The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-31
NUMBER 27..
BRATTLEBORO SOCIETY.

j. Il. Halls class of about 80 young
ladies had their annual supper at the
church parlors last evening. 10
A number from here went to Vernon
last night, where they attended the
dance given by Baxter Reed.
The dance which was to have been
held at Vernon House last Friday even
ing, was postponed till last evening.
quito a number attending.
Webster Tenney and wife entertained
few friends at cuchre Thursday
evening. Refreshments we're served
and pleasant time enjoyed.
Mrs. Oscar Willard was given IA
pleasant surprise at her Washington
street home Friday evening by the
Surprise club. Euchre was played and
a pleasant time enjoyed by all.
1t was merry gathering Monday
evening at the home of N. T. Ryan,
when about u of their relatives and
friends from Guilford drove in to spend
the evening. Cards were played and
refreshments served.
About 40 couples attended the leap
year dance of the Rainy Day club held
last week Thursday evening in Red
Mems hall and the ladies deserve great
credit for their excellent management,
1t was thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Prof. E. Wales gave another social
dance in grange hall Saturday evening,
the most successful yet. over 100
couples being present. Despite the
crowding every body reports a fine
time. Another will be held to morrow
evening.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Center Congregational church will
observe "Endeavor Day" next Sunday
evening with a rally Special pains
have been taken to make the meeting
interesting and it is requested that
every member be present.
party of five couples took sleigh
ride to Landlord Cobb's Tuesday even
ing at Chesterfield and enjoyed one
of his fine suppers. Some neat menu
cards were gotten up for the occasion
by Chas. II. Thompson. After supper
cards were played and they all report
delightful time.
Forty-one of the pupils and teach
ors of North Street school went to
Newfanc on sleigh-rlde Tuesday
evening where they enjoyed a beauti-
ful supper at the Windham Coun
house. The evening was spent wit.
games, etc, and the party returned
home by moonlight.
The Episcopal sociable will be hold
with Mr.. and Mrs. G.. f. Glidden at
their home Thursday evening, Feb.
jth. Mr.. Higgins will furnish con-
veyance. Those planning to attend
Kindly leave their names at Chapin's
irug store with Mr.. Hackley. They
will start from the Brooks House at 6
,. m. sharp.
Prof. E. Wales successfully opened
IN advance class in dancingjin grange
lall Monday evening large number
No efforts will be spared to
make these lessons a success in every
way, as all the latest and fancy dances
will be taught and fine music fur
lished, E. Spear of Greenfield, Mass.
,residing at the piano.
The leap year party which is being
arranged by the wives of the Wheel
,lub members will be held Monday,
Feb. 10. In addition to the club
ooms both of the rooms of Protective
range will be in use and the ladies
rill do all in their power TO mako it
n enjoyable occasion. Any lady is
invited providing she take member
+ the club.
The leap year dancing party which
,as given by party of young ladies
n Red Mems hall Monday evening
,as voted a success by all present.
Though an impromptu affair. it was
erhaps one of the most enjoyable little
atherines of the season. About %
oupies were present and after the
ance the whole party took a ride on
be trolley on special car.
The next meeting of the Alliance
tudy class will be held at the recep
ion room at the Brooks House on
tuesday evening next, at half-past
,ven O'Clock. The, general subject is 4
Criminals and modern methods in
le treatment of crime. 4 paper viii
e read by Mrs. Charles Warder, and
lere will be papers by other ladies.
Il members are cordially invited.
About 20 of Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Mix
''s friends took possession of their
ONE at the Balestier place early We'd
,sday evening to remind Mrs Mixer
her thirtieth birthday. After an
our or two spent socially, ice cream,
Ike and coffee were served, furnished
Y the invading army. Mrs. w. F.
lxer gave several recitations during
le evening and the company left at a
tie hour, leaving pieces ofsiver, =
ass and china as reminder of their
est wishes. The sleighing was fine
I'd all felt it had been an evening
ell spent. Among others present
ere Mrs. Mixers father and mother,
r. and Mrs. Amos Whitney of Hal
Ak. II was complete surprise.
Mrs. H. E. Bond very pleasantly en-
rtained the Sons and Daughters OF
G American Revolution at her homo
ednesday evening. Mrs. Cobb, chap
r regent, presided and introduced
re-. j. Burdett, of Rutland, state re
mt of d. A. r. Mrs Burdett inade
ne very interesting remarks. 4 very
ioyable time was spent listening to
reading by Col. Haskins from Benz.
all's Eastern Vermont" of an ac
unit of the beginning of the Revolu,
mary war Hon. Ii. II. Wheeler
|d many interesting facts regarding
g same. Songs we're rendered by
rs. Hubbard and Mrs. DIR. Hamilton
10 instrumental music by VII! Bond.
iinty refreshments were served.
Della NJ. Sherman. Sec. ID. Ar.
bible class TO night There will bea talk on
Second coming of Christ b. Leroy Cerbett.
d wai,ron will have charged of the meet
next Sunday afternoon.
ne subject Of the auxiliary meeting next