News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1894-06-28

1t Is often remarked by our own
residents, as well as strangers COM
ing in, that Portland street. especial
ly in the vicinity of the post-office, is
in an unaccountably Uttered condi-
ton out of keeping with all other evil
denees of thrift and neatness in our
village. The custom of throwing
waste paper, envelopes, newspaper
wrappers and all such onto the steps,
sidewalks and in cutters has become
a nuisance and should be discontin-
ued. The litter thus scattered by the
thoughtless, hurrying mail-getter is
taken up by the winds and carried
about town. Let us attempt a re-
formation in this direction,
Lamoille Grange entertained about
35 Patrons of Husbandry from Gale
-donia Grange of East Hardwick, in
special session last Thursday. The
visitors arrived on the morning train
land the forenoon passed in visiting
and preparation for dinner, which
was served in a manner for which the
ladies are noted. The 100 who sat
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in bountiful supply. After dinner an
excellent program arranged by the
Lecturer was taken up, and the after
noon passed with music, essays, read
ings, etc. The topic for discussion,
Resolved, That education WAS as
necessary for the farmer as for the
professional man." although decided
in the negative, left the impression
that education will benefit the farmer
as much as any other class of people.
Messrs. Perkins, Bronson, Kidder,
Mrs. Fay and Others OF the visitors
took active parts in the program and
all enjoyed a pleasant session. The
regular meeting will be held Friday
of this week.
THE ENCAMPMENT.
Going to press somewhat earlier
than usual this week, we are of course
unable to give any report of the
events that Morrisville has been look
/ ing forward to for some time-the
Sannual Encampment Of Vermont Di-
vision Sons of Veterans and Ladies'
Aid, and the annual Reunion of La
moille Valley Veterans, now in prog
I ress here. AS early as Monday morn
ing the National colors began to ap-
pear and the tide of popular decora-
tion with "Oll Glory" went rapidly
on, until the supplies of flags and
bunting we're long since exhausted.
Many very attractive decorations
aNa been noted and when the grand
fparade occurs this afternoon Norris
vile will present gala appearance,
indeed. People were arriving early
yesterday morning, although the
opening event of the week according
to program, did not occur untileven-
ing. The reception at Hotel Randall
was a pleasant event, and crowds of
happy people wearing the badges of
"red, white and blue" thronged the
parlors, which were very Hastily deco
rated for the occasion and presented
very attractive appearance. The
reception committee of the L. A. S.
consisted of Mrs. Il G. Wilson. Mrs.
l.. F. Rice and Miss Lena Irish. A hop
at the town hall followed.
An interesting feature of the week s
attractions is the presentation of the
thrilling war drama, " The Girl Spy
of Chickamauga," the production of
which has met with abundant success
wherever it has been brought out by
the people here engaged. The lead
ing parts are taken by artists of abil-
ity, while several members of Doty
Camp participate and share in the
proceeds for the benefit of the Camp
treasury. The drama will be put on
at town hall four consecutive nights
this week, the first presentation to
be given Immediately after the camp
fire this evening especially for the
visiting Veterans and Sons. The reg
ular public nights are Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. Paul & Sons or
chestra will furnish music. Follow
ing is the cast of characters
May Merton, Ely Jim, Lieut.. Day, Mary
Ann, Union Dick, Sister Agnes,......
Miss CLARA TURNER
Mikel O'Honey, high private; Old Muggins, a
dunn fool; Biddy Mahoney, the cook, k,......
BERT MILLER
J0nn MERTON, q plantef......h. ii. thompson
Chas. Merton, Sergt. .. 5. A.. ....L. F. Rice
Tom Markham, Capt U.S.A.....H. e. Sargent
Hans Dinglebecker, Sth Corporal U. s. A,
Fred Moore
Pete. q traband..............J. +. Jackson
Ned Pelton, Capt. C. s. A..........N. L. Brown
Col. Thorn, G. s. A......,........Ed. Fitzgerald
Corporal Max, Texas RaDger.............E. Fay
Wolfe Scrubbs, bushwhacker. ii. Mudgett
Soldiers, Bushwhackers, Refugees, &c.
GRAND FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC.
| ]. M. Warner Post, No. 4, G. A. r
will meet at their hall at 0 a. m. on
July 4th and go in body to Gilmore
Pond, (Bacon's Camp, for a days
outing and picnic. All soldiers and
their families, whether they belong to
the G. A. r. or W. r. C. or not, are
cordially invited to come. A special
invitation is extended to the Wo-
mans Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans
Camp and Ladies' Aid, to join the
party. We shall be much pleased to
have like organizations from other
towns join us in celebrating the glo-
rious Fourth We have chartered the
entire Camp and all the boats for the
day. Bring on the beans, hardtack
and coffee. Bring hammocks, cro-
quet, quoits, fishing tackle; flags for
every team. Be on hand promptly.
A way will be provided at small
| fare for those who have no teams.
Fall in