Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
ALSTEAL.

AlST EAL, fsr
There will be hot sugar supper AT the
yestry this afternoon,
Fast day is April % and Arbor day
May 2,
The hepatica was in bloom the lith of
March, treetoads and frogs We're in evil
denoe day later, and the feathered chorus
is pouring forth its early morning
mathis aud latest evening carols, Surely
spring is with us, The equinoctial storm
was exactly ON time
Miss Lillian Hutchns of Charlestown is
with her sister Mrs. #, G. Webster.
Mrs. S. j. Cheever of Keene has been
n recent guest of her sister, Mrs, Nj. Il.
Morse, in this village
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. G. Dodge were with Mr..
Dodge's sisters at Acworth over Sunday.
The MEMBERS of Mizpah chapter, o. f.
s., are to be congratulated upon the sue
cess of the dance, held in the town
hall last Friday evening under the auspi-
ces of the order. The music of the X,
of p. band was most excellent and greatly
| enjoyed by all. Fifty-eight tickets We're
sold for dancing, while the hot sugar sup
per was most inviting. The Eastern Star
realized nearly $50 from the entertainment.
Miss Marian Davidson returned from
Boston Thursday, where she had been for
treatment for her injured limb. We are
much so that it may be possible that she
will not be obliged to again make the jour
ney to consult her physician.
Martin Jenna of Gardner, Mass, is visit
ing with relatives in this vicinity.
Mrs. ii. l.. Rice has been entertained by
a sister for some days, coming from Fitch
burg, Mass, Thursday.
"A pleasing literary program under the
direction of the lecturer, Mrs. Trow, was
Il
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George Porter and children
reached here from Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sat
urday, and are at present with Mrs. Per-
ter's mother, Mrs. Nj A. Walker.
Roy r. Gardner Mrs. Gardner and sister,
Mrs. Dickinson of WATERFOWL, Mass, are
expected here before long as guests at
Hotel Alstead.
Adds w. Lowell came Wednesday from
Dartmouth for a two weeks vacation.
John II. Dickey left for Marlboro, Mass,
Monday to join Mrs. Dickey and accom-
pany her home.
James Richardson was at home at the
over Sunday.
Mrs. S. j. Whitney of Green vile, who
has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. II.
E. Turner, for the past week, returns to
her home tomorrow.
Robert Brackett driver for G. f. Lewis,
is enjoying a weeks vacation. Listen for
the marriage bells.
j. ID. Mallonee is in town at this date,
coming from Chicago, where, with his fam
lily, he has passed the winter. He is max
ing arrangements to again locate at the
Tufts farm near the Center, and make this
town his abiding place.
PASSED BEYOND.
Francis Phillips, who for half century
had been an inhabitant of this town, passed |
away early Sunday morning from senility, |
aged 50 years and 10 months. For num- |
Der of years he had been an inmate of the |
H. A. and A. P. Clough home. The funeral
occurred Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Richardson |
officiating. Four children survive, James
of North Riudge, a daughter in Vermont, |
Miss Emma Phillips of this town, and |
Frank, whose whereabouts we are unable |
to learn.
BACH AND MENDELssOHN EVENING.
The Literary club, taking somewhat
new departure, enjoyed musicale at the |
home of Mrs. j. ?. Richardson Tuesday |
evening, March II, listening to the compo-
sitions of the old masters. Following is |
the program:
Bach.
Paper, Prepared by Mrs. Lowell /
Prelude and two Inventions by Bach,
Viva Richardson |
Selected Readings,
Mrs. Smith and Miss Charlotte Burge
Selection from Mathews Passion music
Miss Eva r. Burge |
Mendelssohn.
Paper Mrs, w. w. Dinsmore
Duet, Wedding March, Misses Burge |
Vocal trio from "Elijah, lift Thine
Eyes,"
Mrs. Richardson and Misses Burge |
Readings, Mrs. Smith and Miss Bundy |
Song, duet, "Greeting,''
Mrs. Richardson, Miss Charlotte Burge
Instrumental solo, Miss Burge
Much interest was manifested and each |
pronounced it a most enjoyable and profit |
able hour. Light refreshments were served |
by Misses Daisy Crosette and Viva Richard |
son, the hostess pouring tea and chocolate.
Following the regular program, Mr.. Rich |
ardson and others favored the company
with vocal selections.