Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-28

: Ira B. Higgins returns to Maine this
week. 3. 2 to-
q Miss NJ. L. Plat returns to Concord,
Mass, today.
John Durham, graduate of Yale, will
return to New Haven to pursue medical
studies. ~ 49,. "a 80. -
Mrs. II. p. Emerson and grandson Ro-
land of Boston, Mass, are visiting at w.
j. Tuthills.
Mr.. Thomas Cook of Chicago recently
came to pass his S0th birthday amid his
native hills. D. tN
Some generous gifts have been made to
Newfane band of late by residents and
summer guests. ~ -.
& Miss Lena Eddy, who has been i'll at
: her sisters in Stratton, is expected at her
home this week
VIM. Ballou, brother of w. c. Ballou,
has been appointed station agent at
Winter Hill, near Boston.
Gilbert y. Batchelder, graduate of Brattle-
boro High school, is to take a scientific
course at Brown university.
The colors of Burchard post, No. 10,
will be planted on the breast-works at ia
maica Sept. B. the post having voted to at
Prof. Edward Fisher of Toronto Con-
servatory of music, Daniel Fisher of Bos-
ton, and Stewart Fisher, grandson of the
late DIR. Cheselton Fisher of Denison, Tex
as, are guests at G. b. Johnson's.
Col. Albert Clarke, in his speech at the
Republican rally held here two weeks ago,
paid tribute to the Field family. Men
tion of the rally was accidentally omitted
ho4 ,IoI,1 L.,
hall was filled on the enthusiastic occasion.
Miss NJ. b. Phillips returns to Calumet
High school, Chicago, in which city she
has taught twelve years. She has just re-
ceived an addition to her salary and is
placed among group of teachers who will
receive further increase of salary. A son
of Rev. 5. Norton is principal of one of
Chicago's twelve High schools.
Newfane band received many compi-
ments for its music of Wednesday evening.
| Mrs. Caswell was serenaded, and being
called out, acknowledged in a few words
the honor conferred upon her. In the alb
sence of the regular leader, Mr.. Morgan,
the band was led by Ira b. Higgins and
the number of players was increased by at
tendance from Dummerston band. The
newly married couple, Mr.. and Mrs. f. S.
Smith, were also serenaded.
The largest lawn party of the season
was given by f. II. Tuthill on Tuesday
evening of Aug. Is, about 100 persons
being present. The ground was brilliant
ly lighted up with Chinese lanterns, and
the evening was pleasantly passed away
with songs and music. The Newfane cor
net band were present in body and rem
dered some excellent music; they were as
sisted by Ira Higgins, formerly of this
place but now of Augusta, Me-, and Fred
Adams OF Howard, X. l. Refreshments
of cake and ice cream were served and all
report very enjoyable time.
Mrs. w. n. Chase's invitation to the
Homeland circle resulted in a pleasant
gathering on the Terrace lawn, a place
beautiful for situation. Miss Fish, secre-
tary, gave the summary of a years work
Revs. Mr.. and Mrs. Norton spoke helpful
words, Mrs. II. S. Caswell, who organized
the society last year, gave one of her talks,
and the singing of "America" under a
generous display of flags was fitting ac-
compartment to the spirit of the meeting
The Terrace hospitality was further shown
by serving ice cream, worthy the name
of "Philadelphia cream" and cake to about
thirty.