Putnam patriot., 1910-04-01
EAST WOODSTOCK

ing our SCHOOL laSt Y Tludy d1teInOon, taught by Miss Mary F. Potter, one of Woodstock's best teachers, as every part is thoroughly done, and on time, which constantly creates an interest, as isplainly shown in all the different branches of studies, department, etc. The per cent. of attendance this past term is below former terms, which has been high, on account of much sick ness The singing and the spelling match were especially enjoyed. re- marked that was not only proud of the scholars in this school, but of them also in the Sabbath school, both of which are necessary for our best good. So let us do what we can for the chil- dren, for what would the world pc without them and the birds.
 The Congregational Sabbath school gave an Easter concert Sunday after noon in place of the regular church service. The church was we'll filled, and all were pleased with the fine pro- gramme rendered as follows: Voluntary, Allan Upham, organist Responsive reading led by C. H. kIl-
 lam, superintendent
 Prayer, Rev. T. A. Turner, pastor Music Chorus Exercise Easter time Recitation
 Duet, Misses Ethel Upham and Lyle
 Turner
 Recitation
 Exercise, Mrs. Turner's Primary De-
 partment
 Music Chorus Exercise
 Music Chorus Exercise
 Recitation
 Hymn Congregation Reception of five members into the
 church: Mrs. Roscoe Alton, Lyle
 Turner, Helen Chandler, Agnes
 White, Harold Gildersleeve. Music Chorus
 Report says that G l. Perry has sold his farm to Boston party, but will re. main there with them this summer.
 Alice Southwick, wife of Philip Ritchie, died in Occum, near Norwich, on Saturday, from the effects of bleed ing at the nose for a period of two days. She was born in East Woodstock 34 years ago. tue daughter of Frank and Alice Vassio Southwiek. The burial was in Baltic.
 Laura May of New Boston spent last week with her cousins. Mildred and Annette May.
 Pearle Alton spent Saturday in Wor- cester.
 Miss Ethel Uphaim is spending her vacation of | week with her brothers, Everett, Sydney and Allan in Boston's suburbs.
 J. M. Paine and wife returned the latter part of the week from . visit to relatives in BT0okline. Miss Carrie Lewis was the guest of Mes. H. T. Child during their a6senee.
 .dary and Morris Child of Putnam are spending . few weeks with Mrs. Roscoe Alton and Mrs. A. c. Morse.
 Dorothy Cox of the Center was the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. H. HibbArd over the Sabbath.
 Miss Maria, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Chandler, for several weeks has returned to Wilii- mantle.
 Edith Eddy and Flossie Alton at- tended the social at the home of Miss Roxy Wilbur in Abingdon Tuesday. IL was for the senior class of Woodstock academy.
 There was an auction sale of stock, farming tools, carriages and few household goods at Maplewood Mon- day.
 N. T. White is moving to Oxford this week.
 There was . large attendance at the Congregational church Sunday after noon. The children gave concert as sisted by the choir. Misses Lyle Turn- CT and Ethel Upham rendered duet, l Know That My Redeemer Lives, very effectively, the church was pretti. ly decorated with potted plants and ferns. At the close of the concert Rev. T. A. Turner gave a short address and the following were received into mem- bership: Mrs. Flora Alton, by letter; Misses Helen Chandler, Lyle Turnef, Agnes White and Harold Gildersleeve. by confession of faith.
 Clement smith, who has been in feeble health for many years, died al the home of his aunt, Mrs. West, in Newton, Monday. He has been greai sufferer both from rheumatism ant tnbercular trouble. He spent seyera years in California and Arizona anu was much improved in health when hs returned five years ego. One year age he came to this town and for sesera months was able to drive about, bu most of the winter has been confinesi to the house. He was of quiet disposi tion and bore his sutierings with ps tience and cheerfuiness. His widow and two sons survive. Mrs. Smith has been with him for nearly three week. called to Newton by his critical condi ton.
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