Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WILMINGTON.


Everyone is taking advantage Of the
excellent sleighing.
George T.. Haynes is suffering from a
severe attack of rheumatism.
F. w. Aldrich who went to the North
Adams hospital a week or two ago under
went the amputatlon of his leg few days
ago and his condition is critical
We were hoping that before this time
water would be introduced into the reser-
voir and that the main pipe on West Main
street would be in working order, but ow-
ing to unforeseen difficulties IL was impos-
sible to get water through the pipe to
ill the reservoir Water came about one
half the distance but at that point some
obstacles stopped the stream entirely. 1t
is thought that snow or dirt in the pipe
was the trouble. At all events II is hard
~ possible that the pipe will be opened
before spring. Meanwhile our means for
fire protection are meagre-only the hand
engine and fire extinguishers which will
be literally supplied by the local agent.
1t behoves everybody to exercise more
than ordinary care and diligence in pro-
tecting their property seeing that Chin
neys, pipes and especially ashes are in
safe condition.
The prize speaking contest took place
evening and was well attended Follow
ing is the program presented: Song
Bright be each Face school. recitation,
Ride OF Jennie McNeal" Miss Kingsley;
The American Flag" Mr.. Bickford; our
Folks Miss Faulkner violin solo, Mr.
Hubbard; True Patriotism" Mr. Greene;
The Sleeping Sentinel" Miss Coombs
The Union Soldier" Mr.. Hillyer; song
Little Tin Soldier" school; The Clowns
story" Miss Brown; National Dishonor."
MIR. White: "Out Of the old House." Miss
Goodnow; The Greater Republic" Mr.
Johnson: Virginia" Miss Smith, "Abra-
ham Lincoln" Mr.. Hubbard; song. Good
Night" Committee to award prizes ].
II. Kidder ]. II. Gouding. Revs
Mitchell. Goodman and Blackford. First
prize for girls. Miss Goodnow; sec
Adams hospital a week or two ago. under
ond. Miss Smith First for boys. Mr.
Johnson; second, Mr.. White.
Mr. and Mrs Fred w Childs OF Brat
tleboro were in town on Tuesday and
Wednesday. II is gratifying to his many
friends that Mr.. Childs is improving in
health and We hope he may fully recov-
er. one OF the principal objects of his
visit at this time was to learn fully as to
the prospects in securing portraits to be
placed In Memorial hall. Five portraits
are now in position, Gen s p. Flagg,
James H. Flagg, John II. Flagg, Lyman
NJ. and Fred A. Flagg. The portraits are
very fine and properly framed. showing
TO excellent effect on the walls. Now that
a start has been made In the way OF plac-
ing portraits of old citizens and others
connected with the history of the town.
we may confidently hope that many others
will take renewed interest in the project
and furnish portraits. We learn that
number more will be placed in the hall
soon. John Howe of Brattleboro will be
in town before long to confer with those
who may desire to have pictures made.
Mr., Howe is widely known as an artist
of superior skill and 1t is hoped that many
will take advantage of this opportunity.
The idea originated with John II. Flagg
of New York, who though confined to his
bed, as he has been for years. maintains
a lively interest in everything connected
with the town of Wilmington. Let all
consider the matter and see that pictures
are prepared to be placed on the walls.
Every year will add interest and benefit
to the undertaking.