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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
HILDRETH MARTIN
LEADS S. Fl. S. 1918
His Average for Course Was o4--Alice
c. Downing Is Second with o2.5, and
Mary Shorey Third with 9i.2--
Prize Speakers Announced

Announcement of commencement hon
ors at Spaulding high school WAS made
at oon to-day by. Principal III, II Jack,
son, the first honor in the senior class
being won by Hildreth r. Martin, whose
average for the course was % per cent
The second honor was taken by Alice G.
Downing with percentage of 92.5 and
the third by Mary Shorey with 9l.2.
The commencement exercises will be held
during the week of June l6 and there
will be approximately 90 students to
graduate
Other members of the senior class who
have an average OF 90 per cent for the
course are Marion +. Filden, Vivien X.
Marion, Kathleen f. o'Leary and Freda
III. Ladd.
The program for class day exercises
which are to be held during the after
noon of June 20 is as follows: Address of
welcome, Laurence c. Campbel class
history, Mildred F. McGue; music; class
will, Deane G. Davis; essay, Mary Shor-
ey; class prophecy, Vivien Marion; mu-
sic; class ode, Freda III. Ladd; presenta-
tion to school, Albert T. Lyon; address
to graduating class, Marion L, Tilden;
music
The prize speaking contest will be held
on the evening of June is and the speak
ers, chosen from the three under classes,
are as follows: Kathryn c. Brown, Eve
yn c. Brliya, Doris G. Burke, Mildred l..
Lander, Oresta +. Gianni, Frank H,
Wells, Aldo Poletti and Gordon c. Rear
Ion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
TO INSTRUCT BAKERS.
On Flour Substitutes in Bread-Meeting
Will Be Held in Burlington.

A conference occurred at Montpelier
Thursday afternoon between George C..
West of Hartford and state food admin
istrator, John I. Gushing, relative to
the food conditions in the state. Their
discussion was mostly relative to baker
les, and it was decided that q meeting
of the bakers of the state shall be held
at the New Sherwood in Burlington
April Ia, which will decide upon bakery
matters and will be of great Importance
to those engaged in food manufacture
as well as the public in general.
IT is planned to organize the state
bakers so that they will assist in every
wav in carving out the provisions of
the food regulations. They will be told
about the substitutes and will be fur
nished information to help supply the
public with the information for co-opera
ton. The bakers viii be called upon
to comply with all regulations, and ar
rangements will be made for policing,
which will probably mean Inspections
and inspectors.
Mr.. Cushing stated on that date the
bakers will 90 from 20 20 25 per cent
substitutes and that in short time the
bakers can be assured that they will 90
rye substitutes in bread and that the
public win be called upon to do this be-
ginning March 81 This has been con
fined to the bakeries up TO the present
time.
Mr.. West attended the national bak
er-' technical service commission meet
ing. held in Chicago with the consent OF
Mr. Hoover, recently and was surprised
10 see how patriotically the bakers are
rising to the occasion in their support
II the government in this food conser-
ration.
A baker in Barre. OF whom complaint
lad been made. also conferred with Mr..
1ushing while the latter was al Mont
,elier. \ complaint also came that IN
7orinth a merchant had cancelled his
,read order because the people I'M that
ection would not buy the bread which
he bakers are now forced 10 put on tho
market under the new regulations. The
omplant was based upon the state
nenf that the people there wanted white
read
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
FRENCH RETAKE FOUR VILLAGES
IN THE FACE OF MOST STUBBORN
OPPOSITION; BRITISH ALSO GAIN
MEN SELECTED
FOR SHIP SERVICE
Twenty-Four Men from Washington
County Placed in That Branch OF
the Government.

The war department has notified the
Washington county board of exemption
that the following men have been as.
signed 60 the emergency fleet corporation
service. thus removing the men from the
draft list as far as calling them into
service is concerned aud placing them in
a branch OF the service where the govern.
ment believes the best returns can be Sc.
cured; Carl Johannis Anderson. Charles
Noe Cato, John Thomas Roach, George
W. Davidson, Michael James Roach, Per.
ley Gotler, Nunsio Albis. William James
Counter. Eugene Vanelli. Harry Dsvi.
sons, Frederick A. Il. Manson, Charles
\. Samphere. Carl James Nelson, vii.
liam Henry Walsh, Joseph Portalupi,
Arthur Sam Huse, Christian Olsen. Do.
menico DiBona, Vernon Lee Chrickshank,
Alexander Edward, Louis Tony Calde.
rara, Amcdeo Semprebon, Milziada Clam
pi, Emil Haajanen,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
TALK OF THE TOWN

The funeral of Edgar G. Ericsson, whc
died in Bridgeport, Conn, of pneumonia
| meningitis, will be held in the First Bap
tist church Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock, the pastor, Rev. B. j. Lehigh
officiating
Ernest Curtis, who has been passing
vacation at the home of his
father, Edward Curtis in West Topsham
stopped in Barre this week to visit his
aunt, Mrs. Frank Adams of Elm street,
and his grandmother, Mrs. Almira Cur
tis. Mr.. Curtis has returned to Spring
field, Mass, where he is employed.
On the eve of their departure for Wells
River to reside, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Reid, who have been living on Green
street, were surprised by a party of 54
of their neighbors and friends Wednes-
day evening, the first part of the surprise
taking place at the Reid home. upon
which the guests descended, and the sec.
ond part being carried out at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dale At the lat
ter house well arranged program of
piano music, singing and readings was
given, after which there was dancing
Refreshments were also served At
fitting time during the program Harry
Dale, who was chairman of the commit
tee of arrangements, made the presenta-
tion of a beautiful leather travelling bag
to each of the hcnored couple. Mr.. Reid
responded very feelingly and Mrs Reid
followed il up with a cordial invitation
to the members of the party to visit
them in their new home. where Mr.. Reid
is to engage in farming, after following
a general trucking business in Barre for
some time.
An audience numbering nearly 700
people assembled for the British recruit
ing rally in the opera house last night,
but circumstances which delayed the ar
rival of a night train from the south
also wrecked the plans of the recruiting
mission. Capt. Louis keene of the Cana
dian army, and Lieut.. Clark Of Scotch
regiment started for Barre, but their
arrival was DELAYED until 10 O'Clock, and
bv that time the audience had dispersed.
Frank c. Howland presided at the meet
ing and Announced that the British Off
rers were expected at 2 O'Clock. In the
the Barre Pipe and Drum band
would play. and there would be moving
pictures, although not the battle scenes l
originally planned. The musicians got /
! fine hand and two reels generously /
oaned by Manager Alto Mariana OF
Tie Biiou theatre were shown Then /
"a became apparent thai the officers we're !
DOT TO reach here until 10 o'clock. and 4
he meeting disbanded. Capt keene.
lpon his arrival. left almost immediate 1
n for Hanover y. H.. where hc j. teach
nr Al Dartmouth. and Lieut.. Clark sent /
ssck - Manchester. n II. IT, expect
\ thai the rally win hs bed Thursdsy
= Friday evening. next week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
TAKING CARE OF DEBT.
Barre City Fathers to Authorize Tenn
porary Note Issue.

Thwarted in it's efforts TO obtain au-
thorization for note or bond issue to
refund money expended from water dc
partment earnings, the city council met
in a special session yesterday afternoon
to consider ways and means for meeting
the note issue due next Tuesday. When
the voters in special city meeting
Wednesday night refused to sanction the
plan suggested by the council in the
warning, they imposed on the city ia
thers the task of providing for notes
that were dated April on the assump-
tion. evidently, that no difficulty would
be encountered in obtaining authority
to bond before the notes became due.
Members Of the council spoke plainly
their impressions of the city meeting,
and then resolution authorizing an.
other temporary note issue to be dated
Aug, was introduced and passed to a
second reading. The resolution in all
will be adopted at the regu
Ian council meeting Monday night, or in
time to take care Of the notes that are
due on the following day. Moreover,
there is strong likelihood that some
time before Aug. | the voters viii be
into a special city meeting
again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
ALBANo-CAPRA.
Marriage of Barre People Followed BY
Reception.

Miss Teresa L. Capra and John Al
bano Were united in marriage by Justice
of the Peace James Mackay yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The bride
wore gray georgette crepe over pink mes
saline and her attendant wore gray chif-
fon over pink messaline. Both carried
pink roses and white carnations.
At o'clock in the evening. the bridal
party entertained their friends at a re-
ception held in the Knights of Columbus
hall. music being furnished by Carroll's
orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Albano were
the recipients Of many beautiful gifts.
The bride has been an employe of
Goodfellow iewelry store for several
years. Mr. Aibano j. 4 stonecutter by
trade. Mr.. and Mrs. Albano left on the
noon train for honeymoon trip to va
rious points in New Jersey. They viii
be at their home, 1 Oswald street, about
April 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
IN GERMAN ADVANCES
Major General March Issued Statement
Last Night, with Purpose TO Re-
assure the American People.

Washington, d. C., March 29.-In a
statement last, night Major General
March. acting chief OF staff, assured tho
American people that there is no cause
for alarm in the advances made by the
Germans in the great battle now raging
in Picardy and he expressed complete
confidence in the triumph OF allied arms.
General March was still without word
from Pershing concerning American
troops participating in the battle. The
reports yesterday dealt entirely with the
positions Of the opposing forces Wednes-
day, as described in the British and
French official statements.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
Swanton Munition Factory
Burned After an
Explosion
OFFICIALS BELLE
1T AN ACA DENT
The Flames Spires 5 with Re-
markabl > aa-
piGS

st. Albans, March 2e.--Nliss Dora
Savage, aged 81, who was injured in an
explosion at the plant of the Interna.
tional Explosives company at Swanton
late yesterday, died at the hospital here
last night. Miss Nellie Hemingway is
in critical condition. The others who
were hurt are expected to recover. The
company's officials started an investiga
ton to-day. The loss on the building
was $1,000 and ON the contents several
thousand more. II is probable that the
plant will not be rebuilt.
The accident occurred about i:30
o'clock in the afternoon. The cause is
unknown hut there seems TO be no sus-
picon. in the minds of the company Off
cials that the trouble was not accidental.
The explosion occurred on table where
girls were inspecting primers. There was
little damage TO the building from the
first explosion, but the flames quickly
spread and there was series of heavy
explosions until the building was
wrecked. The flames communicating to
illuminate of mercury, which il highly
explosive caused an exceedingly rapid
spread of the fire. All the illuminate
except what is in use for work actually
under way in the factory was kept un-
der water and dried as needed. That was
saved There was probably about eleven
pounds in use in various parts of the
building and ii was impossible for any.
one TO reach IT.
The building was low wooden strlc-
ture, about 60.lj0 feet in dimension,
and there was one other small shack.
Both were destroyed.
Nellie Hemingay, 10 years old, was in
lnred about the face, arms and legs.
Her eyes were blinded by flying primers.
She was taken to the home of Peter
Moreau across the street and later was
brought to the hospital by train to this
city
Mrs Moses Sawyer was severely
especially on the arms. She
was taken to her own home, which is
near the factory She will recover
Some of the other employees sustained
minor scratches or bruises, but nothing
Of serious nature.
Drs. G. +. Allen, a. L. Cross, II. L.
Pierce and f. r. Pape were summoned to
attend the three injured.
About forty hands are employed in
he factory in day and night shifts Of
wenty each. Only about twelve or fiji
cen were working yesterday.
The plant is located in the west part
II the village short distance beyond
he iron bridge over the Missisquoi riy
r. Ii is not isolated from other build
ngs as is the larger plant of the Rem
ngton Arms Union Metallic company
'lanking runs from the bridge directly
Ip to the factory. This planking was
haired for a distance of 10 or fifteen
eet from the factory, but the bridge
vas not endangered.
The company was organized in 1915
rith Z. r. Bradley as manager. 1t en-
aged in the manufacture of primers and
etonators.
The village was shaken and glass was
roken from windows in several places.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
TALK OF THE TOWN

| George n. Tilden returned last night
! from a business trip to Newport
Milton Stills and Peggy Hyland in "The
Other Woman" Pathe feature, Biiou
| to-day.-adv,
Miss Glynora Gould of Perry street
has returned from stay of few days
in Lancaster, n. HI.
Aldo Polletti of George street was
taken to the City hospital yesterday
for an operation for appendicitis.
Miss Frances Burke, who is attending
the Skidmore School of Arts in Sara.
toga, n Y, arrived in the city to-day to
pass the Easter vacation at her home on
Maple avenue.
A telegram has been received by Mrs.
Harland II. Maxfied from Mr. Maxfield,
stating that he has left Camp Hancock.
Augusta. Ga, and has been transferred
to Camp Greene, Charlotte. n. C.
On Saturday afternoon, March 30. at
$3.50 o'clock and on Monday evening,
April /. at o'clock, recitals will be given
at Goddard seminary by students of the
music department. The public is invited.
Montpelier GUSTS and bowlers won
from the Murphy & Weafer pastimers
last evening at Montpelier in the fifth of
series of fortnightly meetings, Mont
pelier capturing the bowling honors,
three out of four of the pocket billiards
and breaking even in billiards.
F. NJ. Kempton q South Main street
has returned to the city, after passing
several DAYS in Newton Highlands.
Mass. where he has been visiting his ia
ther and brother Mr.. kempton was
called to Newton Highlands by the i'll
ness of his brother, who is convalescing,
after having been stricken while in
military training camp. o
Private Richard Hoar. who has been
spending a furlough Of few days at the /
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Rich |
ard Hoar of East street. returned this !
forenoon 10 Spartsnburg, $. c., where he /
is stationed with the 5Tth Pioneer in !
fantry. He was accompanied by Private
Melburne Lewis. also a member Of the
57th Pioneer infantry. who has been
spending the past few days at his home
in South Barre.
Mrs. Julia Richardson Of jefferson
street has received word Of the death
n her brother Albert Cummings. a long
lime resident Of Berlin, who passed a,vs,
AZ his home IN Waterbury early ves
.crdav morning. Mr.. Richardsan i his
lnlv sister. and the only other near rel
tive surviving j. his son. Alvin Cum
ninrs Of Waterbury. The deceased ,vss
farmer 70 Berlin for m4ry years and
vas wei known in Barre. Funeral sers. n
rps arc 10 - hcid " Waterbury Sup.
iav farenoon and ihs BODY viii l.e fakeu
o Berlin c0rner fer interment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
VERDICT LESS THAN TENDER.
]. ]. Williams Given Si21.55 in County
Court

The jury in the case of J. ]. Williams
VS.. J.. 4. Davis and others returned a
verdict in Washington county court late
yesterday afternoon in favor of the
plaintiff to recover Sl2l.35. Before the
trial commenced in the morning the de
fendant made tender of 1925. which
was filed with the clerk of the court
Clerk Moody, acting under instructions
from the presiding judge, sent out no
tiees this afternoon to the attorneys in
terested that beginning Tuesday morn
ing April ?. the following eight cases
would be taken up in the order given
and would be disposed of: Bonszzi vs..
Fortney, Stackpole vs.. Cook. Simpson vs..
Central Vermont railroad. Cobb. Hersey
& Co. VS.. Villa. Sovija vs.. Perantoni,
Dobbs vs.. Montpelier & Wells River rail
road, Aibin vs.. Cutting, Utley VS.. Phelps.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
hem to bring up artillery.

Three villages were captured by the
French yesterday, they being Courte-
manche, Mesnil-St. Georges and Assam
villers. Their capture was told in the
official communication last night, which
was as follows:
Continuing to attack with strong
forces in the region Of Montdidicr dur
ing the whole morning the enemy en-
larged his gains west aud south of this
town, but with magnificent courage our
troops counter attacked with the bayo-
net and drove the Germans out of the
villages of Courtemanche, Mesnil-St.
Georges and Assainvillers. On the
Somme sector we are holding our line
soldly.
"Our troops have made an advance
over a front about 10 kilometers long
and two kilometers deep on the front
from Lassigny to Noyon. On the left
bank of the 0ise savage attacks by the
enemy have given him no advantage,
our troops holding their positions en-
ergetically.'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
ST. JoHNSBURY HoNoRs.
Were Announced BY Principal Davis Of
the Academy.

st. JohnsbuTy March % Principal
Davis has announced the commencement
parts at St. Johusbury academy and in
giving out the hoaors said that in his
ten years Of teaching De had never had a
group Of students that had = higher aN-
erscc iu marks IN = four YEAR, coursc-
The valedictorian j. Miss Marjorie
Crarnton. -aluiaforlan- Miss katherine
Boynton. while Strrry r. Waterman and
Richard I.sdd reeeire high houors Izdd
j. a resident ~ Waterford and the others
lifc in 81. IahushurE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
eoDDARpITEs ON. THE STAGE.
Gave Good Minstrel Show Before a Large
Crowd.

Minstrelsy given last evening at the
Goddard hall by the students Of the
school received a rousing reception from
students and downtown people Ia such
AN extent that large sum was realized
for the athletic treasury, part OF which
Is 10 be donated Co the baseball fund
Long before the curtain arose, nearly all
the available seats had been taken. The
show was divided into two parts, one he
ing given by the BOYS Of the school, while
the other was given by the girls.
II took but a few minutes after the
curtain had risen for the first part, 10
lind out that the seminary has large
number OF singers Of true mettle and
promising qualities, Mr., Wallace, ar.
rayod IN costume as Uncle Sam, acted as
interlocutor to the first part Of the show
and throughout the evening he proved 20
be an apt target for handling the local
hits directed by the cndmen TO the stu.
dents of the school, while the endmeu
capably carried out their part in giving
a smooth and pleasing entertainment.
The program for the first part of the
show was as follows: Overture by the
chorus; Southern Gals" Mr. Tryon
Little Buttercups,' Mr. kopf; "1he
Dark Town Strutters' Ball" Mr.. Soule;
'I'm All Bound Round with the Mason
Dixon Line" Mr.. Conlcy: "0n the Road
TO Home, Sweet Home" Mr. Jacobs
when Yankee Doodle Learns TO Parlez
Vous Francais," Mr.. Carney; Round |
Her Neck She Wears Yellow Ribbon,
Mr. Sault; "Dipple Dtties," Mr. Bazan;
sid Feel at Home II They'd Let Me Join
the Army" Mr.. Kelley; Listen to the |
at the knitting Club Mr. La
Casse; the final number was II Pledge |
to My Flag by the entire
chorus.
"a Partisan Cafe" made an excellent |
setting for the second part OF the pro.
gram, which was given by the girls of
he school, while throughout this part OF
he program the audience was treated to
, delightful presentation of dancing and
,olos. Miss Sensth Soule -capably
handled he role as interlocutor, and her
lantcring with the "endmen' caused no
md of merriment throughout the even
ng.
The program for this part of the show
vas as follows: "Bluebrd" Miss Jane
on; when It's Cotton Pickin Time in
tennessee, Miss Stanton; Strike Up
he Band. Here Comes Sailor" Miss
Will; Way Down There Miss Carroll
You Never Can Be Too Sure About the
iris" Misses Soule, Carroll, Venio and
iraves;, "Rockabye Land" Miss Sar-
Ient; Goodbye, MAJ Goodbye. Pal
'oodbye, Mule!" Miss Cain; my Sweet
cart Is Somewhere in France Miss
Since Mother Goes to the
Iovie Shows Miss Hollistcr: keep
he Home Fires Burning" Miss Jameson,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
GERMAN LOSSES CONTINUE
TO BE EXCEEDINGLY HEAVY
British Regained Some Territory in
Counter Attack North of the SOmme
But They Were Forced to Give
Ground South of That River

Paris March 29Voent fighting continued last night the
region of Monder the office announced to-day Despite
German the French held the villages which they
yesterday Monche taken by the French North of Mont
der the French the British held the German
thrust. The German losses were extremely heavy.
The great battle is raging front of more than 70
miles This extension of the line has increased the number of Ger
engaged There increased confidence here The
general feeling that for Germany the battle is virtually lost but
the allies the battle about begin The weather changed
to-day If the conditions at the front the Paris the
shifted the southwest which would the Ger
using gas Rain falling which would make difficult for
them TO bring artillery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
SCALES-DOW.
Marriage Took Place at Brides Home in
East Barre.

\ very pretty wedding took place last
evening at the home of Mrs. c. Della
Dow of East Barre, when her daughter,
Miss lvis Dow, became the bride of Fred
c. Scales of Windsor. The ceremony
took place at $50 o'clock in the presence
OF about 80 guests. Rev. B. j. Lehigh of
Barre officiating. The single ring service
was used The bride and groom were
attended by Miss Ethel Eastman of East
Barre as bridesmaid and Jesse Dow, a
brother of the bride, as groomsman,
After the ceremony, light refreshments
were served, and the bride and groom
left on the midnight train for a wedding
trip, after which they will go to Windsor
to reside, the groom being employed
there as a maehinist.
Mrs. Scales has been for some time a
waitress at the Eureka restaurant and
her circle of friends is large.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-29
DUTCH ARE WAITINC
FOR B4TTLE OUTCOME
Denial Made That Holland Has Refused
to Accept American Grain in Re-
turn for Ships.

Amsterdam, March pa semi-ofiicial
news agency at The Hague is informed
that the Dutch foreign Office has taken
no step that could possibly warrant the
impression in America that Holland has
refused to accept American grain in re-
turn for the use Of Dutch ships.
The paper quotes General Pershing as
saying; The American people would
hold it great honor for our troops were
they engaged in the present battle." The
paper says that General Foch placed
Pershing's offer before the council at the
front,