The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. II. g. Rowland, Elmer How
land and Mrs. Anna Robbins of East Mont
pelier left for Chicago Saturday evening,
where Mr.. Rowland went on a business trip.
Judge W. e. Barney was honored with an
election as Vice-Grand Chancellor of the
grand lodge, Knights Of Pythias, at the an
nual meeting, held lest week at Bellows
Falls.
Harry Roberts, representing Mackie,
Hussey & Co., was in Utica, N. Y, last
week setting a large Knights Of Pythias
monument that was manufactured by the
above firm.
The members OF the Universalist choir,
assisted by Mrs. o. X. Hollister, Miss Mad
inc Nichols, George 1nglis and Edwin
Bruce will give a concert in the Universal
ist church Wednesday evening, October IL.
BELL Hendee," owned by F. A. Slayton.
won the free-for-all race at the worlds fair
at Tun bridge last week. "Quo Vadis,"
owned by j. H. Ward, took first money in
the 80 and minute races at the same
fair.
The class of '99 from the Randolph Nor
NAL school visited Goddard Seminary in a
body lc9t Friday. They were given very
cordial reception, and apparently apprecat.
ed the courtesies that were extended to
them.
The net proceeds of the Field Day cele-
bration were paid last Thursday evening to
received $825, and this money came to
them at very opportune time. Checks for
| those not able to be present have been
made out and forwarded to them
Miss Maud Hunt died last Saturday even
ing with spinal meningitis after an Illness OF
| only few days. Deceased was eight year.
old and was beloved by all who knew her.
Her funeral was held Monday afternoon
| from Hedding church. Rev. A. e. Atwater
officiating, and the burial was in Elmwood
cemetery.
The sevent sixth birthday of Mrs. Caro-.
| line Kinney was quietly celebrated last
| Thursday at her home on Hooker Hill.
Several friends of this estimable lady called
during the day and evening to congratulate
ner on this pleasant event, and also to ex-
press their pleeJ at the prospects of her
recovering from her recent serious illness.
Philip, the young son Of Mayor Gordon,
| had narrow escape from drowning last
Thursday in the brook that flows under
Park street. He fell in the water, which
wc1 not deep, but in his fall his head
struck stone, rendering him uncon-
scious. Fortunately help was at hand,
otherwise the little fellow would have
quickly perished.
A meeting OF the committee appointed to
recommend amendments to the city charter
ives held last Saturday evening in the Office
OF e. W. Bisbee. 1t was voted that all propos.
|
Wells the secretary Of the committee on or
before next Monday evening. A mass
meeting will be held in the city court room
Wednesday evening October 10 to hear the
report OF the committee.
The cover the Teacups'' club held the
first social OF the season last Thursday
evening at the home Of Mrs. s. II. Forsyth
on Brook street Rev. T. a. Mitchell, pas
tor Of the Presby terian church, and Rev.
DR.. @. s. Deming of Boston were honorary
guests. A musical and literary programme
we3 rendered and light refreshments were
George E. Mcfarland, Mrs. Carl Benedict
Mrs. s. Fl. Forsyth and Mrs G. B. Nichols
The meeting held last Sunday by Com.
missioner Eva Booth Of the Salvation
Army were attended by great crowds. She
spoke in the Congregational church in the
, morning and at Hedding church in the
+ evening. Miss Booth is the fourth daugh
ter OF General Booth and is chief officer in
,, command Of the Salvation Army forces il
Canada, Newfoundland and Northwestern
America. Her gift Of oratory and hel
charming, uneffected manner won all who
A heard her.
/ William Reid and Miss Annie Jameson
r were married last Friday evening at the
| home of Alexander Cruickshank on Pleas
r ant street. Rev. Thomas Fl. Mitchell wal
the officiating clergyman. Miss Lille Nc
Donald acted as bridesmaid and John I'm
lah as best man. Only the immediate
friends of the contracting parties were prec
eut. Mr.. and Mrs. Reid have gone tt
housekeeping at 81 North Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clapp gave an old
a fashioned corn husking and dance las
Thursday evening, which was attended by
n large number from the city. Red ear
were very much in evidence and before thu
festivities of the evening commenced nearl.
8 two hundred baskets of corn were huske d
, A New England supper in which pumpkin
1 pie and doughnuts were star attractions wa
served after which Mr.. and Mrs. Clapp wer
!, presented with a beautiful hanging lamp b.
- their guests. Professor o. d. Matthew sol
made the presentation speech and Mr
q Clapp responded in a witty mannsr. Dan
cling on the spacious barn floor was contin
8 ued until late hour.