The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-27

Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays
were duly observed by the G. A. r. and
W. r. G. at Society han Saturday, Feb
p. A sumptuous dinner was served at
noon by the ladies of w. r. c., about l00
partaking of the choice viands, after
which the company repaired to the hall
above, where social hour was spent
Resting ON easels on the platform were
the portraits of Washington Lincoln
and Mckinley, which received due honors
by speeches from Rev. M. w. Hale and
Rev. A. A. Platt. A new honor roll had
been secured, containing 40 names Of our
Cabot lads who had enlisted, also serv-
ice flag containing 40 stars, only one
gold star among the number, in honor
able memory of one, Charles Barnett,
who sleeps in foreign land. The char
ter of W. r. c., draped in black, brought
sad but pleasant memory of Mrs Abbie
Lamson, who for several years had been
one of their worthy members. A fine
program was rendered, as follows: Pray
er, Rev. A. A. Platt; piano duet, Mrs.
j. w. Butterfeld, Mrs. Arthur Read !;
singing, Star Spangled Banner" by the
audience; reading, "Washington's Birth
day" Mrs. Angus Smith; quartet, "The
Old Folks at Home" Mrs. Carrie Bliss,
Mrs. Arthur Read, Mrs j. W. Butter
field, Mrs. Jessie Drew; reading, Mrs.
Abbie Read; recitation, June Smith; vio-
lin solo, Marcia Austin, with piano ac-
compartment by Mrs. Arthur Read !;
reading, "A Tribute to Lincoln" Mrs.
Arthur Read reading, Our Service
Flag" Mrs. Ida Barr; quartet, "Ken.
lucky Babe; reading, "The Women Who
Went to the Field" Mrs. Butterfeld; re-
marks by Rev. NJ. w Hale, Rev. A. A.
Platt and Comrade Hiram Russell. Sing
ing of America" closed the exercises.
Only two veterans were present, O. p.
Boyles and Hiram Russell. The day was
enjoyed and well spent by all present
Net proceeds of dinner, $l7.
Mrs. Walter Perry is i'll. Miss Dor
othy Wooster trained nurse, is caring
for her.
Mrs. Horace Stewart of Dorchester is
visiting her mother, Mrs f. F. Smith.
Next Friday at p. IN. there will be
preparatory lecture at the vestry of the
Congregational church.
Rev. +. +. CTrier was business Wis
itor in Barre recently.
Selden Smith of Berkeley, Cal, recently
visited his mother and brothers.
Rev. Fred Blodgett of Greenfield, n. Y,
recently accompanied the remains of his
youngest daughter here for burial
Mrs. Henab Snay and children of Dan
vile are stopping at the home OF her
sister, Mrs. Raymond Ray.
Mrs. Carrie Bliss went TO the Mary
Fletcher hospital Thursday for treat
ment.
A letter from Miss Flora Atkins at
Mt. Berry, Ga, states that influenza
has been quite prevalent in the school
where she is teaching, rs i'll at one time
and several severe cases of pneumonia.
She has so far escaped bath epidemics,
but has been obliged to take the place
Of matron and nurse. There are some
rainy days, but pleasant, warm winter,
flowers in bloom and some class recita-
tons out of doors.
Cabot JuniOr-Senior High School Notes.
Several members of the third and
fourth year classes had an enjoyable
visit to Montpelier recently, where they
observed the work of the legislature.
The trip was made in automobiles.
Clarence Wheeler, II, who has charge
of COW testing association in Rutland
county, visited the school Monday.
Last Thursday the first year class had
charge of the morning assembly and had
very pleasing program. This compet
ed the list of classes who have had
charge of the morning assembly Thurs
day Of each week. The plan will be con-
tinued
Principal Mayo attended the Caledonia
County Teachers association meeting at
st. Johnsbury last Saturday.
Fourteen people have signed up for a
prize speaking contest which is to be
held this spring.
County Agricultural Agent Abbott
was a recent visitor.
The school skating rink is still in a
hourishing condition. Come out and try
it.
A new loan of books has been received
from the state library commission. which
is being enjoyed by all the classes of the
school,
The town directors of the Victory boys
and girls war work fund urge that all
pledges be paid by Friday night if pos
sibIe. 1t is necessary that all reports be
sent in by March /.
The school is to give an opcretta, The
Love Pirates OF Hawaii on Friday even
ing, Feb. rs. On the program are sew
eral chOruses and solos which have tax
en- much time for preparation, Mrs.
SaXby has charge of the work The pro-
ceeds are to 90 toward the Victory boys