The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-03

der the direction of the Alumni association,
the contract being taken by X. ID. Phillips
who did his usual iirst-class work,
A. A. Mason returned Saturday from
Burlington, where he underwent an opera
ton for cancer some time ago. HIS many
friends are pleased to see him back and
filling his usual place, He is able to walk
out although he has not yet regained his
full strength.
John Grout celebrated his 18th birthday
anniversary last Monday, Oct 30 A large
number of friends and relatives We're his
guests ON this occasion, Those present from
out OF town were his brothers, Joel Grout
of Ncwiane, and Edwin l.. Grout of West
Townshend, Mrs. Bills and Miss Bills OF
Newfanc, and Mrs, Pike of Stratton.
c. $. Mills has rented his upstairs tene.
ment to George Rydell, who will take
possession as soon as his goods come from
his former home in New Milford, Conn.
Mr.. and Ms. Rydel came from New Mil
ford last spring and spent the summer IN
Brookline. He is now assisting llayne
Sanders in his work on the town hall.
Mrs. II. +. Dutton left Tuesday morn
ing for her home in Gainesville, Fla,
where she will spend the winter. Her son,
Henry button, who has been spending u
few weeks with her accompanied her as
far as New York city, after which he eN,
poets to sail for Egypt where he Will spend
the winter.
A. A. Blood has graded the sidewalk IN
front of his house and also in front OF llr.
G. 4. Bruces house on North street. Mr'
Blood feels well paid for his labor by the
great improvement IN the appearance OF
the place. There is need of such work IN
all parts Of the village and all such i'm.
proyements will be greatly appreciated
The pupils of the village school had a
Halloween party IN the congregational
church vestry Tuesday evening. The young
people were dressed to represent all kinds
of ghosts and goblins Many OF the cos.
tunes we're unique. and as they were seen
in the streets before and after the social,
they gave a weird impression. The even
ing was taken up with games and march
ing. \ few friends of the pupils were m
vtcd.
Arthur l.. Rand sold part Of his house
hold goods at public auction last Monday
afternoon. There was large crowd OF peo'
pie present, both from the surrounding
farms and from the nearby towns. This
event furnished splendid opportunity for
the student of human nature for here
we're gathered people of all ranks and sta
tions in life, all equally anxious for the
bargains. 1t was typical New England
auction and the large number OF people
made it a successful as well as interesting
event.
Rev. II. r. Myers of Rutland, the evan
gelist employed by the Vermont Baptist
State convention. after a 1Odays series OF
meetings held at the Baptist church,
closed his work here last Sunday evening.
The attendance was good throughout the
meetings and the interest increased from
evening to evening, reaching its height on
Sunday when special interest was manifest
ed. both in the Sunday school and at the
evening service. The Congregational peo'
pie united with the Baptists in these meet
ings. their church being closed the last two
Sundays except during the Sunday school
hours All who attended the services feel
that Mr.. Myers is courteous. consecrated
Christian worker, an excellent preacher,
and a sweet gospel singer, His calm man
ner and simple methods are in contrast to
the sensational methods adopted by some
evangelists. There is every indication that
his work will prove Of permanent value,