Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

one hundred and eight people from
Brattleboro attended the veterans re-
union in Newfane last week.
The big banner announcing the Valley
Fair was unfurled Wednesday across
Bridge street in front of the Brattleboro
House.
High mass at 1890 o'clock a. m, and
catechsm at o'clock y. m, will recon-
mence Sunday in st. Michaels Roman
Catholic church,
The First Regiment band will give a
concert on the common Wednesday even
ing If the weather is favorable. If
stormy, the concert will be given the first
pleasant evening following.
E. w. Gibson will go to Keene this
afternoon to take dispositions in the case
of Archibald Melen against the United
States Health and Accident Insurance
company which is set for trial I'm the
county court Tuesday.
Bingham chapter, o. Z. s., voted at the
meeting Tuesday evening to hold the
usual series of socials this winter, and a
committee was appointed to have charge
of the arrangements. 1t was also voted
to invite the lodges of the district to hold
a district meeting here some time in Oc-
tOber
The rain this week lnterfered with the
work on the state road being constructed
on Canal street but the strip will probably
be completed in another week. The
crushed rock is al, in place but will have
to be rolled. The sidewalk which Is to
be Strengthened to conform to the new
street lines has not been laid.
Mildred Holland will appear in matinee
and evening performances Saturday, Sept.
IA. The afternoon presentation will not
only give the school children an oppor-
tunity to see the famous actress in "A
Paradise of Lies but it will accommo-
date many people from out of town who
could not conveniently come here in the
evening.
The premium list for the fourth annual
dog show under the auspices OF the Val
ley Fair Kennel club Is now out. Prizes
will be given in 37 classes besides the
special prizes in many of the classes
The pamphlet contains the rules of the
American Kennel club governing shows
and the special rules adopted for this
show. Entries will close Sept. II.
Mrs. c. II. Welcome was in Rutland
yesterday. where she exhibited her toy
spaniel, King William, at the bench show
held in connection with the fair. King
William was awarded first open dogs, re-
serve winners dogs and bitches and spec
ial for best toy spaniel dog in the show
The special prize was a handsome silver
cup offered by F. c. Wilson OF Rutland.
The working force OF the Hooker, Corser
& Mitchell company was increased this
week by the addition OF l6 girls from
Bellows Falls who had worked in the
overall shop that was burned there few
weeks ago. They experienced some diIh-
Guilty in getting suitable accommodations
here but were finally all satisfactorily
settled. Another substantial addition to
the force is expected soon.
\ plano recital will be given at the
residence of Mrs. John Barrows Satur-
day, Sept. Il, at 3 O'Clock, by Garfield
Morgan. a student of the Virgil school
of music, New York city. Mr.. Morgan
has been spending the summer at David
Wizards camp on Ames hill and he will
give the recital at the request OF friends
in Brattleboro who desire to hear him.
The recital will be public and tickets may
be obtained Of Mrs. c. a Miles or at
Mrs. Barrowss.
The Auditorium was we'll filled We'd
nesday evening when the perennial IA
vorite, Way Down East" was presented
by an able company under the manage
ment of William \. Brady. No matter
how often this very human play comes
it will still appeal to the people who can
see reflected in 1t something of their own
life and hopes. There are plenty of
thought Moreover it is clean and whole
some for old and young.
Brattleboro chapter. d. a. r.. will be en-
tertained by Miss Susan Clark. Mrs. II. j.
Clark and Mrs Hayes Bigelow at the
home Of Miss Clark, West Brattleboro.
Tuesday afternoon. Sept 10, at o'clock,
Members are requested to answer the roll
call by giving names OF signers OF the
Declaration Of Independence \ paper
81.
tans" will be read by Miss Mary E.
Smith, and one on Education in Colonial
and Revolutionary Times" 10y Mrs. Z. +.
Flagg.
Hadley's moving pictures proved pop
ular at the Auditorium Monday evening
and n large holiday crowd gathered to APP
plaud the realistic presentations OF fire
lighting, railroad wrecks and hairbreadth
escapes as well as to laugh at the ludi-
crous and grotesque pictorial stories. The
educational side Of the moving pictures
was manifest in the interest shown in
the representation Of the work being
done at the Panama canal and the James,
town exposition. The show is sure of a
cordial welcome on its next, visit
The rain which began Monday morning
continuing the greater part Of the time
until Thursday forenoon, and pouring
heavily at intervals, broke a drought
Wnlcn Nau begun 10 be telt seriously by
all vegetation, and which had been very
much moro severe, and in some cases
even disastrous. in Massachusetts and
Connecticut. The humidity of yester-
day seemed almost unprecedented In
spite of the lack of sunshine the outdoor
temperature was high, and on the cooler
walls and smooth surfaces inside the
moisture settled in sheets of sticky damp
ness In one, at least, of the bank vaults
the moisture literally ran down the steel
walls, and 1t was necessary to resort to
artificial heat to dry 1t out.
St. Leo's church, Dorchester. was the
scene of pretty wedding last evening
when Miss Mae f. Cullen, a popular
young woman of that district was mar
ried to Martin +. Austin. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Francis ]. Butler. The bride wore a
beautiful gown of white silk cut prn-
cess, and large white picture hat. Miss
Anna L. Cullen, the maid of honor was
attired in pale blue princess gown. The
best man was James A. Austin of Brat
tleboro, VT A reception followed the
ceremony In the new home of the couple
at 526 Park street. The rooms were
prettily decorated. Many handsome gifts
were received. Mr.. and Mrs. Austin left
shortly after midnight on wedding tour
-LBoston Globe, Sept, 5.
Mildred Holland has been a favorite
actress in Brattleboro since her first ap-
pearance here and her return Saturday,
Sept. H. In afternoon and evening per-
formances will be gladly welcomed. Miss