Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-18
Fishine ON Minard,s Pond.

More or less fishing is going on through the
ice on Minards pond this winter. Some years
ago that was allowable, but the ice got so
covered with all sorts of animal matter that
the water was said to be absolutely unfit for
use the following spring. AS the matter
stands now the following from the charter
shows the penalties provided for the infrac-
ton of the law on this point:
Section q. 1t is hereby declared 10 be unlaw-
full for any person or persons to go upon or into
the waters Of "Minard's Pond from which said
corporation derives its supply of water, for the
purpose Of bathing, fishing, cutting or removing
ice; or cast into the waters of said pond, or
place upon the ma, gin thereof, any animal or
vegetable matter, or In any way defle the waters
of said pond; and any person or persons VIOLA
ting this provision shall upon conviction thereof,
be fined not less than ten nor more than twenty
dollars. The v alter commissioners OF said cor
poration, or either of the police officers there T.
may make complaint and prosecute such Offend
ers in the name of said corporation, as Is pro-
vided in this act for the prosecution of other Of
fences. Provided, however, the majority of both
sne palms anu Waafr ms ,ha ey an in
ize the cutting and taking of ice from said pond,
under such restrictions as they may see fiji to I'm
pose.
This applies to officers of the corporation
or town as much as it does to anyone, and
they should suffer the same penalties as any
one il they break over rulings. 1t cannot be
expected that any one will obey law when
the ones appointed to enforce it are among
those who break it. 1t is time to stop all fish
ing on the pond, once and forever. 1t Is
urged that the bylaw is foolish, even sense
less; that men might fish on Minard's pond
and do no harm. That's all right, but THE
TIMES thinks that all hands are here not to
question The law but to obey it.
C. L. S. C. Sleighride.
The ride of Paul Revere was nothing COM
pared with it. Even Sheridan's ride sinks
into insignifcance when it is placed side by
side with the first annual sleighride of the
local C.. l.. S. C.. Some one said there
wouldn't be any fun, the crowd was too lit
erary. Perhaps there wasn't, but ask of the
spiders startled from their corners i'm the
hotel parors at Alstead to see what the mat
ter was. Ask of the wondering lockers on
who viewed the racket from affair, and ask of
the people who were sleeping quietly when
the crowd returned i'm the Silly night. The
dignified members of the circle forgot all the
literary ideals and restraints and were chill
dren for a few hours. The start was made
at $50 and Alstead reached at $50. Then
wait for supper i'm the reception room, which
after time was ready. 1t was proved that
even literary people have good appetites.
The eatables were disposed of in good order,
and an adjournment made to the parlors
again where fun and jolity reigned supreme
for time. Then for wraps and shawls,
packing into the sleigh and the ride home
ward under the beautiful light of the stars
and the finest moon of the winter. The frost
bit somewhat. but no one cared. All enjoyed
it and will look forward to the reption OF
the same pleasure ut some future time. In
addition to the circle itself were a number OF
invited guests. Frank G. Day was rendered
a vote of thanks for his management of the
whole affair.