Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-24
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of the neck, and lupus, are without excep-
ton showing marked aud continued in
provement. Several of the new cases have
entered the hospital, and others are private
patients.
Tho store on the southeast corner of Col
lege and Church streets, occupied by Styles
q Kelly, has been divided into two depart
ments, the east half Of which is TO he fitted
up for occupancy by Adsit ~ Bigelow and
the Vermont Electric company. The west
half is held by Stiles ~ Kelley, and the
change leaves them very neat and attrac-
tive store
Probably no pleasanter social event has
occurred here this season than the German
given Thursday evening at the residence of
John J. Allen on Main street. a large
number of guests were present, including
the young lady students from Bishop Hop
kins Hall and Principal Hardy. The capa-
cious rooms were deliberately decorated with
flowers and presented a charming appear
ance. Music was furnished by the Howard
Opera House orchestra.
Tho driver of the lIinesburgh stage left
the team in front Of the experiment station
farm Saturday, tying the lines. The team
started, breaking the lines and continued
toward Hinesburgh about three miles when
it was stopped. The pole was broken but
neither of tho horses was injured TIE
driver followed the team, and from his three
mile experience he says that in muddy
weather he had rather ride than walk.
burlington owners Of rod, reel and line, and
the other requisites for trout fishing will
have an opportunity to inaugurate the sport
for the present season in but little over n
week. On June 1st other flsh will be open
to the entcement of the hsherman's bait.
There is not duly organized club of ang
lers in this city. Five gentlemen have often
taken trips together, gone to Maine to enjoy
season OF sport, had one or two suppers.
and formed nm organization, but there is
not a full lodged club. This summer prom
Uses to be the livliest in years con this line, -
and it may be that the club project will be
further agitated.
At the semi annual meeting of the Mont
calm club the following officers were elected
TO serve for the ensueing six months: Prcsi-
dent, Gustave Simays LIST vice president,
Joseph Laurant, jr.; 2d vice president, +.
j. Beaupre; secretary, F. A. KOusseau
treasurer, Freeman Saltus, jr; librarian,
Napoleon Dayette; assistant librarian, Louis
German. The club Is now we'll settled in
its new quarters in Ianou's block ON North
street. a billiard table has been procured,
and the rooms are very pleasantly furnished.
Large quantities of the new product Of
Vermont maple sugar has already been
Shipped from this city to various distant
points. Mckillip Flynn & Barber have
made shipments to bank man in Chihua-
hua, Mexico bermuda, FL Paso, Texas, and
various point in the West. Roberts &
Perkins have just sent lot to Hon. Buel J.
Derby, Dennison, Texas, and they have re
ceived an order from prominent Washing
ION official. The latter firm has bought
5000 pounds of sugar this season from l.. Il.
Dunlap of Westford.
There IS probably more building in prog
ress here at the present time than there has
been for the previous ten years. The out
look now is that there will be an unusual
amount during the summer, especially on
the Ferguson ~ Scarf addition, where
several who have purchased lots will erect
residences. All kinds of business Is picking
up, and the lumber merchants report the
trade booming. The pleasant weather UNI
doubtediy had its effect, to a certain extent,
bat the situation as a whole is very hatter
ing.
Three sportsmen OF unquestionel reputa
ton for craftsmanship intend to 20 to-day
10 he interval to hunt English or Wilson
snIpc, which is one Of the true game birds
They appear in tbs locality Tor about two
weeks in the year, from April - to May :,
being now on their way TO Canadian lakes
and ponds where they will spend the sum
NOR and return South for the winter. Hunt-
ing them is considered rare sport by those
who are adopts q. ION the wing" shooting
as they fly swiftly. The bird is about us
.arge as robin and is considered fine adj
llton to q bill Of fare. II the water on the
interval is not too high the nimrods expect
10 have great time
As the camping season approaches those
who own cottages along the lake viii begin
to brush up their summer homes ready Tor
the pleasures Of the vacation season. Some
new camps have been added, improvements
have been made on others, and the presence
Of The Canoe club, whose quarters will be
Just across the lake, Will furnish welcome
variety to the season. The canOeists are not
favorable to yachting. They hold Loyalty
to canoes and nothing but canoes, but, how
ever, - lively race among these craft would
lie interesting and it is probable that the
club may arrange a race to take place near
Burlington.
The great jewish feast, Easter, commenc.
ed wednesday with u service at the syna-
AuEue, after winch tho congregation dis
p,rscd 10 their hCmes, and read from the
scriptures the story of the departure of the
Isracli,es from Egypt. An elaborate sup
per was served during the evening. The
feast continues seven days, Il morning and
evening service being held at the synagogue
| each day. No bread is eaten during this
| time, mates, Il sort Of cracker, being used
instead. In Europe the feast is celebrated
with great pomp, all jews wearing a white
robe. New y orl; and other large cite.
enter into the observance with considerable
attention to detail.
One of the departments Of work at the
Mary Fletcher hospital, that Of educating
nurses for professional work, has become
known throughout the State, so that now
calls are continually coming for them from
various towns. The graduates have their
headquarters in this city Two OF them
who have secured very desirable positions
are Mrs Abbott, who has charge of the dis
pensary in the University of Virginia, and
! Miss Jones, who has snAilar position ia
an institution in Massachusetts near
! ilolvoke. Two are now in St Adams, one
in North Troy one in Jacksonville, one in
| Iiddebury and several in Burlington.