Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-17

three or four years as he has been a
wide traveller He first went to England
and from there to South Africa, where
he enlisted in the army. but was later
discharged because of sickness
Marc. the magician. gave an entertain
mcnt at the town hall Wednesday even
ing which was replete with fun and mys-
terry. His many wonderful tricks kept a
good-szed audience thoroughly interest
ed, and he went so rapidly from one
feature to another that there were no
tedious intervals. Marc is easy and
graceful on the stage. bright and witty
In his explanations GU and has many
new feats Of magic to keep his hearers
continually guessing. 1t was an even
ing's enjoyment well worth remember
ing, and the management are at least to
be congratulated upon the character of
the entertainment. although the proceeds
are not as large as might have been ex-
pected Marc was ably assisted by his
wife and two others.
Mrs. James a Blanchard Gi. died Fri
day morning Mrs. Blanchard had suf-
fered a long time from an affection of the
heart. accompanied by dropsy. She was
born in Mortified Mass was married
Nov. >, 1854. since which time. with the
exception Of a few months spent in Win
chester. she had lived in Hnsdale. She
is survived by husband and four chill
dren Mrs +. O. Rice of Keene Mrs
Walter Judd Of Fitchburg James H. of
Belmont and George W. of Mortified
this state. Two granddaughters. who
were left motherless have been cared for
from early childhood by Mrs. Blanchard.
The funeral was held at the Calvary
Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Rev.
T.. j. Deane officiating The body was
placed in the tomb at Pine Grove ceme-
terry.
\ fine crayon portrait of the late
Charles ]. Amidon has been placed up
on the walls OF the public library and
reading room. 1t was presented by his
widow, Mrs. Mary ]. Amidon. and his
two sons, p f. and w. q. Amldon
gracious and appropriate gift. Mr. Am
idon was for nearly half a century one of
the most influential men of the town. and
had its best interests largely at heart.
lie took an active part in the building of
the former town han as chairman of
the building committee. ana though he
declined to act in this capacity in the
erection Of the present hall, yet he was
deeply interested In the project. and gave
valuable suggestions and aid so long as
he lived. 1t Is fitting that his picture
should have a place in the library and
reading room. as he was for years one of
| the library committee, and in all things
! that portained to books learning and
/ % ,
ucaton he always urged liberal appro-
| priatons. His kindly and benevolent
| face. looking down from the walls will be
| a perpetual reminder of a philosophical
| citizen and one of the best and truest of
| men, 1nsdale correspondence in Sun
| day Republican.
Naomi chapter. No &C. Order of East
! ern Star elected the following officers
! Monday evening. Jan. 10: Mrs. Eva c.
! Temple, worthy matron; Walter +. Fay,
worthy patron; Mrs. Gertrude S. Field,
| associate matron; Mrs Julia a. Fay sec
rotary: Mrs Lydia NJ. Holton. treasurer
| Mrs. Anna l.. Tilden, conductor Mrs.
| Edna Fletcher associate conductor
Mrs. Susie p. Stebbins, Adah; Mrs. Alice
$ Jones. Ruth: Miss Ellen c. Walker
I Esther: Mrs. Jennie c. Whitaker, Martha
Mrs. Lucia A. Fay Electa; Mrs Au-
! gusta +. Minis warden: David \. Minis.
sentinel: Mrs. Frances l.. Latham. chap
| lain; Mrs. Jennie f. Bronson, marshal;
Mrs. Clara +. Roberts, organist The fol-
lowing grand officers were present, and
installed the officers elect into their re-
spcctive stations: Miss Susan NJ. Mann of
Ashland. grand matron Fred w. Noyes
! of Gorham, grand patron; Mrs. Louis V.
! Fiheld Of Ashland. grand marshal; Mrs.
/ Minnie NJ Alhee of Wilton, grand organ
! list. The charter was duly cOnsecrated
/ one candidate was initiated. The chap
| ter which had been working under dis
| pensation for about four months started
| with IS charter members and received
| two members before the installation.
| There are now IL members, and eight APP
LEGATIONS were received Monday evening
and the prospect for a large and pros
! porous chapter is good.