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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

\ bill was introducedin Congress W ednes
day providing for the admission Of new
state, to be known as Columbia, and com
posed of the five civilized tribes of Indians
in the Indian territory.
Representative Wheeler of Alabama has
introduced bill to incorporate the Mill
tary order of America designed to be "A
fraternal organization of those who fought
ON both sides during the war of the rebel
lion In connection with the order 1t Is
proposed to establish national military
aud naval museum library and memorial
building IN the city of Washington
Senator Hoar has introduced bill pro
ling for the construction of II govern
ment peniteutiary and reiormatury for the
commitment Of persons convicted of VIC
lating the laws of the United States
Representative Payson introduced on
"Wednesday bill appropriating so, 900, Il
bee Immediately available. for the purpose
of paving the members of Congress then
salaries lost boy the Silcott defalcation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20
he VERMONT PHdNIX

nearly within the limit Of outlay originally
fixed j II Holden, T.. II, Van Doom and
S. H. Sherman have given of their time
without stint and their service on the
committee has been invaluable
Clinton Smith Of MddIebury, in whose
hands the contract has been, began work
about the first of May Much Of his work
required great skill, patience and foresight,
but every requirement has been fulfilled 81
the entire satisfaction of the committee.
Many Of our local artisans were employed
by him IN the general work
The organ built 10y johnson a Son Of
Westiield Mass was taken down last
spring and has now been set up in it.
new place by Mr. c. f. Chafin, the man
who originally set it up in the church q
years ago The instrument, which j.
tuned to the French normal diapason pitch
has been modified IN volume, and its tone
made much more satisfactory than ever be
fore
The lighting. it should be said is 10y d
large gilt chandelier, with ~ gas jets, an,
fitted also for 70 incandescent lights
The auditorium, chapel and social roomi
are heated 10y steam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20
HIGH SCHOOL LYCEUM
The seniors E,r., winter Debate


The first winter meeting of the high
school iyceum. held FRIDAY evening. Dec
la at high school hail. brought together
nifty friends and patrons OF the school ~ho
listened L. an interesting program finely
rendered IL Is h. be regretted that many
more did not attend for 1t Is highly desir
able that he-e school enterprises should re
ceive hearty and practical encouragement
from the community which takes such a
pride Iu it, educational facilities
The debate on the question Resolved
That England Is "a greater country than
the Onited States showed remarkabl,
amount uf Research and close thought on
the part Of the participants Lula Elmer
and Guy Howe maintained the affirmative
and Edith Emerson and Leslie Elmer took
care Of the NEGATIVE. s board of decision
consisting of Miss Wood and Messrs Her
bert Chamberlain aud VIII Collins reported
that the negative side produced the best
argument but rouiplImeuted the atilrma
tive on the splendid showing they had
made Though the debate was made the
principal feature tine following number,
were also rendered Organ solo Bell,
Emerson. song Rule Britannia Jessie Or
ton. Adventures Of Delaney Stuyyesaut
IN Horse car. Louise Raw son. 'Stprie, OF
Men American Webster. Lizzie Bond
English-Dickens Margaret MrNeigh
Selling Il Coat Clarence ~tickuey: song
Columbia the Oenl of the ocean Belle
l.eunox
The president OF the evening. Emma
Lundberg appointed Jessie Ortou. Fred
Willard aud Fannie Knapp "a committee t,
arrange for the next meeting
Mr. RuTg N criticisiug the debate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

thence, goodness brotherly kindness, char
ity form the octave, the basis, Of the
grand harmonies Of Gods thought but as
one note alone cannot produce a harmony,
so any one Of the virtues is insufficient but
the other lofty notes must be added one 10y
one, TO make perfect the rendering Of Gods
great composition Through the whole dis
course the analogy was perfectly kept aud
beautifully carried out rare forceiuness Of
expression, happy illustration aud lofty
thought being woven together with great
skill
The greeting from the other churches,
given by Rev G.. o. Day, was such an ex
preston Of cordial friendiness and fellow
ship as must have warmed every heart
present Congratulations were offered Of
the heartest character, not only for the 10.
cal achievements, but for the progress Of
the denomination throughout the whole
/ land, expression made of qualification at
/ being chosen for the office Of greeting bear
| er, aud a special reference to the close reh
/ tons Of the church which lac represented
aud the church ~ which greeting was
/ brought not only In their position face b.
/ face, as it were but ia the near associations
and union which had existed in the past
| few months
The next speaker was Rev Dr. Foster Of
! Boston whose connection with the church
IN 1t, early years of struggling existence
made ms words of much interest Soon
after the organization Of the church came
! DR. Fosters connection with 1t, he being
the first regularly settled pastor, beginning
his work in 1912 Rev Moses Field, who
preceded him only acted as supply 1t
was very natural that comparison should
suggest itself, between the little church Of
that time, fairly convenient. with "A conEre
cation of 50 counting old and young, and
sunday school of 20, and the present
cOmmOdiUus quarters and the large and
iiOurishing organization An interesting
review was briefly given Of the church his
tory during his pastorate, of the repairing
and enlarging Of the building aud it, re
dedication. when he preached the sermon
and when such warm greetings from other
denominations as had Just been listened 10
we're conspicuous by their absence. In
1870 DR. Foster preached the sermon at
the dedication Of the present church build
ing. and 1t was with IA feeling of pride that
he came back for another dedication ser
vice aud witnessed the results So wonderfully
developed from beginning, he remembered
as 50 small. aud no congratulations could be
more sincere than his At the close Of his
remarks. Dr. Foster offered the dedcatory
PRAYER
The singing 10y the congregation of the
dedication hymn composed for the occasion
10y d. + Hall closed the exercises. and the
benedlcti1n was pronounced by the pastor
At the close of the service cordial invita-
ton was given 10 any who wished, to 60
through the other parts of the house, the
chapel aud the social rooms, and many
awaited themselves of the opportunity TO do
tins aud at the sane time greet the speak
er- of the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.

The Christmas season will he appropri
ately observed by the services at the UNI
versalIst church next SUNDAY morning
The subject of Rev + W Sprague's ser
mon will he, The Harmonious Influence
of Christmas a SUNDAY School Christ
mas concert will Ice given IN the evening
On Christmas eve Tuesday evening
an entertainment will he given IN the YES
try for the children
The Christmas Gospel in the Nine teenth
Century will be the topic of the SUNDAY
morning sermon at the Unitarian church
In the evening special Christmas service
for the sunday school and congregation
will be rendered. and o. The Christ Child
and our Children will be the subject of a
briei address the sunday school will
have Christmas party at Red Mems hall
on Thursday evening, following Christmas
day, at : O'Clock
A Christmas sermon, subject The I'm
speakable Gift, will be preached at the
Methodist church Sunday morning hy the
pastor Tuesday evening the SUNDAY
school and choir will give d concert, and
there will be Christmas tree for the
children
At St Michmls Episcopal church there
will he choral service on Tuesday even
lux NNuIlSllllhN eve AT o % CLOCK I'm
Wednesday, Christmas day. at 1920 there
will be morning prayer, holy communion
and sermon The annual parish festival
will be held in Red Mems hall ON Monday
evening, Dec. 30.
Christmas will he observed at the Centre
church in much the usual manner. The
church will be decorated and the pastor will
preach Christmas sermon on 'Nhe Gospel
Of Heart and Hand There will be a concert
by the sunday school in the evening at
o'clock, The members of the school aud
their friends will gather at the church
Wednesday evening at q O'Clock, when
there will be an entertainment, with the
Ringing of carols for an hour, after which
the annual Christmas tree will be enioved
in the chapel
A Christmas festival, which will take the
nature of a social gathering for the adult
members of the congregation will be held
in the chapel of the Baptist church Wednes
day evening, and a supper for the primary
and intermediate classes of the SUNDAY
school will be served in the dining room
After the supper the children will give an
entertainment in the chapel The annua
Christmas Sunday school concert will moi
be given until the evening of the 2gth
Next Sunday morning Mr. Parry viii
preach the pastoral dedicatory sermon, anC
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20
A HAPPY EVENT.


Last tuesday was dal "hlch the heN'
rather cunningham III" priest III charge
OF - Michael Roman Nathoiic church'
VIII always loon uh'K upon win PHEASANT
memories. NJ occasion was the >'th an
nlVersar! oil MS ordination 10 the priest
ho"d or oil ms marriage /" the church' as
the Pheasant ana Sishln'anI phrase Is among
lhe clergy ana III a''n'hah WIN era
cl"us ana Time hoh'reH custom lhe priests
o. uhe dl"'ese J"lneu WI" rather Cuh
hIhshah I'D the celebration OF lhe happy
event. "ehty three ihehners OF the
pilesIh"od came /" hrAIleuoI" loT lhe DC
CASTOR win irar General Iyhch OIL bur
hhstoh among then. bishop he Hoesnrlahd
would nave been present out III heath
prevented NM ana ne sent CONCENTRATIONS
ihsuead. Hluher was served al the priest >
mousse ana thls was loli""ed 10y speeches,
songs, anu such least OF reason ana
no" oil SOU as hehiled lht occasion
among the giits "hich marked the uay was
htaullluI soiueh chail'e from Ihe manu- oil
some TREND whose name as Yet remains
unknown 10 lhe recipient by spe'lal re
quest AR Cunningham own people re
Trained from making MN any oHerlhs III
recognition OF the anniversary Ihelr mon
ey having been gwen To the church with
great hperaIity during the past year
Inc heN. IaIrlck cunningham orulha
ll'H o" Ihe lT'esIhubl tooh pace III lne
seminary oi ~. aulphIce' III farle, Dec. .,
IN"t ms preliminary classical studies
hal been pursued IN Quinn ana his thee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20
The Baptist Church.
Dedication Of the Remodeled Edlflce.
THE IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED


4 eslance ~ the History Of the Church
1.-THE Present Pautor---the Exercises
on wednesday Evening.
The present week is one which marks
milestone in the history of the First Baptist
church Of Brattleboro, and we trust and
believe that it also marks the entrance Of
the church upon "a new era in its career of
growth and usefulness in this community.
Its enlarged and remodeled church ediice
was dedicated anew with fitting exercises
ON Wednesday evening, and henceforth the
church will find, under its own roof, accom-
mediation and conveniences for every de
partment Of the work which it undertakes
TO. While the audience room Of the old
church, finished IN 1870 was of good size,
the vestry did not furnish IA desirable place
Cor the use of the Sunday school and for
devotional meetings, there were no accom-
modations for the social life of the church.
and the entrance, with its low ceilinged
vestibule, was far from being either at
tractive or convenient The need for u
change IN these several respects had long
been felt, and the improvements now sd
successfully completed are the outgrowth OF
plans which have been long maturing A
description Of the remodeed ediiice, glance
at the history of the church and an ac.
count OF the dedication exercises are pre-
scented herewith
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

a thoughtful and scholarly address was
that given bv Rev. Mr. Phaleu Monday
evening at Red Mems hall his subject be
ina The Modern Diogeues The old Di-
u.pnes was q real man. but the modern
Diureups is a spirit which roves abroad and
which no man can lay brief sketch
was given of Dogeues, whose advanced
though some lines crude ideas, cutting sar-
cnsm. cynicism aud ridicule did much for
the social bcttcrng of ancient Greece. and
then some OF his sayings were applied to
the social lite aud perplexing problems Of
the 18Th century The industrial question,
wars aud armies, democracy, politics. re
hrion. etc were brought under the keen
truth of some Of the cynics sayings. The
old Diogeues was not popolar, and his modern
progeny inhcrtinE many of his character
istics. is no more so for hp rudelv handles
our idols aud puts the acid Of his touch on
many a sore place in our social being but
his functions need to Ice exercised now, un
oil the safety, progress aud culture Of all is
the price of the safety. progress and cult
ure of each OF US.
1t was discovered Wednesday morning
that the wall ON the south side of Elliot
street was gradually moving from the foun
dntion toward Flat street The immediate
cause of this was the removal of the earth
so that repairs could Toe made on the J. Of
the Crowel building, but the real fault was
in the wall itself. or rather in its cunstruc-
ton, Hs the foundation was laid on soft
earth aud then the wall built up % or 30
feet with heavy stone aud in curved line
The wall had moved So far Thursday that
the sidewalk and part of the road had
cracked of The authorities decided. rs it
was evident that unless something was done
] tlt oil
/ building. TO take off stone enough to relieve
/ the pressure and bridge over the opening
/ for the winter The work will be begun to-
/ day. Next spring, without doubt the town
and Mr. Cruwell will unite in building a new
wall r. feet through at the bottom, IS feet
/ high, aud feet through at the top, and
the foundation will be- placed as low rs Flat
street, or lower If necessary The founda
| tion viii he of granite and recesses in it
| will be made TO give IA foundation for Mr..
/ Crowel's building. The expense Of build
ing the proposed wall will be about $500,
and Mr. Crowell will pay one half Of this
sum The wall has moved six inches since
yesterday This is the wall which wa.
built twice over last year 1t is proving an
expensive piece Of work for the town
The following officers were elected by
Fort hummer Colony No 100. United or
der of Pilgrim Fathers, at It's regular meet
iug Tuesday evening Gov. l.. a Cham
beraiu 1t. Gov, Mrs H. +. Allen Sec'y
j W smith Col, G.. G.. Turner Treas
r. L. Parker Chap, Mrs G. b. Streeter
~crg't at Arms Mrs II A Reynolds Dep
~erg't at Arms II a Reynolds O. 5 l.
f. Bowker / $ T.. $ Chase trustees
p 5 Chase II z Frost II. J. JOY rep
resentatyes to supreme colony. j W Smitl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

he, b j Parry the present pastor /, Ia
native of Philadelphia. IN which city h-
huyhpDd wa, spent A part vt ms prepar
atory studies we're taken abroad. and hl-
college graduation was at the university at
Lewisburg. Pa Hi- theological studies
we're taken at Madison theological semi
nary. Hamilton. y s. Hl. first pasturute
wa IN Cincinnati ms second IN Coppers
town. y y aud his third ~ Burlington
tins state Mr. Parry came b. the Brattlr
bpru church from Burlington three year.
ago 1t wa, realized at that time that an
important work of church enlargement and
Improvement needed To- lie undertaken, aud
the event has proved the wisdom of the
choice made OF a pastor under whom tins
work could he done Mr. Parry has "a
strong hold upon his people and they are
strong. united aud prosperous "a never be
fore Everything indicates that he Is now
only upon the threshold of "a career of use
fulnr,s and success among them. and the
whole community gives him and theH
good speed lu their work together
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

Union Christmas festivities will ice en-
Joyed at the Uniyersalist church ON Tues
day evening, the oath inst Efforts are be
ing made b. have the occasion unusually
Interesting
About forty friends and neighbors re
Gently met at the residence of A. p Ed.
wards for pleasant social interview
Much interest was added to the occasion bv
the presence Of Mrs Nellie j. 7. Brigham.
who made appropriate remarks upon va.
rlous topics of social interest and closed
with fine poem The interview was rem
dered very entertaining and ENJOYABLE Ia
all present
DR. F. b johnson will 20 to North
Adams in few weeks to take the place of
the late Dr. Babhitt
life size crayon portrait of Abraham
Lincoln may he seen at the post office.
c. II. Shepardson is dealing quite extern
slvely in apples.
Miss Nellie D. Wnn is teaching school
IN Halifax
n. L. Stetson is furnishing iron roofing
at Readsboro
Six inches of snow fell on the l4th inst
with mercury at zero. hut we are not ia
vored with sleighing, the weather being
mild
There will Ice quarterly meeting service.
at the Methodist church next SUNDAY morn
ing Presiding Elder Morgan viii have
charge Quarterly conference SATURDAY
evening at O'Clock The pastors subject
of discourse in the evening, "God's Best
Gift to Man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

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foundation Whatever for such a report ON tb.
contrary. believing tina, ii 3, best for th.. busns.
interest of tn,. town. a. well "a, sound Republican
policy. ta have capt CulI~ rrappuiutri w., pro
pose To- stand b, thu position We have taken III the
matter. o. the end
desire say further that have recently seen
"a majority of our d"'-sat''~ 900 Congress and also
the President and ha'~ n' hesitation 90 view
thereof. DO assuring ID" Republicans OF hrattt'
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

The auction sale Of the farm and person.
al property Of the late W f Clough Is set
for saturday, Dec Is
Rev W h Collins Of Brattleboro held
Episcopal service. IN the lower town hall
Tuesday evening
The singing school appointed for next
Tuesday evening D, postponed one week ON
account OF Christmas trees in different ,o.
rietes
Chautauqua circle will meet next week
Friday evening with Mr. George ii.
Walker
Miss Maud Kendrick De- expected home
for the holidays from Boston, where She D.,
studying music
Services will toe held IN the Universalst
chapel sunday morning
Don't forget the hne treat We are 10 have
this Friday evening at the Baptist church
Mr. and Mr.. Stenrus remain about the
saline
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

Rev W W Colburu Of Boston will
preach here next Sunday morning
The church which has been remodeled
and extensively repaired the past year. aud
transformed from a dilapdated unsightly.
uncomfortable and announcement house into
pleasant and connexions place of wor
ship Is 10 he rededicated next Thursday
evening The speakers for the evening are
Rev W W Colburn of Boston and Rev
W $ Smithers of Brattleboro and others
who are expected to be present are presid
ing Elder X Morgan Of Bellows FALL Rev
j II CLARK. Troy y y and pastors from
the neighboriug towns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20
CanibridKePOrt.

There will Ice Christina, tree will az.
propriate exercises, at the church next
Wednesday evening
The Misses Harvood return To- Fitchhurg
Mass this week
The Loyal Legion meeting ha, been post
poned until Dec ~. ON account of the
storm last Saturday
l. II Eastman is home from his western
trip, but Is not able to be out ou account OF
"a fall which injured his knee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

Fprbe. writes Co the Boston journal that
the annual encampmeut of the department
of Vermont q a T. 20 he held in Rut-
hand the first week iu February, promises
% be the largest meeting ever held IA this
department The order iu Vermont Is now
at high tide, its membership being larger
today than al ans time ia ITS history. The
returns for the last quarter made 70 De
partmeut Commander Tracy show total
of jljG member gain of l45 since 1855
There are nov over 100 posts ia the de-
partmeut. Roberts post Of Rutland heading
the roll with Pos member,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

There will be an entertainment and
Christmas tree at the Congregational
church next Tuesday evening
Miss Sarah l.. Benson is preceptress at
Glenwood Seminary
The scholars in the village school who
have stood 100 in department are Florence.
Kate Willie and Leslie Fisher, Ellen.
Elijah. Elisha prouty Mertie and Carl our
gent. Clarence aud Lillian Benson. Harry
Dunklee. Walter Bartlett Walter Cheney
MAY Grant, Abble Prentiss, Lena Morse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

julius Mason Il at nome from Dartmouth
college tor "A vacation Of four weeks
Misse, Nellie and Lizzie Bond 20 to Bo,
ton to morrow to spend their vacation
Miss Myrtle Cox has gone to Springfield,
Mo, where she will spend the winter with
relatives
Ned Hadley, who mas been in with ty-
phold fever for some time Is recovering
Willie Collins is at home from Trinity col
lege for the Christmas vacation
Miss Bertha Houghton came home from
Saratoga last SATURDAY
George II Horton left town for Hart
ford, Conn Tuesday, where he la, posi-
ton IN a machine shop
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-20

In the death of Mrs Sarah Sears at the
age Of %, much sympathy is felt for the
family to whom the loss came so suddenly
Her life seemed necessity to an Invalid
sister and brother, for whom she had
kept house the last IL years The circm
stances attending her death were UNUSUALLY
sad More extended reference 10 her last
sickness, and 10 a useful life spent IN doing
for others, Is necessarily delayed till next
week Mrs Sears was the widow Of Capt
John C. Sears, Of Company G.. nth Vermont
regiment, and sister Of Charles Nichol, and
Mrs Albert Warren Of this place.