The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-09-07
DORSET

here returned to her home this week.
Mrs. Sexton who has been visiting
hers sister, Mrs. A. B. Roberts, the
past week has returned to East Dor
set
Mr.. and Mrs. Aurelius Sykes OF
Hinesburg arrived here last week for
a visit among numerous friends and
relatives.
One of the attractions at the
Grange this week will be music on the
violin by the accomplished Mr.
Fauchs of New York.
Henry Streeter of Hebron, N. Y,
who has been a guest of Miss LoI-
raine Harrington. returned to her
home in Boston last week.
Herbert Woodland while about his
work last week Friday lost his pocket
book containing $l4 and he would
greatly appreciate its return if found.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sutor left Monday for
their home in Washington, D. c., &C
companying Rev and Mrs. Carhart as
far as New York whence they sail on
Tuesday the 9th.
Edward Dennis of the auditing de-
APARTMENT OF the New York Central
railroad spent few hours In Dorset
on Monday, calling on old acquaintah
ces While here he was guest of Hon
C. b. Kent.
Mrs. ALA Davenport, private secre-
ltary to r. Raymond, president OF the
international Mining Engineers assoc
iation of Brooklyn who has been stop
ping at Terrace Farm Cottage has re-
turned home.
Prof. Alfred Gilbert of the Kentuc.
! ky State College who has been sum
mering here, left last week for Wash
lngton, d. G. He was accompanied by
his sister Gertrude who has secured
a position as librarian in the capitol
city.
Among the guests at w. b. Sykes
are Mr. and Mrs. Worden, Mr. and Mrs
Colman of Troy, ~ Y. Mr. and Mrs.
]. Bailey of Texas, Mrs. Gordon and
son of Brooklyn, n Y, Messrs Sibley,
Slime and Fauchs of New York City
also Mrs. NJ Franklin, son, daughter
and two sisters Of New York.
At the Yoke Bearers class on Sun
day Mrs. Carhart was given a water
color sketch of the old church painted
by Caroline Holley, Dorset's accom-
plished artist This Bible class con.
sisting of so members was organized
in the old edifce by Mrs Carharg
and it Is with sorrow that they part
with her.
Residents of the West road regret
exceedingly that the teacher of their
school district. Mrs. l.. p. Snyder has
been called to another section of the
town. Her aptitude for teaching and
her conscientious attention to the In
struction of her pupils has been great
, ly appreciated and we can sincerely
congratulate the school securing her
Ieryices. -
The dedication OF our new House
of worship took place on Tuesday eve
ming last with an impressive order OF
) service. The dedication with prayer
. OF conservation was conducted by Rev
lC. L. Carhart. A comprehensive and
scholarly sermon was delivered by
Rev. Isaac Jennings, followed by a
pleasing address by Rev. G. S. Mills
OF Remington. A poem written by
, Rev. George II. Gilbert for the occas-
! ion was sung as hymn. The corner
. stone of this church edifice was laid
August 20. 1909.
At farewell reception given the
Rev and Mrs. c. l.. Carhart on Friday
evening a valuable painting OF Dorset
scenery by the artist, Frederick Crane
was presented them by Rev. George
lGilbert in behalf of the parish. DR.
Gilbert spoke words of grateful apprc
citation Of our pastor and his wife who
D have received a call to other work In
. the American College at Beirut. Sy
J ria. Rev. Mr.. Carhart spoke fittingll
in acceptance Of the gift, receiving
the token in affectionate farewell
from members and friends OF tn,
, church which he has faithfully min
istered to for nearly decade.
The first wedding ceremony to b,
conducted at the new church tool
place Saturday last at high noon
when Miss Lila Wade and Johr
Thompson and Miss Pearl Stone ant
> Rupert Harwood were united In mar
i riage. The brides were attended b!
i Misses Laura Towslee and Att
Wade and the groomsmen were Mes
To-. O.lAV. HARDWOOD unI L EhAntf.
son. The church was very prettil!
trimmed with hydrangeas and will,
clematis. A large number OF guests
J. were present ushered IN by Alfre,
! Seymour and Burr Phillips. An aut'
h In waiting swiftly bore the contract
a ing parties beyond showers OF rice q
, the home OF Mrs. George Wade wher,
\ a reception was held for many friend
q and relatives These we'll know
young people will be cordially we
coined to Dorset upon their return
e from a short wedding journey.
The 3Sth annual meeting Of the As
: ISOLATION OF Congregational churche
OF the county met at the Dorse
d church on Wednesday. August 81. Tn
m morning worship began at 1880, OF
P ganlzation and business matters FOL
" lowed by reports from the churche
" and committees occupying the tim
3. until the dinner hour when refresh
m ments were served by the ladies 4
n the lecture room. The afternoon pre-
P. gram was as follows Centennial Ann
n. versary OF the American Board;
Ie Century of Progress, Rev. James /
" King: The Unfinished Task, Or. l.. Il
lie Hemenway; Bennington County o.
a. the Field. Mrs VIM. Il. sheldon; tn
,r Country Church, An Optimistic GU
look. Rev. W. a. Mcintyre: The Move
n. ment for Betterment, Rev. o. I
80 Gates; Discussion; Report Of Con
A mitteos. Action on the resignation q