The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-28
WATERBURY

"Life on the Firing Line" is the topic
of the sermon by Rev. w. L. Boicourt at
the Congregational church tomorrow
morning. In the evening the first of a
series of Sunday evening meetings devot-
ed to the study of Congregational history
and polity will be held, Mr.. Reimherr
will read a paper on "Congregationalism
in England"
At the Methodist Episcopal church the
pastor, Rev. V l.. Smith, announces that
he will preach sermon appropriate to
the intense political and social times.
| Mr. and Mrs. Robert j. Burnham are
receiving congratulations over the birth
of a daughter.
Mrs. Richard Demeritt has received
news OF the wounding of the brother,
William Law. who is a sergeant with the
Goth Canadian battalion fighting in
France. He was removed to field hos
pital in Rouen on Oct. 7.
Mrs. George Dale was pleasantly sur
prised Friday when number of her
friends, remembering her birthday, gath
cred at her home The party took the
form of Halloween, that idea being car
ried out in the decorations. A Jack Hor-
ner pie was a part of the fun, there be-
ing a souvenir for each guest. Mrs. Dale
was remembered with a beautiful flower
holder. The arrangements were in charge
of Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Dutton.
Arthur Carr is now connected with the
farm management of Hartford retreat,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carr and Miss Gladys be-
ing nicely located there.
Guest day was observed by the Pierian
club Friday afternoon, there being about
20 present at the home of Mrs. Ayers.
Each member was privileged to ask a
guest The program consisted of piano
solo by Mrs. Max Ayers, vocal solo by
Mrs. F. c. Lamb, accompanied by Mrs.
Ayers and talk on Community Work
and Spirit" by Mrs. WATSON. Mrs. Was
son gave many helpful suggestions along
this line. Refreshments were served.
The committee in charge of this delight
full affair was the program committee,
Mrs. Fife. Mrs. Boyce and Mrs, Edwards.
Mrs. Abbie Warren, who is with her
brother in Middlesex, was guest Fri
day of Mrs. j. F. Clair.
Mrs. Shattuck of Burlington is the
guest of Mrs. Z. Z. Campbell.
William McI4ane, whose actions of late
had interested SO many, received last
week second sentence of so days. He
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff f. f.
Campbell upon a complaint for breach of
the peace.
Deputy Sheriff H. J. Parcher is still in
the killing of the fine Holstein
bull belonging to Holden Hazeltine. The
animal was taken from the field some
time between 3 and o'clock last Sun
Law. It was taken about five rods into
the woods and was evidently tied to
small butternut tree. Near here the hide
md entrails were found under R large I
stone. All the eatable portions were
aiken and they were able to track by
blood for 20 rods. Evidences are very
strong. but the matter is not yet ready
or court.
Little Victor Datoni, while on his way
o school Friday morning, attempted to
walk the railing of the dry bridge and
ell, fortunately, toward the sidewalk.
lie was badly bruised and unconscious
or a time but no serious consequences
re expected.
Mrs. J. +. Crossett has returned from
visit to Waitsield.
The Maccabees are to hold Halloween
Whist party at the home of Mrs. Wheel
ok Towne Monday evening.
News of the tragic death of Irene, the
our year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
leonard Tierney. were received Friday,
nd Mrs. Michael Msloney left at mid
light Friday to attend the funeral in
springfield. Mass. The little girl fell
rom a second story window and died at
he Mercy hospital. where she was taken.
he was born in Waterbury. Mrs. Tier
ey being before marriage, Miss Agnes
Tart.
The following officers Of the Twenty
We club were elected at the regular
ieeting of the organization at the Wa
srbury inn: President, Verne L. Perkins;
ice-president. F. H. Reimherr; secretary,
lton Wheeler; program committee,
cry Aldrich, Roy Demeritt and DIR.
/. A. Stanley. Supt barrow was elected
, membership.
Daniel Fordliam, who has been quite
!, is improving.