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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-17

in the practical study of geology, and
has assisted in the opening of nearly all
the marble quarries in the State. The
experiments thus far have proved very
satisfactory, showing the important
fact that the quality Of the marble is not
equalled by any quarry in the country,
and in all probability the quantity is inn
mense. Blocks are now being finished
and polished which will show the exact
quality of the stone. Here is an enter
prise which, carried out, will open an
industry of no mean proportions, and
bring out hidden wealth and prosperity
to this whole section of the country.
1t is home industry that makes any
community prosperous and happy; why
not seek to develop hidden treasures
that lay at our own doors, and aid Moth
or Earth to distribute her wealth among
her home FRIENDS.
A FRIEND OF HOME INDUSTRIES.
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The sodality,s Presentation.

In another item we speak to-day Of the
elaborate pectoral cross, recently pre-
sented by the Sodality B. V. M. to
Bishop-elect Michaud. Since that was
in type we have received the text of the
address made upon its delivery to the
Bishop-elect, which we give below, there
being all those who contributed as well
as many others interested in the event.
The cross is one of the finest ever made
and the chain is Of regulation pattern
and very handsome. The address of the
Sodality is as follows
To Our Rt. Reu. Bishop Elect.-MY
LoRD.-We have assembled for few
moments to-day, not only to celebrate
the return of your anniversary to Holy
Priesthood, but also to offer you our sin
cere and heartfelt congratulations as our
esteemed Bishop-elect. We can hardly
find fitting words to give expression to
the feelings of joy and gladness with
which our hearts are filed on this oc-
casion.
When the news of your elevation to
the Episcopate was announced to us, we
received it with feelings of pleasure and
satisfaction, for the ties which bound us
to our beloved pastor, are strengthened
in claiming you, as our revered and be-
loved bishop, one whom we can approach
with confidence, as our sincere father
and friend.
1t is needless to call 10 mind the sue
cess that has attended your labors since
you have come among us; our magnifi-
cent church stands as monument to
your zeal, self-sacrifice and untiring
efforts in our behalf. God has indeed
blessed your work, and we have reason
to hope that your reign in the Episco-
pacy will be one of prosperity and hap
piness.
On this occasion we thought it Yo uld
be fitting to offer you some testimonial
for the good interest you have manifest
ed in us, as Children of Mary. We
thank you each and everyone of us, for
your great kindness. Your name shall
be ever held in benediction by your
grateful children, and we pray God that
he may spare you for many years, to
reap the reward of your labors.
Be pleased, therefore, to accept this
token of our esteem and gratitude.
Asking for your blessings thousand
fold,
We are your devoted
CHILDREN OF MARY.
June It'll, 1892
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Bennington County Conference.

The twentieth annual meeting of the
Bennington County Conference was held
in East Arlington on Tuesday and
Wednesday, June 7th AND Sth.
The meeting was called to order by
Rev. A. G. Field pastor of the church of
Arlington at eleven o'clock on Tuesday,
and devotional exercises held for half an
hour, when the organization was
effected by the election of Rev. Chas. H.
Peck for temporary Chairman, and H.
D. Hall, Scribe. The list of churches
was called and the pastors and delegates
present were enrolled. These churches
were not represented, Bennington LIST,
East Dorset and Pownal.
On motion, Rev. J. d. Adam was
elected Moderator; II. D. Hall, Scribe;
Rev. P. S. Pratt, Register, Committees
were now appointed: On Overtures,
Revs. Pratt, Field and Deacon 4 D.
Austin; on assessments, Deacons II. ID.
Hall, o. P. Simonds and Rev. p. S.
Pratt; on place of next meeting, dele
gates, ETC., Deacon II. G. Root, Revs.
Seymour and Peck. The report of the
Treasurer stating balance of S706 in
the treasury was made, and on motion
was accepted. The committee on assess
ments recommended that three cents on
each resident member of the churches
be raised to meet the call of the general
convention, which report was accepted
and the amount voted.
The report of the Register, of the pro-
ceedings of the conference held at East
Dosset one year since, was read and ac-
copied. An adjournment for dinner
until 2 o'clock was now had.
On re-assembling, reports from the
churches were made, showing the pro-
gress experienced and the difficulties
overcome, or the hopes which may be
felt for the future. Next followed a
sermon by Rev. G. H. Peck BASED on
Psalm lxxxvii., "And of Zion it shall
be said, This and that man was born in
her; and the Highest himself shall
establish her." which gave the key note
to the meeting, and the influence of
which pervaded all the services.
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Y. NJ. O. Resolutions.

WHEREAS, Mr.. "A, E. Flindt, the respected and
efficient Secretary of our Young Mems Christian
Association for two years past, is soon to cease
his work in our village; therefore be 1t
RESOLVED, That we, the members Of the wom-
ans Auxiliary to the Young mems Christian
Association, learn of Mr.. Flindts departure with
keen regret, recognizing in him conscientious
christian worker, who has done much towards
making our Association the success which 1t is.
In our experience with him in our mutual efforts
to upbuild the Association, we have found him
ever courteous, interested, and earnest, and we
wish him the most abundant success in any new
w MRS. EDw. NORTON, President.
j. A. VALENTINE,
Sec. Womans' Auxiliary, of Bennington.
THE REPLY.
To the Members Of the Womdn'S Auxiliary Of
The Younge Mems Christian AssociGtiOn:-I take
this method and opportunity to publicly acknowl-
by your body. thank you from my heart for this
token of your respect and esteem 1t is pleas
ure for me to say that If any measure of success
has been granted me in my work as Secretary Of
largely to the unfailng willingness of the ladies to
assist in everyway in their power and to their in
creasing prayers in behalf of this institution:
Very truly yours, A. L. FLINDT.
A PRESENTATION.
The membership of the Y. NJ. G. A,
Wednesday evening presented the retir-
ing Secretary, Mr.. A. E. Flindt, with an
elegant gold watch and chain. VIM. A.
Austin made the presentation speech,
amid the gathering that happened to be
in the reading room at the time, and Mr..
Flindt responded in a very touching
manner, the whole being total surprise
to him. We are glad to record this
token of the appreciation in which Mr..
Flindt is held, and give below his formal
acknowledgement.
To the Members Of the Young Mems Christian
association Of Bennington Vt-It will be impossi-
BILE for me to meet you all and thank you in person
for the handsome watch and chain you have pre-
sented me SO use this medium though feel it will
poorly convey my feeling of gratitude for this
substantial evidence of your good will and esteem.
1t will be proud pleasure for me in my new field
is gift from my friends in the Bennington Asso-
citation. "God be with you until we meet again"
is my song and prayer.
Very truly yours, A.R, FLINDT.
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single copies of the Banner, In
Wrappers for Mailing II Desired
THREE Cents.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-25

During their eight years in the White
house the Grants We're counted an I'M
usually happy home circle. All their
holidays were marked with simplest
pleasures and unselhsh charities. She
made lists and distributed Christmas
gifts with wisdom and good sense. There
was no end of calls upon them so soon
after the war and none went away emp
ty, In 20 President Grants father
spent Christmas at the White house.
The sons came home from college, and
Nellie and her friends made the old
house ring with good times. Mrs. Ere
mont gave them dancing reception,
and the sewing club, of which Nellie
was the president, had a wonderful
Christmas entertainment, furnished
mostly from the White house,
General Grant Hike General Sherman
Ind great love for children and their
pleasures One Christmas the matinee
frns "iN'o H1--r"'-."s md ri'Hdvn~-
lures of Clown and Pantaloon in the won
e" %, .,y...4.l % .atk and the benll-
stalk and Tie White House chill
dren were. determined to go.
Nov, father, please,' urged Nellie
Grant and Yes, father, you promised
us, said Jesse. and General Sherman
said, Wen go, all of us, and take the
whole tribe" And they did. Uncles
aud cousins. several distinguished gener-
ais and the President Officers of
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lars exactly; and tho sable mna to go
with II COSTS 1--WE hundred more"
with yours eighteen hundrd Why
won't mhik do us welif
"Mink. Mammal Why, you blow into
that sable aud there seems 20 he no
end 10 the depth and thickness and soft
ness. Aud the color Is 80 rich md dark
and Just powdered with slyer-its the
fur for princes.
Your mother isn't prince"
If you only saw it, papa, you'd want
II yourself
why shouldn't / want It myself
Why shouldn't I have collars and cuffs
on my great cOatY
III would be so lndylike. I like you,
best Posy. in your big blue REFER You
look thcn as II you had just CONF of the
watch from discovering u continent
IL don't know exactly what you mean"
said Mr. Bolsoyer Perhaps you don't
yourself No, I'll t ak, lemon on, as Lae i
P Whnt does als &s,ma w Ms'i wn"' "'A' :
"Oh, I'm tell mine Inst said Emily
ncryously,
"The proportions scare as sou ap-
proach. / sec. Susettc. then"
"a gold belt" said Susette, looking
down.
"a gold belt, Modesty itself And the
price?--if l may ask 50 rude a ques-
ton"
Its at 1fffany's, too It's flexible and
wrought Ike damnsk-work It's $500"
Quite the cestus for Venus herself
let me see. Eighteen hundred and
$500 equal $1,000. We're coming on.
When we've all handed In our memo
randa, Il Will be quite n respectable lit
tie Christmas among US. It's your turn.
Lucia"
There's nothing mean about me-"
balancing her teaspoon on her fingers.
81 want clasp or brooch or whntever
at the same plncc. too-in the shape Of
star. of oriental amethyRts, only the
star has score or more Of long curving
rays Of graduated nmethysts, trembling,
sinking, flashing. plirpling. Ike q great
live purple and gold ilower-jlst the most
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-25

pine from their Southern homes Charm
lug stories are yet told of Dolly Madi
son" in her generous social reigu-eight
years-us the wife of the secretary Of
state and afterwards the sunshiny mis-
tress of the White House. In December,
1909, her old family servants journeyed
to Washington loaded with Christmas
comforts for Mistress Dolly from the old
houc." SAYS quaint record. Mrs,
Madison brought to the presidents home
the pride of Virginia and the Carolinas,
aud often buasted Of being "the daughter
Of the old commonwealth aud she en-
tertained with wide hospitality and
give sumptuous feasts when occasion
demanded. The CAROLS of Maryland
tell of the sweet music on the piano
and harp by Mrs Abigil Fillmore and
her daughter NJ a dinner in December;
1850 Daniel Webster wrote to friend
Of "tha old gule log transplant to the
American White House, and of holiday
feast given by the president, NO.,
Mr.. Buchann. with Miss Lane, the
golden beauty of the White House.
gave grand afetes to the young people
Of the capital In 1859 on Christmas
eve. The pretty mpidens wore Empire
gowns and high combs To each guest
Miss Lane gave Il sprig of holly berries
us n souvenir. brought from the beloved
Wheatlaud home The Lanes We're an
aristocratic family in Englpnd The
yule log burned on their Virginia hearth
and the boars head, with an apple in
his mouth. set off with rosemary and
plum pudding. graced the Virginia din
ner table. These customs, added to the
Southern festivities. when all the ser
wants in the country round held high
carnival found their way TO the White
House and to the homes of the cabinet
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-25

"Wcll il had been mansiop-house
once. Emmy. said Nirginin.
"Oh, yes; and they don't complain
about bcing az the Top, you know ihey
wanted the light
"What IN the world has all this to do
with your subject u,.u
"Oh. you will see. papa dear wen,
! found Mrs. Conyers a lovely su.sls
creature-nnd the tapestries, the tapes
tries she does They are picturesque-
picturesque IN needle and silk. Water
colors are airer, finer, dalntier-and cur
tnins and Dor;ierrs She was Mt work
on one Of nnlest pink with silver foun-
tain and nymphs and crpids IN the trees
lit WAS perfection. Oh, II coulu
have done "a! don believe I ihe
Boucher tapestries are half so line. SHE
sells them for immense prices-im-
mcfse, you know, comparatively -ilot-
not even then. what she Ought to have.
And she eau perhaps only sell one-only
do one - year. And there are the
three of them to live-thc daughter VINO
designs and sells TO pattern-nakers, but
who Is really just beginning and has n
wonderful talent and needs great
deal Of development thnt she can't get
In this country ~
want IN this country.
"And the boy who Is studying arehi-
lecture at the institute, and his
drnnghts. his elevations. his sketches
nrp full OF idCas--tbcrc was one or
them perfect inspiration. And his
teachers say he must go abroad, he
must see the ideal made practical; he
must see all the cathedrals of England
and Of France: he must see the great
warehouses on the Seine; he must 20
down through Italy; he must spend
months In Venice and all, but live in
~. NJ. 1.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-25

In those DAYS Christmas morning was
strictly ~ festival of devotion Churches
IN Washington were well filled by the
ofEcil families at 10 Il. IN. The Christ
masses Of President Abraham Lincoln
were NOT fetcs. not dinners. but days OF
anxiety and sober work. Soldier Noys
in blue. officers, messengers, mothers and
wives pleading for their own in battle
or hosuitnl, passed through the White
House enrly and late. The death of
Willie Lincoln before the second Christ
mas in Washington was bitter sorrow.
In 'G3 Mr.. Colfax said to the president;
"AIr. Lincoln you are worn out. I'm go
ing 10 my old home for Christ mas, Go
with me. Bring Tad and rest day or
SO" ~
MIR Lincoln shook his head; mo,
Mr.. Cclfax, ! can't take holidays I've
snid before to You that | would gladly
changc places with the soldiers who
sleep on the ground today.
Tad was Wild thut Christmas. Rob
ert had gone off On his pony for the
day. His mother was busy with friends
from Illinois. Parcels, bundles and
boxes were coming by express to Tad
Lincoln Firms in the East and West
and Washington houses were sending
their handsonest unOks and games &c
"Presdcnt Lincoln's Tad Now Tad
with Ibis father, had visited the camps
across the river only u few days before.
They had found "the boys suffering
from POOR shelter, severe cold, and much
sickness
Quite late that Christmas night as
Mr.. l4iuculn sat alone Gt his table piled
with maps. weary, sad-eyed and troubled
Tad rushed IN With his arms full of
books, Climbing to his fathers knee.
putting his small arms around his fifth
er's neck, he said, eNcitedly: Father.
! want TO send these beautiful books
over to the camp. Don't You remember
how lonesome and homesick the soldier
! boys looked that day? You see. they
have no pictures No turkeys nor pies.
! nor q father. like me. for Christmas -
Then Tad gave his father one Of Lis
peculiar little hugs.
MI Lincoln held the little face close
70 his own a minute. Yes NV son
Sold big box. Ii isn't too lote Az
+ mother for lot of warm stuG, and teIl
naniel TO pat in al tie good things he
an aud let him mark the box, from
These were the golden spots in Mr.
lAheolns Chrlstmases which kent hin,
Z uP pennsylvania avenue to the exuroe.
! ohl6e sat happy Ind. with smiling hors
/ M1lNhh oehde the White House bust
! ,ihSss SuSo9' reading The Zig letters on
] coin" i"u Ian
A ne iHNt year Christmas was bittorl,.
oolc. sir Lincoln noticed thnr Tai n..!
1 9tt doors without his can dnjfe nsrt, T.,
ne Hlofmns, and he said, NAIy Kan
VIM ar, yNn dong out ~ the eoil9"
-. I NH hFlplns tucle Daniel load mn
Loadlne IN whatf' ~"
Tad dragged his father ,lo,, -.
ssea door There sat DanI1 ~ w III, Wy
/ n inds best muller. Min bast,N tsNppe'l
bundles beside him. o''sAess ana
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qE GAzErTE FL WORTH TEXAS SUNDAY DECEABEK 2, 10gz

lers. Folks. Taylors and Fillmores, each
brought to the president's home the ele,
rances and refnements Of their DAY una
the customs Of their time One seere-
tary writes TO London in December,
Never has the holiday season been NOR more
III dienifed and graceful wife OF Presi,
dent Polk The Jcffersons cnternlneu
friends at dinner during the holidays,
and the .Iacksous gave to their beloved
little Rachels and Andrews dehghIiul
winter sports" and y-inaklngs' REQ
pie now live ut the capital who remember
The beautiful home life Of these ialnilles
az the White House,
Before railways. coaches changed
horses ut Alexandria and Mt the, capi
tai. and loads Of young bellies and beauN
came up to tie Christmns aud New Yer,
parties. bringing to the president ana
his family beautiful holly and trailing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-25

But when ! thought OF al this immense
talent Of this young COnyers going to
waste in some architects office down
town drawing plans for counting-rooms
and buffers pantries, it seems like
throwing the universe away. If that
genius OF his We're properly uoulishcd
aud taught only to think whit muguiG-
cent things might lift their heads in
this country because of il. And it
cunt be, it cant be unless he goes to
Europe. And II he could 20, IL would
be- n shame II his sister could not go
too, and study the work OF the greatest
designers with her-oh, unique ability.
And II would be 50 delightful If she
could 20 they wouldn't care for cx-
pensiyc work and travel their whole
soul IS In the art-it would be so nice
II their mother could 60, too. and make
little home for them so that they
could stay and study with all their
helps about them; and she could see
what the old world has 10 Oner petter
thln she does now perhaps she could
sell her tapestries To- line the bouduir
OF some young bride-princess. And
tley know how To economics so well
that little less than $1,000 would give
them q couple of years of this develop
ms, ierIllizluE, seeing aud studying.
And / told mHumn and the girls about
mud ,yere rnlni.1I Ia - ~ '''N
aud yyhnt want f,. 49, ny f M'.n uie'
present Is that you will let us tul;c the
checks you arr To give us-the S3TOO- 1T
Christ,nos IN, 'i,wt ,, WY ol Neeplhs
md, ,,,,'',',,. , ,.' oHu' ~ EecgaWs IS
SS0n. nmI iS;.' ya w. 'ItnM IN lhr othcr
| md tho .far ,,,d III "uiIuE we ring
| rest we are going TO give the price OF
| tio ci'iiiru nilS ouNSrs TO 20 with
HI'n ,'. III ~ \" rr'uTole' e,
| poIsn,o,' u,rst ~ you are; cried Mt
it,,,,,,,tI,. ~ 1lil"Fth5 10 ms leeL IN be
o,, s,,,:,, ,ro,, II NY noHty ~ gong ON
| ~ At'u'nt' ms - what MI Your pa
iin'iu'b3 upAn- you may rob me Of
NJ, ncro mpLu S,'i,i,ihgS anu spend them on u
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-25

tho nctunI artlc1es I sborld lilo 10 GOO
-. ..',
now your tasteS run tl1s year tive me
seat, though, first Aud, my dear,
have your smelling salts rendv. Where's
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tbror,l, ''' az
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"Sbe adds ono,har ,orror 90 Quit.
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nor out ~ nv nina ~ s s5'a,' , NV
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VI. Sns at once, ,o. ,o. an, -. Ct.
anid Emil, ,srhar., W H., W. Wv enlnes,
needie ~ ~ sb,, M d s s Nnes her
FOOL ~ so, ,nv aug s Nv on vas out anu
father feat y" NN' Nv nOr
w., W., -. -. -,
IN that ,yav S''n ,.s, W svir ",vou un ne
Al ' n 49, N.vNu II f''t KY taYl}'
anu hs their father settled hlmself Ia
MA n WY y, r,nl.r sie ulsl99,u hetseli Nc,
hlhu y SO that she could lean over aud
thst sI,, No. na,s ~ ~, Ky Nh; sly salp'
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The coNYERs' CHRISTMAS.


=
IA was t,va DAYS before Christmas, md
In the early dusk Mr. Iiolsoyar, finding
no one In the drawing room, went up 70
Tie big sewing room. whence all the
voices came, aud found his wife and the
Urls as he had expected. in chaos OF
nretty chiffOns. bits of sntin ard NfNet
and goli braid and bends. Susette dress
INC great doll for church Christmas
tree. Emily's pretty head nuroeled viii
the hampshire as she bent ever her en-
broidery frame, hnrryiug ms fast as her
little hands could fly: wis wife busy with
the dainty silken triiieH which she was
wont to send about at this tive OF year
and Lucia and Virgiiia pasting the pho
tograplis aud water colors in ftlios
which had unpublished destinations, all
of them putting the finishing touches to
things which had to be dispatched the
next morning. "Well' he sold, this
looks like Christmas
Eyes, papa. And what are .yon Going
toward Christmasl" cried Emily
~ said her father Yen knew /
write an exceedingly good scrint. | sup
pose / shall be called upon for lew
autographs
Fancy" said Susette, 49, papa were n
great general or n distinguished author
his autographs wouldn't be in any more
demand They make beautiful presents,
II don't know" said Vireinia, trying
a fluff of narrow ribbons against the
greens and canaries of her water color,
hexcept IN this pnrti ,ullr instance. /
never in gepernl--thnt is, usually had
rather Won bought me something your
SELF. papa"
''Virginiar from all together
"Oh. no. not this tim,l Z sail So No
really, this time / wonld prefer tho cbccl,
I1ucb prefer the cheek.
ANY one would suppose you were
managing TO have che cheek mud the
Qift. too said Susette.
''Hush-shr' said the mother, her
needle on her lips MS she contemplated
her work. ''If You nil have ali YOU want
/ don't see why there should be- ury
complaining. II amy chance 20 have mere
thnn they want"
More than they won't" cried Lucia,
''aa Vi that ever happened to any "a e.
For my part" said the father kuirg
about from one to :,noth-r. and loOhibg
over their shoulders. II think Christmas
is a snare and a delusion."
''No no. my dear sai the mother.
"You mean the way we keen Chiift-
mas
''Ifs all the same in tn. end 1t e u
Knme of give and take
"Papn.
at ali fosters a vile spirit Of acuuisi-