The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-03-10

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manent. These places should be done
needing at present such repairs, the
whole to be governed by the travel and
use of them and the money at hand for
constructing them. OF course, the ma
ture of the soil, the lay of the land over
which the roads are built and many
other things are to be taken into con-
sideration and the best Judgment of the
wisest road makers called into requisi-
tionto give the greatest sweep. The
materials to be used in making roads
such as gravel, hardpan and crushed
stone were dwelt upon, and the exper-
fence of towns in the use of them, some
of which had made crushed stone sue
ceed, while others had pronounced it
failure, were fully given. The recent
law placing the care of the roads of
town, outside incorporated villages in
the hands of a commissioner, is step in
advance towards the desire for good
roads, placing the responsibility where
it will be likely to be felt, and if anything
can insure proper expenditure of the
vacant tax, now that the old manner of
working roads is abolished, we may ex-
pect it, but great care should be used in
the selection of men to fill this office. An
interesting discussion followed the able
presentation of the subject and the two
hours of the session were made edifying
and inspiring rendering strorg desire
to see the working of this new statute
law. At o'clock, General Farm Man
agement and Sheep Husbandry," was
ably and profitably discussed by H. NJ.
Arms of Springfield, who is a successful
farmer, and has been for many years a
raiser and breeder of sheep, some ten
years in New Mexico, and who brought
to the attention of his hearers not only
his own experience but that of the best
farmers and sheep breeders of this and
other states. Vermont is not the best
farming state of our land, but it does
take the lead in sheep culture and breed
ing and the points presented in the man
agement of such farms as we have and
upon the latter subject were appreciated
and cannot fail to be of advantage to
to manv who were present. The last
session Friday evening was taken up
in discussing "Vermont-its Resources
and Attractions" in ten minute ad-
dresses. The time was fully occupied
and it was only necessary to be present
to learn, if one was not already informed
on the several points brought forward,
that Vermont, though small when COM
pared with some other states, as New
J JrorK, california or Texas, yet her re-
sources are in comparison exceedingly
great. At most of the meetings ladies
were present, though not as many as
should feel an interest in most of the
subjects discussed, and were similar
meetings at no very distant day to be
again held here, there would undoubted-
ly be much larger attendance of farm
ers from this vicinity. On the whole it
is pronounced most enjoyable and
profitable institute. 1t was not under
stood that the bank kindly donated the
use of the hall for these meetings, or
there would have been a resolution of
fered, voting the thanks of the institute
and those in attendance for the kindness
and generosity of the bank officials. Re-
greet is felt that it was not done as the
result would haYe been spontaneous.
T.. 10 fN1l tl,o i1an
of the Holy Spirit it has been decided tC
hold a series of religious services in the
Congregational church, beginning the
IL inst, and to continue through the
week. The following is the order ol
meetings so far as have been arranged
to any or all of which cordial invita-
ton is given for everybody to attend. Or
Sunday, preaching by Mr.. II. L. Readt
of Jewett City, Conn, layman who il
intensely interested in presenting the
truth of God to the reason and judg
ment of his hearers. For Monday the
services will be announced on Sunday
Tuesday evening, sermon by former
pastor of the church, Rev. George r
Hewett of West Springfield, Mass
Wednesday evening, preaching by Rev
]. D. Adam of Manchester Thursday
evening, sermon by Rev. II. Reade. Fri
day evening, preaching by Rev. Charles
r. Seymour of Bennington. Services
will be continued on Sunday, the 10th
1t is much to be desired that all who
can, consistently, will give these meet
ings their prayers and personal attend
ance, as all will be done that can be fol
the individual comfort spiritual enllght
: enment, and Christian unity of thos'
who participate.
We learn that w. r. White has Sc
cured the services of L. A. DOlph to at
tend his grist mill, as miller for the com
ing year. Thus it will be seen Mr.. Dolpl
is not obliged to leave us for want of en-
ployment in business here.
Herbert S. Walbridgs. has moved int
! the,house vacated by Harry Shepard ant
L. A. Dolph occupies the one left by MI
Walbridge.
Q The funeral of Thomas Robinson, on
, of the oldest and highly respected citi
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