Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-29
SPRINGFIELD,

Mrs. Clyde E. Perkins went Tuesday to
Worcester, Mass for few days.
Mrs. G. L. Closson, Jr., entertains the
ladies' whist club this NJ
Mrs. L. Aldrich of Chester visited yester-
day with her niece, Mrs. X. G. Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. G IL. Pond arrived in SPRING
field Tuesday, to make their residence among
us for the present.
George M. Fairbanks and family will
remain with his mother, Mrs. Fred Fair
banks, during the winter.
The ladies' society of the Universali>t t
church is planning to give u fair and fest-
val next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Wallace of White
River junction were entertained last week
by IL. b. Ho mes.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Stone last Wednesday
morning greeted little daughter, and their
friends rejoice with them, wishing them
much y.
The Yonng Peoples Christian Union will
hold devotional services at the Universalist
church each Sunday evening hereafter at
5oclock and all are cordially invited to be
present.
There will be supper at the Congrega-
tional vestry next thursday evening, the
proceeds OF which will be used for securing
new music /, the choir.
"A cuHiol OuuS AeOptC ~ ulVA WILL 10
organized Sunday afternoon at O'Clock at
the UniversaiIst church. P.ease give this
encouragement with a large gathering. Mrs.
TutLle Will preside.
A charming dinner party was given by
Mrs. IL. b. Holmes Thursday of last week,
and Saturday evening delicious tea was
provided for u number of friends by the same
delightful hostess III her attractive home.
Thursday afternoon the ladies' society of
hal TTniv liStp oh will Mrs u
Norton. The gentlemen were invited to tea,
which was served at o'clock, and social
evening followed. About 60 were present
and an unusually pleasant time was enjoyed
by all.
Judge Hugh Henry's letter to the Rutland
Herald endorsing Col. w. II. H. Slack OF this
place for department commander of the
Grand Army III this state will receive cordial
approval among Mr.. Slack's many friends in
Springfield.
The Sunday school convention was held at
Chester Wednesday in the Congregational
church, and Rev. Ii. A. Spencer read paper
on "Devoutness' and Rev. o. S. Davis's
theme was Sociability in Sunday Schools"
The first of the parlor lectures was greeted
with large and enthusiastic audience at the
residence of q. l.. Closson on Tuesday even
ing, to listen to Mrs. E. H. Thompson, who
gave delightful review OF the life of Thor
eau; Mrs. Thompson is a lady of superior lit
erary ability and a charming speaker.
The Gath anniversary of Mrs. Woolson's
birthday was observed Thursday at the home
-oi her -daughter, Mrs. Adna Brown, by a
delightful reunion of Mrs. Woolson's sons
and daughters. The usual kind remem-
brances were received and all We'd in making
the day joyous occasion. She enjoys the
congratulations and best wishes of all.
The heavy snow Tuesday night called out
the electric snow plow at an early hour
"wednesday ard wa. 40. sS.ae;. =
concealed by the darkness while interested
in the effort. to clear the track. Teams and
| cars have carried away from the street much
of the snow, the abundance of which impeded
travel
| Special cars were provided Tuesday even
ing for the accommodation of the large party
| that attended the grand concert and ma qner-
| ade ball given by the grangers at Charles
town. An early chicken-pie supper was pro-
| vided for the entertainment of those desiring
| to attend the coucert, witness the grand
march, and a second supper later for the
dancers. Special arrangements provided
cars to accommodate each
At the regular meeting of the grangers
Wednesday evening at Golden Cross Citadel
| after about half an hours session the public
| were welcomed to listen to dramatic recitals
by Mrs. w. F. Mixer of Brattleboro, whose
| selections were pleasingly rendered, and
HO>G W l>IcucTS. uo SIdUSc
is in f1ourishing condition, several applica-
tions being made Wednesday night for men,
bership.
The Kings Daughters annual meeting
convened Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
James Hartness, about go being present.
The election Of officers resulted in but few
| minor changes, Mrs. George Witt being
reappointed leader. There were ten new
| members received into the circle. After the
business meeting, social hour was enjoyed
and cake and chocolate were served. The
enthusiasm evinced unabating interest in the
organization, which dispenses charity with
| q liberal nand.