Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-11
HINSDALE, N. H.
DeIIRhtfnI Entertainment.

Delightful Entertainment.
The ladies of the Congregational society |
scored decided success at their entertain
ment Wednesday evening. Supper was
served from to 7:30 o'clock of which fully |
100 partook. The entertainment was in
the hands of Mrs. Charles Whitaker, Mrs.
G. j. Bronson and Mrs. F. II. Jones. The
program was very pleasing. The first
number was piano solo by Robert Field.
Mrs. Jones then told in a taking manner
of the disappointmeuts of the committee in
their efforts to secure tout of town tai
ent" as advertised, and concluded by say
ing there is no out of town talent, but
plenty of local to be had for the asking.
A solo by Mr.. Prescott, and piano solo by
Miss Hazel Roberts were much enjoyed,
and heartily encored. A May Day exer-
else by the children was prettily rendered.
the little folk arousing much enthusiasm
by their singing and speaking, which
showed careful training, as well as pains
taking effort on their own part, all having
their parts we'll in hand. Roger Holland
and Harold Martin, as bumbebees, were
greeted with cheers. Miss Hazel Roberts
was pianist for the exercise. Although
the committee in charge were disappointed
in not getting the singers they expected, it
is safe to say the audience went away sat
isfed, A good sum was realized, which
will apply on the price Of the new
piano which the ladies have just bought.
J.H. Wetherbee was in Boston on bust
ness last week.
II. Z. Getchell of Boston was a recent
guest of DIR. Worthen.
The board of education has taken lease
of Riverside park for the season.
Miss Minnie Magnniss has taken rooms
at NJ. D. Whites on Canal street.
Thirty-fve thousand trout fry were
placed in Hinsdale brooks Saturday.
The Chautauqua will meet with Mrs. J.
r. Holman next Monday evening.
Clyde Goodell of West Claremont is EN-
ployed at the Robertson paper mill.
John Prescott has been enjoying a few
days in Andover, returning Monday
Rev. w. f. Renshaw attended the gold
EN- wedding of some former Pensioners In
Warner Wednesday.
The pastors subject at the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday morning will be
"The Ministry of Christ"
Nelson Barrett, who is in his seth year,
recently sawed four cords of wood three
times in two in six days.
Miss Georgiana Scott who has been
spending a few days at her home here, re-
turned to Somerville, Mass, Sunday.
Robert Field has been engaged to play
the large pipe organ at the Congregational
church. He began his duties last Sunday.
James O'Brien has stored his goods, and
with Mrs. O'Brien will make his home with
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien on Prospect street
for the present.
Rev. w. f. Renshaw gave a report OF
the worlds ecumenical conference in New
York, which he attended last week, at the
morning service Sunday.
J. Edward Farron of Bellows Falls gave
his illustrated lecture on the Passion Play
at Oberammergau at the Methodist
church Saturday evening. The audience
was a very small one.
Rev Z. J. Deane has invited the Crane
Army and the Womans Relief corps Il
J attend Memorial service at the Methodist
church on Sunday afternoon, May p.
At the last Grange meeting the advisa
bility of observing old home week was dis
cussed, and it is probable arrangement
will soon he in progress for the proper OBJ
servance of the celebration.
Jimmy Dillon of Wilton, formerly OF
Manager Amidon's base ball team, is il
town, being incapacitated Just at presen
by his arm giving out. He has been play
ing on the Pennsylvania State league o
late, and hopes soon to be able TO resum,
his favorite sport.
w. A. Kenney of Greenfield, Mass. ha
bought the Eagle iron foundry Of the c. ID
1 Merriman estate. The buildings are to b
raised three feet, all needed repairs made
S and all modern appliances put in. Tn
1. Il.
f. w. Tilden.
2 f. L. Latham and wife were called t
Mt. Holly Vt, Saturday evening by tn
o death of Mrs. Latham's father, Barne'
4 Cannon. Mr. Cannon lived in Hinsdale 70
several years, and became well know
here. He was about so years of age. H
leaves several sons and daughters.
The young ladies connected with tn
Methodist church have recently organize
u circle of the Kings Daughters. TIL
! pastor will have charge of the organizs
ton. Miss Lula Moore is secretary, an
Miss Ethel Streeter treasurer. The tim
for the regular meetings is not fully decid
i ed upon.
The base ball season was opened her
/, last Saturday by game between the Hini
dale and Brattleboro High school ninei
l. The weather was cold for the game, whic
proved to be very one-sided, but neverth'
h less it was very satisfactory from the loci
=, - point of view. The score was "a to i
10 favor of Hinsdale. Thirteen errors an
only five hits for the Brattleboro team tel
% the story. Mccormick struck out eleve
is men, while Brattlehoro did not have a
earned run. The hearty manner in whic
=, the boys have gone into the game deserve
h the support of all who are interested
the athletic sports. The full score is pul
n lished in another column.