Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-09-11

late Joseph Schnef, where his early life
was passed. Subsequently the residences
now owned by F. Nj. Gilbert and II. G.
Barnes were at different times his home.
Mr.. Hayward was by profession a civil
engineer, and was first located in keene.
Afterward he assisted in surveying tor the
Massachusetts, Central railroad at the time
the road was built, and later practiced his
profession in the West. During the Civil
war he was appointed superintendent of
the supply department in the U. 5. sanitary
commission, in come ction with the Rev.
Frederick N. Knapp, and also served as
lieutenant on General Wilde's staff. In
1871, he, in company with three friends,
enjoyed trip to Europe, touching at
places of interest in Great Britain and
on the continent. For number
of years past he had made Lis
home in this town with his brother, John
w., the only surviving member of the
family. Mr.. Hayward possessed fine
mind and was man unusually well-read,
able to converse on any Of the leading
topics Of the day in manner at once
interesting and intelligent. As member
of the library committee. his excellent
taste and discriminating judgment per-
tanning to all literary matters have proved
his services invaluable. Funeral services
were held Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock,
Rev. F. w. Pratt officiating. Interment
in Walpole cemetery.
THE OTLIGHTS.
A large audience filled the auditorium
in the Hastings Memorial parish house on
Tuesday evening, to witness the dramatic
entertainment presented by the Footlights
GA Morning Call" was first on the pro
gram, and while in two-part play the
interest is more difficult to sustain, we
consider that Mr.. Uhl and Mrs Jennings
as :. Sir Edward Ardent" and Mrs. Chi |
ingtone' admirably filled the r, Is assigned.
The quips and cranks tf ready wit, tie
bright flashes of repartee and the rapldlty
with which each placed the other to d 5
advantage as the occasion offered, with
final surrender on both sides, interested
the audience throughout as the applause
that followed testified. "A Butterfly
Lover" adapted from the story of Juliet
Wilbor Tompkins in the Juae number OF
Munsey's, by Frank Wright Pratt, was
next presented. 1t was charming little
play and certainly fulfilled al the expecta-
tions aroused during thr past weeks Of
rehearsal. The stage was very prettily
and alt;stically arranged with glmpses ol
a conservatory beyond, and formed al
effective background for the dainty and
graceful costumes worn by ml-ladles
Mignonette, Poppy and Daffodil, who ca,
helped to make the play success. Mr.
Williams as DR.. Perry was exceptionally
} fine and rendered his ra"t with ardor an
empressment, while Mr.. Cramer of Clare
mont as Latlmer, the Butterfly, aroun'
, whom the interest centered, was capital
y making love to three girls at once in
manner truly remarkable and extricatin.
himself from unpleasant situations thereb,
lin manner. even more so. The Foot
lights are to be congratulated on tht
unquestionable success of the evening
At the close of the entertainment, gen
eral invitation was given to the audience
to remain for an informal dance, as Mr.
Cramer kindly offered to furnish music fo,
the occasion.