Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

the privilege last sunday OF Worsniplne.
Two Of the hymns were TRANSACTIONS Of
two we all know and were sung to the
same tunes: stand Up. Stand Up for
Jesus" and abide with Me-" The lit
tie church was warmed (O by q braxier
Of live GOALS carried In from parish
toner's Fireplace. Ali in all the expert
ence was rich and stimulating. Through
II. have obtained access, with few other
Americans, to several Of the best homes
In town. and dear. absolutely wide-
awake genuine boy of II years Ii coming
over to the barracks this afternoon to
stay with me during the hours I keep
my little soldiers store or canteen open
to help me "parlez Francois" He hopes
soon to be able to say all three Of these
terribly difficult English words-"The,"
Hello" and washington" the initial
sounds Of which are at first wholly inn
possible for Frenchman. They corre-
spond In difficulty with our attempts at
| the nasals and the "u." Yesterday dur
ing two hours Of leisure rode on a b.
cycle, people here hire bicycles instead
OF buggies). to wonderful old chateau
where a priest showed me some Of the
most remarkable tapestries in the world.
He played for me, too, on his private Or
gan, and later showed me his little gar
den, picking from tree black with fruit
n handful Of figs, and leading me with
pride to the corner whence may be seen
one Of the most beautiful stretches Of
valley and mountain In all France. When
I parted from him was glad to discover
that. great as Is my interest in places and
things of historic and ARTISTIC value still
greater Is my interest In personalities, in
people. I hope to meet that soul again
somewhere in Gods universe. Likewise
in the old church where saw a large
unn ahror tvatA
keener in the dear old lady who, having
finished her devotions, offered her SER
vices to explain the painting to me. 1t
was through her that I obtained access
to the priests house and to the expert
ences there before the wonderful tapes
tries; experiences which American gold
failed to buy though, yes, 1t has tried
more than once. OF all these things am
buying postcards, which military law
says I cannot send home. but which, in
due time, I hope to bring home and put
under in ref1ectorscope and shout out
loud all these forbidden names. In the
meantime I advise all Of you to study
history more than have. or some day
you'll wish you had.
Cordially yours.
WILLIAM L. BOICOURT."
The usual chicken dinner will be served
the inmates at the Vermont State hospi-
tai Thursday. BY the use Of bran, rye
and substitutes for -four. Superintendent
| WATSON expects that over 200 barrels Of
-four will be saved during the year. The
other breads used are very pleasing to the
patients.-A son, Wayne Mitchell Lewis,
was born last week to Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Lewis of North Duxbury.-Rural
Route Agent Trombley and family have
gone to Orleans to spend Thanksgiving
,sAt- 4.
carrying the INSTRUMENTATION are
being held in the high school this week.
One Of the largest bucks shot in the
last few days of the hunting season was
that secured by Adolphe Keene on Cros-
sett hill in Duxbury. Game Warden
Parcher reports proceeds to exceed $40
from illegal deer shot and sold and money
turned over to the State.-The storm of
Thursday night did much injury to tele-
phone wires. many lines being out of
commission. In Duxbury. in front of
John Dillon's a pole fell directly across
the road. traffic being obliged to go in the
fields. Sleighs and sled were much in
evidence in the forenoon, but had to be
changed toward noon.-The Guptil farm
was recently the scene of another gala
time. in honor Of the birthday Of s. w.
Guptil, Mrs. Levi Davis of Northf1eld. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Taft of Montpelier
\ and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Jones Of Waits
field were the out Of town guests. Mr..
and Mrs. Sumner Stearns and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheelock Towne were also present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Sheppey Of North
field were recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Guptil.-Word has been received
by the parents of Norman Hamel that he
has arrived safely in France.-A surprise
party was rendered Miss Ruth Graves
| n honor
birthday by 25 Of her friends. Pieces Of an
ivory dresser setwere given her, a pleasant
evening passed and refreshments served
SOUTH WOODBURY..
News has been received Of the death OF
Willard Sprague at his home In Williams
town November 20. His death followed
that of his wife by eight days and wa!
, incident to old age. Mr.. Sprague was thu
son Of Lambert and Polly Sabin Sprague
the latter being the first female chile
born in the town of Woodbury.. The flu
, neral was held Thursday at the Congre
, gational Church In Williamstown. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Sprague of this plac'
r were among the relatives who attended
! The death of Mr.. Sprague removes tn
last survivor Of the Sprague family, WIFI
were respected residents Of this town
/. He is survived by daughter, Mrs. Berth'
t Sprague Virgins, and son-in-law. will
\ whom he resided, also two grandchildren
t Among those who are at home 70
e Thanksgiving are Miss Olive Goodell from
Waterford. where she is teaching, Mis-
Bernice Angel from her school in Crafts
bury. and Guy Angel from Lyndon Agri
e cultural School.
e WORCESTER.
q The funeral of Mrs Isaac e. Wheele
n was held at her late home Sunday, No
I. vember IS, Mrs. Holt of Calais officiating
a The bearers were three sons and on
r grandson, George Wheeler, Of Berlir
r Clarence of Worcester with whom sh
!: lived, Fri Wheeler of Meriden, Conn.,, an
Carroll Wheeler Of Worcester. The bui
d iaI was In the Robinson cemetery. Calai
It by the side of her husband, who die
y seven years ago. Those from out of tow
d who attended the funeral in addition
o the sons named above, were one othe
l. grandson. Harlan Wheeler. of New Yorl
3. N. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Wheeler, Mr.,
l. George Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Ne
l. son of Montpelier, Enoch Wheeler, Nj
It and Mrs. Edward Clark. Mrs Densmor
t. and Mrs. Case Of Barre, and Mr.. and Mr.
1t B. Z. Gillette of Burlington,
A. Howiesop of the Montpelier and Barr
le street railroad passed the week END wit
ID his family here.-Mrs. Elmer Brown {
East Calais was CUES. at the homo {
lr her brother. Frank r. King, recently.
K. Miss Josephine Fisk Of Barre passed II
III weekend with friends here.-The fft
10 annual sale of the Ladies' Aid socie,
Up at the town hall Wednesday Nov p, w,
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