Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-06-12
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Inc grammar SCnOOl closed FRIDAY. In
the morning Supt. Minnie Il. Hays pre-
scented the diplomas to the graduates In
the eighth grade. Fourteen are to enter
tho high school In the fall. They are
Adelaide Teachout Christine Bennett
Ethel Seymour. Helen Peck, Carlotta
Slater, Florence Mcbride, Mildred Nc
Bride, Gladys Slater, Dorothy Grow. Ed
ward Whitcomb. Alan Drury, Harry Tea
chout, Harold Tatro and Eugene Bou-
chard.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William b.
Johnson was the scene Of a very delight
full reception Thursday evening when
about 125 friends and relatives gathered
to extend congratulations and best wishes
to DR.. and Mrs. Harry A. Donahue, who
have recently returned from their we'd
ding trip. The guests were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, parents of the
bride, the bride and groom and Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Donahue, parents of the
| groom Master Paul D. Raine acted as
page The Misses Annis Baldwin. Anna
Fletcher, Josephine Fay and Helen Post
were ushers. Mrs. ID. NJ. Johnson and
| Mrs. Ralph II. Stevens presided at the
| table in the dining room, which was
| deliberately decorated with red peonies
The guests were served by the Misses
Alice Stanley, Maude French, Carrie
Thornton and Hazel ArlSley. Punch was
served in the library by Mrs. c. C. Adams
of this village and Mrs. Frank Clark Of
Williston. Charming music was render
ed by Romeo's orchestra Of Burlington
| The room In which the guests were re-
ceived was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers and potted plants, tho color
scheme being green and white DR. and
| Mrs. Donahue have resided in this vii
lage from childhood and the many beauti-
full gifts received by the young people
| showed the esteem In which they are
held. DIR. Donahue is a graduate Of the
dental department OF the University of
Maryland and is now located in this
place. For the present they will reside
at the home of the brides parents.
The annual meeting of the Fortnightly
club was held with Mrs. II. D. Drury
Friday afternoon when officers were
elected as follows: President. Mrs. II. d.
| Drury: vice-presldent. Mrs. John Hobart:
| recording secretary, Mrs. Hattie Carpen-
| ter: corresponding secretary. Mrs. f. w.
Baldwin: treasurer Mrs. II. w. Rice.
The subjects for the year will be Civcs
and study of South America The club
voted to give a supper in the near future.
the proceeds to be used for the equip
ment of the domestic science classroom
Mrs. George p. Drury, who has been
Ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. "
d. Snyder. in New York for several
weeks. continues to improve and she il
expected home next Sunday.
Augustus Bessett, while employed al
the dam, was thrown several feet into
the river by a derrick and one arm was
broken in two places.
Charles ]. Gipps fell into a forgotten
cesspool Monday and broke his collar
bone.
Graduation week of the high school
began Sunday evening when the Rev
DR.. G.. II. Sisson delivered a fine H.
dress to the class and an audience
that filed the house.
Monday evening a large number q.
the young men of the village, all ar
dent baseball fans, held a meeting ir
the tiremen's room for the purpose OF
organizing a baseball team Archie r
Rugg, one of the leading business mer
of the place. was elected manager. !
great deal of enthusiasm is expressed
over the project and a fast team seem.
| assured