Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13

Dea.. Alfred Marble, DR.. and Mrs. Dix
and Miss Lizzie Reed went to Chesterfield
Wednesday for few weeks soiourn at
the lake They will occupy the Newcomb
cottage, and will be joined later by Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Sprague of Somerville,
Mass.
The public library will be closed from
Wednesday, Aug. Is, to Wednesday, Sept.
/. This is for the annual inspection of the
books, and no books will be issued after
the 1llh. All persons having books or
magazines in their possession are request
ed to return them on or before the 18th.
A horse owned by p. f. Stone of Ash
utlot died Sunday evening, after being
driven to Chesterfield by c. E. Mann of
this place. Mr.. Mann noticed in returning
that the horse was not well, but reached
the village all right. 1t grew rapidly
worse, and died soon after he got into
town. 1t was valuable horse, but no
blame is attached to Mr.. Mann.
Subject at the Methodist church next
Sunday morning will he "The FLESH" be-
ing the second sermon on "The World, the
Flesh, and the Devil" Sunday evening
at G:3O Rev. Mr. Parker will continue his
talks on "Reforms in Our Village" next
Sunday evening taking up "Readng-The
Sunday Papers" A special invitation is
extended to men. Good music will be a
feature of the meetings.
+. D. Jeffords and n. d. Holman, fortu-
nately, were out for a boat ride on the
Connecticut river Sunday afternoon. When
near "Cooper's Point they heard cries of
distress, and rowing in the direction of the
sound they found two men struggling in
the middle of the river. They had at
tempted to swim across and one OF them
had become exhausted, and, although his
companion was making every effort to as
sist him, he undoubtedly would have
drowned but for the timely aid of the
boatsmen.
DR.. w. 5. Leonard has been appointed
one of the three physicians comprising the
pension examining board for this county.
The appointment came entirely without
solicitation on his part, the plan to have
him member of the board originating
with veterans whom he had served profess
sionally for years. DR.. Leonard has prac-
ticed in Hinsdae since 1860, and is one of the
oldest and most popular physicians in the
/ Connecticut valley. Many friends will
congratulate him on this pleasant recogni-
/ ton of his services.
George p. Slate has sold his farm to
/ William c. Fales of this place, who has
taken possession. The price paid, includ-
/ ing crops and a portion of the live stock
and farming tools, was Sj93j. Mr.. and
Mrs. Slate have lived on the farm ever
since their marriage, ami are very popular
throughout the town, and it is hoped that
] they will find some place in the town for a
future residence, where they may still be
seen by their many friends, and enjoy the
rest and competence earned by years o.
faithful attention To the numerous care,
and duties, not to mention the hard work
which is the lot of successful farmer,
The Mountain Side guests enjoyed a
pleasant evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. 6. ). Howe on Main street last Mon
day. The parties at this pleasant home
are always very enjoyable, aud this proved
to be no exception. Among those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Rouilard
Harry Roujllard, Frank Rouillard, Mrs
Wymans and her nieces, Misses Sarah ant
Clara Baldwin, DR.. and Mrs. Cherbonniel
and Miss Julia Cherbonnier, Miss Seers
Miss Chaplin, Miss Parks, Miss Cogswell
Miss Dorr, Miss Green, and Chester b
Humphrey. The sunbonnets of last veal
were conspicuous for their absence. Dane
ing, music, and games were INDUCED in
and the drawings of animals showed the
mark of great artistic ability. All wen
away with the hope that this would not be
the las, party of this kind.
Last Tuesday an extremely enjoyable
farewell party was given Chester b. Hum
phrey at Mountain Side, where he has
been staying. Mr.. and Mrs. Rouillarc
have the happy faculty OF making everyone
enjoy themselves, and an invitation &c
Mountain Side is always accepted with
pleasure. The falling rain did not damper
the spirits of the party, although it kept
quite a number from going. lAs it wa,
about 40 young people assembled, includ
the guests of the house and friends from
the town. and the evening was passed al
too quickly with games, dancing, music
and readings. The refreshments of ic,
cream and cake were enjoyed by all. A;
parting salute the Mountain Side yell wa
given by the guests Of the house, and tn,
Hinsdale yell was given by the departin!
teams.
The Musicale, given by Mr.. and Mrs. c
A. Holland last Wednesday evening il
honor of Mark II. Pearson of Fall River
Mass, who is the guest of his friend
Harry Holland, was an unusual treat TO
this place. Besides Hinsdale friends, tn
guests were from Burlington, VT, Athol
Chicopee, Charestown, Cambridge, Spring
field, Worcester, Fall River and Boston
New York and Brooklyn, and elsewhere
Mr., Pearson's playing was in itself proc
that he loved his art. He puts his who
feeling into his pieces, and not only tn
but he makes others feel with him. Hi
rendering of "Home Sweet Home" of h
own composition, as the last piece of IL
evening, will long be carried in the heart
of those who heard it. Miss Carr
Stearns of the Worcester Conservatory {
Music showed her skill by beautifully rel
dering some very difficult music. Mi'
Caroline b. Howe, a recent graduate
the Boston School of Expression, gay
, some very enjoyable reading. Her del
cate rendering of "My Ships" by FL
Wheeler Wilcox, was extremely touchin
e while her imitation of GLOW the Sma
= Boy Spoke the Piece" was very laughabl
the extremes of these as well as her 9th
: pieces showing her ability. Dainty r
C freshments were served. All combined
! make the evening one to be long treasure
p in the memory.