The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-03-10
DEFERRED COUNTY ITEMs.
North Benalngtoa.

Mrs. r. l.. Steen of Constantine, Mich,
spent last Sunday and Monday with Mr..
and Mrs. H. D. Hall. She was Joined
Monday by Miss S. E, Park, Her stay
has been prolonged East more than she
expected, from desire to finish up pre-
vionslgg formed arrangements.
Charles Hall and wife of Springfield,
Mass, are visiting here, as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. G. f. yelling. This is visit
which has been contemplated for some
time, but has been postponed until now
for various reasons.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Hall gave a six
o'clock dianer, to several of their kin
dred and friends, Tuesday evening. We
understand, the story OF the scarcity of
turkey since Christmas and New Years,
to the guests has seemed like ruse got
ten up to quiet the longing for this deli
cious edible.
The Congregational Sunday school re-
union week since, in the parlors of the
church, was an enjoyable occasion. One
hundred and four sat at the well loaded
tables, after which an entertainment was
had, in which several of the scholars
took part. the whole concluding with ra-
marks by the superintendent and pastor
of the church.
The funeral of Mrs. James Donnelly
which took place in Bennington last Sun
day afternoon, and was attended by sew
eral from this place, recalls the long res
idence of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Howes in our village His death was
followed by that of his wife after con-
tinued years of sickness, Mrs. Donnelly,
then widow, faithfully caring for the
household which included her three sons.
One of the sons, James, is in Williams
College, the second, Edward, is in Bos-
ton and the third, George, is in Benning-
ton, all of whom were present at the
funeral of their devoted mother, to whom
they had been kind, affectionate and du-
tiful sons.
We notice the sale of "Sidney, the eel
ebrated California horse" for $27 200. in
Cleveland, Ohio, to George II. Ham
mond of Detroit. 1t should not be for.
gotten that among the choice collection
of Fl. c. White is Sidney Junior, pur-
chased year since, and which promises
to maintain the reputation of his sire.
The ride of the graded school scholars
Wednesday afternoon, which was i'm
provised to give the primary depart
ments a sleighride last week, but which
was delayed by the storm, was a joyous
time generally. As the time approached
set for starting, enthusiasm developed to
such an extent, by reason of so pleasant
day and such fine sleighing that the
streets were full, running hither and
thither to find almost any kind of sleigh
and team for the occasion. The ride was
to Bennington, and though little late
in getting started and several teams out
of the procession by reason of the i'm.
promptu decision to join, the whole by
the attraction of the many National Gags
ahh Oilo hoppy OApltsSlOnS III cheering
was voted grand good time. A double
sleigh was capsized by one of the runners
being caught in the Glastonbury railroad
track, and the horses ran into a fence. but
the driver held on to them and soon all
was in order again, with no one hurt.
The originator and promoters of the ride
are to be commended. A list of those
furnishing teams, as well as those help
ing to defray the expense accruing, has
been furnished since writing the above,
viz: W. +. SimOnds, S. P. Simonds. G.
w. Roberts, II. @. White, W. r. White.
Will Wright, c. II. Houghton, A. Hath
away, M. G. Huling, Hiram Hall, DIR.
Ranney, II. T. Cushman, E. D. yelling,
w. G.. Shaw, Henry Roster, Fred Bottom,
VIM. Hurley, s. B. Hall, Germon Matti-
son and Eddy aAd Myers of SALISBURY
The attendance at the opening session
of the farmers Institute, in Bank Hall.
Thursday morning was not larger than
expected. An audience of over thirty
were present seemingly ready to enter
upon the business of the meetings in
earnest. A report of the work will be
given in another place.
A series Of meetings in the near future
are in contemplation by the Congrega-
tional church, 10 awaken AN interest in
things pertaining to the spiritual king