Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-15

Mrs George Goodro and sons, Fran
els and Willard, visited Mrs Good!o's |
sister. Mrs Frank Hardy, in Orleans
several DAYS last week Francis re-
,nained over Sunday, returning home
Monday.
Miss Viola Rollins and Ollie Sheldon
were at Newport Thursday evening to |
attend ! a1quet for telephone opera
tives Of this district A large attend
ance and very enjoyable evening is
reported.
Ollie Collins, son of Charles Collins,
who was hit by a train last November,
breaking his leg, had the misfortune
last week to break the same limb. He
! was taken to the st. Johnsbury hos
pital, where the fracture was reduced
and he returned home Saturday night.
A program on the recent meeting of
| the New England Retail Miliners'
association held in Boston has come to
the notice of the Monitor and it is
noted that Mrs. E. L. Hutchins of this
place is one of the prominent members
of the organization, acting in the
important capacity of chairman of the
membership committee. A personal
letter to Mrs. Hutcbins from the
editor of the Millinery Trade Review,
compliments her on her leading part in
making the association such a success.
The w. C. T. u, met with Mrs. E.
r. Cook Monday afternoon. The meet
ing opened with Mrs. Cutler in the
chair. After scripture reading Mrs.
Eddy offered prayer. Reading, 1.-THE
Moving Picture Show, Its Dangers and
Possibilities" Mrs. H. R. Cutler
Proper Home Attractions to Counter
act Outside Attractions" Mrs. F. w.
Baldwin; "Before the Boy Is a M an,
Mrs. &. L. Erwin. A short discussion
followed. Thirteen members and three
guests were present. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
The school of home economics opened
yesterday afternoon with about 100 in
attendance. Those who attended the
meetings yesterday found them very
enjoyable and practical. We wish to
again remind the women of the COM
munity that they are missing a great
opportunity if they are not attending.
The program for the rest of the week
opened follows: Wednesday evening,
"Meats and Meat Substitutes: Thurs
day afternoon, "W avs of Making
Housework Easier;'' Thursday even
ing, "Fruits and Vegetables :" Friday
afternoon. "Wbat Shall We Feed the
Family? Friday evening, making the
Most of Our Possessions.
A very interesting meeting of the
Afternoon Study club was held Thurs
day with Mrs. A. P. Underwood,
eighteen ladies being present. The
program for the afternoon was on
moving pictures, arranged by Mrs. j.
F. Batchelder. Roll call, "The Pic
lures | Like Best Papers were
given on, 1.-THE Magnitude of the
Picture Business, Mrs. w. A. Warner
'Where and How are Pictures Made, -
Mrs. Caroline Holbrook, and "From
Stage to Movie" Mrs. Mamie Hanson.
Snapshots of Mary Pickford, Anita
Stewart, Blanche Sweet, Earl Will
liams, Francis Bushman and Charles
Piano solo, Mrs. Adams.
Mrs. Buswell and Mrs. Mcfarland
united in entertaining The Woman S
Literary club at the latter's home
Wednesday evening, March g. Sixteen
members braved the storm and with
two visitors enjoyed the program. the
subject of which was Shakespeare.
Members responded to roll call by
r play. "Shakepeare's Life and Person.
atty" Miss Hamblet; erich the
, Third" Miss May; sketch of Mer.
, chant of Venice, with selections from
! same. Miss Paige; piano solo, "Where
,, is My Wandering Boy Tonight" by
Mrs. T. w. Ericsson, Mrs. Adams.
Notice was given that members were
to consult the Monitor as to the next
meeting place of the club. A socia
! hour followed, during which refresh
: ments were served by the hostesses
and general good time was enjoyed by
, those present.
BROWNINGTON
The school at the village closes
Friday.
Miss Eva Day is having a week
f vacation.
Mrs. Vincent IS visiting friends il
Claremont, N. H.
Mrs. Flora Shattuck has returne,
from Sugar Hill, N. H.
= Miss Katherine Canning is workin,
! for Mrs. Jared Joslyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kelley are visit
ing her people in Berkshire.