The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-04-19
Our Neighbors,
the sifter's Intelligent star of
Correspondents.
LONDONDERRY,


The water in West river reached a
high point Sunday but did no damage. |
The Easter concert to be held at the |
church was postponed till next Sunday |
evening on account of sickness among
some of the children. Pastor Curtis
will preach an Easter sermon next Sun
day morning.
A. A. Curtis had a narrow escape
from loosing hand one day last week
while doing little repairing in his mill,
by having it caught in the gear. For
tunately he escaped with a bad pinch
on the hand.
Henry Ryder has moved from the
Button place where he has lived for
the past year to the A. 7. Smith farm
near the lake.
THE merry frogs began their spring
concerts this Wednesday afternoon
Their music seems all the more strange
when we think of the deep snow in the
woods near by. st.
The library has been moved from
Mrs Bigelow's to Mrs. Wescotts and
will remain there until new librarian
is chosen.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Sparrow met at Union hall
Thursday evening of last week to cele-
brate the thirty-frst anniversary of
their wedding. Invitations had been
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Shattuck,
who had the matter in charge, and
''mum" was the word as il was intend
ed to be complete surprise. Contri-
buttons were solicited and two very
pretty chairs were bought and placed
in the hall at an early hour together
with many pretty presents brought in
by the friends, besides $500 in cash.
When all was in rediness Mr.. and
Mrs. Sparrow were sent for being in
formed that there was to be socia' at
the hall to which they were invited.
Soon after their arrival they were led
to and seated in two pretty chairs, after
which pastor Curtis, in few words,
explained to them the object of the
gathering. in response to which Mr.
Sparrow very feelingly expressed his
gratitude and in behalf of his wife
thanked all who had so kindly remem-
bered them.
After looking at the gifts with much
interest Mr.. and Mrs. Sparrow joined
hands and renewed their matrimonial
covenant, pastor Curtis officiating.
Many hearty congratulations followed
after which all present partook of the
bounties of the well-flled tables. A
goodly number were present and
pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
The remains of Ebert Arnold,
brother of DR.. Arnold, was brought
here last Saturday from Bellows Falls
for interment.
Mrs. Mary Arnold, widow of e.
bert Arnold, and two children are
stopping at DR.. Arnolds for the pres
ent. Her son, Luther, is a bright,
manly lad of 13 years and bids fair to
be a great comfort to his widowed
mother in her lonliness.
Little Marion, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Wright, is sick with
the whooping caugh.
Eta, oldest. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Davis, has been quite
sick with diptheretic sore throat, but
is fast improving.
Our neighbor, Mr.. Cline, has
bought the Gale place near the So.
village and will soon take possession.
j. G. Walker started Tuesday
morning for East Wallingford with
some of H. A. Hayward's patent
grinders which he is manufacturing
quite extensively.
An entertainment and Souvenir
dance will be given at Uniou hall,
Londonderry, Friday evening, April
26th. The programme will consist of
an operate Chorus by Eye Old Time
Folks" Buckstone's play entitled, "a
Kiss in the Dark" songs by Mrs.
Mary Leonard and the johnson Bros.
recitation by Mrs. VIM. Gibson, char
acter songs etc. Supper will be served
at 10 p. m. Every lady who joins in
the dance will be presented with
souvenir. Every effort has been put
forth to make the evening thoroughly
enjoyable, and it is hoped large crowd
will be present. Admission 10 cents.
Supper per couple, 80 cents Dance
Is cents.