Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
ROCKINGHAM.

A recent social event and one much en-
joyed by those present was q dinner given
last Friday by Mrs. Jonas Aldrich to num-
her of ladies. Given a delicious dinner beau
tifnlly served and CAV and arprecia'lve
company of diners and perhaps one as nearly
approaches one of the good times OF earth as
is possible. Peculiar zest may, indeed, have
been given this particular dinner from the
fact that in their proper place in the bsck.
ground we're group OF gentlemen ABSORBED
in meditations of sour-grape complexion
and who were even heard to indulge IN dis
paraging remarks anent goose parties Brlilat
savarip, epicure and wit says, "The loves OF
some people are but the result of good Gin
ners," and judging from the feeling of peace
and good will toward man, experienced after
dining with Mrs. Aldricl one felt inclined TO
asree with him. That feeling, however,
faded somewhat, for on bsinng hailed later, as
"goosey, goosey sander,. the response
came promptly, "No gander in ours, thank
you"
The initial dance of the season here was
held in Lowell hall Wednesday evening, the
14th. The crowd, though smaller than was
expected, (between 70 and 80 tickets only be-
ing sold), was jolly and orderly one and 9
pleasan. time resulted, which was prolonged
until the wee sma' hours of morning. The
hall has an exceptionally fine floor, besides
being always clean and we'll lighted, and the
whole house thrown open and warmed, gavs
a cheerful impression that added to the
pleasure of all. To say that the supper was
prepared by Mrs Lowell is guarantee OF 1t
excellence, as any who have tested her cook
ing can testify.
Rockingham has been having meteoric
sort of sensation lately that is decidedly enliv-
ening to the unaccustomed, at any rate
There approaches along the highway what Is
apparently an ordiuary team of horses, but
before the unaccustomed can get his eyes
properly focused, presto! whis-s-s-h--a van
ishing streak in the distance al the I'M
accustomed with returning breath whispers.
What was that! That lis the reply oh,
that was only Frank Proctor with his new
team.
Christmas is in the air in this small village
as we'll as in places of more importance. and
the children of the Sunday school are antici-
pating the delights of a Christmas tree; and
that by the way, reminds me to mention
something that is getting to be rather a nui
sance; that in the very free and easy wa,
some of our good neighbors have of helping
themselves to Christmas greens wherever
they please, without taking the trouble even
to notify the owner that they are going to do
so, much less ask permission. Two years
ago the man who always provides the Christ
mas tree here, left very handsome little
spruce (not quite large enough them to
grow, intending it especially for the next
years tree. On going for it, however, when
the time came, he found that the good neigh
bors aforementioned had already helped
themselves to it, cutting it off half way down,
taking out the whole lovely top. think
anyone will admit that was rather aggravat-
ing especially as he had not another suitable
and was obliged to look elsewhere. Let no
one imagine that Rockingham people are
stingy with their Christmas green's. On the
contrary but one would prefer, really, to
have it just mentioned when his good neigh
bors are intending an onslaught upon his pre-
serves. Then he could at least secure in adj
vance whatever he himself needs, not to men,
ton his feelings in the matter, which would
certainly be much more Christmas-y.