Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.

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evening.
Park Mellish, for long time in the
store of J. c. Day, is now in Glynn's store
in Saxton's River.
The juvenile dancing class under Mrs.
J. G. Howard, closes its term Feb. with
dance in Union hall.
Miss Alice Dascomb returns to her
school at Randolph tomorrow, after va
cation of three weeks.
As Thomas OBrien was assisting in get
ting in ice last Saturday, a block slipped
and fell against his leg, fracturing it quite
badly.
The old quarters of the Westminster
club, in Mammoth block, have been leased
by the owl club, possession to be given
April l. IS
The boys club of the Congregational
church, with Rev j. f. Fullerton, enjoyed
a sleighride to Rockingham Wednesday
evening.
A large number of Grand Army men at
tended the encampment at Brattleboro this
week, and several women the Relief corps
convention.
George Dame of this place has bought
the old Lawrence place in Walpole. He
will make repairs on the buildings with
view to occupying them about Apr l.
Miss NJ. Louise Jones and Mr.. J. Hill
of Keene were married Wednesday after
noon by Rev. E. +. Margraf at the home
of Miss Jones. They are to reside in
Keene.
The class honors have been awarded in
the class of '95, Bellows Falls High school:
II. W. Roundy, valedictorian; Etlie A,
Clarke, salutatorian; Lu F. Ranville,
prophecies.
Miss Marcia Sawyer attended a luncheon
given at the home of Hon. William a.
Russell Friday of last week, and on Satur-
day sang at a reception given at the studio
of Ralph Turner.
b. j. Kenyon of Townshend, composer
of "Breakers Ahead" sang in the choir of
the Congregational church Sunday morn
ing, occupying the place rendered vacant
by the illness of Mr.. Stockwell.
The freshman class of the High school
are preparing an entertainment to be given
during February. The senior class chose
their officers the first of this term, Miss
Emma Moore being elected president.
Mr.. and Mrs c. w. Osgood and Miss
Osgood left Monday morning to join a
Cook excursion from New York to Florida,
the objective point being st. Augustine,
but various other points will be visited,
A union meeting of the Methodist, Bap-
fist and Congregational churches is to be
held in the Congregational church this
evening, and in the Baptist church Sunday
evep4g. Rev. Mr.. Narramore will preach
Sunday evening.
DR.. John OBrien, son of Thomas
O'Brien of this place, sailed from New
York Jan 10 for Genoa, Italy. He in
tends spending a year abroad, visiting Ger
many and France. He goes largely for
his health but will spend part of the year
in medical study.
"Charley's aunt was played Tuesday
evening to well filled house. OF course
everybody knows it was exceedingly funny,
as "Cbarley's aunt has the reputation of
being. The cast of characters was good
and everyone's expectations for an evening
of enjoyment were realized
c. w. Osgood entertained his Sunday
school class and other friends to the num-
Der of about 90, in the vestry and parlors
of the Congregational church last Friday
evening. He gave a familiar talk upon
"Christ in art" having about 80 copies of
famous pictures bearing upon the subject.
The footing of horns and the sounds of
children's merry voices are not infrequent
on the streets these days, telling us some
school is off for their sleighride. Friday
of last week the schools in number four
and Miss Deyette's school from number
three" went to Alstead. There were 81
children in six teams. Wednesday the
schools of Miss Bemisand Miss Parker went
to Alstead.
The Associated Charities give an enter
tainment in the opera house Feb. I. 1t is
to be musical, with three or four readings
by Miss Mary Mcleod. 1t is to be given
entirely by home talent. The object is
worthy, and the organization nearly with
out funds, and it is to be hoped they will
have full house. There are those among
us who need help through the many win
ter days to come.
Bellows Falls seems to be well represent
ed on the staff of the Vermont depart
ment as, in addition to Mr.. Cannon as
commander, T. X. Pimer was elected a
member of the council of administration
and w. II. Taylor delegate to the nation
al convention. Mr.. Cannon appointed
upon his staff as assistant adjutant general
Henry A. Wheeler, and as assistant quarter
master general II. w. Hutchins.
The news of two or three coasting acct
dents comes to us, one in North Walpole
in which little girl was quite seriously
injured. She was sliding with two little
boys across the railroad in front of train.
The Waterman succeeded in taking the
boys out of harm but the engine struck the
little girls head, injuring her quite seri-
ously. Several young ladies sliding on the
New Terrace ran into fence, receiving
some injuries as well as a severe fright.
The first rehearsal of the chorus for the
comic opera "Breakers Ahead was held
in the rooms of the Wheel club Wednesday
evening, about 40 being present. Mr..
Kenyon, the composer of the opera, con-
Quoted the rehearsal. The next one will
occur this evening at 1880. The chorus
will probably be rendered much stronger
by the addition of several other voices.
The solo parts have been assigned to some
saf our ablest musicians. The music is
eeery catchy and it has been we'll received
d in Brattleboro and other places. The dates
: are Feb. p and %.
The annual corporation meeting was
held Monday evening, but only the seventh
article was reached, and it was voted to
adjourn for two weeks. f. A. Bodies was
chosen clerk pro tenn. and George A. Yves
ton, moderator; George A. Weston, Fl. d.
Ryder and d. P. Higgins were elected bail
ifs; A. ii. Thompson, Arthur Coolidge and
G. l.. Wheeler, fire wardens; c. S. Moore,
f. II. Hobson and Arthur Coolidge, water
commissioners G. E. Capron, treasurer
j. W. Buemond, collector; u. II. Allbee,
B. Cannon, jr., and d. II. Cray, auditors
c. S. Moore, superintendent of streets and
sewers. 1t was decided to put in addition
al street lights, not exceeding u. This is
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