The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-03
WILLIAMSBURG.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Wal
bridge was taken by storm on the even
ing of Dec. /, when the members and
friends of the NJ Z. church, to the num-
Der of so, took them by complete sur
prise. The family quietly surrendered,
and were soon reminded of Mr.. Wal
bridges Gath birthday, also of the fact
that he had been chorister OF the NJ. +.
church for nearly 80 years. Rev. Will
liam N. Roberts acted as POSTMASTER for
the occasion. Rev. A. f.. Abbott was
called to represent the church. Richard
Jeffords spoke for the choir, and w. b.
Jones in behalf of the double male quar-
tette, which was organized by Mr.. Wal
bridge some five years ago. Each of
the speakers expressed appreciation OF
Mr.. Walbridge's continued and faithful
service as musical leader in the in
terests of the church and community.
Mrs. Bell Coyell was then called on to
represent the ladies' aid, of which Mr..
Walbridge has ever been ready helper,
and of which his wife is the efficient
president. Their appreciation was very
aptly voiced in original verse. Mr.. Wal
bridge was then presented music cab
met as substantial token of the esteem
and good will of all. The presentation
speech was in the form of an original
poem, by Mrs. William N. Roberts. The
POSTMASTER then asked Mr.. Walbridge
if he had anything to say, after hear
ing the accusations which had been
brought against him. He arose to his
feet in self-defense, but found it hard
to find words wherewith to clear him
self. He soon brought his male quar-
tette into line, and under its inspira-
ton he recovered self composure. Re-
freshments were served, and toward the
midnight hour the company dispersed,
wishing both Mr.. Walbridge and his
wife many added years and much hap
piness.
Miss Carrie Waterman, who has been
the guest of Der aunt, Mrs. Laura Aims
worth, for several weeks, has gone to
Worcester, Mass, for an indefinite stay.
John L. Winchester, now employed in
the Office of the Union Granite Co. of
Waterbury, was at home with his par
ents over Sunday.
Richard S. Jeffords is teaching in the
Baptist street school this winter, in place.
of Miss Olive Dennison, who takes the
school in the red westinghouse neigh
borhood. Miss Madge Lance OF Cabot
is teaching the Lynde school.
Ben. LeValley OF Brookfield was in
town yesterday, on his way home from
the Fanny Allen hospital, at Burling-
ton, where two daughters of his have
been for treatment and operations. He
found the girls able to return home with
him.
The creamery paid 341s cents per
pound for butter fat for the first half
of November.
Miss Lettie Irish was taken to Bur
lington last week and underwent an
operation for appendicitis Nov. rs and is
reported to be making good recovery
Mrs. r. II. Lovely who has been visit
ing relatives in town for several days,
started on the return trip TO her home
in Exeter, N. H., yesterday, but will Wis
it In Mortified and other places on the
way.
The Rural Good Luck club will meet
with Mrs. Alma Hebard on Saturday,
Dec 6.
w. F. Stoddard, formerly of East
has bought the farm on
route No. 3, just over the line in the
town of Mortified, owned by Timothy
and has taken possession. The
purchase included the stock and tools.