The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-01-21

Causes of Agricultural Depression" by
Rollin q. Smith of Pttsford. The ladies
are especially invited to be present at all
sessions. All persons are urged to join in
the discussions.
GOVERNOR BARBER of Wyoming has ap-
pointed j. Ware Foster, cashier of the First
National bank of Douglas, state examiner
OF banks. His duty is to make periodical
examinations of the books and accounts of
all banks and state institutions. The salary
is S2,4O0 and travelling expenses. The
Budget of Douglas says of this appointment:
No man in the state is more thoroughly
qualified for the duties of this office than
is Mr.. Foster and his hosts of friends and
admirers everywhere will say amen to the
selection made" To all of which his
friends here where I" he was born and
brought up" respond, amen
THE Central Vermont Poultry and Pet
Stock Association opened its four-days
exhibition at Capital hall yesterday after
noon. The afternoon and evening were
principally occupied in getting the coops in
place and making other arrangements. To-
day the exhibition will be in perfect work
ing order, and those who like to gaze upon
fine fowl or hear barnyard music should
step in and feast their eyes and ears. 1t is
a really interesting exhibition. From three
hundred to four hundred entries have been
made, the largest variety as to number
being the light brahmas. The superintend-
ent OF the hall is Mr., j. f. p. Wright of
Burlington and Mr.. c. A. Balou, presi-
dent of the Bay State Poultry Association,
is present as Judge.
THIS "wednesday afternoon and evening
there will be meetings in Bethany church
in the interest of foreign missions. The
afternoon meeting will begin at two o'clock
and the evening meeting at seven o'clock
The meetings will be addressed by Rev N.
G. Clark, ID. D., secretary of the American
Board, by Rev. Il. b. Webb, DID, of Bos-
ton, by Rev. Daniel March, author of "Night
Scenes i'll the Bible" and by Rev. G. A.
Wilder who has charge of mission in
Africa. These meetings will be of general
interest to the public, and the speeches will
be eloquent and well worth hearing. At
four o o'clock, at the same place, Rev G. A.
Wilder of Natal, South Africa, will give a
description of the Zulu customs and habits
of living, for the especial benefit of the
children and youth, all of whom are cor
daily invited to be present.
The Temple Quartette of Boston and the
elocutionist, Miss Hale, are to be at the Opera
house on the 22d instant, and an entertain
ment of unusual interest may be expected .
OF the quartette, the Providence Journal
says. The exercises were pleasantly in
augurated by concert by the celebrated
Temple Quartette of Boston, who sang the
patriotic selection d" To Arms" melodious
pastoral song, Before the Sun Awales at
Morn" and the familiar chant, Remem-
Der now thy Creator" with the artistic
skill, delcacy and harmonious excellence
which are conspicuous and delightful ele-
ments of their vocalism." The name of
this celebrated quartette is a sufficient
guaranty that the concert will be st.class.
Miss Hales ability as an elocutionist is
spoken of in the highest terms. The Roch-
ester Union and AdUertiser says: " Her imita-
tion of bird music il wonderful" This will
he a a N N ia
COMMENT has been made upon the fact
that at a recent alarm of fire on frosty
nght it was impossible to turn the hydrant
stem till it had been warmed with hot
waite Other hydrants were found in a
like condition. Apparently the oil in the
packing of, the sleeve in the dome of the
hydrants through which the stem passes
had become dried by the summer heat.
The packing naturally gathers some moist
ure, and, the oil failing to perform its office,
the stem sticks in very cold weather. Su-
perintendent Foster has corresponded with
the makers of the hydrants, who write that
they are now using a brass sleeve in place
of the iron. This may prevent sticking
from rust but not from cold. A similar diff
hculty exists in other places where means
are provided at considerable expense for
warming the hydrant domes. The oil in the
packing boxes should be protected from
drying up or the packing renewed often
enough to keep it alive. The company has
sent some new top nuts which they think
can be used on these hydrants, and the eX-
pertinent will be tried But be on hand with
hot water if there is an alarm in your neigh
boIhood.
SEMINARY HILL.
PROFESSOR BISHOP preached at Putnams-
Vile on Sunday, and George Newton at
Georgia
WE are loyal to the land of our birth, our
native state, and we have an abundance OF
Vermont literature in the reading room tC
nourish our affection, but some of us who
are presently to grasp the national reins
would appreciate few papers of a greater
national scope.
RHEToRICALs on Wednesday and Satur-
day evenings. The speakers for Wednes
| day evening were Misses Hilery, Henry
| Taylor, Gurrier and Coceran and Messrs
| Elliot, Batchelder and Newton. On Satur.
| day evening the following: Misses Barnes
| Bragg, Rickard, Covell and White, and
Messrs. Gale, Eddy, Harvey and Wallace.
The lecture, John and Jonathan" by
Rev. Robert Nourse, was greatly enjoyed
! by The students, and is pronounced by all
one of the best entertainments of the course
| His wit, humor and eloquence held untiring
attention. special treat was his visit tC
| the Seminary Saturday morning. He spoke
to the students in the chapel for about
! three-fourths of an hour. The opinion
formed the evening before was not lessened
by his earnest and helpful remarks.