Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-30
n. D., his wife and child who have been here
since Thanksgiving returning with him.

Nj, his wife and child who have been her
since thanksgiving returning with him.
George L. Hooper of Lowell, Mass. wa
elected alderman instead of MAYOR as an
peared in the items Of December ID. We tr,
Always 10 make our statements authentic ant
gladly correct all errors made.
| MISS Edith M. Roy and Oscar Landon, botl
| Oh TINS Town were married at the Unitarian
parsonage last Wednesday evening, Deem
ber %, by Rev. f. w. Pratt. Mr. and Mrs
Landon will make their home at j, w. Prem.
tiss for the present.
At the annual session of the New Hamp.
shire state grange recently held at Manches-
TER various committees were appointed for
the coming year. From this town. Mrs. T.
W. Ramsey was appointed on the Committee
tor e CLAIMS aud grievances, and l. W. Ramsey,
hrst on committee of three for trials and
appeals.
Christmas services were held at the Uni
tartan church Sunday morning. The church
was decorated with Christmas greens and a
beautiful bouquet OF lilies adorned the COM
munion table. Rev. F. w. Pratt delivered
an excellent sermon appropriate to the occa-
SION, the text taken from Isaiah 9:,2, and
special music was given by u chorus choir.
A merry crowd of children assembled at
the Congregational church parlors Christmas
evening. After partaking of a bountiful sup
per- they gathered about a fireplace which
.S-U uppCdIcu dC one enQ OIL the
iof and received each goodly supply of
candy and popcorn distributed by that nys-
ferrous parsonage, Santa Claus. The evening
was then passed pleasantly with music and
games.
Ihere was an encouraging number present
at the singing school Monday evening hut
tnere IS stu room for more. The book de-
clded upon for use is a fine one for all, and
winch seems to be good collection of music
Tor such purpose. The subscription paper
Is IN Hourlshlng condition. Until further
notice the class will meet each Monday even
ing at 30 in grange hall.
The Unitarian society will hold their an
nual church meeting next Monday afternoon,
January 4. A different plan is to be followed
TINS year and after meeting at the church, adj
Jnurnment will be made to the Hastings
Memorial parish house where officers for the
year will be elected, reports read and other
chnrch business transacted. All who belong
are invited to be present. A supper will be
served and the time spent socially.
meeting of the U. o. G.. G. was held at
Everett l.. Houghton's Tuesday evening of
last week and officers for the year were
elected as follows: G. H. Watkins, N. c.;
Houghton, X. of R.; James d. Snow, F. K.
qI ~; Norman Watkins, prelate; A. E.
lIoughton, treasurer; Richard Allen, herald;
frank Dunshee, guard. Z. L. Houghton was
chosen representative to the Golden Com
mandery which meets at Concord some time
during the month of June.
The children of the Unitarian Sunday
school met at the Hastings Memorial parish
mouse Friday afternoon at $50 to celebrate
Christmas. Misses Amy w. Jennings and L.
B. Hayward had charge ofthe tree that twink
ling with lights, festooned with strings of
pop corn and cranberrries, well-laden with
CUTS ana boxes of candy, was the centre of at
traction and credit to their skill and good
taste. After the distribution of presents
christmas carols were sung and Mrs. Helen
N. Bates very kindly recited "The Ruggles'
Ghfls1mas y s,, mas dinner selection from
Carol by Kate Douglass Wiggin. This closed
the entertainment and social hour fol-
lowed which was enjoyed by all.
Mrs J. G. Howard was in town on business
o'clock train for Keene where she expected
TO meet teachers from Lowell and Lawrence
Mass, to whom she is giving course of in
structlon in exhibition dances for use in their
juvenile classes. One exhibition dance taught
q children, was originated by Mrs
Howard, who also selected and arranged the
music for it. She has ever heen successful
md thorough. teacher and her patience and
act with children is as truly remarkable as
he readiness with which they acquire the art
,f dancing and good manners under her skill
ul tuition. This is very busy winter for
Mrs. Howard as she has eight classes in
'harge, teaching i'll Somerville, Keene, Har-
.isville, ETC., from Tuesday to Saturday in |
Zach week, returning to l9 Albion street,
somerville, Saturday evening, where she and
Mr.. Howard are boarding for the present. |
Their new residence which is in process of
on Highland avenue is an ele-
CANT one with all the modern conveniences,
md they hope it will be completed by March |
!, when they will at once take possession and |
make permanent home.