Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
in Putney, was one Of the committee
of arrangements and was present.

of arrangements and was present.
Rev. DR.. w. A. Dawson, secretary and
superintendent of the Vermont Baptist
state convention, was in Putney ovei
Sunday and spoke in the Baptist
church Sunday morning. At the close
of the service he conducted business
meeting of the church and congrega-
ton, when money was raised and the
financial matters Strengthened out SO
that the pastor, Rev. Ralph B. Davis
is to go on with the work indefinitely
Sunday at 1915 there will be a
union service of the two churches in
the Baptist church Wayne b. Wheel.
err of Washington, d. c., nation.
al attorney of the Anti-Saloon league
will discuss prohibition for all Yer
mont; II m, the Bible schools will
meet separately in the two churches;
I p. m, union Christian Endeavoi
meeting in the Congregational church
There will be a service in the West
hill schooihouse Sunday at 3 O'Clock
in charge of Rev. R. b. Harris.
The concert by the Mount Hermon Glee
club and quartet Saturday evening was
much enjoyed. The program consisted of
songs by the club and quartet, violin solo
and readings by Mr.. Richardson, and Mr..
Gorton. Mr.. Frasier, the Indian who was
advertised to appear, was not present,
much to the regret of those who had eX-
pected and anticipated him in solo work
There was a good audience despite the
stormy weather. In the Congregational
church Sunday the young men generously
contributed to the service and their work
was much enjoyed by all who attended.
An old fashioned sing and box party
was held in the West hill schoolhouse
Wednesday evening, about 40 being
present. Through the kindness of Mr..
Wideman, who sent team to the
street, a number of the village people
attended, enjoying sieighride as well.
Henry O. Cobb acted as auctioneer OF
the boxes. George Aiken, Mrs. Gar
land and Mrs. Ward were the commit.
tee i'll charge The social was the first
of q series to raise money for the
maintenance of the Sunday afternoon
meetings. a good sum was Melted as
the result of the social.
The Fortnightly club was entertained
Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Flora
p. Cole A comedy in one act was given
by the following cast Mrs Edward Ar
lington, of whom the remark was made,
Miss Katherine Booth; Miss Esthalda
Brown, who repeated the remark, Miss
Jennie Abbott Margaret Sinclair, who
hadn't heard it, Mrs Maude Buebee: Mrs
James Brownel and Mrs. Hugh Cooper,
pair of innocent friends who knew nothing
about it, Mrs. Minna Dyer and Mrs. A. B.
H. Harris; the maid, Miss Nellie Clarke.
After the entertainment the hostess served
refreshments and social time was en-
ioyed.
Mrs w. G. Wright had her children
with her Sunday on the annual visit
which they make to help her celebrate
her birthday anniversary. All were
able to be present except Bert Wright
of Newfane, who made an attempt but
had to give it up. Mr.. and Mrs. A. f..
Edwards of Newfane came with a
team over the county road and had to
break the road all the way over the
hill. Mr. Edwards telephoned Mr..
Wright his experience and advised him
to go through Dummerston, which he
tried to do, but found the road block
ed by ice and had to turn back, and
it was then too late to make the trip
over the hill. These yearly gatherings
of the family have been unusually
pleasant and this occasion was no ex-
ception. Flowers presents and the
good wishes of relatives and friends
made the day an enjoyable one.
Mrs. Frank Pier of Brattleboro met
few of the parents and teachers il
the school house Thursday afternoon,
February "a, and gave a talk on the
Parent -Teacher movement. a society
was formed and these officers elected
Pres, Mrs. Z. W. F. Dyer; vice-pres.,
Miss Clara Atherton; sec. and treas,
Mrs. ,Iewctt j. Knight; program com,
Mrs. c. f. Harrington, Miss Elizabeth
G. Braley and Mrs. Gerry Martin. 1t
was voted to affiliate with the national
association. The next meeting will be
held March II, the place to be an
nounced. Mrs. Pier spoke very inter
ostngly and instructiveiy of the work
and its possibilities and much enthusi-
assn was engendered All persons,
whether they join the society or not,
can heartily endorse what it stands
for. All are welcome to join who are
interested in children, even if they are
not parents or teachers