The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-05
W1TERBURY


Mrs. X. l.. Knight was in Georgia on
Sunday, where she heard her uncle, Rev
Albert Clark, d, d., recently of Prague,
speak in the church at that place, The
church was packed and his sermon, as
well as tales of conditions in foreign
lands, was very strong. DIR, and Mrs.
Clark returned with Mrs. Knight, leav-
ing for Boston Monday, where their two
| youngest children enter school, DR.. Clark
has been working in Prague under the
A. Nj. A. for over 45 years. He has
crossed the ocean many times, but never
had such tempestuous and trying voy-
age. lie was very tired from all his ex-
periences.
Mrs. j. +. Claire has 30 comfort bags
nearly ready to be sent with Red Cross
supplies While the local Red Cross will
furnish all necessities, she wishes the
people to know that any gifts of postal
cards, sweet chocolate or any of the lux
uries will be gladly received and placed
in the bags, even for special soldiers.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. Atherton, Mrs.
F. II. Anterior and Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fl.
Atherton of Montpelier have returned
from few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Boyce in Proctor.
News has been received of the death
of Rev. c. w. Clark of Georgia, pastor
for many years of Mrs. L. l.. Knight, and
one who has visited her here
Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Foss and daughter,
Terrice, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Carr in Hartford, Conn.,
The recital given by the pupils of Miss
Flora Parcher at the Center was very
well attended, much interest being shown
by parents and friends. Those taking
part were Gladys Guild, Carolyn Hill,
Ruth Towne, Ruth Mark, Dorothy
Towne, Lois Alger, Elsie Guild, Geraldine
Lyon, Helen Towne. The solos rendered
by Miss Parcher, accompanied by Miss
Flora Boyce, were pleasing part of the
program, as were the readings by Prof.
Chapman, former teacher of Green
Mountain seminary, now staying at the
lodge
An eight and one-half pound daughter, |
born to Mr.. and Mrs Fred Town yes
terday, has been named Katherine Ruth. |
The woman's missionary society of the
congregational church held an interest
ing meeting yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. B. r. Demertt. A report of the
Bellows Falls meeting was given by the
president, Miss Eta Graves. Articles
were read by Mrs. Swasey, Miss Alice
Seabury, Mrs. Seabury and Mrs. Palmer
A vocal solo, "To the Saviour I Called, /"
BY Carrie Jacobs Bond was rendered by
request by Mrs. Demeritt Refresh
nents suitable for wheatless day were
served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
3. T. Whaley. Officers recently elected
If this society are: President, Miss Eta
Graves; general secretary, Miss Annette
sheldon; home department vice.presi-
lent, Mrs. NJ. H. Graves; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. Julia Seabury; foreign
department. vice. president, Mrs. L. +.
secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
elizabeth Elliott.
Mrs. Edwin f. Palmer received word of
he death of Mrs Emn ogene Cochran
Iurray in Hudson, Mass, Sunday DIR.
nd Mrs. Murray and daughter have
ften visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs
J. w Huntley, Mr.. and Mrs. Murray
pending three weeks soon after their
carriage at their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Whitehill are in
session.
Mrs. Ellen Baird, who is confined to,
er bed, is slightly more comfortable.
At a meeting of the ladies' union of
he Congregational church Tuesday, it
,as decided that the chicken pie dinner,
'hich is usually given at the time of
he sale, should be replaced this year
18th an old-fashioned New England
oiled dinner and hash supper.
This evening at 1880 in the Christian
.dvent church in ColbyviIle, Rev. A, III.
ricsson, S. 7. b., will give lecture of
luch interest; subject, Five Prophetic
easons Why Germany Cannot Win This
Var and Saturday at 2:30 in the same
lace, Mrs f. S. Hewitt Of Brattleboro
ill speak on Sunday school work, THE
fficient Sunday School"
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Nelson of More
'wn were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. +.
art Wednesday, and Mrs. Philera Gill
Mrs. Alma Bulkeley.
A note of thanks received from the
Ipply station of the Red Cross at Bos
N to the local organization, in addition
the appreciation of the work, speaks