Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-11

E. L. Morse of Chicago Joined his
family at F. G. Morse's during the week.
William b. Bailey OF Hartford. Conn.
is spending a few days with friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kelsey OF westheld,
Mass, came Wednesday to attend the
funeral OF Mr.. Kelsey's brother, c. II.
Kelsey.
Mrs. Beulah a. Hanscom of Somerville.
Mass, will sing Gilberts Sabbath
Hour" at the Sunday morning church
service.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wheeler OF Rut-
visiting a number OF the boys who were
under Mr.. Wheelers instruction.
Walter NJ Ingram went Wednesday to
Philadelphia. expecting to return August
10. Mr.. and Mrs. Shanbacker expect TO
come with him in their automobile.
The ladies' aid society will have sale
OF useful and fancy articles at the vestry
OF the Baptist church on Friday evening.
August IS. They will serve cake and
ice cream. All are cordially invited
A reunion of the descendants of Dea-
con John Goodnow was held at the home
of Mrs. Samuel Morse on Wednesday
Among those present We're Mrs. d. d.
Dickinson of Williamsville. Mrs Lucius
Walker of New York city. Mr. and Mrs.
William II. Goodnow, Mrs. Albert Pratt
and son, Robert. of Cambridge. Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Morse and Mrs Love
of this place.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Baldwin was a recent
guest of Mrs. Love Miss Baldwin was
for several years superintendent OF the
Home of the Friendless in Lincoln, Neb.,
this home being one of the Nebraska
state institutions. At present she is SUI
perlntendent Of the Home for Destitute
Children of Burlington, this state. with
a family of about 100 members to look
after, 20 of whom are children. Miss
Baldwin places many of these children
in homes in various parts of the state,
either temporarily or for adoption.
The entertainment at the Baptist
church last Friday evening was a decided
success. Each number on the program
was a gem and the audience was respon-
sive from the first. Mrs. +. Aline Dexter
and Mrs. Beulah A. Hanscom were ele-
gantly attired in white lace reception
gown and concert dress respectively
Both were in excellent voice and as in
years past these artistes gave generous
ly of their song. The duets. Flight Of
Clouds and Come, Dorothy, Come"
with voices blending perfectly. were sung
without accompaniment Mrs. Dexter
sang IT Know Not Why" also Governs
mid Hour of Night" Birthday Song"
and 1.-The Snowflake" Mrs. Hanscom's
Day." THE Old Barn Window, John"
THE Necklace" and DARBY and joan"
Miss Morse and Miss Hanscom gave
much pleasure in their tastefully render
ed Accomplishments. f. G.. Morse's piano
and pianola were moved into the church
for the occasion and were presided over
by H. Julian Morse, who is an accom-
plished player and rendered Overture
from Martha" Last Hope" and other
selections with fine expression Carlton
D. Howe's lecture, Bird Neighbors and
Helpers" was illustrated with colored
charts. 1t was especially interesting,
besides being full of instruction and in
formation, and held the attention of chill
dren as we'll as adults. A neat sum was
added 10 the parsonage fund by this en-
tertainment. At its close a rising vote
of thanks was rendered by the audience
to the participants, who had so kindly
used their talents for our pleasure and
for filling the parsonage treasury.