Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-29

| Misses Bertha and Leila ana nNiey anu
Leon of this town. The remains we'e VIZ taken
to Chester for burial Tuesday Win iuneral
services held in that town. The tan'iiY have
| the sympathy of friends in then present
trouble and bereavement.
SPRINGFIELD.
Mrs. Henry Stickney of Newport, N. H.,
passed the Sabbath with friends in TINS place.
Mr. Gaffeny of Claremont is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Raymond
Miss Anna j. Lawrence returned Friday,
having closed her school at Wesimnster
Saturday Miss Lawrence went to Northheld,
| to remain through commencement week with
DIR. and Mrs. Judkins.
Miss Hedcock, who has been employed by
Miss L. M. Hutchinson in her millinery
rooms, has completed her season anSseturned
to her home.
Albert Greenwood, whose services have
been accepted by his country as private,
has enioyed promotion to work in the hos
pital.
Mrs. Sweet of Massachusetts is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. G. Cutler.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Forbush have returned
| from their brief and pleasant journey.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Slack arrived this week
at Col. w. H. H. Slack's. Mrs. Slack
remains for a vacation while ID. y. Slack
went to New York yesterday and salis to-day
for Europe.
| The death of Eaton Fairbanks occurred
Monday In New York and the remains are
expected to-day, with funeral serslces TO-
morrow, Thursday, at the Universe ilst lurch.
Mr.. Fairbanks was one of Springfield most
highly esteemed citizens.
| Mrs. A. Woolson joined her son. q. A.
Woolson, Monday, at Sunapee.
| Thursday evening a daisy tea will be
enjoyed at the Congregational vestrv to
which all are cordially invited by the Y. P.
S. G. E.
| The electrics have issued new time cards,
as the service of the White Mountain train,
which began running Monday, has necessi-
the car house at 6.l5 A. M, connecting at
Springfield station. The following is the
departure of cars from the Adnabrown :
| 7. 10 A. NJ 8, ii 40, 1905 M 80, 3d. 80,
| 6, 10, s 45 Return checks will be given on
car leaving at 8 A. NJ, 4 80 P NJ 10, 8 10.
ALUMNI REUNION.
The Springfield High School Alumni asso-
citation held its annual reunion at the school
hall Friday evening, June "a. There was
| very pleasant party gathered, distinctly
tinged with an atmosphere of culture and
refinement most gratifying and enjoyable.
DR.. Wheatley, q former principal of the high
school, was welcome addition; DIR. Stick
ney Of Newport, N. HI Miss Jessie B. Pierce,
student in Chicago, Naval Cadet Spafford
in uniform, and other graduates from dis
tance kindly contributed to the pleasure of
the assembly, and the orchestra furnished
excellent music, assisted by w. W. Slack at
the piano. The tables were strewn with
interesting photographs of prominent places
and individuals. Handsome strawberries
were heaped high on plate occupying a
stand around which gathered the curious,
who speculated upon the probable number,
the guesses registering from so to upwards
Of 200. Upon the fortunate gaes.er, Mrs n.
II Lawrence, was bestowed later in the even
ing the plate Of berries, as reward for her
nearest approach to the desired number, with
her suggestion that the plate contained 81
berries. Impersonation was another social
success; cards bearing the name OF cele,
brated people were surreptitiously placed
upon the backs of all present, and each de-
| termined the name worn by dint Of question
ing. Refreshments were daintily served,
con sistjng of sandwiches, salads, ice cream
and a variety Of cake. Later came the prom
highly enjoyable evening was due in no
small measure to the untiring Efforts of Miss
| Alice Wheeler, who provided the program of
| the evening. 1t is to be regretted that all
graduates who possibly can do not avail
themselves of the opportunity to contribute
| their presence to these reunions, and enjoy
| the treat of assembling once year with
| schoolmates of the past At the annual busi-
| ness meeting held on the evening of June %
| the following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: President, W. W. Slack
secretary, Mary Ellis; committee of enter
tainment, Mrs. N. r. Lawrence, N. Z. Dodge,
Miss Katherine White. The alumni reunion
| c'osed the commencement exercises of 1898,
which was an appropriate setting of most
| successful week.
"THE WAR WITH SPAIN"
| This will be the subject of the sermon at
"a special patriotic service in the Universalist
| church Sunday, July Sd, at 10 80 A NJ. All
are cordially invited to attend. Following is
| the program:
Professional, organ.
Anthem, "To Thee, o Country" Eichberg.
| Patriotic respon sive service,
Pastor, choir and congregation
"The Star spangled Banner"
Congregational singing
Reading of the Holy Scriptures.
| Prayer, with response.
Battle Hymn Of the Republic"
Congregational singing
Sermon
Hymn, America"
Beuediction, with response.
THE COUNTRY SAFE.
The following letter was received by citi-
| zen of Windsor county from a former resi-
dent of Vermont, which may be of interest
to the supporters of Hon L. M. Read. ,ooo
June "a, 1898
Ny Dear -: hope you will pardon my
delay in offering my hearty congratulations
! to you, over the much desired nomination OF
your old friend, Hon. Gen. W. W. Grost.
The country is safe now. Vermont may now
be assured of his valuable services for at least
the next century; like old Senator Morrill,,
he has life lease, as ponentity in Congress,
and as that is what Vermont seems to desire,
the rest of the world should be happy that
she is so ably represented. What Vermont
needs just now is good, live populist party,
anything that will break up the rings in
towns that make such cussed nominations
but Vermont is ruled by about the worse sci
of would.be patriots that was ever together
| outside of Tammany. The north end of the
i state seems to be the DEVILS headquarters
4 assisted by few heutenants in all the rest OF
the state. Proctor and Powers amount tC
something in Congress, Morrill, is dead from
/ age, and the other one not worth a CONT
mental. Very truly yours,
! SAXTONS RIVER.