VILLAGE NOTES.

— A musical show arrived in town Monday morning. Several beautiful peroxide blondes paraded past our office windows. Result — we immediately had our hair cut, sent our collar to the laundry and announced at  home that we had been called to the bedside of a sick friend. About 5 p.m. the aforementioned troupe left town without giving a performance. Moral? There ain’t none.

—  Mrs. Sarah E. Dyckman of Richmondville underwent a successful operation for cataract of the left eye recently. The surgeon was Dr. Edward A. Stapleton of Albany, who successfully operated on Mrs. George E. Zeh of this place, restoring her sight.

A CONCERT OF MERIT

The Altamont Colony Club gave the second concert of their course last Thursday evening at the Masonic hall. The program opened with the overture from Wilhelm Tell, by Rossini. A most excellent number and exceedingly well rendered.

It is a shame that when the opportunity to hear good music is presented and music lovers congregate for that purpose, their attention must be distracted by the continuous chatter, giggling and remarks of one or two shallow-souled mortals. This is the second of two most excellent entertainments and the second time the same complaint has reached our ears. Of course this is no fault of the management, therefore we criticize, hoping that the offenders will read and profit.

GUILDERLAND.

Next Thursday evening, Dec. 7, is the date for the apron and handkerchief sale in the basement of the M. E. church. Clam chowder will be served for 20 cents. There will be a sale of parcels worth five cents, which will interest the children. All members of the church and congregation are asked to contribute toward this five-cent sale and also the handkerchief and apron booths.

ZION’S CORNERS.

Friday evening Clickman brothers lost a horse. “Joe” was getting on in years, but was a faithful old horse and will be sadly missed.

KNOX.

Master Elmer Crounse was pleasantly surprised Friday evening, Nov. 17, by several of his friends and school mates. The affair was in honor of his birthday. Games were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Master Elmer received several gifts, including a flashlight from his school mates.

REIDSVILLE.

A valuable flock of sheep owned by Mr. W. Crawford and son Nicholas was destroyed by dogs recently. There were 16 sheep in the flock. Those that were not dead had to be killed to end their suffering.

LOST.

IF THE WOMAN who took a lady’s finger ring from sideboard drawer recently at my house will return same at once, no questions will be asked; otherwise exposure and prosecution will follow, as she is known.