The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
FOURTH ANNUAL.
Leicester Epworth Leaguers
Have a Good Time.

Leicester, March 1O.--The fourth an
nual banquet of Chapter 562, Epworth
League, was held in the vestry Of the
Cherry Valley Methodist Church this
evening. Nearly every one Of the 81
members was present, and as the
wives and husbands of several mem
bers were present about rs were pres
ent at the supper. The room was dec
GRATED with the red and white Of the
league in bunting and in notices.
James McCool was POSTMASTER of the
evening. He gave as his contribution
to the evenings treat a prophecy for
the future guidance of the cabinet
members if they desire to act accord
ing to fate. James A. Logan of Wor-
cester, a former attendant at the
church, was the principal speaker of
the evening, and gave talk in the in
terests of the young people. Rev. J.
H. Humphrey and George Legg also
spoke and others were called upon.
Miss Ethelwynn Humphrey gave a
recitation, and there were several mu-
steal selections, including piano solos
by Miss Elsie G.. Bolster and Miss Lila
Doescher song with autoharp accom-
pauiment by Miss Serena and Florence
Richardson, and a solo by George Boil
ster. The society is in a fourishing
condition and much interest is shown
by the members.
The school committee met last eve
ming and organized for the ensuing
year. Rev. ]. F. Rediean was re-elect-
ed chairman and Mrs. Frances e.
Trask was reelected Secretary M. j.
shaughnessey was chosen supply agent
and auditor in place of H. A. Smith,
who was supplanted by j. w, Board
man at the town election, Mr.. smith
has been a member of the committee
continuously for 10 years since 1SS6,and
has been the auditor and supply agent
during the whole period.
Mrs. Trask brought in for inspection
nv the committee the book in which
she has been engaged in copying the
old school records from 1859 to the
nresent, and was given a vote Of thanks
from the other members for her SER
vices
The house at No. Auburn street,
Cherry Valley, with the lot and three
other lots on the opposite side or the
street. will be sold at auction by Auc-
tiOnppf ii. M. NylCllltiANC u " ~
March q. The property is owned by
tbe "elusive John Neylon." The poster
advertising the sale does not mention
the fact nor does it give the name OF
tbe owner. 1t merely relates that the
oT.nar 10 now residing out of town and
wishes to dispose of his property.
The Illustrated stereopticon lecture,
missionary life on the Congo" which
was to have been given last SUNDAY
evening at the Cherry valley M L;
Church. was postponed on account OF
the storm. and will be given next sun
day evening at the same Time. All
tbs views are correct, and will give a
GOOD idea OF the trials and tribulations
If a missionary among the blacks, with
scenes from the life of the natives.
Mr. seaver's sermon on Sunday will
have the subject. "Our duty to our
naiphbors." Text, Luke x:36, which
of these three was neighbor to him VINO
fell among thieves c.-e-,5
Mrs Harry Burgess Of Springfield
was in town renewing acquaintance
With friends today. Mrs. Burgess at
tended Leicester academy several
wears ago. and was then known as MISS
Helen Davis of oxford.
Miss Emma A. Mowry Is at Provi-
dence for a ten days visit with
cousin. Miss Mary Wallace.
suburban employees are TO have a
new luxury, and If many ike improve
ments are added. there Will be FEWER
men deploring the trials OF railway
life. ,- L,,h r,.u1 ho
set IN In an unused closet in the lobby
at the station. J, P. Ashley is to do the
fob. - . 4oio,,hono
a. his office on Main street to accom-
MEDIATE the increase of his practice.
peter Blanchette and son Joseph are
visiting Peter Dufault of Cherry VAL
ley, -, .,,.rsoors ~
The new selectmen and oVerseers OF
poor will meet to organize Tor tns snsu-