The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-03

Prayer and covenant meeting at the
Baptist church tonight at 1880. Spec
ial message from the pastor.
John Sheely of North Adams is Wis
iting at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Johannah Sheelyof Grant street.
Miss Bridge Grennan of Spring St,
has returned from a couple weeks
visit with relatives in Schenectady
Rev. H. S. Rowe, pastor of the
Methodist church is in Granville to-
day He will be home this evening.
Mrs. Walter Townsend, who under
went an operation on her knee last
week, is able TO sit up a part of the
day.
William r. Mcdonald of Montreal
and Alexander Bryant Of Providence,
r. l., were registered at the American
house Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brownell Bates OF
Pownal attended the session of the
private dancing class In Foresters hall
Wednesday evening.
Properties for Sowing Wild Oats"
are already being secured and with
them, 1t Is expected that some very
striking scenes can be made.
Miss Catherine Baer of North street
who has been seriously III for several
days, has recovered and Is now visit
ing in North Adams for few days.
George Fleming. who has been a
guest OF his father. George Fleming
Sr, of Main street for the past several
days, has returned to his home in
Pittsheld.
Misses Irene and Agnes Corey Of
! Grove street expect to leave about the
first of next month for Providence, r.
l., where they will make their home in
the future
Mr. and Mrs. James c. Colgate have
closed their summer residence. Ben
Venue and left today for New York
They expect to return here to spend
the holidays.
Three car loads of Christmas trees
passed through here this morning
via the Chatham division from the
north They were consigned to par
ties In New York
The Senior class of the Remington
high school will present the play,
Sowing Wild Oats" at the Remington
opera house Dec. II. II is hoped that
many Of the Manchester people will
attend.
DIR. Frank Granstan, who has been
in this town for nearly two weeks as
the leader OF the United mission left
on the early train this morning for
Waynesburgh, Pa. Mr.. Pugh left
Wednesday afternoon.
The ladies' auxiliary OF A. o. u w.
will hold a dance in WOodman's hall.
Friday evening, December 4. which
will consist Of quadrlls, money musk
and also round dancing. All are In.
yited to attend Admission 25c. Re
freshments served
The Bachelors Romance a semi
comic drama from real life will be
presented by the members OF the
junior class OF the local high school
in the opera house next April Plenty
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when the cast presents the play every
detail will have been mastered.
The funeral Of the late James F.
Smith Of Ferndale will be held from
the chapel az Ferndale az 10 ocolck
Saturday morning. Rev. Frank II,
Morris will oficiate The interment
will be held In the Hlndsdilliylle GENE
terry. Mr. Smith was a native OF
Salem, n. Y His death was caused
by kidney trouble.
"The Covenant OF Service" will be
the feature OF particular interest to.
night az the prayer meeting of the
| Second Congregational church. Testi.
mony will be given as to the value Of
the meetings just closed. An invita-
ton to be present Is extended TO the
entire membership by the church and
to all who have been Interested In the
special services,
A number OF friends gave y. -. Pat.
terBon. the genial Main street grocer.
a surprise birthday party Wednesday
evening Refreshments OF the daint.
est sort were served and very pleas.
ant evening enjoyed. Among those
present were Mr. aud Mrs. n. NJ.
Ramsdell. Mr. and Mrs. William Il.
Hawks. Jr. and MIR and Mrs. II. n.
Williams. The host was greeted with
wishes for many happy returns OF the
day.
The following was clipped front to.
days New York Times: Entered in,o
life eternal ON Wednesday. Dec. =. at
her residence In this city, Katherine
Celia. widow Of Charles Hunt yelling,
and daughter OF the late William Per.
RI Greene OF Rhode Island. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend ne
funeral services at her residence, &c
Park avenue On Friday Doc 8 at 3
o'clock. lnterment In RHODE Island.
Mrs. yelling has occupied the Swift
homestead nc Bennington Center for
the past two years during the summer.
She was we'll advanced In years and had
been an invalid for some time.
The annual memorial service OF Ben.
nington lodge No. SCI, u, Z. o. II. Will
be held at Foresters' hall on Sunday
evening. Dec. g. at 1880 y. m. All
members OF the following organiEa'
tons are cordially invited TO be pres.
ont. Mr.. Anthony Lodge. r. and A. NJ,
Green Mountain Lodge. A. o. U. w,
The Bennington Club. Catholic order
of Foresturs. American order OF For,
egters Father Matthew r. A. b. Soc
iety. Grand Army Of the Republic, Sons
OF Veterans independent Order OF Odd
Fellows Knights Of Columbus. Knights
of pythias. members OF the Soldiers
Home Young Mems Christian Associa.
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