Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-22
The Masonic M.,tlngs Last wsek.


Grand Master Cowes of Brattleboro last
week, was an occasion of much more than
ordinary pleasure of such gatherings. A
large gathering of members of the fratern;-
tv on Thursday evening witnessed the
working of the first degree by King Sol
omon's lodge, and at its close Mr.. Cowles
commended the class of work done In
very appreciative manner. Friday even
ing much larger gathering was present
when King Solomon's lodge worked the
third degree, there being about 10 in the
hall. Remarks were made by a number OF
the members of the grand lodge, who were
present, and at 1870 about 135 members
of the order sat down to one of Landlord
Bowtelle's first banquets, and it was an ex-
cellent one, we'll served. The menus were
fine specimens of the printers art, and
were inscribed with Compliments of the
Truax Printing Company" W. A. Truax
was Justly credited as having worked hard
in attention to the details of the meeting,
and to him was due, in large degree, the
success of the meeting. The post prandial
exercises we're not completed until nearly
2 O'clock Geo. B. Wheeler acting as toast
master. Among those responding to the
various sentiments were Capt. w. ii. lay
lor. Chas. H. Williams, l.. M. Read, Geo.
"A.
boro. G. II. Robb and Rev Albert Ham
matt. An unpleasant feature of the even
ing was the necessity for the early depart
ure of the Springfield and Charlestown
brethren on account of the train leaving
at too early an hour to allow them to en-
Joy the speaking after the banquet.
Christmas trade has been very late in
beginning this year, and not until this
week have people, or the different scores,
seemed to wake up to the idea that Christ
mas is Just at our doors. 1t has been a
very busy week, all places of business be-
ing crowded to their utmost capacity, and
merchants report a fine Christmas trade.
Unusual taste has been displayed in the
window decorations Q. +. Whitman has
an unusually unique design, which, when
the store is lighted in the evening presents
the appearance of a sun rise.
The extending of the double track of the
Boston & Maine railroad to Claremont
Junction is progressing rapidly, althou gh
the work is an expensive one owing to the
formation of the land. For over 10 years
they have had their track doubled from
here north as far as Springfield Station, or
about 10 miles, and work has been in pro
press upon the other eight during most OF
the rails are laid about half of the way, sc
the construction trains pass over it, but ii
is not open to regular traffic, and will not
be until late in the spring. The improve
ment is enc which will materially simplify
the handling of the large number of trains
between here and Claremont Junction, es
pecially during the summer months.
Vermont Cookery is the title of very at
tractive and practical cook book just issued
by the women of the Congregational church
The proceeds from its sale are to help then
in the payment of the $1,000 they pledged
toward the parsonage fund. Eighteen diff
ferent departments are edited by as many
different women, while 'the best of thu
wine for the last of the beast" is gath
cred into an appendix. With only a few
exceptions the receipts are those in use b.
women of the society, and all thorough.
tested and reliable, 1t is bound in taste
full cover and makes useful and valuable
addition to the culinary department of an.
household. Being issued at this time il
makes suggestion as Christmas present
Next Friday night the third number Of
the popular lecture course is monologu
by Edward 81. Frye.
The agency of the Metropolitan Life In
surance company is to meet with change
B. A. Burns, who has been in charge TO
some months, is to be transferred to Char
lottesvile, Va.
J. L. Hackett has this week sold his er
tire stock of boots and shoes on Cans
street to the firm of Keane & Harry, VIII
have been in business on Rockingham
street few months. The business is a
to be carried on at the Canal street store
moving there about the middle of January
and they will take the name of the Boston
store at that time.
Mrs. Clara B. Wilson was last Tuesda
married to Frank B. Jenness at the hon
of her mother on Henry street, Rev. E. /
Marggraf performing the ceremony. Th
couple left in the afternoon for a shol
trip, and will later make their home in th
new dwelling being erected on Sout
street by George II. Babbitt. Mr.. Jer
ness is the leader of Beedles orchestra {
Keene, but will reside here for the presen
The hardware firm of L. G. & G.
Howard, which has been so well know
as a leading firm in town for many year
will cease after Jan. /, and the bushes
be merged into the Howard Hardware con
pany. Both of the Towards retain an il
terest in the business, and their thre
clerks, F. B. Lyon, G. d. Parker and !
G. Dennison, will become stockholders /
the concern. This is a merlted advanc,
ment of the young men and a gracefl
thing for the old firm to do in the advanc,
ment of their employees of so many year
standing.
Edward Il. Geno of Proctor, who SON
years since was an employe of the Fa
Mountain Paper company and was caugl
upon shaft and seriously injured, has jul
had one of his legs amputated at the Maj
Fletcher hospital at Burlington. Mr.. Gen
Is remembered locally because of havin
brought suit against the Fall Mountai
Paper company in the Rutland count
court, securing a verdict of 5000 damage
which verdict was approved by the 81
preme court and paid after a long leg
struggle. After he came in possession
his share of the $4,000 (which, howeve
was small after paying his legal fees,)
gave a grand reception to the people
Proctor, celebrating his victory. 1t is n,
known whether the loss of his leg was dI
TO accident or disease.
The golden wedding anniversary of M
and Mrs. John H. Austin was celebrate
Wednesday, at their home between he
and Saxtons River village. The membe
of the family, and relatives from a di
lance, partOok of a dinner at 2 o'clock an
= reception to friends occurred in the evel
ing. One man was present in the eVeniI
who was with them the day they we