The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-09-25
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
North Bennington,

North Bennington,
Herbert White has moved to Bank
street, occupying the dwelling vacated
by Prof. E. w. Howe.--A large amount
of repairing is being done on the dwell
ings connected with the Stone mill prop
erty. 1t seems necessary to preserve
them from utter ruin. The slate roofs
of the stone houses had become worth
less, and have been removed and wood
shingles put ON instead. Old platforms
and steps to many of the buildings are
being replaced with new ones, which
gives the locality an appearance of thrift.
We are glad to learn that Miss Nettie
Tombs has so far improved in health, as
to contemplate journey to Hopedale,
Mass, and before returning, to visit
in Boston, and a sister Mrs. Morey, in
Wilbraham, Mass.--Miss Holly Of New
York is spending some time with Miss
Bessie Mccullough. - The pleasant
weather for several days past, has led
pleasure seekers to reach out in different
directions for recreation and enjoyment,
and none seems more novel or sure of
producing lasting memories than trip
of the top of Bald Mountain On Mon
day last the families of Gen. j. G. Nc
Cullough and f. B. jennings, with sew
eral friends from New York, among
them Mr.. Russell and wife and Robert
Jennings and wife, attempted the little
exploit, but with varying success. 1t is
an easy thing to ride three or four miles,
to where it is necessary to complete the
jaunt by walking and climbing None
of the party of dozen OF more had ever
taken the trip from this direction, and so
it was not strange that the two divisions
became separated, a few of each attain
ing the summit, and then at long dis
lance from one another, and with an in
creased conviction that high standing
can only be attained by perseverance and
much exertion. 1t would not be strange
if the soil of SALISBURY and Glastonbury
was invaded in the crcuitious effort to
reach the top, which many more would
be glad to accomplish if q route WAS
marked out that could be followed. -
The excursion to and through Lake
George, by way of Rutland on Wednes-
day, was enjoyed by good number from
here. Tie day was fine, the accommo-
dations excellent on the cars and steamer.
and the good time made in running with
the few delays in waiting, set all the ex-
cursionists at their homes less tEan an
hour late.-Rev. p. S. Pratt of Dorset
will preach at the Congregational church
next Sunday morning, in exchange with
Rev. c. H. Peck.--Rev. w. II. Walker,
of Bath, n. Y, will give three lectures at
the Baptist church on sunday next, upon
the Tabernacle" or tent of meeting, ex-
hibiting model To make his explana-
tt6Is and teachings more easily under.
rsSbod by all. The occasions will be at
the usual time Of service in the morning.
altd tn the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, and
-e$eHipg at I 80 clock. Mr.. Walker will
be remembered as having supplied the
Baptist pulpit here for time, few
years since.-8iYs. Stoddard of Shu-
shan, n. Y, is visiting her brother, G..
w. Walworth, and will return accom-
panied by her aged mother this Friday
morning. Rev. A. S. Gilbert is
absent in attenance upon the State Bap-
fist conventiOn.-Interesting reports
were made at the Congregational prayer
meeting Thursday evening, of the exer-
cises at the Christian Endeavor meeting
at Manchester, Wednesday, by members
who were in attendance.-Quarterly
meeting will be held at the Hinsdillville
NJ. K. church next Sunday al $50