Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-01-24

son. e-president and DR.. George
Stephens Of White River junction sec
rotary and treasurer. It was voted to
hold the annual summer meeting at
Barre on the Wednesday and Thurs
day Of the third week In July. To-day
the doctors are holding n clinic at the
college Of medicine at the University
Of Vermont.
The Knights Of Columbus campaign to
raise $500 in Burlington as this city's
share Of the $4,000 which the organization
hopes to secure in Vermont by the end Of
the month for war work was started with
a mass meeting Mt the Strong theatre Sum
day. w. II. Cassidy acted as
chairman and the speakers were Cover
nor Graham, Secretary of State Fleet
wood. the Hon. G. II. Boivin Of Shefford.
r. q. Captain Stretton of Fort Ethan
Allen and the Rev. r. NJ, Aubin of Swan
ton.
Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Harold A. Lessor of this
city and Miss Grace Conkey, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Conkey of
Mooers, N. Y. The ceremony was per-
formed In Charlotte, N. c., January ~.
Mr.. Lessor enlisted in the list Vermont
infantry band last May and was at
Fort Ethan Allen during the summer.
He went with his regiment to Vest
field. Mass. and in November they were
transferred to Camp Greene, Charlotte,
N. c. Mr.. and Mrs. Lessor are at
home at South Clarkson street. Char
lotte, N. c.
Yesterday was the second anniversary
Of the opening of the Union station. Since
that time there have been a number Of
changes in the STAFF Of employees. as many
OF the men have gone to war. Station
Master A. M. Prentiss said yesterday
that he had only four men left of those
who came to the station with him when
1t was opened. They are H. w. Perry,
telegraph operator; F. w. Warner, bag
gage master; M. c. Banister, night ticket
agent, and J. p. whalen, assistant ticket
agent. The rest of the force, with the
exception Of F. L. Roberts, who is now
treasurer Of the Burlington Trust COM
pany. have Joined the army or navy.
Two thousand four hundred and ninety.
one dollars is the price the city is to pay
for the new auto fire-hghting truck that
Is to be stationed on Church street at FIRE
station one. in 90 days. The truck, which
is practically made now, is a two-ton
Selden. 1t viii he brought here from New
full bidders. Besides the local automobile
concern that received the contract, there
were nine other bidders. These bids ranged
from 5000 to 5000. The commissioners, F..
E. Perkins. chairman. f. F. Nash and
Frank Rafter. were decidedly Of the opin-
ion last night that the Selden was the
best value obtainable for the sum.
At meeting Of Court General Howard,
No. 1915. Independent Order Of Foresters,
Thursday evening. the following officers
were installed by DIR. George o. Mitchell,
high secretary, of st. Adams: Court
deputy, p. J. Snyder; court physician. DR..
J. w. Courtney: chief ranger, H. w.
Chase; past ranger, Mrs L. v. Ashley;
vice-ranger. Mrs. NJ. A. Peck; recording
secretary. Mrs. E. L. LaDam; financial
secretary. A. p. Bernard; treasurer, Mrs.
S. LaPierre; orator. Mrs. H. w. Chase;
organist. Miss Lea Lorroin: senior wood
ward. Miss A. Cassan; Junior woodward.
Miss B. V. Bacon; senior beadle, l. Pro-
vost; junior beadle, George Lounsbury.
A banquet was served by the ladies Of
the order after the installation.
The annual meeting Of the College Street
Church was held Thursday at the home
of the pastor. Reports Of the committees
were presented. the report of the clerk
showing total membership Of $685. The
following officers and committees were
elected: Clerk, H. F. Perkins; treasurer,
y. S. Dean; outlook committee, w. H.
Crockett. +. l.. Ingalls,, T. 8. Peck and
Mrs. l.. J. Paris; welcome committee, A.
!. Goodhue: benevolence committee, H. F..
Perkins. Mrs. NJ. H. Buckham, !. v.
Cobleigh; chairman Of board of ushers.
A. Whiting; members of the board of
the Home for Destitute Children, Mrs.
E. L. Ingalls, and Mrs. A. L. Whiting.
Mrs. Anna Coutu was the installing
officer at the installation of the officers
of the Ladies of L'Union st. Jean Baptiste,
held in their hall Wednesday Jan. 16.
Mrs. Anna Courtney acted as mistress of
ceremonies. These officers were installed
President. Mrs. Mary H. Pepin; vice.
president. Mrs. Marie Leduc; secretary.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin; assistant secretary,
Mrs Clara Trombley; treasurer. Mrs.
Hattie Boucher; preceptress. Mrs. Mary
Louise Duprat: mistress of ceremonies,
Mrs Malvina Morrisseau; first ordonatrs
Mrs. Mary Yandow; second ordonatris
Mrs Alma Prunier Mrs. Coutu and Mrs
Pepin were each presented with an armful
Of carnations. Refreshments were served
and Mrs. Pepin gave the ladies a short
talk.
The Young WOman's Auxiliary of st.
PauIs Church met at the parish house
for their annual meeting at $50 o'clock
Monday evening. Before the business OF
the meeting the members sat down to
a supper arranged by a committee from
the society with Miss Lydia McCuen az
chairman. The table was prettily dec
Grated and each member had at her
plate a pink or white carnation. The
flowers were given by Mrs. Harriet
Davis, the treasurer. At the close OF
the supper, the Rev. A. +. Montgomery
talked to the members on the object
of the society and what it should mean
to it's members. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Deaconness Louisa. Miss
Grace NJ. Robertson was re-elected
secretary and Mrs. Harriet NJ Davis
was reelected treasurer. The Rev
Mr.. Davenport gave short address
! and closed the meeting.
! The freezing and bursting Of water
pipe in a bathroom on the third floor
of the Hotel Vermont Sunday morning
| did considerable damage before it was
discovered and the water shut off. The
first intimation Of any trouble came
shortly before ten o'clock. Late break.
fasters in the dining room noticed waite,
! following one of the large chandeliers
and in almost the twinkling Of an eye
there was a stream from every one OF
the glass pendants. Tables within range
were moved to one side and the bell boys
were sent over the house for tubs and
pals Investigation showed that the
walls and ceiling OF a room on the sec.
ond floor directly under the bathroom