The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-07-25
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The childrens' party, given by Miss
Esther Mccullough, on Monday Of this
week, passed off pleasantly, as 10 report
ed by many who were present. The
guests were the cousins and friends. to
the number OF twenty or more. The
chief feature Of the occasion after the
supper had been served. was the cutting
OF beautiful cake which had been
baked in large pan and taking from 1t
nice present for each child, the bulk OF
the presents number OF times exceed
ing the Az" Of the cake. The children
we're greatly Hm"zad and highly graft
fed al the comical display, and it was
only made plain by understanding that
tho pan was without bottom and there
was subteranean space underneath TO-
hold the things,
The, audience which assembled at the
Stone Church to hear Rev. Mr.. Peck last
Sabbath, was larger than the week pre-
vious, numbering over eighty. There
was union Sabbath school organized
with Edward White, superintendent;
B. 7. Henry. assistant; II. T. Cushman,
chorister; II. s.. Walbridge, treasurer.
Glasses were formed and next Sunday
there will be preaching at A o'clock, and
after IL q session OF the school. oh,
A party, consisting Of Mrs. ]. c..
Houehton and daughter Florence, Mrs.
E. G. Houghton Of this place, and Miss
Emma, daughter Of Royal Houghton,
Esq. OF Stamford, spent Tuesday last in
Saratoga The cars left here at 1855 a.
m, and Saratoga at 4 IS p. M, giving
over six hours for recreation at this
fashionable watering place.
Rev. Z. II. Peek has gone to New Lon
don, Conn.,. to visit his mother, and so
spend short time at the Q a shore for
rest. There will be no preaching ser
vice at the Congregational Church next
Sunday, 10 the morning, but Sabbath
school as usual at 10 m. Rev. A. 8. Gil
bert will supply at the union meeting in
the evening.
Master Arthur Potter OF Troy, q neph
ev, Of Mrs. Scott Minot, spent last Sab
bath here. At church he surprised the
audience by his unaffected, powerful,
musical voice in singing, and It will not
surprise any who heard him. to learn as
is the fact, that he 10 sought for by lovers
Of good music to supply in church
choirs.
Arthur Gilbert 10 spending q few
weeks with his parents. He graduated
with the last class from the University
Of Vermont having taken the full clas-
steal course. He has been appointed
principal OF the Hyde Park High school,
and expects to enter upon bis duties
about the Let Of September.
Work has commenced on the bulk
had In tho mill ~ n n CaIv;n ard a.
the walls Of the foundation are COM
pleted, Il can can not be long before q
mill larger and more convenient than
the one burned, will gladden. the eyes OF
20 many discouraged ones. ...'
We are glad to zee large shipments OF
goode by our enteTprising citizen, Il. T.
Cushman, who was burned out so re-
Gently. His push, in beginning to sup
ply orders uDfiIled at the time of the
time Of the calamity, shows q commend
able spirit Of enterprise.
The society Of Little Cleaners" met
with Mrs. 81. d. Hall, on Saturday last.
For some very good reason there were
not as many present as were expected,
but the work Of sewing and finishing up
work before under way, went on rapidly.
Mrs. II. ]. Spafford and son Willie ARE
with Mrs. Fred Thomas Of Bennington,
spending few weeks at Camp Comfort.
Messrs. Spafford and Thomas spend the
Sabbath with them, as q recreation from
business.
Sunday evening w. w. Rannsy con-
Quoted Bible reading in the Baptist
Church.. II was well calculated to in
terest, instruct and contribute to the
spiritual profit Of the large audience.
Miss Emma Houghton OF Stamford,
has been for several days with her
COUSIN, Mrs. HiIand Hall, where, and
with her other friends 10 the village,
she Is always welcome.
The funeral services OF Harry, only
child Of David B rtlett, aged 8 months
and II days, we're attended from the
residence Wednesday afternoon, by Rev.
A. s. Gilbert.
Mrs. w. II. Frear Of Troy, N. Y, Is
visiting in town, and when In this vii
lege 10 with distant relative, Mrs. s. B,
Hall,