The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23

accompanied by their near relatives, receiv-
ed their guests in the hall, and after the
usual introductions and congratulations e.
Skinner of Plainfeld, in behalf of the
Marsbfield Lodge Knights of Pythiss, pre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Emery with purse
contributed by the order for the purchase of
dinner set Of dishes. In few well chosen
words Mr. Skinner told of the Pythian
friendship which accompanied the gift, and
Mr.. Emery's surprise can be better imagin-
ed than described. j. Berton Pike respond
ed in behalf OF the bride and groom, re-
marking that the gift was received by their
brother in the same spirit with which it was
presented, that of Pythian friendship and
fidelity. After this Mr.. Howard Martin in
behalf OF others present presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery with gifts from others present,
OF which only few will be mentioned: A
solid silver gold lined tea set from father,
Mr. j. II. Eaton and Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Martin; a full set OF table linen, Mrs. Gath
crime Eaton; fine grade two year old
heller from the brides father, ID. X. Lucas
set silver spoons, butter knife and sugar
shell, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Berton Pike; beau
tiful banquet lamp, Walter Martin and Vio-
la Buxton. OF other pieces Of silver there
were berry spoons, pickle forks, salt dishes,
also pictures, books, towels, glassware, etc.
To this Mr.. Pike also sponded, assuring
the company that the gifts would not be
valued by Mr.. and Mrs. Emery for their
value alone, but the kind and pleasant
| memories each would convey to them in fu-
ture years of the giver. Following this re-
freshments of ice cream and cake were
served and in due time the guests departed
| with kind wishes for their young friends.
Waterbury Center.
Mrs. Julia A. Robinson is visiting at c.
| @. Robinson's for few days.
| George N. Greeley was called to Lebs
| non, N. H., last week to attend the funeral
Of an aunt, Mrs. Martha Greeley.
| George Hart and family OF Hard wick
were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Hart
and Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Stowell several
| days last week.
The memorial sermon will be preached
next Sunday morning in Seminary hall by
Rev. George II. Sssons, pastor of the
| Methodist church.
The graduating exercises OF the senior
| class OF the Green Mountain Seminary will
occur Thursday afternoon, May 81 at
o'clock. Music by the Howard opera
| house orchestra to be followed in the even.
by concert and promenade. Refresh
ments consisting of strawberries and cream
and will be served.
X. A. Newcomb has returned from FL
more where he has been putting Admira
o. ID. Bacon's fleet OF boats in good order
for the summer cruise. Mr.. Bacon has now
ten finely equipped boats, he having re-
Gently purchased three new ones which art
finished in natural wood and which ride
the water like ducks.
A. s, Adams while fixing his pasture
fence last Thursday slipped on stone anC
fell, striking his head on a stone or some
thing that cut severe cash on bis head
His man who was not far away soon found
him and taking him to stream, washed
the blood off as much 40 possible and pu
| i'm m na pUo Tor hnt
went some distance before he showed any
signs of life. DR.. Grout was called. al
stopped the flow OF blood and sewed up tb,
scalp wound. Mr.. Adams is now improv
ing and hopes to be about soon.
A Pomona Grange, named Harmony No
8 was organized at Stowe May ~ by STATE
Master Bell and daughter OF Walden and
Dana Morse and daughter of Randolph
The following officers were elected Mas
ter, /. N. LsBarron, Morrisville; overseer
X Warren, Stowe; lecturer, Mrs. @. II
Smith, Morrisville steward, j. II. Camp
bell, stowe; assistant steward, I. Thurs
tou, Waterbury Center; chaplain, Mrs
Amos Strong, Morrisville; treasurer, q. #
Smith. Morrisvllle; secretary, Henry #
Hill, Waterbury Center; gate keeper, Vic
tor Brown, Stowe; Pomona, Mrs. j. #
Campbell, Stowe; Flora, Mrs. II. II. Hill
Waterbury Center; Ceres, Mrs. j. M. La
Barron, Morrisville, lady assistant steward
Mrs. j. II. Thurston, Waterbury Center
The next meeting will he held here june
10 when large class will join.
MoretOwn.
III. o. Ward has been painting his house
60 Martin Mobbs is recovering from al
attack of appendicitis. - Memorial Sun
day will be observed at the Methods
Church next Sunday, - Elmer Huber
and Edison Palmer are to go to Montpelie
this week, whore they are employed by w
A. Stowell. - q. V. Hubert has new
bicycle; 1t il a chainess and the first OF III
kind in town. - Pearl Montana ha
been working for G.. O. Evans during tn,
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