The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-04-12

teacher, Miss Lillian Taft, is graduate Of
the Durant Gymnasium of Boston and is
one OF the finest expOnentS OF physical cul-
ture in New England, and the school pupils
are from the representative families Of the
city" Another Manchester paper, speak
ing of her work, says: 1.-THE gymnasium is
fitted with apparatus, and Miss Taft, the
teacher, who Is thoroughly in love with her
work, acts as an inspiration on her pupils"
The Mirror says: "Miss Taft, who is her
self very striking example OF what bene-
fits can be derived from the system, was
highly complimented by the school board on
her success"
THE meteorological observations Of Will
liam Line, the government observer at
Northfield station, for the month Of March
are as follows: Mean barometer, 30 052;
highest, 30502, on the 10Th; lowest, 30 $50,
on the 4th; mean temperature 242o; high
est 53', on the 25th lowest l0o below zero,
on the 10Th; greatest daily range of temper
ature, 39', on the 7th least daily range Of
temperature, %, on the ID; mean tempera-
ture for March for seven years, "a 90: total
deficiency in temperature during month,
30 total deficiency in temperature since
January |, 413o; prevailing direction Of
wind, south; total movement of wind, S,021
miles; maximum velocity of wind, direction
and date, SO miles, north, on the 4th total
precipitation, 2l inches number of days
when .0l or more Of precipitation fell, 10;
average precipitation for March for seven
cipitation during month, 2.14 inches; total
deficiency in precipitation since January /,
443 inches; number of clear days, 81 partly
cloudy days, 20; cloudy days, 8.
EVER since Albert S. Sparrow purchased
and took possession OF the Montpelier
House the work of rejuvenating the interior
has been in progress, and the improvements
are very noticeable to the customers of
that hostelry. The office has been bright
ened up with paint and new paper, as have
the halls and most of the rooms. A new
marble slab and bowls have been put in the
wash-room and the dining-room has been
equipped throughout with new chairs,
tables and silverware. Mr.. Sparrow be-
lieves that legitimate and paying patron
age in the hotel business can be secured
without the sale of liquors, and the bar of
the house has not been open since he took
possession. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Sparrow
have had long experience in hotel manage
ment and are favorably known to the trav-
cling public. Mr.. Sparrow wisely retains
Martin Henley and" Bart " Casey as clerks,
the customers of the house, both transient
and regular, having onlyIwords of praise for
them for their uniform thoughtfulness and
courtsey, The livery stable in connection
is equipped with twelve good horses and
frst-clasS turnouts and is an important ad-
junct to the well-kept house.
A DEEPLY-IMPREssIvE memorial service
for Robbie Best was held at Christ church
last Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. The
large attendance taxed the seating capacity
of the church and testified to the universal
sympathy which goes out in large measure
to the stricken parents. The impressive
ritual service, with prayers for the dead,
was read, and Rev. A. n. Lewis preached
tender discourse from III. Kings. iv: 26:
90 Is it well with the child? and she an
swered, it is we'll" His remarks were di-
rected largely to the members of the Sum
day-school, many of whom were seated in
the front slips. The point that sin is in
delible was forcibly emphasized, and the
lesson enforced that death can never come
suddenly to those who are prepared to die.
He referred touchingly to the young life so
| suddenly cut off as one mourned not only
| by his school and playnates but by the
| whole community, and answered the
| question regarding his future AS did the
| Shunamite woman in the text, " 1t is we'll"
There was hardly dry eye in the house as
/ Charles f. Lowe sang Calvary" to a
! plaintive, tender organ accompaniment. The
choir sang Lead Kindly Light" and the
commitment prayer for those buried at sea
! was read.
In response to a call from Governor Fuller,
the members of the Worlds Fair commits
sion from Vermont met in the parlors of the
/ Pavilion, Monday afternoon, to perfect an
organization and for the informal discussion
| of several matters relative to the coming eX-
position. Governor Fuller was unanimously
: chosen chairman, Col G. S. Forbes of st. AL
bans secretary and treasurer, and Governor
Fuller, Mayor Mead of Rutland and Gen
eral Mccullough of Bennington executive
committee. The badges TO be worn and the
most desirable time to hold " Vermont day"
were informally discussed. The governor
suggested that each member write an article
on some feature of the exposition that shall
particularly impress him, these articles to
be embodied in the final report of the COM
mission. The meeting adjourned subject to
the call of the chairman. Among those
present were Governor Fuller and Colonel
j. II. Goulding of Bratt!eboro, General 7.
S. Peck and ID. w Robinson of Burlington,
Colonel G. $. Forbes of St. Adams, General
Mccullough of Bennington, Mayor Mead of
Rutland, General w. II. Gilmore of Fairlee,
DR.. III. H. Mcintyre and l.. 2. Thayer Of
West Randolph, Dr. II. D. Holton of
Brattleboro Hon. n w. Fisk of Isle La
Motto and Mrs, Alex. Cochran of Groton
SEMINARY HILL.
MRS BISHOP is gaining quite rapidly.
Miss WILEY '92, is visiting Miss Currier.
HARVEY and Henson, 80, made "a short
visit here last week
f. w. DwINELL, 92, is spending a short
vacation at home.
Miss MABEL HAMILTON visited relatives
in Marshtield last week.
The sugar party in the dining hall last
Friday night was much enjoyed.
e. r. DAVIS, 81, who is attending U. V.
NJ, made a short visit on the hill last week.
THE snow is nearly off the campus and
there is talk of making skinned diamond
FRED SoMERvILLE, who is attending
school at Worcester, was on the hill last
Saturday.
MANY of the students attended the con-
cert given by the boys in the opera-house
last Friday evening.
THE students were sorry to learn that
Rev T. p Frost is going to Baltimore in
I stead of coming here.
THE outlook for base ball is very good
The boys were able to practice out of doors
: last Monday. The manager is arranging
games for the season.
t VERMoNTERs who have been granted
| pensions during the past week are the fol