The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-02-14

tations by Sadie George and Carrie Emery,
and the old war song, Marching through
Georgia" led by local singer accompanied
by the band, the audience Joining in the
chorus. An excellent oyster supper was
served in the town hall at the close of the
entertainment
Waterbury.
Donation at Little River church this even
ing.
The lady evangelsts are expected to be
in Waterbury soon.
Rev. Father Donahue conducted services
in St. Andrews church on Sunday.
William Deal has finished his building
contract in st. Adams and returned home.
Mrs. Covell will entertain her Sunday
school class at her home this evening" with
valentine party.
We are glad to announce that Cashier
Wells has nearly recovered and expects to
resume his duties at the bank SOON
There was very pleasant gathering of
young people at the home of j. X. Fuller
ton last evening in honor of his son Burnie.
Rev. L. II. Elliot presented the claims of
the Vermont Bible Society TO two congrega-
tions last Sunday-in Woodstock and
Quechee.
Mrs. Austin Hazen of Richmond with
her nieces, Edith aud Helene Gates of In
dia, were the guests of Rev. L. H. Elliot
over Sunday.
large party of the young married ladies
of the town were given fine sleighride af-
ter f. G. Evans spanking four-horse team,
Friday afternoon.
Rev. A. j. Covell has been invited to
preach the sermon at the Lamolle County
Christian Endeavor Union, at its meeting at
johnson next Tuesday.
There was a meeting at the Waterbury
National Bank, on Monday, of several par
int in an ola al
road from this place to Stowe.
Miss Martin, sister of Mrs. Henry Coburn,
who is now in Burlington being treated for
a tumor with which she has suffered many
months, will be brought home this week, as
her case is pronounced hopeless.
The school at Colbyvlle closed its winter
term last week Tuesday with a very pleas
ant exercise by the scholars. Miss Boxer
has been very successful in teaching and
leaves with the good wishes of all.
The Junior Endeavor Society of the Con-
gregationa church had at their missionary
meeting last Sunday, the daughter of a mis-
sionary in India, who told in an interesting
way about the life and customs of the
natives.
Robert j. Burdette gave universal salts
faction to a large audience Thursday even
ing. What he knows about boys is linn
tied, however, as fond parent was heard to
remark, after the lecture, that he could
give bob" several new points on the
subject.
The rumored real estate sale of last week
actually transpired, and Mr.. Luce, of the
firm of Richardson & Luce, is now the
owner of the G. N. Arms residence on Main
street. 1t is not yet determined where Mr..
Arms will build his new house the coming
summer. There are numerous desirable To-
calities from which he can select.
At the last semi-annual meeting, the
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
| deavOr elected the following chairmen of
their several committees; Lookout, Julia
Parker; prayer-meeting, B. r. Demeritt;
missionary Mrs. Covell; good literature,
Lotte Carpenter; branch work, 7. T. Far
rell; relief, Mrs. Griggs; reception, VIII
| Seabury; social, Nina Bruce, Flora Scagel
| flowers, Pearl Randall
Erastus Foster, an old and respected resi-
dent of this village, died last Friday morn
ing, aged eighty-ive years. Funeral SER
vices were held at his late residence Satur-
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. j.
| Covell. Mr.. Foster was in the enjoyment
of remarkable health and vigor until about a
year ago, when infrmities OF age began to
appear, and at last death came as a relief to
his clouded mind. A daughter and two
sons survive him.
The entertainment given by the Junior
Endeavor Society last Friday evening was a
pronounced success. The magic lantern
| part was IN cnarRe IOl MASTERS Batcneluer
and Elliott. Roy manipulated the light and
slides, while Henry explained the pictures,
much to the delight of all, His knowle ge
Of the locality of some of the scenes illus.
trated was Surprising, The "topsy-turvy'
act was represented by three lads and four
lassies Of tender years, who appeared in 8
row on the platform with their faces just in
sight above u screen. After singing verse
OF Robinson Crusoe," all went out OF sight
and instantly seven pairs OF boots and shoes
with soes up, took their places, wildly keep
ing time with the music which continued
during each interlude. Thus two appareu
extremes alternated while several verses
were sung. The little ones did their part t,
perfection, The exhibition closed with
voluntary exhibition by two charming
misses. daughters of a missionary in India
who greatly interested the audience b,
singing and speaking the Hindu Language
and wearing the costume OF the natives
which consists OF single piece Of dress
goods eight yards in length, requiring much
skill in adjusting each time it is worn.
James Burnie Fullerton is at home from
Clinton, Mass, on short vacation. -
Mrs. o. W. Richardson was in Burlington
on Monday. - Elisha Moody ha
bought new horse of George Barnes
- Mrs. M. A. Grant is ill at Waterbur,
Hotel.
Waterbury Center.
The storm here was so violent on Sunda,
that no evening services were held at eithe
church.
Mrs. A. j. Covell is giving lessons in free
hand drawing at the seminary on Mondays