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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10
IT PUTS THE "PEP"
Into Peptiron,-The Combination of
Pspsin, Nux, Iron, Celery.

Pepsin, kux, Iron, Celery.
This is what makes Peptiron Of
~onderful therapeutic value, and 80
successful after influenza, the grip
and in blood and nerve troubles,
anemia, paleness, nervous weakness
and the exhausting worry and anx-
iety over the world war
It is a real iron blood and nerve
tonic, especially beneficial in the
weakness following the influenza aud
grip, to WORKOUT, brain-fagged men,
and to fast-growing boys, invalids
and convalescents, the aged and in
firm. It actually puts iron, a natural
Strengthened, into the blood, and re-
stores the wasted red corpuscles.
Your druggist knows its great merit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10
PRIVATE MoRAsKI WOUNDED.
Bellows Falls Soldier Is In 103d Ma
chine Gun Battalion--Went to Texas
Border with Company E.

John Moraski of Bellows Falls has re-
ceived notice that his son, Private An
thony Moraski, of the lO3d machine gun
battalion, was slightly wounded in action
in France, Nov l. He is "a years old.
He was member of Company L, Yer
mont National Guard of Bellows Falls,
served on the Texan border and went
overseas in the fall Of 1917.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

had been spending 1O.days' furlough
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Merrifield, returned to Akron, Ohio,
Saturday, where he is stationed at the
Goodyear flying field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

Put ruffle on the bottom of your
kitchen aprons. You will be surprised
to see how many drops and spots it
catches which otherwise would drop on
your skirt below the hem Of your apron.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

Mrs. +. E. Aiken is i'll.
Cary Palmer returned to Chester high
school Monday.
Mrs. l.. w. Kendall returned from
Springfield. Mass, Saturday.
Arthur Butler, who had been in town
week, returned to Vineland, NJ j.,
Monday.
Miss Follett, former teacher who
had been visiting in town, has returned
to her home in Weston.
Miss Margaret Gilbert, who had been
a guest of Mrs. +. Z. Merrifield q week,
has returned to Chester.
Miss A. l.. Duncan, who has been i'll
several weeks was taken to Rocking
ham hospital Wednesday.
Miss Hazel Treadwell, who had been
a guest of Miss Priscilla Gallup in Bel
lows Falls, returned Saturday.
Schools in town are closed and all
public gatherings are prohibited on ac-
count of the prevalence of influenza.
A. B. Culver went to Bellows Falls
Sunday, called there by the serious i'll
ness of his son-inlaw, Clifford Wood
ward, who is gaining at this writing.
The community was saddened Tues
day when it became known that Miss
Bernice Cobb had died, having been i'll
only short time with pneumonia.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
family.
At the annual Congregational church
meeting last week, these officers were
elected: Clerk, Mrs. Clara Treadwell;
treas, Mrs. A. b. Culver; collector, Miss
Mamie Templeton; church committee,
G. w. Adams, Mrs. w. L. l.. Walker,
j. H. Stowell, Mrs. +. V. Wilbur.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

If you need to keep cheese for any
length of time, you can prevent mold
from appearing on the surface by coat
ing it thinly with butter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

land Norse's assisting in the care of her
mother, Mrs. Rachel Prouty, and sister,
Mrs. Roland Morse, who are i'll with in
tuenza.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

Sweeten your pie crust. One table,
spoon of sugar to a pie gives fine flaw
or and helps to keep it fresh.-M. II. G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

At a S, ,ec;al ,nao,;-. 90 tble City
council Nc, Ar 'e Ing "a nmercial
Travellers, AeiS sa.nnser aing at
Rutland, it naa su a &c a bill
presented at Sho a aos.u " aon of the
legislature enNh,;na .ns men to
vote wherever ytha,se ~ W. election
time. V"'s may :"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

felt ~or 10th NJ al NJ, Winches-
w. sra,, ",l3 their son, Geral VINO came
~ imp Long Branch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Deaths of Mr.. and Mrs. Hopper.


A. r. Hopper. the well.known rail.
| road man, engineer and fireman on the
West River road the past four years,
died of pneumonia following influen-
"a, Thursday and his wife died Mon
dav of the SAND disease.
Mr.. Hopper was 90 years old and
was native of Spring Valley, n ".
which is few miles north of New
York city. About four wears ago he
married Miss Mabel Winchester of
, Guilford, daughter of Hooker Winches-
ter, and came here TO live directly aft
or their marriage. They were devot-
ed couple and the entire community
mowus their loss.
G. L. Hopper of Spring Valley. ia
Jher of Mr.. Hopper. and Hooker Win
chester and Gerald Winchester, father
and brother of Mrs. Hopper, attended
the funerals. Services for Mr.. Hopper
were held at the grave Sunday at II.
Mrs. Hoppcr's funeral was held at the
grave at 10 Wednesday. The burials
were in Glebe View cemetery.
Miss IIollace Cutting. Miss Eileen
Benson and Florence Corey returned to
their school in Chester Monday.
A. f. Cudworth went directly from
Brattleboro to Montpelier Monday aft
err attending municipal court. His
headquarters are to be at the Pavilion.
Some of the new cases of influenza
reported this week are: Mr.. and Mrs.
George NJ. Clough, Mrs. W. ]. Ander-
son and oldest daughter. Mr. and Mrs.
r. e. Fountain. Mrs. Addie Hulett and
John, John McAllister, Ruth Phelps,
Harry Sparks, Mrs. John Emerson, Bes
sic Boynton, Cassie Bowers, and Con-
ductor John Kierce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10
FOR WOMEN READERS.

Molasses is much improved if boiled
and skimmed-Mrs j. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

None so blind as they whom prejudice
h8s made sightless,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

To make good furniture polish use
equal portions of linseed oil, vinegar
and spirits of wine. Mix we'll together
and shake before using. 1t may be
used on the finest woods. X. H. p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

used on the hnest woods. X. ii. L.
Cheese and date sandwiches: One
half cup grated American cheese, four
dates chopped fine, twelve slices of
bread cut thin, two tablespoons of but
ter and two tablespoons of salad dress
ing. Mix grated cheese, dates and sal
ad dressing. Cream the butter and
spread the bread and cover with the
daate and cheese mixture.
Many housekeepers who do not boil
their clothes regularly like to do SO
occasionally, putting in some special
whitener. A couple of large spoonfuls
of kerosene in the boiler will help TO
obliterate any grimy stains that have
fingered from past launderings
Apples decay quickly once the pro-
cess begins. One bad apple in barrel
will spread trouble through the entire
barrel in a short time. 1t is a good
plan to keep an eye on this barrel and
use at once those apples which have
specks.
Tapioca Walnut Cream: Soak one
half cup pearl tapioca overnight in cold
water. Put into double boiler with two
cups of water and cook until clear. Add
one cup of sugar and the juice and
grated rind of lemon. Turn into cups
or moulds which have been wet and
lined with chopped walnuts. Chill and
serve with whipped cream.-H' q. l..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10

1t takes rare l.. yOd mon
ey saver and pOpu or At G Al time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-01-10
GRAFTON.
Dies in Navy Hospital.

Xii Redfeld, 90, who was in the ma
val service, died of pneumonia Dec. 81
at Brooklyn naval hospital. He was
born in Townshend but lived in Grafton
nearly all of his life.
The body was brought to his home
here Friday and funeral services were
held Saturday morning, Rev. Mr.. Sweet
officiating, The burial took place al
Saxtons River.
There were many beautiful flowers
attesting to the esteem of his friends
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-03-16
OR ERNDG Tx
VERY AMD ERYMzZTzES

you and me, sir. if may make so boil
as to tell you. I'm able to sit here an
talk to you without humbugging you. an
claim it's true respect I'm showing 20
at last. sir! And that's what not one
your tenants nor your tenants childre
ever did to you before in all your Ion
life
And then the scene between O'Flahert
and Tessie comes: Tessie is the Iris /
housemad at whom O'Flaherty has bee
casting sleeps eyes all his life and whom
he has dreamed about at the front-thi |
dialogue is delicious.
Tessie What had the queen on her
Denny. when she spoke to your
O'Flaherty: "She had bonnet OF
without any strings to it and she hat
a plankeen of embroidery down heI
bosom; she had her waist where it used
to be. and not where the other ladie|
had it: and she had little brooches in bel
ears: though to tell the truth, Tessie, thu
queen didn't have half the jewelry o|
Mrs. O'Sullivan that keeps the pop shod
in Drumpogne She dresses her hair dowI
on her forehead in sort of a little fringl
like And I thought she had an Iris1
look about her eyebrows. And the dueet|
didn't know what to say to me, pool
woman, and 7 didn't know what to say
to her, God help me-
And you'll just love Denny's old peasant
mother. Mrs. O'Flaherty, who comes ID
see her boy in all of his glory and hed
a-thnkin' all of the time it's against thd
English he's been fightin'!'
The scene between Denny and his
mother is really the big scene of thd
play, and we learn from it how this Irish
lad has really found himself and we sec
how Denny has outgrown, utterly, the
environment in which he has been cast
The play is very full of meaning here
and but typifies the situation all ove1
the world today as our brave boys
come trooping VIGOROUSLY home! After
having a part in The Great Adven-
ture" they, like Denny, will not
be able to stand anything narrow or
provincial, because they have learned
in the great school of sacrifice and they
come back with a clear, clean vision
They have had an awakening! The
war brought forth the youth in the
allied countries as the exponents o.
big things!
You will agree when you hear Mrs
Wilkersons charming reading o.
! "O'Flaherty, V. c. that it is indeed
| a great big play, and that Shaw really
strikes a spiritual note in the play
Her Irish brogue is delicious and hel
keen Interpretation of the subtle. Gym.
cal Shavian humor Is irresistible ant
| the instantaneous changes of name
which SO amaze, puzzle and scandaliz
less flexible nations than the 1risl
are made by this most versatile
, reader.
Mrs. Wflkersen employs a charmin.
little talk which precedes the readin,
of the play, "OFlaherty. v. c." il
which she revels in Shavian mortimer
and wit. including passages from hi
Major Barbara" 'The Doctors Di
lemma" and press Cuttings"
Indeed Mrs. Wdlkerson's friends an
admirers who have heard her read tn
new Shaw play. unanimously declar
that she has surpassed any forme
achievement that she has ever ea
sayedi
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that afterward he would he glad to
answer any reasonable question,
Il prefer unreasonable questions"
per.
The writer goes on to say that for
40 minutes then Mr.. Shaw poured out a
torrent of mingled gibes at his
audience, flashes of wit and treasures
of good sense. and then leaped into
way through his admirers with good
humor, suffered the addresses of an old
Irish lady, who had known him in child
hood, and was as voluble as himself"
and finally fled along Regent street
like soul in chase his tongue flay-
ing all created things until at a tube"
station he turned on his heel and van
ished If by magic.
Could anything be more "typically"
shavian?
queer how Shaw appeals to people
queer especially to me personally. who,
above all things. loves kindness and
gentleuess in either man or woman;
for Mr.. Shaw has in an unrivaled de-
gree the gift of being unpleasant it Is
a rare gift, too, we must admit; most
of us-even the worst of us-perhaps
especially the worst of us-are full of
tenderness for the susceptibilities of
others; we cultivate the art of polite
falsity," as it were, because to give pain
to others Is so great a pain to our
selvs, we are like the Irish driver in
John Bulls other Island" who said:
Sure and he'd say whatever was
the least trouble to himself and the
pleasantest to you"
The point of difference between us
and Mr.. Shaw, however, is that we lack
the courage to be as unkind as he is
to peoples faces; If we stab we prefer
to stab in the back; but Mr.. Shaw en-
joys giving pain for a purpose; he
knows it does us all good he cuts US up
with the scientific serenity of a prac
| ticed surgeon who loves the knife; and
in all his long life he probably never
has paid a compliment to any living
creature except Mr.. Shaw.
| No more merciless satirtist has ex-
| listed since the days of Dean Swift;
however, Mr.. Shaw has none of Swifts
morbidness; it was said of Swift that
/ he had 1.-The terrible smile it was that
| smile which overshadowed insanity; Mr..
Shaws smile is that of sardonic sanity.
I adore the story that is told of him
when he appeared once on the platform
to make talk, when his quick brain
and nimble wit worked like a well
creased piece of machinery.
! AS he appeared on the stage amidst
the thunders of applause, voice from
the gallery" cried. "Boo!''
Il agree with you, sir Mr.. Shaw
looked up and said, smlingy, but what
are we two against SO many?"
When Mary Shaw, the noted actress,
and interpreter of George Bernard
Shaw's plays, was here in the early win
ter playing with the "Out There" COM
pany she told me an amusing incident
which reveals the wit of the great play
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n DOLLY DALRYMPLE

N i5s Ss. n ,ssy are way 5ro %i sss
WY to write a story by such and
such an incident"
have no apology for the occasion Of
this story, for at the slightest provoca-
tion-nay, at the very mention of the
name Of George Bernard Shaw admit
that [ soar out into extravagant
rhapsodies, and this time / have a far
more than merely a slight provoca-
ton" for / have the inspiration of love-
~ Mrs. Wilkerson and her artistic read
ing OF Mr.. Shaw's latest comedy, 'OFla-
herty V. c." which he announces is
AN interlude in the Great War of
1914"
Mrs. Wilkerson recently read the
Shaw play before most charming and
cultured coterie at the beautiful home
of Mrs. George w. Connors. hidden
hither by this gracious hostess to en-
joy a most unusual treat.
Mrs. B. F. Wilkersons finished art,
her fascinating personality, and her
ATTRACTIVE stage presence need no com
ment to Birmingham which is proud to
point to her as one of the most gifted
and cultured women in this community;
but especial mention I wish to make
Just here because of the surprising
manner in which she rendered the Shaw
play and which vas $50 finished that
THE Drama League" of which Mrs.
Wilkerson is one of the most valued
members, has invited her to repeat next
Thursday afternoon so that those who
have not had the pleasure of hearing
her may do so then.
Mrs Wilkerson's Interpretation of
"O'Flaherty V. c." has been the otter
airy topic" wherever group of intel
lectuals" have gathered together since
her reading at Mrs. Connors' and Mrs.
w d. Smith, president of the Birming
ham chapter of the Drama league, with
her usual tact and consideration, could
have done no more graceful thing than
to invite Mrs. Wilkerson to appear in
the Shavian play at an open meeting
of the league.
Several other organizations and clubs
have requested Mrs. Wilkerson to give
the play, but the Drama league was
fortunate in inviting her first. and it
seems fitting and proper that this
should be the organization before which
she appears because of her identity with
it from the beginning of its splendid
progress here.
Referring to our friend &c. B. S. and
my penchant for him. must admit that
l have the most omnivorous literary ap-
petite where he is concerned, and al
ways read everything that 1 can pos
sibly find about this very unique man.
I recall such a perfectly delicious
story I once read about him in which
the writer said that he had the duty
of presiding a a gathering assembled
to hear Mr.. Shaw.
What is the title of your lecturer
the presiding officer asked G. B. S.
1T hasn't got one" he replied. Tel
them it will be announced at the close.
81 did So" says the writer, adding
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pany, publishers. New York city.
OF those who fought and died
Unreckoned, undescried,
Breaking no hearts but two or three
that loved them;
or multtudes that gave
Their memories to the grave,
And the unrevealing seas of night re-
moved them;
OF those unnumbered hosts
Who smile at all our boasts
And are not blazed on any scrool OF
glory;
Mere outposts in the night,
Mere keepers of the light,
Where history stops, let shadows weave
a story.
From the Prelude.
Alfred Noyes has long been known as
master story teller in verse; now he
gives proof of his power as a prose story
teller in this volume of stirring tales OF
the sea in war time. They are done with
skill which makes them a delight to
the true lover of a good story well told.
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direct mechanism and fragrant persist
ency; OF course he's outrageous. but who
wouldn't be with his brain, and wit and
humor; and it is this last quality which
has enabled him to put things over
as we say in common parlance-to "flay''
the public and have the public quietly
sit or stand and accept it.
Mr. Shaw has said of our own Mark
Twain:
Mark Twain was in the same position
as myself, We must put matters in such
a way to make people. who would 9TH
erwise hang us, believe we are only jok-
ing
1t is an admitted fact of course that
Bernard Shaw has been a great paciiist,
so he has written little during the past
two or three years of the war; indeed
10 be perfectly safe &c. 4. s." assumed
his old profession as musical critic and
it reminds one of 20 years ago when he
hande down decisions in musical mat
ters
Says he: II am strongly of the opinion
nothing but superlative excellence in art
can excuse a man or woman for being
an artist at all. ! feel like saying, we
expect you TO do this thing devilish well
my friend if we're not to treat you as
rogue or vagabond. I have no chart
ty for loose art at all. When L hear a
fiddler playing mezzoforte, when it is
pianissimo of fortissimo (as the Eng
lish orchestral fiddler is apt to do if he
can trifle with the CONDUCTOR l hate
him. and yet I could forgive him quite
easily for being a bigamist."
Shaw over and over-thataand all the
while my friends, let us remember
we are not to take everything he says
entirely seriously.
"OFlaherty of " c. is purely Irish in
color and theme.
It deals with the relationship of land
owner and peasant, in fact is rather en-
tightening as to the present situation in
Ireland, which threatens to become cru
cial. Mr.. Shaw, while he shows up and
ridicules both classes land develops
much humor and mefriment in the pro-
cess) is inclined to sympathize with the
-, put we are gong LOO last, Wdtth
out or we'll tell tall.
Dennis O'Flaherty, the hero, is the dear
est, most adorable young 1rishman you
ever met, and he is just 20.
! Illiterate and ignorant of the poorest
peasantry, he goes to fight, and SO brave
is he in action that he is awarded the
Victoria cross"
After being Shaken hands with by
the height of his country's nobility, and
made much of By kings and queens he
comes back to Ireland to make recruit
| ing speeches.
There are four characters in the sketch,
| O. Flaherty, Sir Pearce Madigan, Teresa
/ Driscoll and Mrs. O'Flaherty the old
mother of Denny. The scene of this
little interlude, as Mr.. Shaw calls the
play, is on the lawn of the magnificent
country estate of Gen. Sir Pearce Madi
gan.
Denny" tells Sir Pearce that the war
the greatest ever fought, has taught hin
many things.
y cts taught me much that concerns
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FOUR OLD TINE FAVORITES FROM
.rHE MODERN ILRRA RY',


Dorian Gray" by oscar Wilde; Mad
anne Bovary,' by Gustave Flaubert:
DAISY Miller and AN international
Episode" by Henry James; 'Une Vie"
by Guy DeMaupassant. The Modern
Library" Boni & Liveright Gnc). pub
fishers, No. 105 West Fortieth street,
New York city. t,t-
The old saying that THE best things
come done up in small packages" is
verified in the case of the charming lit
tie books which bear the name. THE
Modern Library" all ones old-time fa
vorites may be found-that is, practical
ly all-for year after year The Mod
ern Library is adding to its already
large list of books and of the many,
prettily bound in soft leather. and let
tered in gold may be mentioned
Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde; Mad
anne Bovary." by GuStave - Flaubert;
Daisy Miller" and IAN International
Episode" by Henry James, and "Une
Vie" by Guy DeMaupassant.
These books are too we'll known and
too widely read by discriminating lit
erary people to need any introduction
as to their merits: they are all class
les but the point in connection with
their appearance from THE Modern
Library" is the tasteful manner in
which they are bound; the large and
very plain type in which they are
printed and the convenient. handy"
size of the volumes, which may be
slipped into the pocket and carried
about without the slightest trouble.
Indeed, readers of literature-the
best Hterature-are greatly indebted
to The Modern Library" for its con-
tribution to literary fields in the shape
Of these very attra-aExs little volumes
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world of creation. So, if you can per
suade a boy to take an active inter-
est in such play a S Mr.. Bond suggests,
he will gain not only manual Skill put
self-confdence and mental development
However, there is scarcely live boy
who win not eagerly attempt to produce
what Br. Bond teaches without any
question of being persuaded.
The author has divided his subject
into these general divisions: Fitting up
the workshop; machaine tools for the
workshop; what a boy should know OIL
the stars, surveying, sounding and sig
mailing, roads and railroads, nav1ga-
ton improvements on Big Bear pond
wharves and bridges, water power,
building construction, electric power
and the weather bureau.
Some of the practical things which
the boy will be able to make under
Mr. Bonds guidance include, foot
power grinder to keep tools sharp,
which may be made from bicycle and
which it takes but moment to connect
when there is a job of grinding to be
done; scroll saw attachment for
the grinder which will saw out all
sorts of curved forms for other work;
forge where metal may be welded
and tinsmithing done; raft which may
be constructed in a short space of time;
a wire railway Gnvented by french
engineers during the present war to
carry supplies across muddy territory
gravity railway, handcar, and 9TH
err projects too numerous to mention
but all of which appeal strongly to the
boy reader.
This book was written for the aver
age boy who cannot afford to buy Just
what he needs in his workshop. The
directions take into account all sorts OF
ready-to- hand materials-such as the
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"THE MOVING HOUSE."
BY Pauline Bradford Mackie. 1llu-
strated. Small, Maynard & Co, pub
fishers, Boston.
A new "Alice in Wonderland" kind of
story for young people is Pauline Brad
ford Macke's 1.-The Moving House" A
whim steal, fanciful tale in which the
author tells. with consummate skill,
of a house that started on little jour-
ney and of Lottie, the little girl who
lived in it all alone, of the little peo-
pie. of Chit and Chat, the Waterman
Mole, Guilty Conscience, a Faun, the
Ancient Crow apd other delightful folk.
The story is fairly riotous with fun
and spirit and is the most unusual book
for young readers that has appeared
in many year.
WALKING SHADOWS"
(SEA TALES AND OTHERS. BY Al
fred Moves. Frederick A. Stokes com.