The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-08
MONTPELIER

Ray Cushman of Boston, director Of
the after-work of the Red Cross to be
done among soldiers and sailors, dis
cussed here yesterday the plans which
the organization has in mind. He urged
upon those attending the conference that
the essential thing to be done first is to
see that the unrest which exists among
the men be removed, that they try to do
what they can to get them back to their
vocations and that financial assistance
should be literally used until employ
ment is obtained He discussed the ways
and means of helping and he cited in
stances in which work can be laid out.
He urged tina. the organization impress
upon the minds of the soldiers that they
now have an obligation in civic life to
perform and that they must come back
good citizens.
The naval recruiting station has re-
ceived word that it can now enlist mu-
sicians for the navy; also there is big
demand for electricians radio and gen
eral), hospital apprentices (yeomen or
clerk machinists and apprentice sea-
men The current rate Of pay is thataof
apprentice seamen at 1920 per month.
At the chapel exercises yesterday
morning at Montpelier seminary, it was
announced that no classes would be held
during the remainder of the day, the
holiday having been promised in honor Of
the students who had received over 30
for the fall term. Miss Ruth Cole held
first honors, and Miss Gladys Thompson
second honors; II students received an
average rank of 30 or more for the fall
term. Addresses were made by Miss
Robinson and Professor Maiden on the
Importance of high scholastic attain
ments Miss Raymond, the teacher of ex-
preston, gave a reading, and Miss Bick-
ford, the teacher Of voice, rendered a
solo, both of which were heartily re-
ceived The rest of the day was enjoyed
by the students in recreational and other
pursuits, many attending the state legis-
lature. Much class and school spirit was
shown. The coming Of study hours that
evening closed the school holiday.
Miss Marguerite Hunting has gone to
Claremont, N. H., for the week end.
Raymond Paine, who was seriously i'll
for two months with influenza, is able
to be out again.
Lieut.. John Mitchell, better known as
Jack" Mitchell in Montpelier, is here
on leave from the Royal air forces, of
which he has been member for two
years. He was wounded while on patrol
duty over the Belgium front, receiving
wound in one arm. He is visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell, his par
ents.
The body of John Sexton is expected
tonight and the funeral will probably
take place Monday. Mr.. Sexton had
been i'll with tuberculosis for some years.
He was in different sanatoriums in hopes
to recover his health. He died in Penn
broke sanatorium, Pembroke, n. H. He
was q native Of Mortified and about So
years of age. He has been employed
nearly all his life in the granite indus
try. He leaves among other relatives
brother, Daniel Sexton, a sister, Mrs.
st. John, and daughter, Miss Gertrude
Sexton, of Boston.
The funeral of Mrs, Rachel Johonnot
will take place at $3.50 o'clock Sunday
afternoon from her late home on Loom
is street, Rev. L. c. Carson officiating.
Earle Williams of Bennington is Wis
iting with Mr.. and Mrs Williams, his
parents.
Notices have been sent to the creditors
in the bankrupt estate of Chester Ma
COON that the final meeting viii take
place in the referees Office at April 4.
Thomas Maloney of Hartland was in
city court this morning for drunkness.
He pleaded guilty to first offense and
was sent to the county jail for 20 days.
William Bresett was also in court this
morning. He pleaded guilty to a second
ofFense. His disclosure was not reason
able and he went to Jail to think up a
| better story.
Mrs. Fred Keegan gave a shower at
her home Thursday evening to Miss Mar
garet Blanchard. Kitchen utensils were
presented Miss Blanchard Refreshments
were served and a pleasant evening en-
joyed.