Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
WEST BRATTLEBORO
Gift of Gold to Miss Clark.

appreciation Ill winch she is held in
this community. After a large bou-
quet of pink chrysanthemums had been
presented to Miss Clark, she began to
realize that the reception was for her.
Two hours were spent in very social
manner during which time selections
of instrumental music were rendered
by several present. Rev. A. V. Wood
worth made pleasing and appropriate
remarks after which refreshments were
served Upon taking their leave, Miss
Clark was presented purse of $40
in gold true symbol of her work in
the Congregational church, Of which
she has been a member many years.
She has held the position as church
organist much of the time, has been
a faithful worker in the Sunday school
and is a neighbor who will be greatly
missed She expects to go to Lebanon,
n. H., this week, where she will make
her home for the present with her
brother and sister.
The Needlecraft will meet with Mrs.
w. +. Stellman this afternoon.
Mrs. Il. D. Ranney is assisting few
days at the Mclrosc hospital. She is
q graduate nurse.
Louis Moore of Bennington was
weekend guest in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence S. Rider.
Mrs. George Barrett of Bonnyvale
road, who recently returned from Wis
it in Chester. has not been in her usual
health the past few days.
Mrs II. w. Barber returned Wednes-
4 Eo11 ,ho
ed several days. She was accompa-
MED by c. S. Clark, who returned yes
tcrday.
There will be a regular meeting of
the Western Engine company in Engine
hall, Tuesday evening, Nov. 6, at $50
o clock, by order of the clerk, Purlc
V. Convey.
Leonard +. Taylor came from Green
field to spend Tuesday at his home here.
He returned Wednesday morning. His
son, Clarence Taylor, is now in Green
field with his father.
Harry Clark of Ludlow came Wednes-
day by automobile after his sister,
Mrs. II. II. Barber, who accompanied
him to his home on account of the scri
Gus illness of Mrs. Clark.
Louis Spear of South Vernon under
went an operation on his right leg
Friday morning in the Merosc hos
pital. Margaret Mariana of Putncy al
so was operated upon Friday. Dr.
Lynch was assisted by DR.. Hunter.
Miss Alice Alexander was pleasantly
surprised Monday evening, when % of
her young friends called to remind her
that she was ''sweet sixteen Games
and music was enjoyed during the eve
ming ana refreshments were served.
Miss Alice received numerous gifts.
Richard Briggs returned October
% after a month S trip for the
Oaks Farm Guernsey company, during
whith tipe skeT ttaltted flaws at~Ti.sp rd
ton, n. j., Brockton and Springfield,
Mass, with Guernseys from this farm.
These cattle have been prize winners at
each place exhibited.
Miss Bertha Rider was given a sur
prise shower Friday night in her home
by the members of Miss Hattie Clark s
Sunday school class, of which she is
a member. She was presented several
gifts. There were nine present and a
very enjoyable evening was spent. Re
freshments of cake and cocoa were
served.
Baptist church, Rev. l. NJ. Compton
pastor Morning worship at 1890 with
sermon by the pastor. Sunday school
at ll.45. Evening service at 100. Sub
iect Putting Religion Into Politics.
Leader John Mckay. The men of the
congregation are especially invited to
attend this service. There has been
prepared special music for this service.
The school children, with the teach
ers, enjoyed the afternoon Friday
and at the same time did a good amount
of work by raking up the leaves ON
the Academy lawn 1t was an ideal
day and with many hands at work the
lawn soon presented much different
appearance. TIervcy Thayer was on
hand with his team and carted the dead
leaves away
The West Brattleboro Magazine club
held its annual meeting Monday night in
the home of J.. Ii. Stellman with an at
tendance of II members, two of whom
We're charter members, Mrs. L. S. Bartlett
and A. w. Stowe. The club was organ
lied soon after the Civil war and has
been continuing since that time There
are at present Is members, and they
subscribe for 10 magazines and papers
Mr., and Mrs. Leonard +. Taylor were
given a farewell reception Tuesday eve
ming in the Baptist vestry by the mem
bers of the church and parish. There
were about 80 friends present who pre-
scented Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor purse of
money. Music was rendered during the
evening and various games were en-
ioyed. Refreshments of cake and coffee
were served.
+. Eaton Merrifeld and Miss Alice
Wilson, both of Grafton, were married
Saturday at 1 clock in the Baptist
parsonage by Rev. |. NJ. Compton. A
double ring service was used. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rowland Of Grafton. The bride wore
a blue travelling suit with blue hat
and carried pink roses. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcrrifeld left for a short trip in New
Hampshire, going part way by automo-
bile. They will make their home in
Grafton, where Mr.. Mortified is en-
gagged in farming with his father
First Congregational church, Rev. A.
V. Woodwork minister, Prayer meet
ing this week Friday in the vestry at
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