Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-08-12
NEWFANE.

Notes of the Prohibition Convention.
The Prohibition convention of last
Thursday was attended by about - per
sons, perhaps two thirds of whom, includ-
ing ladies'. were of the third party.
Though the meeting was not especially en-
thuSastiC, a spirit of earnestness and fair
ness pervaded It,, and it was evident that
the nominations had not been previously
arranged. As per list given in last week
paper nominations were made in open con-
vention. In response to the presentation
of some names of pronounced temperance
repute there were forcibe though good
natured protests that they were not in
1.-THE party The general feeling was
that there is no hope for the triumph of
prohibition principles without party to
declare for them in unequivOcal terms and
to legislate nationally for them. Good
speeches were made 10y several, though
there was noticeable absence of trained
speakers in the convention. Two speak
ers made a special point of Directing to
political "cudgeling.' They advocated
working for the prevailing of the good
and righteous principles of prohibition by
earnest, fair and square means. Allusion
was made by the secretary of the conven-
ton to the grey heads of their party and
the need of more young men. In this con
nection it ought to be stated that the
youngest voter in this convention was a
white head. He paid good attention and
was active in his motions though silent eN-
cept in voting. He closely examined every
one present, occupied 10y turns the Judges
seats in the court room, carefully scanned
the jury seats. took a stand in front of
chairman and secretary and squarey gazed
in their faces, and was the only voter who
dared to offer an opposing vote, which he
did with vigOr when noes were called
for. This young voter, in his first trous-
ers. is three years old and deserves a fur
Their history sometime His first name is
Stanley and he is ''summer boarder '
/ His ceaseleSs activity in the village recalls
the old line of the reading books. "On,
| Stanley, on '" and there is no doubt but
that he ought to figure in song in this
present age.
The Republican flag is afoat again with
uut the loss of a star or a stripe.
Late arrivals at Mrs. A. c. Harvey's are
Mrs. Mary 5. Wild OF Brooklyn, y. y,
and Mrs. Helen l.. Anterior of Dubuque.
/ Iowa.
1t was estimated last Friday evening
that 200 We're in attendance at the lawn
party given on the church green, and mem
beers of the Lyceum club congratulated
. themselves on securing comfortable fund
for necessary expenses of regular meetings.
which will open again next fall.
Among books Just added 10y the Fayette-
willie Library association are Fairy Land OF
Science, a book of great value not only for
/ the young, but of peculiarly charming and
interesting style for all persons to read
Lamb Stories from Shakespeare; Chill
dren's Stories from English Literature by
Mrs. Richardson, and lovers OF good poetry
will enjoy Hightop Sweeting by Elizabeth
/ Akers, and Palgrave's Treasury of English
song.
Some young ladies, well known here for
| their public spirit, have issued programs
/ for next Tuesday evening which give prom.
Use of an excellent musical and literary en-
tertanment. Mrs. c. II. Davenport OF
BrattlebOrO, boarding at the County House
has consented to read several selections
/ f. II. Miller OF Dummerston is engaged
for vocal music. Other names on the pro
gram are Miss Susie Underwood, accompa.
mist, the Higgins orchestra, and Arthur
Howe of this place The managers pro
pose to present TO the w. c. T. L. the pro
ceeds that may accrue, believing that this
society will return them to the public III
satisfactory measure. A prompt begin,
ming at $ O'Clock is expected, and at the
close will be acted that little social affair
in one scene where ice cream plays its con.
/ spicuous part.