The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-03-05

Gay. ADOUU S6V6uUy-uN6 ToldJlN6S duu-
friends gathered from far and near to
celebrate the fiftieth anniversary Of
the happy couple who have journeyed
through thus far in life, still devoted
to each other. Many useful presents
were in evidence and their friends
wish them years of happiness.
B. A, Sumner, local agent for the
Equitable Life Assurance Company, re-
turned from Boston on Thursday night
where he attended banquet of the
New England Agents of the company
at the Somerset hotel in that city.
About $50 agents were present acd
sixty-fve tables were set. Gage e.
Tarbell, vice president of the company
was POSTMASTER and toasts were called
for from every table, Mr.. Sumner re-
spending for the table at which he sat.
A local milkman left his horse,
which has been recently clipped, stand
ing. at the back entrance to a grocery
store recently for several hours. On
his return he found that some kind
hearted individual had endeavored to
protect the animal, to the best of his
ability, by pinning newspapers around
him. 1t was plain intimation and
will, it is hoped. effectively suggest
the use of better form of protection
in the future.
The removal Of H. E. Slayton takes
another from the already greatly di-
minished list of special police officers
During the administration of Chief
Reagan six men have resigned their
warrants as special officers by reason
of removal from the city and only nine
specials are available at present.
Aside from Mr. Slayton the list of re-
movals includes, j. G. Howard. A. j.
Hamilton, W. A. Gordon. W. H. Nc
Cormick and Vernon Davis.
The Vermont branch of the Interna-
tional kindergarten Union was organ
lied Thursday afternoon at meeting
held in the new school building. The
following officers we're elected: Presi-
dent, Miss Amy B. Fisk; vice-presi-
dent, Miss Alice d. Beckwith; secre-
tary and treasurer, Miss Carrie Wheel
ock. Although at this meeting only
the Montpelier and Barre kindergarten
instructors were represented, it is
hoped that later Burlington and Rut-
and will join the organization.
While Oliver Marselles was working at
a drop hammer called straightener on
Thursday at the works of the Cotton Man
ufacturing Company, the middle finger of
his right hand accidentally got in the path
of the hammer and about an inch of the
finger was cut off. He was taken to the
office of Dr. Hardness at once and the
finger was amputated at the middle joint.
Mr.. Marselles had an accident at his
home few weeks ago in which his hand
was cut with an axe and he is now look
for the "third and out" mishap.
There was a double birthday celebra
tion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. f.
E. Dodge on Thursday evening, given
in honor of Miss Ruth Dodge and her
guest, Miss Bessie Wales of st. Adams,
who reached the ages of sixteen and
fourteen years respectively, on that
day The evening was very happily
spent with games, ETC., and refresh
ments and confectionery were served
Among those present was Miss Hale's
mother Mrs. John Alexander and Mr..
Alexander of St. Adams, and John
Alexander of MiddleseX
The Ladies' Aid association of
Heaton Hospital is highly gratified
gifts received by the hospital. and
to all who contributed. The list of
gifts is almost endless and includes
SIG in cash, barrel of flour, nearly
a barrel of sugar, and great quaint
ity of canned fruits, vegetables, cloth
ing, linen, etc. The larder at the hos
pital is surely full to overlooking
and st. Valentines day will have a
new meaning for the institution in
the future.
William Jaffrey of Kirby has been
delivering copies of the souvenir of
the Vermont Legislature of 1909, of
which he is the compiler The souve-
nil is an artistic production contain
! ing the pictures of the various build
i ing, the State officers and the men,
| bers and officers of the Senate and
House. Each individual has his por-
| trait and brief sketch of his life, the
whole making an excellent souvenir.
| A fine cut of President Roosevelt with
| his autograph is the first in the book.
| 1t is considered the best souvenir ever
had of the Legislature and this, too,
| after the suspicion aroused by the
swindle on similar production early
in the session.
A very enjoyable afternoon was
passed at the home of Mrs. H. @. Col
ton on Thursday when nearly twenty
old friends met at her invitation fol
an old time visit. At two O'Clock the
guests began arriving, arrayed in cos
tunes dating back fifty or more years
and were received by the hostess il
similar garb A pleasant Afternoon
followed, enlivened by contribution
from the various guests witty, wise
and pathetic. At five O'Clock the,
gathered about tables loaded with gooC
old fashioned dainties, such as ou
mothers used to serve. to which al
did ample justice. After singing
"Auid Lang Syne," they separated
with many thanks to their hostess TO
so-pleasantly recalling early days.
The Montpelier Spiritualist Association
met at +. J. Fallon's on Wednesday, Fet
ruary %. The president and vice-presi
dent being absent Mr.. Henry Childs too
the chair and transacted the follown
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