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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
WEST DOVER.

Preaching Sunday afternoon at l ~
O'Clock.
The ladies' aid society will meet
with Mrs. Ellen r. Mann Wednesday,
June II. A large attendance is de-
sired.
The aid society met last week and
elected the following officers; Press
dent. Mrs. W. II. Mann: vice presi-
dent Mrs. Sherwin Hill; treasurer,
Mrs. L. j. Sylvester; secretary, Mrs.
Charlie Jones. The society will have
an ice cream and cake sociable at
srboolhouse hail Saturday. June IL.
W. H. Parsons and wife. spent Fri
dav and Saturday in Brattleboro visit,
inc relatives. Charlie Jones little girl
who has been spending several months
with her aunt in Connections returned
Saturday. : Mrs. F. L, Davis and
Saugbter Jessie of Milford, Mass,
afternoon. Mrs. Emogene Harris is on
tba s;cI, st-Wm. II. Upton and wife
are visiting in Greenfield. Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
G.o.TsyiorWhiskies are the banner beverages.
JACKSONVILLE.

The ladies aid met Wednesday with
! Mrs. W. II. H. Parker,
! Frank Snyder has bought the Kings
/ ley house of Hal Stetson.
Forest fires have been burning in the
south part of the town on the Fred
Morse and Green farms.
Z. J. Roberts was in Davis Bridge
station when he received news of the
fire In 20 minutes he was on the scene.
L. p. Dalrymple has bought Frank
Snyder's place in the village and will
move next week. Floyd a. Dalrymple
takes the home farm.
Sparks from the burned district set
the adjoining buildings on fire several
times Wednesday after the fire. Vigil
liant watch was kept night and day.
At the meeting of the citizens of the
village Friday in which resolutions
were passed thanking all who aided in
fighting the fire, $50 was raised and
sent to the Wilmington fire company.
At the grange meeting Tuesday even
ing selections of music were rendered
bv Bertha Faulkner Mrs. Clara Cole
man, Floyd Reed and Fred Cheney.
There was a lively discussion of the
question Are the Farmers of today
with modern machinery any more pros
porous than were the farmers % years
ago." Hoyt Barber and L. A. Hill
yer read paper which was heartily
applauded for its wit, humor, logic
and apt hits.
Hollis Stetson. C. C. Coleman and
Clarence Grousbeck who were hurt at
the fire are recovering. Will Clark
moves to the BILLY" house and Clar
ence Grousbeck to the Mary Brown
house. Mrs. I. Graves goods have
been moved to Mrs. Eames' in West
Halifax. The goods that were saved
from the fire in A. C.. Stetson's house
have been moved to the tenement over
the Wilcox store. &C. II. Waste and
wife, Henry Barber and Z. S. Allen
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
WESTMINSTER.

A dramatic entertainment is booked
for June p.
Children's day will be observed a,
the church next Sunday.
The Valley Creamery association is
making several thousand pounds more
OF butter each month than ever before.
The amount for last week was over
5000 pounds
The condition of Edward Willard of
Boston, who was expected with his
wife to spend the summer here, has as
sumed serious aspect and his friends
fear fatal results.
Mrs. II. A. Wyman of keene is Wis.
iting at !. G. Wyman's. Mrs. David
Frost of Putney spent Wednesday with
Mrs. L. A. Pierce. Miss Grace Chase
will give her annual piano recital June
20. Mrs. s. Nj. Nutting and grand
daughter Florence left Tuesday for
Chicago, III. Miss Bertha Miller of
the Boston Art school is at her broth
er's, Robert Miller's. Charles Bundy
of Alstead, n H.. was in town the first
of the week. DR.. A. d. Davis and
children of New York city arrived at
o. L. Fishers Saturday. The children
will remain with their grandparents
during the summer. Miss Edith Aiken
of the girls home left Wednesday for
permanent home in Mortified, Mass.
Miss Jessie Kimban at ended com
mencement exercises at Leland & Gray
seminary. Mr.. and Mrs. DeWolf of
Massachusetts are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. b. f. Sleeper and other friends.
William Bathrick and Harry Cobb
were in Townshend last week in at
tendance at commencement exercises
at Leland & Gray seminary
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
G. o. Taylor whiskies. every way beneficial
PERU.

/ The mystery connected with the
death of Fred West is still unsolved.
I Our cheese factory opened May 2e
with Oliver Judd of Dorset as cheese
maker.
! The new schoolhouse is completed
and is very ornamental as we'll as use
full to our little village. 1t was dedi-
Gated May 80 with memorial exercises
by the children.
Edward Simonds is boarding at Jo-
siah Whitney's. We are glad to well
come him back to his native town. RI
Minerva Lyon, Mabel Brown and Will
lie Whitney have been home from Burr
Il Burton seminary for three days
vacation Alden Lincoln recently Wis
tied at the hotel Mrs. Monte Fuller
of Clarendon is spending two weeks at
her fathers. NJ b. Lyons Rev. Mon
tie Fuller is spending few days in
Boston on his way to 5. NJ A. conven-
ton in Providence, K. l. Mrs c. ".
Whitney is out after her recent illness.
w. J. Farnum is attending June
court at Manchester as grand juror,
4 at1fa
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12

lor Whistles, mellow and palatable
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Miss Annie Bing gave an interesting
lecture in the interest of foreign mis-
sions at the church Tuesday evening,
June 2,
Mrs. George Cook who has been
spending some time With her mother il
Danielsonyille. Conn. came home last
week. Oscar Dean has moved from Mr..
Bancroft S house to Mrs Harriet Per
hams house. L. O. Weeks of Worces-
ter visited in town recently. Mr. and
Mrs. K. b. Parker and David Fitz Glib
bon of Athol, Mass, We're the guests
of Mrs. Parker's sister, Mrs. Guy
Thayer. last week Mr.. and Mrs Ar
thur S. Ball and children are visiting
his mother, Mrs. Nj. r. Ball. Miss
Susan Thrasher and Miss Abbie Wood
who have been sick with grip are able
to be out again and Mrs. John Jenkins
who has been quite i'll is much better
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
WARDSBORO.

Will Clark's baby has been very sicl
with pneumonia.
Hiram Cobb has gone to Townshenc
to be cared for by his son, Henry Cobb
W. W. Kidder has bought piece o.
land of Nj. E. White on which he viii
erect barn.
Children's Sunday will be observed
June H. There will be recitatiops and
singing by the children.
Mrs. Gates Esterbrooks of Gardner,
Mass. has Joined her husband here
and they will live in the house vacated
by Francis White.
Ethel and Jessie johnson are spend
ing their vacation with their mother,
Mrs. NJ. S. johnson. Mr. and Mrs.
Vial are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Ernest Pike. Bessie Hamlin has gone
to Brattleboro to work for Mrs. Her
bert Barrett.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Death Of W. N. Chase.

W. N. Chase, longtime resident OF
Newfane, died very suddenly Sunday
evening of heart disease Although
he had been in feeble health for some
time, the end was quite unexpected.
Worthy Noble Chase was born in An
dover in 1888, the son of the late Hib-
bard E. and Cynthia Howard Chase,
and June s, 1869. married Miss Viola
P. Benson of South Londonderry, who
survives him with one brother, Elias
Chase of Opayke. Ill. and two sisters,
Mrs. Cynthia Aiken of Spring Garden,
ILL., and Mrs. ID. A. Benson of New
fame. Mr.. Chase was a veteran of the
Civil war and had a happy, genial dis
position and this same cheerfuness
continued to the last Funeral SER
vices were held at the house Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. F. NJ. Wiswall officiat-
ing and the burial was made in South
Londonderry. Relatives from out of
town attending the funeral were: Mr..
and Mrs. Volney Wood, Mrs. Clara
Howard Smith and Miss Ella Baker of
Chester, Mrs. Ann Chase, Mr.. and
Mrs. George L. Fletcher, G. G. Smith,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce of
South Londonderry.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Convention of County W. C. T. u.

The DIST annual convention of the
Windham County Woman's Christian
Temperance Union was held at the
Universalist church Thursday and Fri
day OF last week, The weather was
very favorable and a large number
were present frcm out of town. The
local attendance was large and the con
vention was full Of interest from first
to last. Among those present We're.
Mrs. Gratia f. Davidson, Mrs. a. A.
Wyman. Mrs Ida II. Read, state pres
ident, Mrs Emily \. Kenyon, Mrs. J.
X. Rand, Mrs A. J. Stearns, Mrs.
Emma L. Putnam. On Friday even
ing Mrs Florence u. Richards of Leip-
sic, o., national lecturer, gave very
strong and stirring address. The ex
ercises were interspersed with musical
selections by local talent and the meet
ing proved remarkably pleasant and
helpful in every respect.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Lindham County & Vicinity.
HI the News in the Reformer's Bailiwick as Gath,
cred by Score Of Special Correspondents.
Other County and Vicinity News sth PAGE

session opened with praise service, fol.
lowed by devotions led by Rev. E. d.
Lane OF Leyden. Excellent addresses
were given, each of the departments
showing clear, practical insight into
the duties, responsibilities and bless.
ings of each. Evening devotions were
led by Rev. j. Marsland of the Con
gregational church. F. s. Merrifield
was elected to fill the place of Guy j.
Darling resigned, after which Rev. A.
". L.. Nelson of Cochituate gave a
most inspiring and helpful address on
the power of fidelity. This was fol-
lowed by a conservation service, a
closing hymn, adjournment and bene-
diction. The convention is said to be
one of the most successful ever held by
the league. Thanks were rendered to
pastor and people for their hospitality.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
60. Taylor Whistles used by critical iudg,
CHESTER.

/ George Fields, son of Foster Fields,
died suddenly Saturday.
The graduation exercises of the High
school were held in the hall of Hotel
Fullerton this Friday afternoon.
I The sermon before the graduating
class was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Thomp-
son of Springfield Sunday evening at
the Universalist church.
The water supply has been surpris-
ingly good during the drouth and the
reservoir has been near the running
over point most of the time.
The tennis club has recognized and
the court is now ready for playing, 1t
is hoped that games may be arranged
with clubs of the neighboring towns.
The graduation exercises of the
Grammar school were held in the lit
tie Fullerton hall Thursday afternoon
and all the graduates did credit to
themselves and their teacher.
George L. Fletcher and L. E. Sher-
win were in Woodstock attending coun-
ty court last week. E. W Gibson and
wife of Brattleboro have been visiting
in town. Rev. Henry L. Ballou has
been in Burlington this week.
The annual banquet of the High
school alumni association was held
Thursday evening and was a success,
as usual A course dinner was served
by Landlord Rowell and was followed
by toasts, E. ". Gibson acting as
POSTMASTER.
The first concert of the season by
the band was enjoyed this week and it
is hoped that they will be continued
through the summer. Why not get a
hustle on and build a band stand for
the boys so they can have suitable
place for giving concerts?
We regret to learn that Miss Vida A.
Dunbar, who has filed the position of
assistant principal of the High school
for several years to the great benefit of
the school and with honor to herself,
has resigned her position and accepted
position in Ballston, n, Y.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
NoRTHFIELD.

,.hr Carroll has sold his interest II
'O nam mill known as the Leach
|,,roIl mill to F, V. Wood
mia new road under the railroad a
ip .cntb end of Main street is com
s,sd and opened to the public.
Shoots closed Tuesday, giving teach
and pupils an opportunity to at
y tbe celebration in Greenfield,
iS S will keep Saturday
NJ. Zuby Doolittle died very sud,
,r after an illness of three hours al
home of her son, Silas Doolittle
| Ieyeretr. She was native OF
othfeld
Nv, Mary Taft has taken Miss Fish.
= rlace at John Carroll's. Mrs
;,bar has gone to work for Miss Rose
Earns ,a Miss Ruth Osgood has fin
&Ssd her work for the season at Mil
II. Falls and is at home at the
arms.
LYMAN Smith of Pine Meadow died
WY of pneumonia. Mr.. Smith had
rsvs lived in the Meadow and was
man of quiet and retiring DISPOSE
! o 1r'I about 80 years old. He leaves a
n. one daughter and three sons, all
home
Miss Ethel Heald is visiting in New
|ark Mrs. Kidder is i'll. Miss Lii
Ian Alexander is suffering with tonsi-
H. Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. H. Chamber
lin Mrs Whitcomb and Ebert Cham
srlin were called to Rochester, Vt.
ii week. by the death of favorite
ister
spark from the Leach & Wood
team mill set their cabin on fire June
making lively work for the men
no could not save much. The men
al been paid off the day before. so
pside losing their clothing, they lost
oney. watches, etc. John Carroll
rrned his hand badly.
The exercises attending graduation
sgin Saturday evening with sacred
Dcert at the auditorium at I 40. Sun
" will be baccalaureate Sunday and
~. ]. Campbell Morgan willsaddress
E graduating class. The students
society meets in the parlors of the
,rthfeld Monday afternoon at
clock The Estey chorus will give a
ncert in Stone hall Monday evening
is. commencement exercises will
held Tuesday. Rev. Robert Meken-
Of New York will deliver the ad-
ass. The public is cordially invited
attend all these exercises.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
WHITINGHAM.

Rev. and Mrs. r, A. Nichols have
their household goods packed ready to
move to West Wardsboro, their new
field of labor he having preached his
farewell sermon here Sunday.
Miss Dora Toogood and brother, Les
lie, of Astoria, N. Y, have arrived
here for several weeks stay with their
aunt, Mrs. Frank Albee, Miss Toogood
being in very poor health, her physi-
clan recommended change of climate
for her. -Ansheul Snow went to Green
field Saturday to visit his son and to
attend the anniversary held there Tues
day Mrs. Elvira Jillson has gone to
Guilford to spend some time with her
daughter, Mrs. Cora Adams. Bert Put
nam of jacksonville is working for his
brother, Charles.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
SOUTH WARDSBOR0.

Frank Morse and Miss Gertle Reed,
daughter of Justin and Angie Reed OF
this place, were quietly married Tues.
day. June 2, by Rev, Mr.. Wiswall at
his home in Newfane.
Bear tracks have been seen about
Potter's mill on White hill in the saw
dust and a dog belonging TO someone
employed there came in few days
since so badly mangled that it died IN
half an hour after reaching home. 1t
is supposed to have been the work OF
hear
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
attended the Greenfield anniversar,
celebration this week
A Public Vote of Thanks.

The people of Jacksonville gathered
at the hotel of d. M, Canedy last Fri
day evening and chose committee of
three to draft resolutions, which were
reported and unanimously adopted as
follows:
We, the people of Jacksonville, in formal
meeting assembled. this 9Th day of June, 1908,
est gratitude to all who so promptly came to
our assistance on the occasion of our great fire
of last Tuesday from Wilmington, Readsboro
and Halifax, as well as the people of our own
town.
A. A. BurTEREELp, !
-. g. TAYLOR, Com.
W, A. BROWN,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
WINDHAM.

The mill on the Dimmick fNm is
nearly ready for work.
Farmers. who are able to secure the
seed, are planting their corn over this
week.
Mrs. Dency Davis, who BIAS spent
several months with Mrs. ]. W. East
man, returned to Gloversville, Mon
day. Maud Ssuthwick is working for
Mrs. W. II. ingalls,.
Bernie Gleason, living on the Ward
CLAYTON place in the edge of Jamaica,
caught a hen hawk in two traps Zone
foot in each onel that measured 4 feet
inches from tip TO tip of wings.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12

The average duration of life among the Nor
wegian men i s.S3 years; women, 81. 80; aver
age of both sexes. 49.11-the most favorable
of any race. But the q. o, Taylor Old Bour-
bon and G. o. Taylor Pure Rye Whistles
will prolong the life Of inyalids. who should
take these standard beverages. Thousands of
neonle not given 10 stiInulants Use these REM
edies because of their are and purity, Phys
clans recommend them. Licensed dealers gem
eraIlv sell them. scaled bottles only, CHE>-
TER ii. GRAVES & SONS, Sole Proprie-
tor<. Boston. Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
EAST DOVER.

Deferred from last week.
There has been no preaching service
at the Baptist church during the month
of Nav but now Rev. Mr.. Wall of New
Hampshire has moved to this place and
is expected to preach next Sunday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12

The explorer DR.. Nansen says that the ice
in Greenland is 5000 feet thick. This may be
so but has anyone penetrated to that depth :
Whether true or not the fact of the superior
qualities of the G. o. Taylor Old Bourbon
and G. q. TAYLOR Pure Rye WHISTLES is true
to the letter. For years they have been in the
market. and have maintained their original
high standard. Physicians endorse them and
licensed dealers generally sell them. proprie-
tors firm name on the label and over the cork.
Sealed bottles only.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12

GO. Iglor Whistles for sOefai md invalid Uses,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold

Laxative Bronze Quinine Tablets cure a cold
none day. no cure, no Pay. Price Is cents.
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Injured by a Fall.

See v. Baldwin Johnson's ad., p. 3.-Advt.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES.
Prizes Awarded Pupils Of Chevy Chase
School

The graduation exercises of the Chevy
Chase School were held Saturday evening
In the banquet hall at Rauscher's. The hall
was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The exercises were opened by the singing
OF Estudiantina" by number of the
young ladies. Victor Hugo's La Con-
science" was red by Henrietta McCrea Miss
Alma Headley rendered Grieg's "Papilon"
and Chaminades Les Sylvains" Miss Isa-
bel Parker and Miss Joan Oil rendered
the second and fourth scenes from Shakes
peares Henry "" Miss Kathryn Doug
lass read an original essay on Victor
Hugo and His Claim to Greatness
Diplomas were presented by Rev. Dr. T. s..
Miss Kathryn Douglas of st. Louis, be-
sides being awarded prize for having the
highest scholarship, was awarded the
Gross of Honor trophy presented to
her especially for attaining during her four
years course the highest general average
ever attained by pupil of the school. Miss
Clara Huston, the second graduate, lives
in Dayton. Ohio. Miss Christine Living
stone Rose of New York was awarded a
certificate Of graduation in French.
prize was given by the school to Miss
Rose for excellence in French. In de-
pertinent Miss Louisa Crenshaw of St.
Louis won the first prize. Miss Alma
Headley won the first prize in music and
order. Miss Portia Wagner won a prize
for excellence in her musical studies. DR..
Charles G. Livisher of Columbian UniVer-
sity awarded the prizes
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Old-Time Family Picnic.

An old-time family picnic in the woods
will be held next month by the members
of Perseverance Lodge, No. 2, /. o. G. T.
This was decided upon at meeting of the
lodge held Saturday night at Scottish Rite
Hall, 90 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
The arrangements were placed in the hands
of Miss Tennyson, Mrs Narrower and Miss
Clarke. who will be assisted by Lieut.. John
c. Daley, Mr.. James T. Rolf and Mr.. Nc
Donald. Mr.. Thomas ]. Gates and Mrs
Abbie M. Gates. former members of Capt.
tol Hill Lodge, were admitted to member
ship by card, and four applications for
membership were received and referred by
Chief Templar A. II. Frear. The good-of-
the-order program prepared by Mrs. j. 7.
Rolf was well received. 1t included: Piano
solo, by Mrs. Emma Corby; reading Of an
address of the late DR.. w. w. Godding by
]. Walter Mitchell; violin solo, by Mr.. Car
roll; recitation, ''Briar Rose" by Miss
Clarke parody on Hamlet's soliloquy by
Edward NJ. Gross: selections on a concert
graphophone. by Mr.. Mcdonald, who was
given vote of thanks for the fine enter
tainment he afforded the lodge. Among the
visitors was Grand Chief Templar Russell.
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BURIAL OF DAVID g. PROCTOR.
Union Veterans Remains Inferred at
Rock Creek Cemetery.

David Gill Proctor, for many years resi-
dent of Washington, died suddenly at MS
late residence, No. COS Howard avenue
northwest, Thursday evening, the list IN
slant.
He was born in Rensselaer, county, N ~
in 1889, but removed at an early age 10
Fairfax county, Va, and graduated later
from the Leesburg Academy. Returning 10
his native state he taught school. but at
the breaking out Of the civil war he entered
the service Of his country, making gallant
record.
At the close Of the war he was offered
commission in the regular army, which,
however, he refused, preferr1ng the pursuit
of a business life For the past ten years
he has been connected with the District
government. He was member OF burnside
Post G. A. R., and was also an active MEM
Der of the church and choir of the First
Congregational Church.
The funeral services at the residence were
conducted by the Rev. S. M. Newman. Mrs.
Elsie Bond Bischoff, accompanied by Prof.
Bischoff, sang two hymns, one Of which,
abide With Me- was an especial favorite
of the deceased.
The services at Rock Creek cemetery were
in charge of Burnside Post, the pallbearerS
being members of the G. A. r. and the
church choir.
Mr.. Proctor was most highly esteemed by
all with whom he came in contact, both in
business and social circles. He was the
Oldest son of the late Robert Proctor, and
is survived by widow and four sons-J.
Martin Proctor of Washington, D. c.; G.
Edward Proctor of Asbury Park, N. j.;
Robert G. Proctor of Boston, Mass, and
Fredk R. Proctor of this city.
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Jonadab Anniversary.

An entertainment was given Friday night
at Jonadab Hall, 623 Louisiana avenue in
celebration of the membership anniversar-
les of 8. H. Wiley, worthy chief,
and Heston 8. Wiley, his son, re-
cording secretary of Pioneer Council, No.
l. The hall was well filled with members
of the order and their friends
The meeting was called to order by Past
Sovereign Chief ]. j. Weed, who introduced
s. H. Wiley. Mr.. Wiley made a short
address Of welcome and presided during
the evening. The following numbers were
rendered: Heston s. Wiley, address;
Prof. ]. w. Garland, piano recital; NJ H.
Lanman. recitation; Mr.. Carew and Mrs.
Corby, violin and piano duet; Mr.. Gross,
monologue; Edward Mullen, past sovereign
chief, address; Mrs. Carney, recitation;
Mr.. Mallett bass solo.
AT the conclusion of the program Mr..
Wiley was surprised by the presentation
of a cane by Good Will Council, No. 8.
The presentation was made by ]. w.
Nichol. deputy sovereign chief, the recipi-
ent feelingly responding. The cane is made
from the flooring taken from the White
House of reconstruction after the building
was destroyed by the British in 1914 and
the handle is of mahogany from the head
quarters of Gen. Scott. 1t was made by
Mr. John Cook of Good Will Council. The
evening was closed by the serving of re-
freShmentS.