Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
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THOMPSON

At the usual hour for the meeting of, the Sunday school the Bapusts of Thompson held Rally day exercises. The following program was most en- thusiastIcally carried out each partici- pant doing his best to make it ser vice worth remembering.
 Precessional, "Onward Christian Sol diers.n
 Scripture Reading, lst Psalm
 Prayer, by the Pastor
 Song, "Sound the Battle Cryo School Address, "What the ;. ;. Means to the Community by Supt. Rev. Wm. B. Chase.
 Song, "Faith is the Victory School Recitation, Ardelle Chase
 Mabel Whiting Recitation, sylvia Ryan Duet, The Misses Soper Address to Children, Miss Grace Ctuh Song, "True Hearted, Whole Hearted"
 School Address, Rev. Brewer G. Boardman Song, stThere Shall be Showers of Blessings School Benediction
 An especially interesting feature of the program was the address to the children by Miss Cruff, who although belonging to our neighboring church on the hill, is now doing Sunday school work in the state of Vermont. The children sat spell bound listening to her interesting stories of other boys and girls in "Julee Land" Without doubt it was a Red Letter Day to the many boys and girls in our school. In the professional each class as It marched was led by standard bearer, Ixv with the name of the class upon it, The Sunday school room was most tastefuIly decorated with many flags and bright flowers. There was an at- tendance of oneshundred and sixteen. Why not have Rally Day every Sun- day with it's enthusiasm Tor conse- crated work?
 Word has been received by friends of the death of Herbert Eddy in Cali fornia MT. Eddy was born in Thomp- son fifty-four years ago in Quadic dis trict where his early youthful days were spent being son of the late John Eddy, a blacksmith. He learned that trade and started to work in Pascoag, R. l.. stopping there only few years. emigrating to Colorado about 30 years ago where he remained until few years ago going to California. He Is survived by wife and several grown up children also a mother and two sisters, Ms. C. w. Bradway of Put nam and Mrs. Irwin Johnson of Wor- cester, with whom his mother lives. Mrs. Rusher has bought building lot of John Rurnklow and will build large residence soon.
 Tony Vito is going to build a con crete road ln GrosYenordaIe.
 Dr. Shepard of New York was at Vernon stiles Saturday also Pack ard touring ear f-om California.
 Frank Ramsey and family are in Maine spending couple of weeks.
 Rally day was observed at the Bap- fist church Sunday Miss Grace CruH snoke to the children in Sunday school.
 Mrs. E. E. Rhodes picked two quarts of fine blackherEies in thelr gar den the 25.
 Tony Vito is to celebrate another home day of Italy Saturday evening He celebrated one in August which many enjoyed. They are to nave larger display Saturday evening.
 Dancing lessons are being gwen at the Town hall Monday and Fnday nights.
 The w. C. T. U. of Thompson oo- served ssPress Day on Thursday, Sent. A. at the home of Mrs. Ella Gar lelnn. Mrs. Minnie BiXby, our new president filled the chair for the urst lime in her new office and was greeted by large number of members ana few invited guests. All were ,glad 10 see Mrs. Robins son well enough to De nresent. Mrs. Bixby, President, opened and conducted the usual pre- liminary services with the responsiVe readings: Pledge: roll call hymn, "Ail round inc world the ribbon white IS turned'': report of last meeting reaa by the secretary, Mrs. Mary Woou- ward. followed by ithe report ol tue treasurer, Mrs. E. F. Thompson. Ihiee new members ,were admitted 10 the union. The following program appIo- nrls,e to the day was then carried out, some very interesting and,vitai topics being given by Mrs. W. Smith of N. Grosyenordale. Mrs. E. F. Thompson, Miss Edith Woodward, Mrs. Carleton and Mrs. Oscar Tourtellotte. MS. ;. K. Moore kindly delivered the oea ~ ful verses of eulogy 10 the nlenioiy The late Ellen D. Larned, 'the ~ liissoa ian and strong temperance sgsoe@'oi T,'os', who was a devoted member oi AhOil son union. Mrs. Josephine LaM le cited an original poem, which p. p,eased all. An animated discussion ioiio" "e9 Ns nDon A few of the many queslons - interest connected with press ana le Ll' persnce work all over the WoIio, peciaIly as to the age child shouiu v