The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-08

Hon, Sherman Nichols of the North
district. celebrated his 9th birthday
lai saturday. The judge seems 20
hold bis own with men rs to so years
younger than himself His numerous
friends. through the Journal, extend
corgf atulauons and best wishes n. b.
Judge Nichols IL the oldest resident OF
Dorset and for n man Of his age is
wonderfully well preserved,
The Church social last Thursday
evening was a great success. Almost
% dollars were taken in, showing
that the ladies served nearly 200 per-
sons. We told you in previous issues
that the supper would be good old
fashioned one. II was: beans, corned
beef hash, mince pie, apple pie, squash
and pumpkin pie, brown bread, dough-
nuts, white bread and other things
which just now we can not think Of.
As one business man said, "A half
dollar supper and dollar show for
10 cents. Where can you beat it?'
Try it again ladies for everyone en-
loyed it,
Last Thursday morning the post
office was formally turned over by act
ing postmaster Alfred A. Seymour to
Albert Il. Roberts, the new post mast
er, and the Office furniture was moved
from the Connell store to the new
quarters on Main street, just south of
the school house. During the four
months that Mr.. Seymour acted as
post master the Office was handled in a
very capable manner and very little
fault was found by the patrons of the
office. On all sides were heard words
Of praise and regret that change had
to be made. Through the Journal the
patrons OF the Office desire to thank
Mr.. Seymour for his courtesy and un-
failing attention TO the needs Of its
patrons. Saturday Mr.. Seymour left
for Bratteboro where we understand
he has a position with the ManleyI
Brothers. The good wishes of this
community go with him.
Reception to Rev. and Mrs. w. l..
Haven
About two years ago this commun-
ity felt very much depressed and sad
over the departure of our p>stor and
friend, Rev. VIM. Leroy Haven, for
Saranac Lake on account of general
in health. From time to
time reports were received by hisI
Dorset friends showing that the
change had been beneficial and that,
through the careful care of his wife
and the wonderful climate, he was
slowly rogaining his health. Last jan
uary the Church Society, having been
assured that Mr.. Haven could and
would be able to return to Dorset, gave
him a call and the call was accepted to
take effect March LIST. On that day,
which was just a week ago, the So
,iety, through its ladies, gave church
supper following with reception for
Mr.. and Mrs. Haven. 1t turned out to
DC more than a reception. 1t was an
there being nearly $50 Of our
Dorset people in attendance. About
very family in Dorset, East Rupert
md several from South Dorset was
A very pleasing pro
rram had been arranged and among
he numbers was an address of wei
.ome TO Mr. Haven which also includ-
ID his wife. This welcome was given
" L. II. West in a most happy and
manner and conveyed to
dr. and Mrs. Haven the pleasure of
hose present, who were glad to wei
ome them again to Dorset. Mr..
faven's response was in his usual
actful and pleasant vein and received
veil deserved applause. We regret
that we are unable to give the
words Of either Mr.. West or Mr..
haven, but suffice it to say that Mr..
Vest expressed the sentiment of the
community to Mr.. and Mrs. Ravens
ntire satisfaction, and Mr.. Ravens
cply was received in the same spirit.
We wish Mr.. and Mrs. Haven many
ears of happiness and may their stay
nth us be rich in results for the cause
hey represent. Below we give the
rogram which was exceptionally good ,
nd was fully appreciated by those
resent. The costumes of the singers
nd the children who took part in the
linuct heightened greatly the effect,
nd here and there through the audi
nee, were others who added their
hare to the coloring by appearing in !
as had been requested by the
ommittee. T,
Reception Program
Fair Luna Glee by the Choir.
Farewell address to Mr.. Dickerman,
y r. NJ. Campbell.
Canon, Majesty, by the Choir.
Yankee Sleigh Ride with Bells, solos :