Putnam patriot., 1911-03-31
WOODSTOCK

Public Rhetoricas of 1911 at Wood stock Academy were no exception to the general rule of a full hail under varying circumstances. The growing and wellearned popularity of these an. nual entertainments during about score of years has rested both on their own merit and upon the universal in- terest of trustees and parents as well as the alumni and friends of the insti- tuition. The electric lighting of the hall added to the general good cheer of the occasion and the stage decorations were particularly attractive, the rear of the platform being banked with laurel and the front of the stage lined with potted plants. The president and secretary of the board of trustees being out of town pr. Joseph Spalding represented the trustees upon the plat form. Healey, Fitts, Nelson and Law son of the class of 1910 served as ushers. The music by the orchestra was excel lent and the chorus singing under the efficient direction of Burton k. Leavitt of Putnam was pleasing feature of the exercises. With three exceptions the speakers upon the program ap- peared on the stage for the first time, and their good work reflected credit both upon themselves and Principal Hall. The academy is closed for two weeks vacation.
 Clarence Hall was home for rhetori. calls.
 The Farmers Institute at North Woodstock April 7th promises to be an interesting meeting. The program be- ginning at l0.30 a. m. includes an ad dress by E. E. Fitts of Storrs college upon The Essentials of Butter making, state grange master will speak on Gan. adian ReciprC city, an address on Dr. charding will be given by AlVa F.. Stevens, Slorrs college, and by Miss Mildred Maddock of FoXboro upon What to Eat and Why. The com mittee request interested farmers to be prepared to ask questions upon the topics discussed. The Woodstock Az ricultural society serves free lunch to all in attendance.
 Edward l.. Child of Worcester has returned from his trip to Bermuda and spent Sunday at Valleyside.
 Sunday evening Rev. MT. Kendall gave an interesting lecture upon Home mission work on the western frontier illustrated by stereopticon slides.
 MISS Ella ldS Ittullitd liOll two weeks visit in Stamford.
 The Palmer homestead has been pur- chased by Philip k. Dean who expects to spend the summer there with his family.
 Miss Sophie Barrett is spending the academy vacation in New York, and Misses Allen and Stowell are at their homes for two weeks.
 Marvin Hyde has purch ased motor truck for farm use.
 A. NcC. Mathewson spent day in town last week.
 Miss Edith Hall went to Cleveland, Ohio, last week to deliver her lecture on Archaeology. She will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Paul Gaylord.
 Miss Ruth Carlson of Cambridge has been visiting at her home here. Sue will return to Cambridge saturday. Her singing in the church Sunday was greatly enjoyed.
 Rev. l.. T. Idndholm will occupy the pulpit of the Swedish church Sun day. Doubtless d large congregation will welcome their former pastor.
 On Monday the golden wedding of Mir. and Mrs. John Peterson will be celebrated in the Swedish church al o'clock Ali are cordially invited To meet this esteemed couple of old resi- dents. MT. Lindholm will be present and take part. An enjoyable time is anticipated.
 Rev. Carl Carlson, who has been pastor here for the past seven years for the Congregations Swedish church, has resigned to take effect July l. He has accepted call to Bristol, this state, where he expects a larger field of usefulness.
 You are invited to the Sewing Ma chine demonstration at Shaw's.