Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-26
WESTMINSTER.

WESTMINSTER.
Harry Richmond and wife of Springfield
were at his fathers over Sunday.
Arthur Farnum returned from Whining
ton Monday, his wife being better.
Miss Alice A. Farr, daughter of II. P. |
Farr of East Putney, spent Sunday with
her aunt, Mrs. William b. Clay.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. L. Phelps were called
to Towhshend Sunday to attend the funeral
of Bertha, daughter of B. b. Brigham,
who died in Duluth, Mimi, of typhoid fever.
"The Flowing Bowl was repeated by
| the Crescent Club last night to am average
house. The door receipts were $40, and
il is feared that the debt of $40 for scenery
is not entirely provided for.
Mrs. j. +. Ward will entertain her
scholars at her home to-day from to 6
o'clock p NJ, and Mr.. Ward will enter
tain the members of his school on Saturday
of this week from until TO-
In the death of Miss Stella Ranney at
the home of A. S. Watkins on Sunday
evening, one more of the older generation
and residents passes away, which is be-
coming quite frequent of late. Miss Ran
ney had nearly reached the advanced age
/ of SS years and has had the kind care and
attention of her niece, Mrs. A. S. Watkins,
during the last years of her life.
C. E. CONVENTION.
/ Following is the program for the Wind
ham County local union of Y. p. S. G. E.
to be held here tomorrow, Thursday,
the 27th
AFTERNOON SESSION, l.l5.
Devotional Service, Led by
Rev. H. A. Goodhue, Westminster West
/ W." Rev. G. ", Thompson, Westminster
Y,Roll Call of Societies.
''''0 Re Rev. c. d. r. Meacham, Townshend
b. f. Moore Westminster
Paper Faithfulness in Little Things,
i Miss Gertrude Woodburn, Putney
TT Randall, Townshend
/ Paper The c. +. Society Preparation for
Oh irch Membership,
Arthur w. Laughton, Dummerston
paper, The Worlds Christian Endeavor
Miss Emma l.. warriner, West Brattleboro
Fifteen Years Old: What Then,
t G. w. Osgood Bellows Falls
Junior Half Hour, Conducted by
Miss Emily A. Adams, Bellows Falls
Question Box, Conducted by
/ Rev. G. Day, Brattleboro
EVENING SESSION, 7o'CLoCK.
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Present alton of Banner.
| Address, Power,
Conservation Meeting Meet Ao"p'e Led BY
L..W. Hawley, Br lttleboro
i PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST.
If the gentleman who contributes the
prize for the speaking contest ever had
any doubts as to the practicability or the re-
suits of such an offer, had been present at
the gathering last Saturday afternoon and
seen the interest manifested by the people
and the talent and ability exhibited by
those taking part he would have been
: highly gratified at the results of such con-
test The town hall was filled to over
flowing. large number standing during
exercises and the frequent applause show
ing their appreciation of the speakers.
The Judges were H. D. Ryder and Miss
Candee, teacher of elocution of Bellows
Falls and Mr.. Eastman Of Vermont Acad-
envy. Music was furnished by an orches-
ira composed of Messrs. O. L. Fisher,
Collins. Mark and Wright assisted by
Miss Alma Fisher pianist. Much credit
| is due Miss Fisher, the efficient superin-
tendent of schools and the teachers for the
thorough and patient drill given to those
taking part in the contest for the success
full outcome of the second contest; the
prizes were awarded to Miss Edna Wright
first and to Myra Ashwell second. Mr..
Ryder upon the presentation of the prizes
complimented all of the speakers for their
t efficiency and special mention of Mary
] Wright and Ethel Cole was made by Mr.
Ryder as deserving Of prizes. You
correspondent is OF the opinion thai
honorable mention could have been made
of many more which in our humble opinion
spoke very finely and reflected large
amount of credit to themselves as well a.
their instructors. The following is the pro
gram:
Music, American Hymn
Levi Peck, The Snowman
Ella Ranney, Old Fol- ty min,
Edith Jennison, Dignity of Human Natur,
Mande GoodeIl, Annie and Willie's Praye
Harlan Barnes,
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Mary Wright, The First Settlers Story
! Will Miller, The Polish Boy
Music, Sweet and Low
Florence Nutting, The Singing Lesson
Minnie BealS, The Inventors Wife
g Anna Phipps, The Spider and the Fly
Lena Campbell, The Sweet Old S DRY
Letitia DeCamp.
Give Me Three Grains Of Corr
Edna Wright, Kentucky Belle
Myra Ashwell, The Story of the Bells
Cornet Solo, Mr. Collins
ethel Jennison, Farmer John
Robert Sow, The Fire Bells Story
Edith Cole.
How Edith Entertained Her Sisters Beau
Hugh Wellman, The Fireman's PRAYER
Edna Bachelor, The Silver Cur
, stella Goodell, How He Saved st. Michael's
Harry Wyman, Bla Horse and His Rider
KURN HATTIN HOME.
Washington's birthday was celebrated
, by the raising of flag and most interest
ing exercises participated in by the visi-
tors and the boys. The flag was raised to
the top of the staff by the oldest boy in the
home and the rope loosing it to fly to the
9 breeze was pulled by the youngest boy six
years old. As the flag opened its folds
and spread before the breeze, the boys
and visitors assembled on the lawn cheered
and saluted, pledging allegiance to the flag
and the republic for which it stands. Then
, the boys sang "Star Spangled Banner
and all adjourned to the house. Here
they assembled in the new room just fin
, ished which was trimmed with bunting and
made an admirable place for the gathering.
Rev. Mr.. Poor ofthe First Congregational