News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-01-02

we greet our many local readers. As
we begin the year, so shall we end it,
our last issue in 1896 coming on De-
cember 81. We print fifty-three
numbers, thus giving our patrons
heapiDg measure.
From Postmaster Noyes we get
the receipts of this pOstoffice for the
year just passed. From the figures
it will be seen that the office does
quite a business. We give the re-
ceipts by quarters 1920 80, ST.
116 85, $988,94, 81 ,2S9.47; total,
81 31608.
An unsightly heap of dirty saw
dust has recently been piled up on
the freight house platform and right
against the building 1t not only
presents an unfavorable appearance
to people going to the depot, but is
anything but beneficial to the newly
painted building.
Sterling Lodge, No. A, I. o. O. F.,
has elected the following officers for
1S96:-N. g., F. C. Taylor; V. G., F.
H. Mcfarland; Sec'y, A. Y. Wiswel;
P. s., W. 2. BoOmhower; Treas. E.
L. Moves. These officers, together
with the appointive officers, will be
installed next Friday evening.
One pushing, advertising merchant
will do more to bring thrift into a
community than fifty who huddle by
their stores and wait for business to
be sent them by the energy of some
one else. A dozen live business men
reaching out into the by-ways and
hedges for business can make any
town hum with prosperity.
On Christmas evening the home of
DR., and Mrs GeDge was the scene of
a very enjoyable party, at which
some thirty guests were present. Be-
sides the orchestra members and
their wives there were present several
from out of town, making a right
merry assembly, to whom the eve
ming hours speeded much too soon.
In the not very remote past, when
we were predicting that the time was
fast approaching when Hyde Park
would have an electric light plant of
her own, there were many who
laughed at the idea. The spirit of
the times prevailed, however, old
fogyism was downed, the electrics
are here, and now we are indulging
in smile occasionally.
The storm of last Thursday night,
with its attendant slight furry of
snow, awakened hope that there was
to be sufficient snowfall for the
long looked for sleighing Twas not
to be, however. On Monday came
a genuine summer rain, which con-
tinued during the night and Tuesday
morning This is phenomenal wealth
pr for northern Vermont at this time
of year. The "oldest inhabitant"
is silenced for once.
The Christmas exercises at the
church Tuesday evening of last week
passed off very pleasantly. The first
part of the exercises, consisting of
recitations and music, were of a
pleasing character, thoroughly en-
tertaining the large audience. The
church was prettily decorated with
greens, while the tree was well filled
with presents. There appeared to
be something for every body, young
or old, and from the smiling faces
seen on every side, we Judge all were
made happy. The pastor of the
church and the Sabbath school SUI
perintendent were both recipients of
handsome cash gifts. The exercises
closed with song, and the assembly
was dismissed with the benediction.
Every one in Hyde Park knows
personally the hospitality and kind
ness of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't Putnam.
Many are the "sugarings," ''corn
roasts," etc, to which the public
have been hidden, and always to
have a genuine good time. In ap-
probation of these numerous occa-
sions and of the oppn-heartedness of
"Rob" and his estimable wife they
were presented by their many friends
last week with several substantial
gifts. The following communication
received from Mr. and Mrs. Putnam
will explain the situation
Dear Hyde Park Friends Merry Christ.
mas has come and gone, but the many kind
words spoken and deeds of love will never be
forgotten. On responding to a tap at
the door on Wednesday evening, were
completely taken by surprise to find Santa
Claus " with his load consisting of large
willow rocker, oak rocker and a handsome
couch, sent hither by our friends from Hyde
Park, who have met with us in the spring
time at our home and sugar camp to help
test the quality of sugar. Words cannot be
found to express our feelings towards each
and every in return for such beaut titul
gifts as these, also for smaller gifts, none the
less appreciated, received in the past-all re-
minders of our pleasant gatherings. But we
will say, we heartily thank you, one and all.
AS Roger once remarked, II like to come be-
cause the latch-string always seems to hang
out" and we shall continue to keep it out
for one and all.
Mr.. AND Mrs. ROBERT p. PUTNAM.