Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-24

VIM. Doucette POS. Farmers-M. H.
Bent $50, G.. Miner 210, j. MANS 1870,
w. Smith 215, Grant Barrett 1876, ID.
Niddo POS.
A forest fire on the Geo. z. Hooker
place was the cause for an alarm
about l o'clock Friday afternoon.
The fire was set by sparks from
steam saw mill which is located in the
lot. The fire department, and many
others went up in response to the CALL
but it was not until o'clock, and af-
ter stubborn fight that the fire was
under control. Men were kept there
to prevent another outbreak until 10
o'clock, when the rain made further
vigilance unnecessary. About so
acres were burned over, standing tim
Der damaged and between 30 and 40
cords of four foot wood burned.
James Mccormick, valedictorian of
the High school graduating class, en-
tertained his classmates at his home
last week Wednesday evening. Prin-
clpal Fisher was also a guest, and af
ter spending the early part of the
evening socially all repaired to the
dining room where Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cormick had provided an elegant tur-
key supper which was thoroughly en-
joyed. Nearly all the members of the
large class were present, and among
them Roy DAWSON who has been una
BILE for a long time to take part in
the festivities of the young people,
because of a serious and painful lame
ness.
The Universalist ladies scored
success at their Rubber social" last
week Thursday evening. At the
usual hour a fine supper, for which
these ladies are noted, was enjoyed
by goodly number, after which a
pleasant and interesting program was
renuered, consisting of music by the
local orchestra. and others, recita-
tions, harlequin recital, etc. Other
societies were well represented, and a
cordial welcome was given to all At
the close of the evening the ladies
founu themselves possessed of rubber
goods enough to stock a country store,
had it been in better condition but
as every article was found to be more
or less damaged (mostly more) we
presume it was disposed of at a lib
eral discount.
The graduating exercises of the
High school will begin with the bac-
calaureate sermon by Rev. w. f.
White at the Congregational church
Sunday, June 9. The class day exer-
cises will be held at Riverside park
Tuesday June II, beginning at
3 O'Clock. Wednesday evening the
graduating exercises will be held at
the Congregational church. At this
time the salutatory and valedictory
addresses will be given, and the di-
plomas awarded. The Temple quar-
tnf of
will furnish the entertainment. On
Thursday evening the reception to the
graduating class will be held in Odd
Fellows hall, and there will be dane
ing on the same evening in Grand
Army hall, which will close the grad
uating festivities.
John G. McCaughern has been elect
ed track captain Tor next year by the
athletes of the Leland Stanford. jr.,
university. Mr.. McCaughern is a
member of the junior class, having
entered the university with advanced
standing, after year study at Dart
mouth. Mr. McCaughern is not only
a good student, but an expert athlete.
AS Splinter he holds a record of
10 10 seconds in a l00-yard dash. He
has also made the 440-yard run in
y
collegiate field day six points are to
his credit, five by making first in the
100 and one by making third in the
22O. On March 30 during the inter
class field day, he injured a tendon
in his right leg, disabling him from
entering any contest for a time.
On Wednesday evening at Masonic
hall, Grand Worthy Patron Geo. e.
IA lnE nf it,-
Chapter of the Eastern Star, with 80
charter members. He was accom-
panied by the officers of Charity Chap
ter, No, 25, who exemplifed the work
of the order. The officers of the
newly formed chapter are as follows:
Mrs. Eva V. Temple, worthy matron;
DR.. w. E. Fay, worthy patron; Mrs.
Ida NJ. Richards, assistant worthy
| matron; Mrs. Julia Fay. secretary:
Mrs. Lydia NJ. Holton, treasurer; Mrs.
Edna b. Holland conductor; Mrs.
Martha Policy, assistant conductor;
Mrs. Fanny E. Latham, chaplain; Mrs.
Alice Spencer Jones, marshall; Mrs
Clara Roberts, Organist; Mrs. Ger
trude Field, Adah; Mrs. Susie Steb-
bins, Ruth; Mrs. Edna Fletcher,
| Esther; Mrs. Jennie c. Whitaker,
Martha; Mrs. Luella A. Fay, Electa;
Mrs Augusta F. Minis, warder; Da-
| vld Minis, sentinel Button hole bou-
| quets were presented to every one
| present and refreshments of Neapoli-
| tan cream, cake and fruit were served.
| There were % visiting members from
| Wilton and four from Winchester who
left for home on the early morning
| train.
The American racing cyclists union
has reinstated Nat" Butler of Boston.
| This will make Butler eligible to ride
under the National cycling association
rules, as he was not before, because
| the American racing cyclists union
| is a member of the National cycling
association, and has it's suspensions
recognized by the governing body.
| Butler is the last rider of repute to
| be taken into the fold He stood out
with Major" Taylor and Eddie" Nc
| Duffee on the side of the league of
American Wheelmen when the fight
was on for the control of the sport.
! Butler was especially aggressive
against the National cycling associa-
ton, and was not taken in when Tay-
| lor and McDuffee We're The rein
statement of Butler was accomplished
by a mail vote and it is understood
that all his fines were RENTED. But
Ter is now in training and expects to
compete in the championships.
ASHUEL NJ H.