Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-31
INV PHOENIX. BRATTLEBORO. FRIDAY DECEMBER 81 1897

Fred and Jack, were at home, and these,
WIN lew invited guests, enjoyed fine
dinner and social afternoon and evening.
The name of the post-office at the north
part OF the town has been changed from
Eagle" to Monument" A jollifcation
was held Wednesday evening in honor of
Che removal of the Office, to which a large
number were invited. A fine oyster sup
per was served and a social pleasant even.
ing enjoyed by all who attended.
Rev. l.. NJ. Wilde invited the 3 orphans
from Boston who are in homes in and about
Hlnsdale to a turkey dinner Wednesday.
IL is needless to say they put in an appear
ance on specified time. They we're treated
TO hrst-class dinner, including the good
Things children so enjoy, confectionery
nuts, fruits, etc. 1t will be day long re-
membered by the little waits as fred let
ter day."
Charles P. Norton, who died recently at
Providence, r. l., is remembered as book
Keeper and later as superintendent of the
Ashuelot wooden mills in Winchester many
years ago. The family removed to Provi-
dence, where Mr.. Norton held many posi-
lions of trust, and was deemed skilled
accountant He leaves a widow and two
sons, one of the latter being an artist of
some reputation who has spent much time
abroad in study.
AT the regular meeting last week We'd
nesday, Queen Esther Rebekah lodge
elected these officers for the ensuing six
months: Mrs. G. f. Snow, noble grand
Miss Lucy Smith, vice grand; Miss Bertha
Hall, recording secretary; Mrs. G. H. Pear
son, permanent secretary; Miss Eta Rich
mond, treasurer. They initiated eight can
dldates, and after the work was done re.
freshments were served
The revival services which are being
conducted at the Methodist church by Rev.
Geo. A. Pegran are well attended, and a
good degree of interest is manifest. The
pastor remains in town to assist in the
work. New music from "Pentacostal
hymns" is used. Everybody is invited to
attend these meetings. Presiding Elder
Rev. G. w. Norwood will be present and
conduct the fourth quarterly conference
next Sunday evening.
The semi-annual election of officers of
Valley Commandery, No. Ala, U. o. G.. c.,
on Thursday evening of last week, result
ed as follows: Noble commander, +. o.
Packard; keeper of records, Mrs. NJ. c.
Dix; financial keeper of records, NJ C.Dix;
treasurer, &. A. Robertson; chaplain, Rev.
w. Z. Renshaw; worthy herald, NJ. D.
White; warder of inner gate, 5. G. May
nard; warder of outer gate, c. H. New
comb; trustees, j. +. Powers, g. A. Rob
ertson and G. C. Howe; representative to
grand commandery, Mrs Rose Lewis; al
ternate, Mrs NJ. c. Dix auditors, L. A.
Smith, f. " Aldrich and Mrs. Leroy Es-
tey.
The Congregational Sunday school was
reorganized Sunday. All the officers were
reelected with the exception of s. A. Esten,
who has moved out of town Frank Archi-
bald was selected To fill his place on the
church committee. Thirteen persons we're
proposed for admission to the church Sun
day evening. This friday evening is the
bi-monthly roll call Pastor Renshaw's
subject next Sunday morning will be The
Heavenly Life" The teachers meeting
will be Immediately after the Sunday even
ing meeting. The annual meeting of the
church society will be held in the vestry
next Monday evening at 7;80. AS this is
one of the important meetings of the year
it is hoped every member will make an eff
fort to be present.