Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-02

The Lords supper will be observed at
the Cong1 church next Sunday morning,
together with the reception OF new MEM
bers. The service preparatory to the
Lords supper will be held Friday evening
at 1880. The pastor hopes that as many
will be present as possible.
Miss Bessie Holden left Monday for
Nergennes 10 attend the wedding of her
cousin, Miss Maud Field, and Hugh Phil
lips Of Montpelier. The ceremony took
place last evening at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. T. Field.
Mrs Holden went to Nergennes yesterday.
Last Thursday James Hutchinson, ad-
ministratoF of the estate Of j. X. Bancroft,
decided to S. V. Holman the late residence
of Mr.. Bancroft on Forest street, the con-
sideration being S675. Miss Bancroft,
daughter OF the deceased, is making her
home for the present with her aunt in
Barre.
"Cy'i Rollins, formerly OF this place,
who was arrested last week at Montpelier
ON the charge of breach of the peace in
assaulting his 16-year-old daughter, was
acquitted before the city court, L. M.
Harvey appearing as his counsel. He late
ly returned from the house OF correction
where he served a sentence for illegal
liquor selling.
At the regular meeting of Beulah chap
ter, o. E. s., Thursday evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected:-Wo Worthy
matron, Miss Almira NJ. Fisk; worthy
patron, Lucius Webb; associate matron,
Mrs. Beulah ID. Parker; treasurer, Mrs.
Lynda Whiteomb; secretary, Mrs. Dru-
silla A. Newton. The appointiVe officers
will be announced later.
Miss Ella Boudette, sister Of Mrs. I'll.
Merchant, came Friday from Fitchburg,
Mass, TO remain several weeks. Saturday
Dr. j. p. Clifford, assisted by Drs. Russlow
and Rumrill, performed an operation on
the injured leg OF Mr.. Merchant, proper
ly tying three small arteries which were
severed more than week before. The
patient is now getting along nicely.
Last evening District Deputy Dana II.
Morse installed the officers of Williams
town grange. lie has had invitations to
act as Installing officer in seven different
oranges but because of the State Dairy
mems meeting and his engagements with
the state board OF agriculture has been
Obliged 10 decline. Mr.. Morse has also
been secured as a speaker at several instr
tutes arranged by the New Hampshire
board Of agriculture.
Saturday afternoon from three till five
Mrs. 4. IA. Joslyn entertained the members
Of the Book club and invited guests at her
home on Summer street. There was
large attendance OF ladies and a pleasant
social half hour, followed by refreshments.
The program, which was first in the study
Of Scotland, opened with quotations from
Scott in response 10 roll-c8ll. Mrs. +. II.
Cleveland read current items OF interests
Mrs. ID. F. Lewis presented a paper on
"Highlands -Lowlands,n Mrs. Nj. A.
Tewksbury on "Abbotsfordn and Mrs. e.
+. Emerson gave a review Of bride OF
Hammer Moor
Next week is widely observed as the
week Of prayer. 1t will be observed by
the several churches here with union SER
vices TO be held as follows:-Next Sunday
evening at the Congl church, Tuesday
evening at the Christian church, Wednes-
day at the Baptist church, Thursday at the
Methodist church, Friday at the Congl
church, and Sunday, Jan. II, at the Chris
tian church. The hour in each case will
be 7 80. The pastors hope that in spirit as
well as in name these Will be union ser
vices, marked by deep spirit OF unity and
Of earnestness, thoughtfully prepared for
and largely attended. No effort will be
spared TO make them interesting and help
full. All are most cordially invited to at
tend.
At the grange meeting Saturday evening
the lecturers hour was in charge OF DIR. w.
NJ. Kelly, president of the Dramatic club.
III. w. Vail, the newly-elected master,
gave an interchangeable on the history,
Inhabitants and productions of Aroostook
county. Me-, which he lately visited with
the Maine board Of agriculture, assisting
in institute work. Mrs. L. p. Thayer read
paper OF unusual excellence on the char
acter of lecturers work, and DIR. Kelly
gave two pleasing solos. The tableau
presentation of ''The Magic Mirror" was
postponed till the next meeting, which
will begin at seven o'clock. The officers
for the coming year will be installed at
that time by Past Master A. A. Priest and
the annual banquet will follow. Orrin
Mann was elected assistant steward and
Miss Mary f. Morse, lady assistant, to
fiji vacancies from resignation.