The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-22

The strawberry and ice cream social
held on the lawn of the Baptist church
by the young peoples society, was
decided success. The refreshments
were all that could be desired, and the
entertainment good, consisting OF Sc
lections from the Graphophone owned
by Hiland Dyer, and vocal and instru-
mental music by the young people.
The evening was pleasant for an out
ofdoor gathering, and everyone seemed
to enjoy themselves. The sum of 80. 90
as realized, to use in sending dele
gate to the Detroit convention.
Misses Lima and Bertha Tozer, are
expected home from their school for
the summer vacation, on Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Farnham and
little son Clarence, visited at her faith
er's, Edgar Mattison's, over Sunday,
Roger Peck is at home from New
York city for the summer.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the commencement exercises OF
the Bennington High School in the
Opera House last Friday evening.
George Cole and wife, of Arlington,
we're in town over Sunday.
Miss Nellie Cole of Arlington, at
tended commencement here.
William Mccarthy, who has been in
the hospital in Troy, for many weeks
recovering from an injury while on
the electric cars, returned to his home
here Saturday night much improved.
He is able to walk with the aid of
crutches.
James r. Tozer, OF Naples, N. Y,
is spending some time with his brother,
Rev, r. B. Tozer.
John Newman, Of Hoosick Falls,
was in town Sunday at his brothers..
William Henry, of Berkeley, Califor-
mia, former resident OF this town,
has been spending some time here
looking up old friends. 1t has been Is
years since his last visit, and he must
have found many changes.
Miss Alta Tozer entertained her
friend, Miss Anna Wallingford, for
few days this week.
The Sunday morning services at the
Baptist church were especially for the
children. Rev. r. b. 7, ger gave them
very interesting talk, illustrating
many truths by means of an object les
son.
Tucker Lodge, F. and A. NJ, held
its regular communication Wednesday
evening, The Worshipful Master,
Francis Rice, was in attendance at the
Grand Lodge in Burlington, last week
and gave interesting reports.
The regular convocation of Tucker
Chapter will occur Friday evening,
June oath. The entertainment commit
tee in charge promise an enjoyable
evening
Mrs. S. H. Center was in Cambridge,
Charles Hinsdill and wife, after
trip to Boston and vicinity, are spend.
ing a month at the Hinsdill farm
house,
The Children's Day concert at the
Baptist church Sunday evening, was
listened to by a large audience. The
music and recitations were wholly by
the children, who did credit to them.
selves and to those who so carefully !
trained them. The church was prettily |
trimmed with ferns, daisies and PEG
MES, with large cross surrounded by |
a heart OF flowers at the center of the |
stage.
A. H. Phillips, of Troy, is enjoying !
a weeks vacation in town.
The building formerly used by the
car inspectors near the passenger de-
pot, has been removed, making a de-
,ided improvement in that portion of .
The depot grounds.
The Olympics defeated the Nationals
Of Cohoes, last Saturday, by score
Of II to 3.
Mrs. B. 7. Henry, of Riverside, con-
.inues in very critical condition.
Miss Florence March attended the
graduation exercises of the Cambridge
High Schoollast night. and is to attend