Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-07-11

in charge the publication Of the reunion
proceedings, and il will be issued az soon
as possible; it will be a volume of great
value aud it is hoped that every one in.
terested in the town will subscribe for
copy. The price in paper covers will prob.
ably be 80 or 60 cents, in cloth about 81.
Send your orders TO c. NJ Russell, who
will mail the volume as soon as published.
Mr.. b. A. Stone, A. p. Childs, and A. II.
Watson have each subscribed 500 towards
the erection of soldiers monument or
memorial hall as may he decided and it is
expected that about $4,000 will be raised
for the accomplishment of this worthy OBJ
iect The paper is in the hands of G. NJ.
Russell, who will be pleased TO receive the
names Of any who may desire to contribute
either large or small sums.
LAST SUNDAYS CHURCH sERvICEs-ADDI-
TioNAL REUNION NOTES.
At tho Methodist church Rev. j. II. CAV.
lord, Rev, j. Enright, and Rev. ID. Wells
" Wardsboro, the patriarch of the Yer
mont conference, all former pastors of the
Wilmington church, gave addresses of a
memorial character. Letters we're read
from Rev. Moses Spencer, who began his
ministry here, and from Rev. j. Hamilton
for the occasion by Rev. II. Eastman, also
ii former pastor. At the close of the ser.
vice the Lords supper was administered by
Presiding Elder Morgan. At . o'clock the
days services were brought 10 IA close with
love feast, conducted 10y Rev. j. II. Gay
lord
At the Universalst church at the morning
service Rev. Mr. Pierce preached an histor-
zeal discourse, which included history both
Of the local church aud Of the Universalist
church aud its ductriual movement AT >
O'Clock T.. NJ there was "a social "experencen
meeting If such u term may be used. A
+. aud Rolin Guilds, +. A. Flagg, q d.
Lamb Il. A Stone aud & f. Boyd related
their memories of old times in the church
aud of the people who sat in the pews aud
took an active part in the singing and the
work of the society An interesting feat
ure was the singing Of many Of the old
time hymns and tunes, including one Of the
hymns sung at the original dedication Of
the church The occasion had an impress
slve and even mournful interest, several Of
the speakers exhibiting no little emotion rs
they made their recital
At the Baptist church Rev. A. W Good
nov Of West Halifax aud u. w. Phelps Of
New Hampshire gave memorial addresses
at the morning service, aud large mum
her Of visitors tnnk part in the speaking
while +. NJ. Bruce added much 10 the in
terest by singing several solos In the even
ing praise service was held In the ali
sence Of the Congregational pastor the
Rev. j Lord, 30 years ago the minister
Of the society, gave familiar historical
address, which was listened to with great
interest
On Monday II large party Of the reunion
visitors went over to the half way house in
Woudford for days fishing. On Tuesday
party spent the day ON Haystack A
party Of three or -four visitors who went to
lIaystack on Saturday had an unusual ex
pericnce They made the trip on foot,
leaving the village at 1920 in the morning
In climbing the mountain they lost their
way and it was quarter of six when they
reached the summit. On their way down
they stopped at the lake aud while doing
So big black bear came down to the wa
ter near 10y to drink After Bruin had
had his till he looked up, caught sight Of
his neighhors and made hasty disappear
ance into the bushes. The trampers got
back To- civilization at about o'clock in the
evening.
The Stone brothers gave a reception and
dance at the Vermont House Saturday even
ing, which WAS largely attended.
We hear from Wilmington this, Friday,
morning that the memorial bell given by
members Of the Childs family n he hung
in the Universalist church tower is on its
way if not already arrived, and it will be
put in place as soon as possible. The bell is
from one Of the Troy foundres and is of
1900 pounds weight, with suitable in
,rrption We learn that the Childs fam
lily are also to give the town a Howard
clock with four dials to he put in the tow
ar uf the same church --ED