Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-02

yer as S. W.; X. w. +. ID. -. Gs M, Il. b.
True as J. W.; r. w. G. L., o. W. Daley
as S. D.; G. j. D., Ell. S. Root as j. D.; r..
w. 2. D. D. Ct. NJ, Geo. Flanders as S. S.
r. W. P. D D. G. M. G. E. Coruth as
j. S.; w. A. G. c. Rev. Henry Barnard as
Chap, FL. G. Pierce, Mar; F. o. Rlount,
Sec.; W. G. T., Henry G. Bryant, Tiler.
There was a very large attendance from
all the lodges in the district and several
distinguished guests were present from
other jurisdictions. It had the largest at
tendance of any lodge meeting ever held in
this district and was a success in every
way. After the meeting all were invited
to partake of one of those sumptuous
banquets for which the Newport lodge is
noted. It was served in the cOmmOdious
dining hall Of the new Odd-FelloWs block
and the three hundred and siXty-five
brothers succeeded in doing ample justice
to the repast. Music was furnished by
Stones Masonic orchestra. H. S. Root
acting as toast master, the following
toasts were proposed and responded to.
's.rhe Grand Lodge of Vermont" by M.
W. G. M, DIR. w. Scott Nay, who spoke in
his usual pleasing manner upon the pros
bright prospects of the future, there being
already over 1000 members owing allie
glance to the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
Letters of regret were read from the Grand
Masters of Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
and also from several of the Past Grand
Masters and officers of the Grand Lodge of
Vermont, and others. r. VII. E. Chan
mel, D. G. M. of the Grand Lodge of
Quebec, in his usual impressive and pleas
ing manner responded to the toast, 1.-The
Grand Lodge of Quebec" FL. Z. Seaver,
P. D. D. G. M, responded to the toast,
EsThe Tenth Masonic District" DR.. o.
w. Daley, GA Mason's Home for Destitute
Aged Brothers, their Widows and Or
phans," and urged the Masons of the
State toward securing one. w. A. G. c.,
Rev. FL. T. Barnard responded to the
toast, masonry and the Christian Re
ligion." He spoke in a most pleasing
manner and urged all to cultivate the
Christian virtues. Rev. Chas. F. Partridge,
Past A. G. G. responded to the toast, 'The
Grand Lodge Working Team" ''Masonry
ard it's International Influence was ably
discussed by POI of the Grand Lodge
of Quebec, Hon. d. A. Manser, M. P, of
MansonvilIe, P. @. 'The Grand Juris
diction of Massachusetts, was responded
to by Chas. w. Barnard of Melrose, Mass,
in very pleasing manner. A toast to the
w. M. of Memphremagog Lodge was re-
sponded to by G. M, w. S. Nay. ''The
Toast Master" by Fl. E. Channel.
Barton Landing.
Inez Winslow has gone to Somerville,
Mass.
Mrs. Dodge is in Boston buying mill
merry goods.
Miss Eliza Austin is visiting at DR..
Wright's.
Florence ellis will teach in West Burke
this spring.
F. D. Clements little boy had the mis- /
fortune to break his leg recently.
j. B. Clement and wife have been on the
sick list for some time, but are gaining.
Tom Buzzo is suffering from appendi-
citis and will go to Worcester, Mass, for
treatment.
David Hartman and Mrs. Joseph Bart
lett went to Craftsbury to attend funeral |
last week.
Mrs. B. F. Rowland and son of Spring
field have been visiting friends here for the |
past two weeks.
The annual business meeting of the Vol |
1nteer Hose Co. will be held next Friday |
evening at 7.30 o'clock.
A sleigh robe was stolen from sleigh in |
he Cong. horse sheds a few nights ago.
This was mean, contemplate trick.
A. E. Ordway and wife went to Charles
on last Friday to attend the funeral of |
Mrs. Driver, an aunt of Mrs. Ordway.
Rev. J. A. Dixon will preach the last !
sermon of the conference year next Sun
lay. He will leave for conference next |
Monday. Everyone hopes that Mr.. Dixon
nay be returned to this place for the COM
ng year.
Home talent is always appreciated in
his village, consequently much interest is
manifested in the entertainment to be
given at the Congregational church on
Wednesday evening, April a, by the
Violets. Mrs. III. T. Barnard will sing
or the first time at public function in
his place upon this occasion. Our people
will be glad to hear her. E. j. Sawyer of
Barton, violinist, will also assist.
Deacon Charles Marston died at his home
n this village last Tuesday, having lived
% an advanced age. Mr.. Marston moved
here from Glover about seven years ago
md during the time he has made his home
here has won the respect and esteem of all
by his universal kindness and geniality.
He Pas been a member of the Congrega-
ional church for many years and a strong
worker in the cause of Christianity and
he memory of his splendid Christian
character will serve as an exampIelto 9TH
,rs. The funeral services We're held Thurs