Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-03-02


broke through the petition and put out
the fire which had burned only between
two lath studs. BY what means the fire
started no one can discover. 1t is mys-
terious case There was no opening into
either room and so far as known, nothing
below the studs of paper or shavings.
The entertainment given by the Thes-
plans at Opera Hall was fairly we'll at
tended, the condition of the roads consid-
cred. The company have purchased new
and beautiful scenery, which added much
| to the success of the play. The
| drama was written by David Hill"
| and shows, as does most OF his literary
work, skill and genius that few possess.
The piece was specially free from all
that was low or profane, and its tone was
much higher than the average drama
Mr.. Hildreth acted the most prominent
and difficult part, and it is needless to
say that he did it finely. Mr.. Landon and
Mr.. Simpson have gifts in the line of
stage acting, and the parts performed by
them were specially fitted for their ablli-
itv. Mr.. Grimes acted in the capacity of
musician. Irishman and end man and fill
ed the bill. Mr.. Conner and Mr.. Dodge
are no mean AMATEURS" The ladies,
Mrs. Conner, Miss Nichols, Miss Badger
and others performed theirparts accepta-
bly,. On the whole. the play was one of
the best, though perhaps not the most
popular play given by the Thespians. If
it could be shortened about one-third it
would be an improvement. Few things
can be of interest enough to keep an au-
dience in their seats three hours, and
still be enjoyed Cut it downIa little,
DAVID" make it little more natural in
some of it's parts, and let every actor
play as though his act was real. These are
suggestions. The Lyndonville orchestra
including, of course, J. w. Batchelder,
who seems to be a necessity everywhere
gave some very enjoyable music.
Barton Landing
The closing exhibition of our village
schools, just mentioned in last weeks
MONITOR, was an event of great interest
to those who care for the public schools:
1t was commendable for being appropri-
ate; it had the ring of the school, rather
than the cheap theatre; there were recita-
tions original compositions, music,
we'll rendered; and there was a beau
tiful flag exercise, we'll calculated to con-
meet the public schools with patriotism.
Much credit is due to the teachers, the
Misses Glazier and Miss Winslow.
The singing convention, held here last
week under the auspices of the cOrnet
band, was a very pleasant and successful
affair. 1t was led by Harry May, who
has run a successful singing school here.
Mrs. Causebrook of Island Pond, a pi-
anist second only to Mrs. Shepard, pre-
sided at the piano much to the pleasure
and advantage of the convention. The
chorus embraced, perhaps, $50 singers,
including many of the best singers in the
county. The several parts were well bal
anced and the chorus singing was a de-
light to all who heard it. Messrs. Batch
elder, Chamberlain, Blair and others
formed a good orchestra which was
great help to the chorus. Mr.. May in
vited several of his musical friends from
st. Johnsbury and they rendered valua-
BILE assistance. The drill was careful and
thorough, and the music of that charac-
ter which was not beyond the reach of
the less experienced singers. The
''Wreck of the Hesperus" was the i'm
portant thing of the concert evening and
- 1,o Dri,o
Silsby and Mr.. Grimes singing the solos.
The matinee was as good in its way as
the concert. Among the selections Ewere
a piano duet by Misses Ranney and Rob-
bins, solos by Mr.. Blair, Mr.. Batchelder,
songs by Mr.. Silsby, Miss Robbins and
Miss Black. The concert opened by an
overture by the orchestra, followed by
the Cantata "Hesperus." very fine
duet was sung by Mr.. May and Mrs. Soule,
a trio by May, Owen and Silsby, while
there were songs by Mr.. Silsby, Mrs.
Prime, Mrs. Day and Mr.. May. Mr..
Silsby sang religious song much to the
JOY of all. Concert closed with ''Italia,'
and good judges say it has never been as
well sung in this place. The large audi
ence present were very much pleased
with the concert. Mr.. May has occa-
sion to be proud of his convention. A.
R. Cowles furnished very fine Mathu-
shek piano for the use of the convention.
South Barton.
Mrs. Walter Bostwich is here from R.
1. on a visit.
The young people made Olin Abbott a
surprise visit Wednesday evening.
The X. and L. o. F. G. X. lodge (why
not call it the alphabet lodge?) will have
a festival at the school-house on the ev-
ening of March II. Supper will follow
the entertainment.
ALBANY.
Augustus Sanborn is home from N. III.
Webster & Twist are making about 400
tubs at their factory each week, and can
not keep up with their orders.
G. Fl. Newton who has just closed a
second term of school here, will go to
Burlington and pursue medical course
of study.
0uy Ouepdru HAS Gdk0H Gue M. COWl0S
farm in Albany and moved on to it. 1t
seems too bad to change good black
smith into farmer. d. B. Chaffee who
carried on the farm last year moves into
the Arvilla Hyde house.
School closed at Albany Center the Goth
of Feb Whole number of scholars dur
ing the term, fifteen. Those doing re-
markably we'll in examinations during the
term are Addie, Mary and Matte johnson
and Bertha Thompson, each averaging
80 per cent; Harry buckles t;and Ernest
Bailey, So per cent. Those. credited for
excellent behavior are Mary, Addie and
Willie Johnson, Guy Courser, Bertha
Hester, Wallie Thompson and Birney
Chaffee; those standing next in behavior
are Matte Johnson, Clayton buckles and
Ernest Bailey. Lottie M. Willis, teacher.
BRO wilmington.
Geo. Grow and wife have returned, and
will keep house.
Susan, wife of John Gillian, who has
been sick for several months, died Mon