Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

The subject OF the pastors sermon at the
Methodist church last Sunday was "The
necessity for spiritual meditation from
Gen. XIV, G3. The subject next Sunday
/ morning will be "The univocal rule of per
sona activity In the evening the pastor
will preach upon "Rachel the INSCRIPTIONS
liberalist.'
The fine shower on Tuesday evening was
most acceptable, doing a vast amount of
good.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Donelson of New
York are visiting in town.
Captain H. Davidson and family are Wis
iting at Rev. VIM Spencer's.
The teachers drill under Supervisor Hall
has been attended by fully 80 teachers, and
has proved most pleasant and advantageous.
1t was really a school Of methods, and the
teachers cannot fail to be greatly benefited
thereby. Miss Clay and Miss Barnard of
the Brattleboro graded schools assisted Mr.
Hall materially with their illustrations of
| primary work. On Wednesday evening
Mr.. Russell gave an entertainment at the
| town hall upon American history and for
egn travel, which was highly enjoyed by
the teachers and others present.
The Universalist Sunday school and
friends to the number of 80 spent Wednes-
day very pleasantly at Raponda
The directors of the Raponda association
laid out a new road on Tuesday from the
hotel to North Point pond
Mr. and Mrs. Ray of Brooklyn, n. Y,
are visiting at Philetus Haynes's
At the conclusion Of services last Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Tucker baptized two persons.
The bell has been placed in position in the
Universalist belfry and the clock will soon
be in running order. This is matter Of
much public benefit, and hearty thanks are
due to the donors, the Messrs Childs, for
such valuable gift
On Tuesday, Aug 10, occurred the mar
riage Of Miss Belle C. Harris Of this town
and Arthur b. Chase Of Nottingham The
ceremony was performed by Rev. f. W.
| Pierce Edgar Brown and Miss Alta Chase
acted as groomsman and bridesmaid Only
the immediate friends were present The
bride wore "A very becoming gown Of gobcliu
| gray cashmere with corsage bouquet of
pink buds After refreshments the happy
couple left town for "A two weeks carriage
drive in this state aud New York The
presents were numerous and valuable com
ing from many friends both at home and
abroad Mr. and Mrs Chase have the best
wishes Of many friends for future happi-
ness and prosperity.
o. O. Ware has been appointed admins
| TRAITOR Of the estate Of Mrs Orinda A. Cor
| ham.
As there seems to be some difference of
! opinion rs to the advisability Of holding a
fair this fall, a meeting of officers and
members is called for next Tuesday night
at the town hall at 1870 O'Clock Let there
he "A full attendance.
Rev Corbin Kiidrr and daughter Of Eau
Claire, Wis, NJ. l.. Kidder and wife of
Massachusetts,, Mrs Thayer and Miss Kate
Kidder Of Minneapolis, Mimi, are visiting
at J. II. Kidder's
Lieut. Geo n Holland Of Washington,
d. c., is visiting in town
Chauncey Smith was kicked by one Of his
horses on Wednesday and received a pain
full injury.
Miss Eva Spraguc Of Nottingham will
teach in district No 3.
We regard the election Of Edward Titus
as assistant judge as among the possibilities.
! On account Of the unpleasant weather
last evening the political meeting at the
town hall was not largely attended The
meeting was called to order by Dr. f.. J. ii
! tus, and Mr. Mitchell Of Brattleboro favored
the audience with selections upon the xylo-
phone Hon. L. A Billiard Of Underhil,
the orator of the evening, spoke largely
upon the tariff, finding in that the cause Of
Of all the ills which the farming communi
ties suffer from Mr.. Tanner Of New York
gave banjo selections, after which the
meeting adjourned
l.. D. Merriied Of Mendoza Ill., presi-
dent Of the Western Organ company, and
his wife, are visiting at George Roses
Town meeting Tuesday Sept >, at 80
AN Freemen's meeting at II o'clock
The village schools begin next Monday.
Rev. I. W. Illman will preach next Sun
| day at the town hall at II O'Clock The
| Unversalists will hold regular services at
the town hall while their church is being
repaired.