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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27

The field meetings Of the Audubon Society
will begin Sunday next At these meetings
the members wander about the country:
woods and lanes. study birds in their homes
and learn of their habits and domesticity.
DR.. T. 8. Palmer gave the society some
preliminary instruction yesterday after
noon in preparation for the field work. He
told OF the different classi1cations and fea-
lures of bird life and how to distinguish
them by color and song. The neld meet.
ings, It IL stated. have heretofore proved
most interesting features Of the society's
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27

in the uplifting of man and the alienation
of suffering lie dwelt upon the three ideas
with which Odd Fellowship concerns itself
friendship, love and truth-amplifying each
at considerable length.
HIS address closed with a plea for truth
in the actions of the members in business
and home life and an exposition of the or
der's attitude toward the nation, which he
said was one of the most ardent patriotism
Mrs Charles II. Henney sang two con-
tralto solos and the chorus rendered On
Italia, Italia. Beloved" from 'Lucrezia."
The benediction was pronounced by the
grand chaplain.
The floor committee then cleared away the
chairs from the hall and the young people
INDUCED in dancing until late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27

Representative James T. Lloyd
out the country where we care for several
thousand dependent orphans and helpless
aged brothers and sisters at annual ex-
pense of more than $4,000. And these
homes are homes indeed-homes in the best
sense OF the word. not almshOuses.'
Speaking of the alienation of distress
by the order he said:
How forclbly Is this illustrated at the
present time. when brothers and sisters
everywhere are vying with each other In
the liberallty and promptness of their con-
tributiOns from their personal funds for
the relief OF those who have been so sorely
stricken in the sister Jurisdiction of Cali
fornia. The appalling calamity and the
great suffering and privation caused there
by have melted all our hearts into one
thai goes out TO the 1900 brothers and their
families in distress In bond OF deep fra
ternal sympathy and prompts us TO hasten
10 do all in our power for their relief"
Representative Lloyd's Address.
An anniversary ode was then sung by the
Lloyd was introduced by Mr.. vermiiiion,
vino was chairman of the anniversary COM
mittee. Mr.. Lloyd spoke on the meaning of
the order. its henehcent work and the prin-
ciples that must be upheld In order that IL
continue to increase in size and influence,
He said he had been an Odd Fellow for
twenty-seven years and knew what a good
thing il Is. IL is one of the most importan.
organizations among men, ne declared since
Ii does away with show and its members are
all on the same plain.
'aThe charge that Odd Fellowship is not
in sympathy with religion Is false" he con
tinued. The words of its founder fn his
farewell address gave all the credit to God.
1t has been objected that II is secret order.
and therefore not of the highest type.
hold that II Is often the right thing to have
secrets. They are necessary In this lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27

Who would wish to violate the secrecy Of
the home life. In this respect Odd Fellow
ship resembles the family circle"
Representative Lloyd next related q num-
Der OF stories to illustrate his statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
Per Capita Consumption.

A few years ago. Mr. mcfarland said,
the per capita use of water did not exceed
100 gallons. Now 1t is 200 gallons per day,
and this seemingly inexplicable increase is
stea Oily growing.
His estimate of an increase of 1900 In
the population of the city in two years
means that the daily consumption of water
in cold weather emergency time would be
8, coo 900 gallons greater than 1t was in the
winter of 1004-05. II the water supply should
be exceeded by the consumption, the first
places to be affected would be the down
town mains and particularly the higher
points, such as the Capitol itself. Given
famine, and a forced shutdown OF the
heating aud power plant In the big build
ing on the HILL and the congressman might
easily find themselves in the position of the
country school teacher and pupils In zero
weather when the Injunction goes forth
mo school today Can't heat building:
Similarly downtown business places would
be affected, and water famine In the Dis
trict would see scores of houses. depending
upon steam for their heat and power, forced
to close.
Furthermore, the authorities see the dam
ger incident to running the consumption
above the possible purified supply furnished
by the filtration plant and the proposition
to construct a new conduit or to install wa
ter meters on large scale also implies the
necessity. at some time In the future. OF
charging the filtration plant.
Standard Of Purity.
AS the big beds are run at the present:
time the daily capacity is never In excess
OF $4,000, O00-each filter bed furnishing
1900 600 per day, which is the highest
quantity believed to be permissible If high
standard of purity is to be secured 1t
would be possible to force each bed up to
100000 per day. and this would mean
probably as much as 100000 gallons
each twenty-four hours.
1t has been authoritatively stated that q
new conduit could not be constructed in
less than four years. and that even that
record could be established in laying an
other great nine-foot tube over the fourteen
miles from Great Falls only under con-
tinued favorable conditions. Washington
will be involved in a water famine. It is
predicted even before a new conduit could
be built, even though beginning should
be made at once, but all hope Of an imme-
date start has been abandoned because
Congress has again refused TO appropriate
the funds for preliminary survey.
Danger OF nre would be great In case of
q water famine, both from the fact that
there are always more fires during winter
and because there might not be en0ue h
water to fight 1t. In event of any such
threatened danger the authorities would re-
serve as long a. possible the two small
reservoirs near Brightwood, and In event
of Z great nre they would be turned loose
in the hope that the blaze would be ex-
tingulshe6 before tho water gave out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
sRooKLINE.

A. A. Austin has returned from his
duties as representative at Montpelier
and is about his farm work again. Roy
Fairbank, who took care Of his farm work
while Mr.. Austin was away, is at work
for c. c. Ware.
There was a roll call Of the members
Of the Baptist church at p. M, Friday.
Dec. 81. Rev. DR.. w. A. Dawson OF
Burlington and Rev. Mr.. Buffum, pastor
Of the Baptist church at Putney. were
present. Several letters were read from
distant members which helped to en-
courage the few here. Mr. Dawson re-
manned in the evening and gave an ex-
cellent sermon.
The two churches united in their
Christmas exercises Monday night at the
Baptist church. There were two trees
well trimmed and filled with presents
The children gave recitations and songs
assisted by the choir. L. w. Bush acted
as Santa Claus while the presents were
taken from the tree and distributed by
the children to the largest audience that
has been seen inside church in this lit
tie town for many years. There were
only few families in town who were
not represented. This seems much bet
ter than having two separate entertain
ments with our small number
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WARDS6ORO.

Frank Farnum. who works in Marlboro.
spent Sunday with his family
Gertie Howard. who was at her uncle's
on Taylor hill four weeks returned home
Sunday.
L. r. Plumley. who had been with his
brother in Sherburne some time. returned
last week.
Miss Willis had a Christmas tree for
her school Friday afternoon, which the
children enjoyed very much.
The repairs on the inside OF the church
are completed, and services were held
there last Sunday morning and evening.
AS there was no Christmas exercises or
tree at this place large company went
TO the west part OF the town to the
Christmas exercises Tuesday evening
Master Irving Jones had Christmas
tree at his home Christmas eve. inviting
a few of his friends 20 enjoy the evening
with him. All report a pleasant time.
The a. T. club will hold their monthly
supper at the vestry Thursday afternoon
and evening, Jan. 3. Supper will be
served from TO s. All are cordially in
vited TO come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.

Col. Frederick E. Pierce, who has been
postmaster in Greenfield the past u years,
has been appointed for another term by
President Roosevelt
The Franklin County Agricultural So
ciety held its annual meeting in Green
field Saturday. Charles p. Aldrich was
reelected president and Secretary Field
and Treasurer Snow also were reelected.
Frank Gerrett was chosen delegate to the
state board of agriculture.
The satinet (shoddy) mill at Eagleville.
three miles south OF the village of orange.
owned and operated by Edward s. Handy.
was burned Friday night. 1t had been
operated continuously 80 years and gave
employment to IS hands. The property
was Insured for 10000 Mr.. Handy is
uncertain about rebuilding.
The 5Oth anniversary of the wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezekiel Hale OF Bernardston
was celebrated Saturday. Two OF the guests
Lorenzo Hale, brother OF the groom.
and Edward c. Burrows, brother of the
bride-were present at the wedding in
1856. Many valuable gifts were received.
including gold coin to the value of SI25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale have two children.
Edwin B., one of the active men OF AFFAIRS
IN Bernardston, and Frederick L. OF
Orange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WEST WARDseoRo.

The ladies' social circle will meet at
Mrs Roberts's next Thursday afternoon
Misses May Lyman and Pauline Put
nam and Hugh Adams are home from Le-
land and Gray seminary for the Christmas
vacation.
The Christmas exercises were very sue
cessful. Mrs. NJ. l. Rice, president OF
the ladies' circle, presided. Rev II.
Jones OF Wardsboro, who was present
with several friends. led in prayer. the
choir sang and there were several selec-
lions by Reads orchestra, which were
much enjoyed. Mrs. II. F. Eddy OF Brat
tleboro sang a solo and Mrs Ryder and
Miss Payne a duet, but most OF the time
was well employed by the children in reel.
taions. songs and dialogues. A cheerful
cantata in which all the school seemed to
take part also was given, showing much
patient drill by the teacher. Miss Sadie
Davidson, and scholars. Two trees were
laden with gifts The room was taste
fully decorated with scarlet bells, stream
ers and evergreen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
eUILFoRp CENTRE.

Mrs. G.. Z. Morse has been IN the pasi
ten days with quinsy sore throat.
| Miss Nellie Miner Of Millers Falls and
Ray Miner Of Springfield, VT were al
home over Sunday.
Miss Martha Ingraham and Miss Abb
bic Jaqueth, who are teaching in Halifax.
spent Christmas at home.
Ira 1ngraham Of New York city and
George Ingrahan Of Middletown, Conn,
are at home for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Wellman and Mr..
ana Mrs. David Barrett entertained
friends Christmas day, trees in each home
being the main feature.
Broad Brook Grange Dramatic club
VIII begin rehearsals next week for the
drama, The Old Dairy Homestead" II
VIII probably be played In about a month,
The annual meeting Of Broad Brook
Grange will be held tomorrow (Saturday)
evening. large attendance is desired
as the election of officers will take place
Rev: Alfred Cornell will preach in the
town hall next Sunday at 3 O'Clock This
Is the first time in some years that there
mas been preaching in Guilford Centre in
the winter and II is hoped that the people
will avail themselves of this opportunitv
to hear the gospel preached.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Miner entertainaE
the families Of A. r. Miner, Everett N
hSI anu NNTOH thompson Monday Oflfn- |
ing. The most pleasing feature N me |
children was the well-loaded CSrsfmas
tree. Some of the children reSifed. Ice |
cream and cake was served/an games |
were enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Martha E. Hasklns. IS, wife of |
David A. Henry, died at berl nome Monday |
night. Mr.. and Mrs. He9py have lived in |
this town many years. coming here from |
Brattleboro. She waslA quiet, home-lov- |
ing woman. bur bad made many warm |
friends The sympathy Of the entire COM
munity goes oHt to the family in this |
hour of bereavement.
The Christmas exercises which were |
held in grunge hall Tuesday evening were |
very tnteFesting. A double quartet from |
EASY duilford sang several beautiful Sc |
le9TfOns. which were very much enjoyed. |
Ibe local singers furnished music, also |
mere were Rotations by the school chill |
1ren. The Guilford Centre school gave a |
Christmas dialogue, at the close OF which |
me two Christmas trees were despoiled |
II their glittering loads by the committee. |
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
DUNN ERSTON.

Miss Bernice Davis won the gold watch
in the most popular young lady contest"
The Grange Benefit society met with
Mrs. Emma Downs Dec. 81 and accom-
plished good amount of work. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Augusta
Bennett Saturday, Jan. 5.
There was a pleasant gathering at L.
G. Halladay's Monday evening, when
Santa Claus distributed presents for the
little folk, and there was much social en-
joyment for the older people.
Several members of the local Grange
attended the Pomona Grange election of
officers Dec. 10 at Brattleboro. w. F.
Walker Of this town was elected master
Mrs. Abbie A. B. Patch secretary, Mrs
NJ E. Brown lady assistant steward and
H c. Hazelton one Of the finance COM
mittee. The Windham County Pomona
Grange will meet with Evening Star
Grange Jan. 23.
The Grange held its regular meeting
Dec. IS and elected the following officers
for 1907: Master, w. F. Walker; overseer
d. H, Brown; lecturer, Mrs Ella ].
Blood steward H. c. Hazelton: assistant
steward, Dwight Johnson; chaplain, Willis
j. Ray; treasurer Frank o. Downs; sec
retaIy, Mrs. Abbie A. B. Patch; gatekeep-
er, Charles c. Laughton; Ceres, Mrs S.
B. Craddock; Pomona, Mrs. Augusta Ben
nett; Flora, Mrs. Emma L. Downs lady
assistant steward, Miss Elsie NJ Hazel
ton The next meeting will be the in
stallation OF officers, Monday evening,
Jan. Z, the date being changed to accom-
modate the installing officer. There will
be supper OF pie, cake, beans, etc. with
the usual accessories, to which all mem
bers are requested to contribute without
further notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WILLIAMsNIIIE.

Miss Lottie Thomas OF Marlboro is at
A. f. Halladay's.
E. II. ruthill and family have gone to
Marlboro into a logging camp
Louis ouimette OF Brattleboro was at
F. b. Washers over Christmas
Miss Beulah Timson OF Leland & GRAY
seminary is home for a two weeks STAY.
j. d. Morse OF Greenfield, visited his
parents from Saturday until Wednesday
Miss Phoebe Chase and John TORI OF
Brattleooro were at Albert Timson's
Christmas.
Miss Hosford will begin her dancing
school Friday evening. Jan. 4, at school.
house hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Osgood and
daughter OF claremont have been visiting
at A. ]. Morse's.
Vern and Iva Mundell Of Brattleboro
spent Christmas with their parents. Mr.
and Mrs. John Mundell.
Robert White OF Tufts medical college
Is spending the holidays with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. White
Miss Mary stratton OF Webster, Mass.
Is spending her vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Stratton.
Miss Marion Potter Of Brattleboro. who
had been at F. B. Washers about a week,
returned Wednesday morning
The Parish school, Miss Nellie DiclIin-
son teacher, observed Christmas with a
tree and exercises on Tuesday.
Presiding Elder w. M. Newton will he
here and will hold the third quarterly
conference at the vestry OF the Methodist
church Monday evening, Dec. 81.
S. A. Merriheld Of Mt. Hermon Is
spending the holiday vacation at his home
mere and his schoolmate, Mr. Baker of
Kane Pa, was with him Sunday.
Miss Hazel Hunt is seriously Ill with
tuberculosis. DR.. Miller OF Brattlebord
was called In council on Sunday with DR..
white OF this place. She is the Oldest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Hunt
The following is the program OF the
Christmas entertainment given at school,
mouse hall Monday evening: Chorus. nv
members of TWO choirs; prayer, p. q
Ihayer; recitations, Harold Washer John
sparks; solo, Robert White; recitation
Ceeii Manchester; exercise, Mildred Ed
wards, Lutheria Perry, LottIe Pierce
Marie Edwards Hazel Carr. Flovd
washer; song, by school; recitations
RUBY Sparks, Floyd Washer, Grace STRAIT
ton, Kenneth Perry; song, by girls OF
school; recitations. Howard Timson. clara
Cole; solo. Frank q. FreyenhaEen; rect
tauons, Helen Lewis. Ashton Timson.
chorus' members OF two choirs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WEST puMMERsroN.

Robert Combs went Wednesday to New
York and Long Island City to visit rela-
tives.
Miss Mamie Manning went Saturday tc
Monson, Mass, to remain until after the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Norcross entertained
a party of relatives numbering IA at a
Christmas dinner on Tuesday
The church was handsomely decorated
on Christmas eve, and the exercises were
very enjoyable. Santa dispensed the US
ual Christmas fruit from two well laden
trees, to the satisfaction of ALL
w. E. Snow and family of Marlboro
and w. H. Butterfeld's family ate Christ
mas turkey with Mr.. and Mrs Guy Taft
Tuesday. In the evening a family tree
was held at Mr.. Butterield's, which was
well enjoyed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WEST HALIFAX.

Fora Whitney has bought a horse, after
being without one some time.
Charles Baxter, who was badly hurt
several days ago. is recovering slowly.
A number of teams are drawing logs
now and the different mills are being
stocked rapidly.
The Grange fair and dance was largely
attended and was a success financiallv.
over $50 being realized.
Murray Thomas has moved to the Hes
COCK house and will do teaming for the
Wilmington Lumber company.
The exercises at the Baptist church
tuesday evening were of the usual ex-
cellent order. The children had com.
mitted their recitations well and the music
ana songs were very enjoyable. The trees
bore the usual variety Of fruit. which
giaddened the hearts of the little ones
and made the older ones believe the old
adage that it is more pleasant 10 give
than to receive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
GUtLEORD,

Mrs. Charles E. Alexander is visiting
relatives in Monroe, N. H.
Miss Faith Fairbank is at home from
Mortified seminary for a two weeks va
cation.
The Book club recently held its annual
meeting, Mrs. George Wilder being chosen
president
Lawyer ]. E. Gale has received notice
Of the death in Northampton OF Calvin L.
Starkey, said to be from Guilford. 1t is
thought the man was Lafayette Starxey.
a former resident.
Mrs. Jane Gale had a family gathering
on Christmas day, as did Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman Huntley. Mr.. and Mrs George
A. Kerr and son, Austin OF Dummerston
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Gale
that day.
The Christmas tree with appropriate
exercises at the Congregational church on
Monday evening was enjoyed by a large
number, the singing especially. There
are a number of little girls who give
promise Of being fine singers.
Mrs. Flora Clary is improving from an
illness of erysipelas. Her daughter. Ruby.
mas been taking care of her The schools
taught by them came together for their
Christmas exercises Friday and had a fine
time, but Mrs. Clary was unable 10 he
present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
SOUTH NEwFANE.

Henry Bailey and family returned N
Brookfeld, Mass. Tuesday
The ladies' aid will meet with Mrs
Alton Morse in Williamsville on Thursday =,
afternoon Of next week
Mrs. Hescock and daughter. Jennie
MISS Minnie Hescock and Ronin ManIev
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Hes
cock In Greenfield a few days.
MRS Elijah Morse, Mr.. and Mrs. James
morse Mr.. and Mrs. Z. V. Morse and
children, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. whitney of
Brattleboro, Mr.. md Mrs. James A. Bruce
ana son, Graham, of Claremont, and
MIS- o. Z. Morse were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. e. Brown over Christmas
The exercises at the church on Tuesday
evening were interesting. The chiIdren
took their parts WE'LL which showed much
PaIhstaKlng by those who had the pro-
gram In charge. Mrs. Love- superintend-
ent OF the Sunday school, in we'll choser
words bade everyone welcome and gave
good advice which was carefully Needed
me presents were ornamental and m q
large degree useful, some being very val
uaple Mr.. and Mrs. Moss of New York
seut sHts TO each person, old and young.
which were gratefully received.
The funeral Of Harold zina Bailey. IL
from injuries sustained in Baldwinsvilie
mas been recorded In The Phoenix. was
held at the Baptist church in this place
sunday, Dec. 16. Friends from ont ~
Town besides the family from Broolkfeld
Mass were A. s. Bailey of SpringfeIJ
Mass, M. w. Bingham, Mr.. and MRS T
LeRay III. Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs M A
Bailey and Mr.. and Mrs. L. Taylor ~
Brattleboro, Mrs. ]. H. Ware, Miss AIica
ware and Miss Laura Ware Of West
downshend. There were many beautiful
norai tributes. The young mans uncles
acted as bearers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WEST DOVER,

c. E. Mann and F. H. johnson went 20
Rutland Tuesday.
Wayne Hall and family OF Brattfeboro
visited Mrs. Halls parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Monday.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. A. c. Judd next Wednesday after
noon. All are invited
Mr.. and Mrs Rufus Stanley and daugh-
ter, Lila, spent Christmas with Mrs.
Stanley's brother, Thomas Hall, in will
mington.
A number braved the cold Monday night
TO hear the Christmas exercises at the
church. Although the children are very
young, and some of them had never
spoken before, under the direction of their
teacher, Miss Ethel Newell, they did ex-
ceedingly well, none of them requiring
prompting during their Rotations They
also sang very acceptably. After Santa
Claus had appeared a well-laden tree was
stripped of its fruit, and to close the
children sang good night song which all
enjoyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
EAST DOVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Hale have returned
after visiting several days in Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren spent Christmas
with their son, Mr. Ashe. returning TO
their home in Brattleboro Wednesday.
On account of sickness there was no
preaching service at the Methodist church
last Sunday. Sunday school was held as
usual.
The ladies' of the Methodist society real
lied about $23 from their sale and supper
All present had a pleasant time Ralph
johnson entertained the audience with
his graphophone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WEST rowNsHENp.

Mrs. Clark Mundell is at L. ]. Harris's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Boyden were
Christmas guests in town.
Mrs. Lydia Fullerton has been visiting
at A. G. Farwell's a few days.
Those having the Christmas exercises
In charge deserve many thanks for the
program and the way 1t was carried out.
DR.. Holton was called in consultat ton
with DIR. Gale Tuesday in the case OF
little Ralph Stratton. who has had a run
OF rheumatic fever and has a fever sore
on one leg.
Charles Dunbar was called TO Rutland
Saturday night by the serious illness OF
his mother, who was there on visit. He
returned Tuesday evening. He reports
MS mother as better, although very i'll.