The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-13
HAPPILY SURPRISED.
MIR, and Mrs. D. E. Chase Surrounded by
Circle of Friends.

Whitinsville, June 12.-Mr. and Mrs.
Delano e. Chase of Linwood were the
victims of surprise party in their
newly furnished home Saturday eve
ming. A number of their friends called
to give them house-warming.
During the evening A. C. Slater in a
brief speech expressing the good wishes
of the assembled friends, presented to
Mr. and Mrs. Chase two chairs, large
arm chair and a red oak rocker. The
evening was passed with games, read
1ngs and songs. REGULATIONS were CIV
en- by Miss Eva Wilmot, George Will
mot, Oliver Wilmot, Miss Wilmot; pia-
no selections, Miss Ball. Mrs Chase,
Miss Wilmot. Refreshments were
served and royal good time was the
result.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Spencer and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanborn and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Britton and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Mad
dex and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Pitten-
drefght and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Sla-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hawley, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen, Mr..
and Mrs. George Wilmot and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Wilmot and fami-
ly, Mr.. and Mrs. Motif. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Chase of Whitinsvillel Mr.. and
Mrs. Trowbridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Blanchard,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Blanchard and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Liberty and son,
Benjamin McGaw, Mrs. Throp, William
Bonney, H. Davis and sons, Edward
Rugg, Henry Murdoch, Miss Blanche
Ball Of Woonsocket, d. H. Mckenzie,
Miss Luella Adams, B. J. and w. Blan-
chard, Mr.. and Mrs. Newton and son.
Joseph Fields died early yesterday
morning at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael McGuinness of consumption.
Mr.. Fields came to Whitinsville about
seven weeks ago. and made his home
with Mr. and Mrs. McGuinness. De-
ceased was a boot maker by trade and
was highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He was born in Milford SO years
ago, and has travelled around the coun-
try until he came to Whitinsville. He
leaves one sister and one brother, Miss
Mary Fields and William Fields. The
funeral will take place tomorrow MORN
ing at 8 o'clock from st. Patrick s
church. Interment will be In Milford.
Fred Ballard of Linwood, who had
his right hand caught in carding ma
chine at the Linwood cotton mill two
months ago, had the middle finger of
the hand amputated by DR.. Charles H.
Hartman and Dr. Daniel 7. Sullivan
yesterday afternoon.
Childrens Sunday was observed in
Whitinsville churches yesterday. In
the Congregational church the pulpit
was deliberately decorated with ferns,
daisies and ported plants. In the eve
ming a childrers day concert, entitled
1.-THE lily OF the valley" was rendered.
in the Methodist Episcopal church the
pulpit was lastly decorated with wild
flowers and plants. "Peace or war;
young Americas verdict" was
the subject of The concert. Miss Daisy
Saller represented Peace and Allie
Fletcher War. On the right side of the
altar we're three guns, and on the left
side was a cross. The concert was very
interesting.
The f. s. Bent Chapter, Epworth
League, gave a sociable this evening
in the vestry of the NJ. f. church, which
was largely attended. A very pleasant
evening was passed by all present.
Mrs. Martha Eames of West Upton is
the guest of friends in town.
Herbert Landers of Waltham has
been visiting friends in town.
William Sherry killed black snake
that measured feet on Taylor hill
I yesterday.
I A case of diphtheria has been report
I ed to the board of health and all pre-
cautions have been taken to prevent
the spread of the disease. The case is
a young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
of Linwood.
Eureka Lodge, K. of P, observed
Memorial day yesterday. The exercises
in the hall were private. Seven graves
were decorated in Pine GroEs, cemetery.
Charles L. Pierce is convalescent af-
ter a severe attack of rheumatism in
his left leg.
Mrs. Robert Templeton of Railroad
avenue has gone to Nova Scotia to visit
friends