The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-12
CONTINUED FROM FIFTH pAeE1

Gated soon.
1t is pleasant to notice how much our
cemetery association Is doing to beautlfy
our cemetery, in spite of the discou age
ment caused by so many lot-owners who
are abundantly able, yet refuse, to care for
their own lots, or pay small sum to have
it done.
The village fathers are having Main
street, from Elm to The Methodist church,
filled with gravel, raising the grade about a
foot, which will greatly improve 1t. If all
the residents of the villag, will keen their
own yards in order, while the trustees at
tend to the streets, sidewalks and cutters,
we shall have one of the prettiest villages
in the state.
At its last meeting, Edwin Dillingham;
Post, G. A. r.. passed the following resolu-
ton: That the thanks of the members of
this post are gratefully extended to j. A.
DeBoer of Montpelier for the able and in
teresting address delivered before them on
Memorial Day; also to s. W. Jones, and
those assisting him, in providing excellent
music for the occasion"
John Knapp, the veteran fisherman, in.
vaIiably brings home proof of his fishing
exploits His trip to Shelburn Pond last
week was successful, but the "big pickerel"
this time was caught by the other fellow,
and measured thirty nine inches long, if
teen in circumference, and weighed, when
dressed, twelve pounds. John saw it
caught, which establishes the,positive truth.
Seven pounds of brook trout, caught in
considered "big catch" in the days when
brooks were free from the unfriendly
posting" signs, and no state law, debating
the proper length, existed. Yet that is
what an examination of Matt Carr's tin pail
revealed last Thursday night, as he smil
ingy boarded the express for St. Adams.
Children's Day was observed at the Con-
hy
address to the little ones by the pastor,
Rev. A. j. Covell, who illustrated Bible
truths with magnet in such way that
their attention was held to the end, and,
no doubt, impressions made that they will
never forget. Children of larger growth
could also profit by it. In the evening
crowded house enjoyed the annual Sunday
school concert, celebrating the day. The
exercises were of unusual interest.
The death of Edwin j. Boyce, after two
days illness at Proctor, last Saturday
morning, was sad surprise to his many
friends and relatives here. News was re.
oeived Friday afternoon that he was dan.
gerously sick, and his father, II. E. Boyce,
and brother william, reached his bedside
before his death MIR. Boyce was occupy
ing the responsible position Of purchasing
agent for the Vermont Marble Company,
him. His remains were brought to his old
home, and laid 10 rest in the village ceme-
terry, Monday afternoon. The sympathy OF
the community is heartfelt for the wife and
little ones in their great sorrow, and to his
parents and brothers and sisters in their
sad atfliction.
The graduating exercises of the High
School took place Saturday evening.
Members of the lyceum enjoyed their last
session of the season, and are to be con.
graduated on their improvement in oratory
and parliamentary usages. The exercises
were very interesting. An Grafton on RE
sponsibility Of Citizenship" " John
ralmer, was ably written and we'll deliv'
cred The essay of Miss Ida King, Char
acter Sketches Of Joan OF Arc" was deliy'
cred with ability and worthy OF praise.
Alice Booker recited the "Deacon's Court
ship" in pleasing manner. 1.-THE Prophe-
cies of Guy Scott" were apt and in order,
followed by the reading Of the "Lyceum
Tattler," by Ned Wells, which was anus
ing as well as instructive. The question
for debate was ably argued by the leading
orators on both sides, and decided by the
honorable board of decision by vote of
two to one in favor of the negative. So it
remains partially unsettled whether The
value of land depends upon labor expended
upon it, rather than upon it's location"
Professor Hopkins then addressed the
school, expressing his satisfaction with
their work during the past year, which was
accomplished under some difficulties,
thanking them for their kind assistance,
and wishes for their future success. He
then presented diploma to the graduating
student, Ida King, commencing her faith
full and earnest work, closing by delivering
to her, in behalf of her schoolmates beau
tiful gold ring as a token of their respect,
which was gracefully accepted.
Waterbury Center.
Mrs, w. E. Marshall visited her people in
Waitsfeld for few days last week.
Rev. L, Tenney will preach in the Baptist
CHURCH next Sunday morning at Hoo.
Rev. AM, Mrs. E. B. Fuller left on Tues
dav Cor Brattle Soro, to visit their daughter,
who resides there.
NJ L. Dillingham; is making some son rep repairs rs
their convenience,
Mr., and Mrs. A. K smalley, Mr.. and
Mansfield, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Bar Der, from
this place, and DR.. and Mrs; ID. d. Grout
from Waterbury made pleasant party
which left Tuesday morning for weeks
fishing at Shelburne Pond. DR.. A 5.
Wrsley and V. A. Dillingham; left at the
business
Williamstown.
Fourteen Montana horses, recently ar.
rived, are at pasture on the old David
Burnham farm.
There is to be reunion OF present and
some former members of the Methodist
church here next Saturday.
The recent Photographic concert, under
the auspices of our band, seems to have
netted quite handsome sum for the band
Carpenter work on the new block for the
use of the Edison Brothers, furniture deal
ers, is being pushed by John A Perry, the
contractor.
s. Soper Briggs has been testing a ledge
of granite on land that formerly belonged
to the David Burnham farm, and it may
prove good one
The Capital creamery separator, here, is
under the care of Harvey McAllister oil
Waitsfield, who, we Judge, is giving salts
faction to patrons.
An effort is again making to secure the
services OF Fred W. Bancroft OF Montpelier
in the near future, in the interests OF the
Congregational Ladies' Society.
Frank Boyce has dismissed all medical
attendants and is letting Nature, reinforced
| by skunk's oil, do what she can for his ap'
pendicitis. He is reported to be doing
finely.
| Mrs. Elisha B. Gale offers her new house
near j. X, Lyndes store, for sale. She hat