The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-24

degree staff eXepplified the degree in
a very credltable manner Mrs
Reach, president of the RebeKth AS
sembly who was expected to be pres
ent was unable to attend because
of illness. Mrs Helen Somer-
Vile, who has been secretary OF
Emerald Rebekah Lodge No. 80 for
seven years presented the Order
bearing the Rebekah emblenis. The
lodge showed its appreciation by a
rising vote of thanks. Refreshments
OF sandwiches salad, coffee and cake
were served by a special committee.
Miss Harriet Maxwell spent Sun
day with her sister, Mrs. Clayton
Kew, in Waitsheld.
Miss Ollie Nichols has gone to Bur
lington to visit friends. She attended
the Washington whist party held at
Miss Mildred Reynolds yesterday al
ternoon and will also be present at
the College Rake Walk.
Miss Anna Haley was a guest OF
Mrs. Joseph Perkins in Montpelier
last Sunday.
Mrs. A. S. Bryan, who has been
visiting in Montpelier at the home
of Frank Bryan, returned home Sat
urday. lrt ~,
Miss Maggie Griffin of Moretown is
visiting friends in town. ..,-t
The junior league of the NJ. E.
church, enjoyed a sleigh ride to Mid
dlesex on Washington birthday.
About fifty children participated in
the fun. They were chaperoned by
Miss Rose Gibson and Miss Ella West
over. On returning they went to the
church where refreshments were SER
we'd and games We're played.
Rev. w. c. Johnson is improving
in health.
vern Dillingham; of Waterbury
Center was in town Tuesday.
H. NJ Farnham of Montpelier was
in town yesterday on business.
The Vermont Girls accompanied
by Mrs. w, J. Redmond and Rev F,
B. Kellogg, took a sleigh ride to Stove
last Tuesday afternoon and had a
very enjoyable time.
Mrs. Jesse Carpenter went to Burl-
ington Tuesday
The Chapparal Maids met with Miss
Grace Manning Tuesday evening and
celebrated Washington's birthday in
very appropriate manner. Refresh
ments of ice cream, cake and nabiscoes
were served Arrangements were
made for a snow Shoe trip in the near
future
Miss Bernice Blodgett of Burlington
spent Sunday in town.
Willard Stranahan and Carl Exams
of Montpelier Seminary were at home
the first three days OF the week.
The Ladies' Union met at the home
of Mrs. F. B. Kellogg on Tuesday. 1t
being. Mrs. Kellogg's birthday the
members of the Union presented her
with solid silver pie knife.
C. j. Root has returned from West
Palm Beach, Fla, where he have been
spending the winter.
j, j. Flynn of Moretown was in town
on Monday
F. C. Evans left on Monday for a
business trip to Rutland and Benning-
ton.
Mrs Eva Randall and daughter
spent Sunday in North DuXbury visit
ing Mrs. S. ]. Luce.
Mt Mansfield Lodge No. 456, held
a special meeting at their hall Monday
evening at which time they celebrat-
ed Washington's birthday. The de-
corations were unique and in keeping
with Colonial style The room resem-
bled a spruce forest. trees being plae-
ed on all sides of the room. Repres-
entations OF log cabins, improvised
from paper and stakes were placed
at the station of warden vice warden,
JuulOI past WdrueH anu chaplain.
Small flags adorned the chandelier and
larger flags We're attached to the roofs
of the four cabins, Three candidates
We're initiated. The working of the
degree was by Barre Lodge, No. 1888
A large number from Barre we're
present. f, T, Peabody of Ros-
ton, supreme warden of the ~ Il, o.
Po Grand Warden Russell and wife
of Montpelier and visitors from Stowe
We're also, guests. The entertainment
which had been planned had to be
given up because of lack of time
Speeches We're made by the Visitors
Refreshments of baked beans, bro wn
Bffedd, al2ohs,. 'pfain dodgihatits,, assert
ed cakes and coffee were Served Mich
credit is due Warden Bugbee for his
ingenuity in the decorations. Mrs
Helen Somerville presented the lodge