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both publications.
GEN, J. G. MCCULLjUGH will give the
memorial day address at Bellows Falls.
MISS IsADoRE WOODWARD is visiting
friends at her former home in Pawlet,
for week.
AN oyster supper will be enjoyed at
6 o'clock tomorrow, in the Women's
clubs new rooms.
FRED SMITHS reduction sale of caps
and underwear, in another place, should
beread with care.
Mrs. JOHN COLEMAN, at her home on
Branch street, entertained st. Marys
guild of St. Peters church, last evening.
THE Bennington Bicycle Agency Com
pany have an advertisement in another
column, that will be of interest to wheel
men. Read it.
Miss NELLIE HATHAWAY of the Grad
ed school corps of teachers is quite i'll at
her home. During her illness her sister
Bertha supplies her place.
THE attention of our readers is called
to the notice, in another column, of Il
Hudson River farm to let" This is a
good opportunity for some one.
THE Herald of Wednesday says: Mrs
Alvin Edgerton (of Wallingfordl, has
gone to Bennington, having been called
there by the severe illness of her mother.
THE services in the Methodist Episco-
pal church will be held at the usual
hours. Morning subject: "Churches
Promote Philanthrophy' evening sub
iect, almost Persuaded"
The cases of Charles Jepson and Mrs.
Ella S. Russell, which were before the
Municipal Court, Tuesday, occupied its
attention until late in the afternoon,
when they were continued until to-day.
THERE will be meeting of the Ben
nngtOn Society for the Protection of
Cruelty to Animals at the G. A. r. Post
rooms Opera House block, Monday
evening, Feb. 4th, at $50 o'clock.
The Rev. S. Mclaughlin will lecture
next Tuesday evening at the chapel of
the Second Congregational church, UNI
der the auspices of the Young Mems
Club. His subject will be Habits" A
rare treat is expected,
WEDNESDAY evening passed very
pleasantly at the Young Women's Club.
Mrs. f. II. Scott read from Mrs. SlOssOns
charming stories. At the cordial invita-.
ton of the members she consented to
come again next Wednesday, February
the sixth.
BISHOP HALL, in his travels about the
State, enters heartily into the amuse
ments of his parishioners. The young
people of Windsor are enthusiastic snow
shoers this winter and Bishop Hall joined
party there Monday afternoon, in this
exhilarating sport. Coasting on snow
shoes is one of the diversions and it il
said that the bishop did not hesitate a
any of the slides or to race when thu
party lined up and counted three.
SURPRISED indeed, was Rev. Edward
Conover, last Tuesday evening, as TIN
members of his Sunday school class will
others of his friends to the number o
over thirty, called upon him in body
The evening was very pleasantly spent
and as it was a genuine surprise, wa
the more enjoyed by all. Refreshment
were served and the party returned t.
their homes with the assurance that MI
Conover had greatly enjoyed this remem
brance of him. Mr.. and Mrs. Easton mad
all very welcome aiding very greatly il
carrying out the plan.
The Opera House will have for its al
traction on Monday, Feb. 4th, a star an
play that always has its welcome. Chas
L. Davis and his famous character @
calvin Joslin" are now in their sever
teenth year. 1t is announced that this
Mr.. Davis farewell appearance in thi
character. Besides, calvin Joslin'' CON
bines sensationalism with comedy, an
appeals to all classes alike. Mr.. Davi
has given special attention to the col
rectness and realism of its scenes. Th
supporting company is a capable one an
first-class, entertaining performance i
every respect is promised. See advertise
ment.