The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

mad conferred the degrees on three candi.
dates" and that "Clinton Towne and'a lady
friend were visiting in town." when Mr..
Towne Is here with his wife.
The early hour at which the WATcHMAN
went to press last week prevented more
than passing notice of the installation Of
the officers OF Ivy lodge, Daughters Of
Rebekah, recently instituted at Montpelier,
and the banquet that followed the install a.
tion ceremonies. Grand Master Henry g.
Farrer of Rutland, assisted by Rebekah
lodge OF Barre, had charge of the installa-
tiou ceremonies, which were witnessed by a
large audience OF invited guests. The
following officers we're installed: Mrs G. Il.
Bagley, n. g Mrs j H. Senter V. G
Mrs. Alice Baker, s.; d. w. Dudley, r.
Susie Tempeton, w Mrs. s w. Corse, G.
J. II. Senter, Il. s. N G.; NJ l.. Sanders,
l. S. n. G.; A. q. Templeton, r. s. V. G ;
Mrs. II. III Whitney, l.. s. " g.; w. p.
Hadley, I. G.i G r. Bagley. O.. G. Grand
Master Farrer and others took part in the
postprandial exercises that followed. The
new lodge starts out under the most favor
able circumstances.
In anticipation of an excellent entertain.
ment, a large audience gathered in Blanch.
ard opera house last Thursday evening to
listen to the concert given under the
auspices OF the Kings Daughters. AL
though it was a hOme-taleut affair, it was,
all the same, delightful entertainment.
The quartette choir of Christ church, com
posed of Miss Agnes NJ. Doolev, soprano,
Mrs. Laura Oviatt, contralto. Herbert Chap
man, tenor, and Charles f. Lowe, bass,
sang two selections. BY their long associa-
ton together this quartette has reached a
degree of PERFECTION seldom attained by
even much more celebrated singers. The
solo work of Mr.. Chapman, Mr.. Lowe and
Miss Dooley was heartily encored. In the
Flower Girl" Miss Doolev's pure and
flexible voice and well nigh perfect intona-
ton was as sweet and clear as a chime of
bells and in "If the Sweetheart You Love is
True" the fine qualities OF Mr. loves voice
were fully brought out The trombone solo
by Mr.. o. NJ Marshall was one of the best
things of the evening and he was obliged to
twice respond to encores. The excellent
voice, facial expression aud dramatic action
of Professor 5. j. Blanpied make his ap-
pearancc as a reader always enjoyed. Rev
A. n. Lewis also read three selections in au
admirable manner, one, in the negro dialect
being especially good. The flute playing OF
Mr. George Ii. Wilder is remarkable for
its brillancy and refinement, and his mum
bers constituted a feature of exceptional
charm to all lovers of melody. The soft
and mellow tones that he evoked from his
favorite instrument, az well as the finish
and precision of his execution that his con.
temporaries cannot approach, threw spell
over the audience that was broken with
loud applause as he retired from the stage
1t Is no exagg-ration 10 say that Mr.. Wilder
is the Jdc,le princeps flute player inNew Eng
land. Professor ID. s. Blaupied aud II. Ii
Scribner were the accompanies of the even
ing. The universal verdict was that the en-
tertainment was most pleasing and salts
factory.
SEMINARY HILL.
MILTON SMITH was called home last Mon
day by the death of sister.
PROFESSOR WHEELER was in Boston last
week.
The football team goes to Barre this after
noon to play with the Goddard boys. Each
team is in good training and an exciting
game is expected.
LEFT GUARD MORSE has been obliged t
give up his position in tho foot. ball team
on account OF a badly sprained ankle.