The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-01-06


place on which he has been living
during the past year.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. w. l.. Gibson next We'd
nesday afternoon. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Considerable Of the ice crop has
been harvested during the past week.
Miss Rose Shattuck has gone to
Granville, n. Y, to spend the win
ter.
A. H. Stowell has been laid up
for some time past with rheumatism.
Those who attended and enjoyed
the lyceums of few winters ago will
again have chance to avail them
selves of like opportunity The first
meeting will be held Saturday eve
ming, Jan. Ia, in all probability at
Union hall. The question to be dis
cussed is: "Should the nation con-
troll the railroads" Affirmative, f.
w. Gibson, Rev. W. r. Curtis.
Negative, W. c. Jaquith, D. d..
Wait. There, Of course, will be the
paper which will chronicle all local
events and find space for local hits.
There is also to be speaking, singing,
music, whistling etc. Taken all in
all it will be one of the finest enter
tainments for long time. All are
cordially invited. Everything free.
Last Monday evening over 40 of
the many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Stoodley gathered at their
residence TO remind them of the forty
second anniversary of their marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoodley have long
been respected residents of our vii
lage and the gathering of Monday
evening was but the spontaneous ex-
preston of good will on the part of
those who know and respect the aged
couple. Before the guests left they
presented the hosts with many valu-
able and beautiful presents. Among
them was a fine center table from f.
E. Stevens, w. L. Gipson, f. N.
Wescott, d. W. Parker, w. Walker,
Robert Rider, G. l.. Parker, A. A.
Curtis, A. H. Stowell, A. w. Pierce
and E. 2. Barney set of glass
ware from Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller; a
chair from Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Leonard ; S. from their son, F. E.
Stoodley, of Weston. The many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Stoodley
wish them long lease of life, and
trust that they may meet them again
upon their golden wedding.
Mrs. Sears of Ludlow has been
spending few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. G. Walker.
Walter Corey has gone to Spring
field where he has secured a job in a
machine shop.
The orchestra recently furnished
music for dance at Newfane.
1t is understood that there will be
dramatic entertainment some time
during this month, the proceeds from
which go for benefit of Library.
The play selected is "Zion," from 9
story by that name Of life among the
Mormons.
The b. B. club will soon put on Q
play. The Ladies Aid Society are
to give an entertainment Feb. IA
and the Spiritualst Society Feb. %
Last Thursday evening when the
writer returned home from the post.
office with the evenings mail he founc
himself the victim of a scheme, his
home invaded by throng of 80 o.
MOI e of the young people of the town
For time your humble servant was
at loss TO know the reason for sucl
gathering, but was soon Informed
that they had come to congratulate
him upon the advent of his 21st birth
day. Although much surprised ht
made brave effort TO entertain the
welcome callers by furnishing the
requisite games ETC., and finally
bringing forth the refreshments thai
the other members of the family haC
so kindly provided, after getting ar
inkling of what was going TO happen
1t was along in the small hours oil
morning before the company departed
after leaving many beautiful and val
liable presents. Among them was ar
elegant cameo ring from the young
people, to whom the writer wishes tc
extend his heartfelt thanks, not be.