Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-14

block the past two weeks. Various kinds
Of medicines warranted to give sure and
speedy relief for the many ills of the hu-
man family we're among the attractions.
IL is said the company did a hourishing
business.
The Universalist lawn party, which was
held on the grounds of G. P. Slate last
week Thursday evening, proved to be a
very enjoyable affair, although the rain
prevented dancing to any extent. only a
few figures being attempted About 10
people partook of the excellent supper pro-
vided, and a snug little sum was added to
the treasury.
DR.. Henri S Belaud wife and daughter
Jeanette, Of st. Joseph, ? O., were guests
of Mark 5. Mann last week The doctor
was delegate from the province Of Que
bee to the Forester's International conveu-
tion held at Burlington, Vt the latter part
of June. Since leaving Hinsdale in 1895
he has practiced his profession in St JOS
eph, where he also takes great interest in
Canadian politics and is a member of Par
lament Of the province of Quebec, having
served three years of a five years term.
The officers and committees of the Ju-
nior Endeavor society for the coming six
months are: Emma Renshaw, president;
Mabel Pike, vice presidents Olive Sander
son, secretary; Rest Metcalf, treasurer:
Ruth Hall, Emma Renshaw, Lila Day,
lookout committee; Mabel Pike, Modena
Booth, Violet Robertson, prayer meeting
committee; Maud Taylor, Harold Martin,
Edna Blanchard, flower committee: Olive
Sanderson, Hazel Roberts, Hannah Higgin-
son, birthday committee; Maud TAYLOR, or
ganist. AL the trial members are on the
sunshine committee.
Wallace D. Pratt of Brattleboro died
suddenly Sunday at his North Hinsdale
farm. On account of rain he was attend
ing to some hay. After drinking some ice
water be soon began to complain of feeling
badly, laid down in the hammock and ask ed
that some Jamaica ginger be prepared for
him, but was dead before it could be
brought. He had suffered from a stomach
and heart trouble at times. He was a vet
eran of the civil war, having served from
'63 to the close of the war, was a black
smith and carriage maker by trade. and a
member of the orders of the Golden Cross,
the Pilgrim Fathers and the Grand Army.
He is survived by a wife, FIVE brothers
and three sisters.
The lecture on mushrooms given at the
grammar school building by Miss A. NJ.
tentivey listened to by the small audience
present. Miss Mitchell has made an ex-
haustive study of her subject, which was
illustrated by a large number Of charts
She explained the difference between those
which are good for food and the poisonous
ones, told how to prepare them for the
table, exhibited specimens, etc. Miss
Mitchell is a bright and pleasant speaker,
and those who thought Mushrooms
might be dry were happily surprised, for
the subject was treated in such manner
as to make it intensely interesting, wheth-
er the hearer wished to learn their value as
an edible or not.
The Congregational church will be kept
open during the pastors vacation. which
takes place during the month Of August
An arrangement has been made between
Rev. f. R. Racket of East Orange. Mass.
and Rev. Mr.. RenshAw by which they,
with their families, will secure rest and
change, and still Sunday morning services
will be held in their churches. Mr.. Rack
EFT and family viii occupy the Congrega-
tional parsonage during the month, while
Rev. and Mrs. Renshaw will spend the
month at the East Orange parsonage, and
services in the churches will be conducted
accordingly. This is a new departure, but
it is hoped it will be both profitable and
agreeable to all concerned.