will be Sunday school at the
Hall at twelve O'Clock, next Sunday.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

The Fifth annual Grand Convention
Degree of Rebekah, l. o. o. F was helC
in Bennington last Friday, Ola II. Hen
derson, Grand Master, presiding. Dele
gates we're present from all but two Of
the eleven lodges of this degree in Yer
mont. About IS all told were in attend
ance on til Q sessions, which were held
morning and afternoon.
Among the distinguished visitors from
abroad we note the presence of Mrs
Sarah E. Barry of Boston, president oil
the Massachusetts, Conference. During
the day she gave very interesting
statement of the work Of the Rsbekahs
in the Old Bay State, rot only among
he families of needy Odd Fellows, but
among those who do not belong to the
Order-charitIes amounting to thous-
ands of dollars.
The reports from lodges show a gain
OF 734, comprising total membership
of 1893, giving a standing to this branch
of Odd Fellowship which it has long de-
served in comparison with the subordin-
ate lodges of Vermont. The Rebekahs
are destined to be the largest branch OF
the Order.
The Committee on Resolutions re
ported, among other things of minor
importance, memorable ng the Grand
Lodge to instruct its Grand Representa-
tives to oppose the adop' ion by the Sow.
ereign Grand Lodge of any form Of
beautlfied" floor work, and also all
changes in the present ritual. An
amendment was proposed TO the consti-
tuition making woman the presiding
officer Of Grand Conventions, but re-
tanning the Grand Master as its execu-
tive officer.
The morning session was devoted to
preliminary convention work, and a re-
cess was taken at II o'clock until 2 D.
m, to allow of carriage drive to the
Bennington Battle Monument and visit
to the Vermont Soldiers Home. This
was one of the pleasant features of the
event.
Dinner and supper were served at the
Putnam House, the visitors being guests
Of Miriam d. OF r. Lodge, No. 8.
The following officers were elected :
Ola II. HENDERSON, st. Johnsbury, !er
o6icio, president.
Mrs.. N. NJ, Puffer, Bennington, vice.
Miss Mary ! R,nnev. ST. Jobnsburv.
secretary.
Mrs. Sarah f. Morris. Nortbfield
treasurer.
Hi, StiIlson. p. G.. M Remington.
W. D. Wilson. Grand Rem. ST. Adams
N. P, Bowman. p. e. M 81. Johnsbury:
L. J. RsttinR. p, q. p. BrattIeboro,
and N. NJ. Puffer, G. s. W., Bennington,
a = a ~
Grand Lodge.
Meedames NJ. w S:ewart. N. M. Puf-
fer. Bennington. delegates TO Massachu-
sets Conference.
Mesdames ]. w. GoodelI. Burlington
M Stone. Bra,tleboro: NJ, II. Fepno. ST.
Johpsbury, delegates to Rhode Island
Conference.
Adioui ned subject to call of the Grand
Master as per the Constitution.
Preliminary to this convention, the
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21
West Arlington.

The first sociabe Of the season was
held at Mr.. Q. A. Derrick's country resi-
dence, and was we'll attended, several
from ont of town being present.
Mr.. Frank Young and wife of Middle
bury, recently passed few days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Young.
Miss Kate Mckee of Cambridge. was
the guest of Miss Nellie Derrick while in
town last week.
The cold wave struck this place last
Thursday p. M, and staid until Monday
q. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Buck visited
friends in Manchester, last week.
R. F. Davis is re.shingling the covered
bridge.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21
ThAnkaglYinH.

However poor you may be in this
worlds goods, you have something TO be
thankful for if you have good health. II
you are a sufferer from disease, espec
tally Rheumatism, you should be thank
full that you can be cured. Anti-Apo
plectine eliminates the cause of Rheums.
tIsm from the blood and is cure fol
Heart Disease, that deadly follower Of
Rheumatism. Send for circulars to DR.
F. S. Hutchinson & Co., Enosburgt
Falls VT
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WoOdfOrd.

Mr.. Bingham of Albany, N. Y, spent
Sunday here, and spoke some good
words in Christian Endeavor meeting,
Sunday evening.
Miss Grace Wood has closed her
school in Searsburgh and is home.
George j. Bond of Searsburgh, is in
town surveying.
Mrs. Herman Bugbee is very sick yet.
VIM, 81. Park Of Boston, is in town,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

A thoroughly enjoyable evening can
be had with the new game called "The
Race for the Presidency" 1t is played
on a folding board in brilliant colors,
which is in itself beautiful as we'll as
an instructive thing. Portraits of all
our Presidents, from Washington to
Harrison, appear on the borders of the
board. and in the center there are cor
rect views of the United States Senate
chamber and of the White House, sur
mounted by trophies of our national flag.
The list Of the AZ States is printed in the
middle of the board and the electoral
vote ofeach is given opposite to its name.
The first stages of the game are taken
up with a competitive race for mayor s
chair, governors chair and a congress-
mans chair. Then follows race for
the United States Senate, and the grand
climax is reached in struggle between
the players to carry each of the AZ States {;
the side which first scores POS votes out
OF the total Ala in the electoral college
elects its man President, and so wins
the game. The playing is done with a
pack of AZ cards, numbered variously
from 1000 to 10000, and bearing pictorial
representations of familiar political
scenes. 1t is decided novelty in par
Tor games, and has the merit of being
not only amusing and exciting, but Of
imparting great deal of useful infor-
nation as to the way we choose our
presidents. All the leading toy stores
have it price Sl) and it will be sent, ex-
press prepaid, to any address in New
England, on receipt of Sl.25, by the
Reed Toy Company, Leominster, Mass.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

Judge Simpson Of the Superior Court
writes From mental exhaustion, my
nervous system became shattered, and l
was utterly unable to sleep nights. Sui
phur Bitters cured me, and my sleep is
now sound, sweet and refreshing. 40
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POwnal.

Tuesday week last, at Pownal Centre,
occurred the ordination to the ministry
Of the Second Advent Church, of Mr..
Brown a resident of East Pownal. After
sermon from the words, "The power
of God" referred to in Cor. 1, "a, by
the Rev. Mr. Higley of Sandy Hill, the
laying on of hands was performed, after
which Rev. Mr.. Wright of Shrewsbury
gave the charge TO the pastor, and Rev.
Mr.. johnson Of Castleton that to the
church. Rev. Mr.. Wood, violinitt and
leader of the choir, effectively aided the
exercises which were closed by a bene
dictiOn from the elected pastor. In the
evening service Of song and music by
Rev. Wood, was finely rendered.
Record of attendance OF school in
Dist. No. 10, Pownal. term III weeks)
ending Nov. 10Th. Number of scholars
not absent; Eghert Amadon, Bonnie
Amadon, Mary Flynn, Charles Blanch
ard, Margie E. Myers, Gusta Raedel
Jesse w. Myers, Augustus E. Jepson.
Absent one day, Merritt H. Myers
average daily attendance, IL; total mum
Der of scholars, 10. Louella A. Jepson
teacher.
The case of F. L. Ames vs.. Tice Niles
will be begun at the Exchange Hotel,
Pownal, next Tuesday, before the Hon.
W. L. Burnap Of Burlington as referee,
Samuel Wright's and and the adj pin.
ing "Hcxie" place have been very much
improved in appearance by the remov.
ing the unsightly road fence.
Ne'7s from the Rev. Mr.. Clark reports
a shade of improvement in appearance
though the fever is yet running and de,
lirium is present still.
Misses Bush Grady. Eunlce Lldd and
Rhoda Mason, attended the examination
of teachers at Arlington. this week.
Mrs. Maj. NJ. Barber U s. A, who il
visiting relatives and friends here will
soon leave for st. Paul, MINI.
Miss Bush Grada closed a very sue
cessful term of school at the Centre Fri
day.
Prof. E. W. Howe visited the two
schools in this village one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Bates spent the
week visiting friends 10 Lenox, Mass.
E. ]. Barber has masons at work upon
the hotel.
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High Speed, With Safety.

A Boston editor says Its perfect
roadbed enables the highest rate of speed,
with safety. The representatives are
very courteous and competent, while in
equipment it leads ali rival lines" This
could only refer to the New York Cen
trail & Hudson r yer Railroad,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

In acknowledgement of the countless favors
that have been extended to the people OF this
State during the year now drawing to close, dc
hereby designate Thursday. November 2Sth, to be
observed as a day Of praise and thanksgiving to
Almighty God. And earnestly request that the
day be appropriately observed by the people in
their homes, and that in their places OF public
worship they unite in services Of praise and
thanksgiving to him whose mercy is new every
morning, whose faithfulness is unto all genera.
tons, and who is nigh unto all them that call
upon him in truth.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
in executive chamber at Montpelier, this eighth
day of November, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and OF
the Independence Of the United States the one
hundred and fourteenth
WILLIAM P DILLINGHAM;.
BY the Governor FRED A. Rowland,
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

have lot of Grave Markers, Head
Stone Monuments, etc., which have
concluded to sell at reduced prices. They
are all tirst-class stock and design, and
will be sold at prices to suit purchasers
Come in and satisfy yourselves,
3ltf q, NJ. LAMBERT,
No. 10 North St., Bennington, Vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

With Ely's Cream Balm a child car
be treated without pain or dread and
with perfect safety. Try the remedy. II
cures catarrh, hay fever and colds in the
head. 1t is applied into the nostrils and
gives relief with the first application
Price 90 cents. 44t2
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

GB"We have received Vol |, No. l, Of
The Arena semi-theological magazine
published in Boston, According to the
present, the December issue. the editor,
B. o. Flower, proposes to fight for ideas
as his motto says. Col. r. G. Ingersoll
Henry George and Dion Boucicault con-
tribute leading articles for the January
number. IS per year, so cents single
copies. We give the contents of the
initial issue Rev. Minot j. Savage,
Agencies that are Working a Revolu-
ton in Theology" w. II, H. Murray
THE Religious Question" Rabbi Sol
ONION SCHNEIDER. History in the Public
Schools" /; Prof. Joseph Rodes Bucha.
nan, Development of Genius by Proper
Education" George E. Mcneil, THE
Democracy of Labor Organization ;
Mary A. Livermore. Centuries of Dis
honor" Hudson futile, "A Threatened
Invasion of Religious Freedom" Helen
Campbell, Certain Convictions as to
Poverty N, P. Gilman, Poverty and
Crime in our Great Cities" o. B.
Buckingham, rs Poverty increasingly
0. P. Clifford, Our Poor Rev. C. A,
Bartol, THE Word God in Our Consti-
tuition"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

HOPKINSON-BUS I'm Bennington, Novem
Der 2lst at the residence of the brides parents BY
Rev. T. Marten, Mr. Frederick Thomas Hopkin
son Of Brattleboro and Miss Adora Gracia Buss.
daughter Of Albee Buss Of this village.
RHEINFURD-HURST.- Bennington. Noy.
ember Goth, at St. Francis de Sales Church, BY
Rev. ]. s. Michaud, Mr.. Joseph Rheinfurd and
Miss Mary Hurst, all Of Bennington.
MoCARTY-LY0NS.-In Bennington, Noyem-
Der 10Th, at ST. Francis de Sales Church, by Rev.
j. s. Michaud, Mr. Thomas M,Carty and Miss
Kate Lyons all Of Bennington,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

eB-To RENT.-The upper tenement of
the new dwelling on School street, oppo-
site the Graded School building, furnish
ed with all modern improvements, vii
lage water, etc. Enquire of Mrs. NJ. N,
Clapp, School street.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

cyst. Katherine's Guild will give a
supper at the Parish hall, Monday even
ing, November 25th, from to So'clock.
Admission, including supper, 10 cents.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

"a Recent symposiums in the NeiU
England Farmer on abandoned farms
and taxation have furnished much
thought and suggestive reading.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

az -Smokers have great treat in store
for them when they buy the La Repub-
lica 10 cent cigar very fine.
j. 7. SHURTLEFF.
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BORN.
MARRIED.

ROCKWoRD. In Bennington, November It'll,
to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer lockwood. a son.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

EBWANrED "A situation to do house
work in a small family. Enquire at the
BANNER office,
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North Pownal.

Clarence A. WhippIe left last week for
New Mexico, where lie will settle in
business.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

The question being raised as to the pay
Of postal clerks a correspondent Of ar
exchange says, quoting Washington
dispatch "The GoYeLnment pays $120(
annually for the smallest grade of pos
tai clerks, and It is none too much.
he goes on TO argue ; None too much
and none too true. If. indeed, 1t were 6
fact. He has been misinformed. There
are about rs railway Dosto flee lines in
the New England division, and you can
count on the fingers of your hands the
lines where any of the clerks get this
$1,000 they run from 5000 to $1,000, and
on the other lines in the division from
$500 to $1,000. 1t must be borne in mind
that these clerks are necessarily at extra
expense all the time when on duty, as
most of them live 90 as to be at home
only part Of the time the family expen
ses do not stop in their absence, neither
are they exempt from sickness in theiI
families, and l know whereof speab
when / say that know many who carry
their meals in lunch baskets. sic p in
cars, and otherwise practice the most
exacting economy, to live within theiI
salary. The last reform administers
ton" THAT has passed into history saw
fit to reduce the salary Of the clerks or
two important lines in this division. viz
Boston and Troy (Hoosac Tunnel Line
and Boston and Wellheet (Old Colony,
more than 20 per cent, $3.50 to $500 pei
aDnum. at a time, too July LIST, 1887
when the surplus in the United Statel
treasury was 80 great as to cause the av.
erage orthodox Democrat many a rest
less day and sleepless night. 1t happened
these clerks were Republicans just hap
pened so that's all. Their salary re
mains the same yet, and though they
have petItioned TO be restored to theiI
former class and salary, have had the
hearty and earnest Endorsement of some
Of the best men in the Massachusetts
Congressional delegation and some in
the New York delegation, and the super
intendent Of the Railway Mail Service
still their prayer Is not answered. II
this Government cannot be generous, II
can be just,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-11-15

round piece from the top and scrape Out
the inside very carefully, also the cur
piece Mash the inside free from
Jumps, working Tito it about half a
teaspoonful of cream and butter for
each potato. Season with salt and
pepper and generous sized pinch Of
grated cheese. Nix this soft with
warm milk, and put i'll saucepan to
get very hot, being careful it does not
brown. Stir into this one we'll beaten
egg for six potatoes. Fill the skins
with this mixture, replacing the car,
return them to the oven for two or
three minutes, then arrange them on a
napkin in deep dish, the caps upper
most. Coyer with the ends of the nap
kins and serve at once.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-11-15

l44, 100000 bushels per annum in
grain and -four, and thus using nearly
four bushels per head, CT which nearly
half bushel is imported, a quantity
equal to the annual requirement for
seding the domestic area occupied in
European wheat-growing. No amount
of advertising, no proffers of reciprocal
trade, no change of fiscal policy can
force upon Europe another peck per
capita, scarcely another quart, for many
years to come, unless some unexpected
disaster shall belall domestic crops.
The small deficiency exists now only in
the countries of Western Europe should
be distributed only in continental coun.
tries, it would nearly supply all de-
ficiencies, leaving practically only
Great Britain to receive the imports Of
other continents, to consume alone the
surplus OF the wheat markets of the
world.
Besides, England is extending her
commerce in every direction to procure
an independent supply Of wheat. Her
railroads and establishments 10 the
colonies have produced great results
and more recently she has made an ex-
penditure of s2OO,OOO O)O as subsidy
to the Canada Pacific to reach the
isothermal wheat belt line, towards the
Pacific coast,-sapping our own best
wheat sections and directing the carry.
ing trade to her own port. This is the
incidental cause of the great railroad
disturbances in the Northwest.
"A. II. ALMY,
in amer. Agricuhurist.
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Hamburg Figs,

That fruit cathartic lozenge, will
overcome that miserable feeling arising
from indigestion, dyspepsia, or any of
the disorders caused by torpid liver.
Hamburg figs are sure in action, safe,
to take, and reliable in every way.
AS their name implies, the figs contain
no minerals, but are composed offruits
and vegetables, consequently are
Natures medicine.
Hamburg figs are prepared in lozenge
form only, aud are the finest fruit Taxa.
tive known.
Ask DR.. L. r. Kirk for one box of
Hamburg figs. They are sold at 25c. a
box. Dose, one fig.
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How He'd Teach.

In one of the asylums where are
kept those unfortunates who know so
much that their fellow mortals are
forced in self defense to regard them
as lunatics was an old gentleman who
in his day had been somewhat famous
as a teacher. He had been at the
head of school for boys i'll which
had been educated some of the leading
men of his part of the country, and it
may have been the strain of training
their unusually brilliant intellects that
had so marred his own. He was
harmless, pleasant old gentleman,
only now and then doing anything
which gave trouble to those about
him, and most of his time he passed
in celebrating theories in regard to the
best methods of education. His theo-
ries had not always the advantage of
being practicable, but they were gen
orally at least ingenious, and it would
be rash to say that they were not wise,
since they have not yet been tried
II have been thinking a good deal
lately" he observed on one occasion,
''of the difficulty we have nowadays
in teaching boys the languages. There
is an awful sight of work wasted
somewhere, and I have concluded
that after all we make great mistake
in not going back to the Bible method
after all"
1.-THE Bible method9" repeated his
nearer. 'What is that, Mr.. H2"
why, don't you remember how
they learned the languages in the BIZ
ble2 They just built big tower and
then they all got struck with the lam
guages without any further trouble"
1t is pity that no note has been
made of the effect upon the linguistic
powers of the workmen which has
been made by the erection of the
Eiffel tower, for here was an oppor-
tunity of putting Mr.. H. S theory to
practical test.
On another occasion he spoke of
the attempt to invent flying ma
chimes, and observed with the greatest
solemnity:
''The way to learn to fly is to eat
worms It's the wiggle in worms
that does it, and if wanted to teach
boys to fly 1 should make them eat
worms. 1t is in this way providence
intended them to learn. "-Boston Cou-
rier.
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Dairy Suggestions.

The early cut hay is best for milch
COWS.
Potatoes cause a greater flow of milk
but they do not improve the quality
More clover on your farm, if you
can raise clover, will mean more and
better milk and butter.
The parsnip is hard to beat as food
for cows. 1t is nutritious and gives a
nice color to the butter.
Make elaborate preparations to keep
the COW comfortable this Winter. She
will pay you for doing it.
Have warm, we'll ventilated stables
for the cows next Winter and make ar
rangements for warming the drinking
water.
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Seasonable Recipes.

SPANISH PoAoHED EGGs-In an
earthen dish heated, melt good sized
piece OF butter, putting into it salt
spoonful of salt, and one of pepper and
small onicn minced very fine, with a
little parsley and pinch of sweet herbs
Break the eggs one by one into the
boiling butter, and turn them as soon
as they are set, being careful not to
break the yelks. Send TO table in the
same dish on which they are cooked,
and serve while still very hot.
STUFFED PorAToEs-Veay nice. Se-
lect poistoo of one size and of good
shape, and bake until soft. Cut
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Is Consumption Inc ura-
BILE?

Read the following: Mr.. C. H.
Morris, Newark. Ark, says: "Was
down with abscess of lungs, and friends
and physicians pronounced me an in
durable consumptive. Began taking
DIR. Kings New Discovery for consump.
ton, am now on my third bottle. and
able to oversee the work on my farm.
1t is the finest N. dicine ever made.'
Jesse Middlewart. Decatur, Ohio,
says: "Had it not been for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption 1 would
have died OF lung troubles. Was given
up by doctors. Am now in best of
health" Try it. Sample bottles free
at L r. Kinks drug store