Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

Hall Friday evening, May 6, under the
supervision Of tho y. T. - {. u. OF tue
Congregational church. The costumes were
very appropriate and there was not mis-
take or failure during the evening. Special
credit is due {. H. Shipman, violin; Miss
Luna Rumsey, piano. and c. w. Devino
cornct, MS accompanies. The role OF the
Queen Of the Dairy was well assumed by
Mrs. c. II. Shipman, and Miss Estelle Pack
ard did well as "Dorothy." The acting
and solo rendering Of joseph Roherge of
Burlington WA also excellent. Monica"
was presented by Mrs. FAC Wardwell. The
character was well taken "The Commo-
doro" and "The Boggar" were especially
good represented by George Reynolds.
lac Wardwell, as the Doctor" ard Dutch
Peddlcr," created frequent applause. Tho
farmer brigade was commanded by Capt.
J. X. Nash. Berthe Edwards and George
Little were "Two Jolly Former'." H. E.
Clement was COOL as the Judge" aud W.
+. Mcbride as Farmer Joe. y Solos we're
finely rendered by Misses Bertha Gray,
Katio Wardwell Alice Rum5ey and Lena
Gray Thanks are due those outside Of the
society for aid in making the cantata sue
cess.
1t is sure thing that an electric plant is
to be established a tho gorge near the twin
bridges. Tho contractors have the plans
nearly finished aud work will be commenced
within II month at ths gorge, AMI power
will be furnished from plant of u, OOO
horse power.
A""pleasant reception was given Rev. y.
O. Spoor nud family Monday evening at
tho Methodist church parlors. Several Sc
lections by Il chorus readings by {. 5.
Lord and Miss Lillian Rivers, recitation by
Z 1 s1,,, l,,
Misses Thomas comprised the programme.
Tho Epworth league emblem Nnd motto
were hung in letters from the wall.
1t is a - pound girl at Mr.. and Mrs "a.
ward Cruse's.
ESSEX.
Almon A. Thompson, formerly OF Essex,
died at the asylum in Norfolk, Neb., April
%. The funeral service was held in the
Presbyterian church Of Ponce, Neb., the
home of Mr.. Thompson, and was conducted
! by Rev. {. f. Graves, formerly of South
| Burlington. mir. Thompson was highly re-
| spected by the whole community for the
sterling worth and true maniness OF his
character.
HUNTINGDON.
The funeral services of Mrs. Daniel Small
tool; place at her late residence last Wedne5-
day Rev. Z. b. Fuller OF Starks5oro
ofliciated. George Chamherlin OF Nebraska
is in town c. \. Chapman has presented
to Herald Williamson a full blooded merino
lamb valued at 500. JOHN Legst recent
ly had his house BROKEN into by some rogues
who are now waiting for trial Airs. 4. {.
baldwin Of Waterloo. Canada, is ct home.
"A. u. White remains about the same. -
Mrs. Guy Bick,ord is no. much better.
HlNEsBuRGI4.
Mrs. J. B. Bird is IN Sholburne M. f.
Remington is building an addition to his
residence The VALLEY factory makes 10
cheese dny and McDonoughs about the
same Miss Ball OF ferrisburGh has a
music class III town.-The Union y. T. S.
c. f.. will celebrate the anniversary OF III cir
organization SUNDAY evening, in the
Congregational church. Wi lliam " ellis has
, lensoi the grsc Eill Of IL. ". Pierce. -
Robert Montgomery has lost two horses
within two weeks i Harley +. kenyon los,
horse a few days ago
The patrons Of the McDonough cheese
factory met May j. and appointed ". =.
Illll and +. NCDonough a. statesmen for the
coming season, They are making lG cheese
a day and are shipping their \ prl cheese &c
O. j. Walker u Bros OF Burlington for l.
cents per pound. 1t is under the manage
ment OF McDonough, Hill and Ldward
BIssonett and no doubt tho patrons will be
woll satisfied thus season.
COLCHESTER.
The revival meetings held by the Mise,
Milton and Rogers closed Monday evening
Several have started in the way Of lire.
Rev. NJ. H. Emery is eXpec,ed TO move into
the Methodist parsonage this week. Miss
Rogers supplied the Methodist pulpit las
Sunday. -Coorge komptoI has nlrc,
'Thompsou's Point, and will run it tn
,, coming summer for tho benefit OF the fish
Ing end canning public.-Nr. fred Vase
was seriously hart recently at Essex juno
ton, but is improving. \ collection ha
been taken among the neighbors to help Mr
Nassor III his ahction. Mrs. kute Naso
y learns that her brother Fred, in Chelsea,
not expected to live,
IS SHELsURNE.
= James f, White, who has been critical
, i'll, is so much improved that on Mouda
u last he went to Burlington.
# BOLTON.
Emma Stevens is teaching the West BoI
ton school, and has 50 pupils, Mrs. Haiti
# Dunton is i'll with serious lung trouble. 4
r l.. White q Co., at North Duxbury ar
n making extensive repairs Oh lnelr FCsiueNCt
o Miss Butter Of Waterbury teaches ogai
4 at North DuXbury. Mr. and Mrs. Edwar
:. Everett of Massachusetts, have come to spen
re- tic summer with Ii. K. Stacspoio.
oil RICHMOND.
o. ". L. Leary OF Jericho has opened
SO drug store in the Eli Judson block. H.
Norton, weighsr of maple sugar, has weiG
ed 20 COO pounds. DR.. Whitaker b
II moved into the Abram Smith house. M
=. and Mrs. lIathorn are rejoicing over Il
r. arrival Of son. The following office
90 were elected and appointed at the annu
/ meeting of North Star lodge, F. and y, N
ID the 10th inst; a. l.. Bingham W. NJ;
70 Z. Sprsgue, $. W; j. b. Norton, j. w
is f. b. Andrews, treasurer W. d. Hall, sc
Rotary; Clayton j. Wright, S. D.; a.
to Berry, ). D.; +. G. Norton, j. l
r f.. II. McGinnis, tyler; ~. ID. Whit
~ marshal; o. &. Tomllnson, chaplain; H.
IL, Brown, Frank Freeman and Arthur Eli
- finance committee.
g FRANKLIN COT NTY.
De ENOSBURGH.