The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-21
TALK OF THE TOWN

evening. Gentlemen zoe, ladies Tree.
| Gilbertson's orchestra. adv.
Mrs. c. D. Knight of Burlington re-
turned yesterday after several days
visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Tassie of
II South Main street.
Mrs. O. j. LaDam and daughter, Ce-
ellie, of Burlington have for the past
few days been the guests of Mrs. Lii
liam Marion of the Miles block,
Miss Irene Blair mas returned to her
duties in the City bakery, after spend
ing few days with her sister, Mrs.
Leslie Richmond, in Claremont, N II.
Mrs. Arthur Conant of Pawtucket r.
l., having passed week with her
cousin, Mrs NJ. d. Lamb, of 81 Sum
mer street, left this morning for her
home.
Harry Recor, who was called here by
the death Of his stepfather, William
Wright, of Long street, last Tuesday
evening, returned last night to Hast
ings, Mich.
Mrs. Eta Smith, who formerly re-
sided at 81 Washington street, ar.
rived in the city this morning from
Bradford for few days visit with
friends here.
Miss Elizabeth Colombo of Columbia
place has returned to her duties in the
Little Dry> Goods store after spending
the past few days with friends and
relatives in Waterbury.
On bag day every housewife has the
privilege of contributing in a small
way to the City hospital. Let each one
do her part toward making this big do
nation party huge success Oct. 20.
Arthur Carbonneau of "a Maple ave-
nue. left this morning for Winooski
and the Fanny Allen hospital, where
his wife has been for the past five
weeks. During that time she under
went four operations and is now able
to return home and is expected to re-
turn with her husband this afternoon.
The increased rate of wages for
stone cutting apprentices, recently
adopted by the granite manufacturers
throughout the country at the sugges.
tion of the local Granite Manufactur.
ers' association. seems to have formed
the impetus that was needed to induce
young men to enter the industry In
the past few months many have APP
piled at the manufacturers Office for
positions, whereupon Sec. Athol r.
Bell made placements. Four young
men from Waterbury, Dan II. Hamel,
Robert Il. Douglas, Vernon Charles and
Howard Harvey, began work at the in
dustry yesterday.
Carl Price of keuton, o., president Of
the National Retail Monument Dealers
association, and Louis H. Schlessel-
man, secretary for the same associa-
ton, started on their homeward Jour
ncy from Barre yesterday after visit.
two men made the eastern trip to at
tend the first convention of statesmen
who represent in various parts of the
United States &c granite firm OF Phil
lips & Slack in Mortified. A banquet
in this connection was given last Fri
day to 10 or more conventioners in
Hotel Barre after the party had been
escorted about the points of interest in
the Barre granite district.
On account of differences between
the crew and their manager, H. y.
knappen, engaged by the r. J. Guide
Advertising Co. Of New York to erect
signboards for the United States Tire
Co, in this vicinity, Mr.. Knappen viii
complete the work here with Mr.. Coun-
tryman, while the remainder of the
workmen have left for the South,
where they will do similar work dur
ing the winter Henry Smith has been
appointed manager of the gang and
until he joins the crew in the south he
will finish the work between Hartford,
Conn. and New York City Mr. KNAPP
pen will return TO headquarters in New
York for instructions.
A horse owned by D. Y. Theriault Of
Williamstown and driven by 0. A,
Theriault Of the same place, figured in
what might have been a serious run
away Mr. Theriault had brought some
produce TO the NJ Il q. restaurant and
was in back Of that place, when his
horse started, being frightened by an
approaching switch engine, ran onto
Depot square and then turned up Main
street and ran several blocks, being
stopped by bystander near the How
land building. The horse was not
hurt, but il was necessary to take
the wagon to a repair shop for extern
siye repairs. Mr., Theriaut hung onto
the animals harness for several rods,
when it started. but was unable to stop
the frightened horse, so he released his
hold for fear Of serious injury to him
self
Miss Evelyn Garlic was most enjoy
ably surprised at her home, 40 John
street last evening when 40 Of her
young friends came to assist in cele
brating her 18th birthday The even
ing was taken up chiefly with games,
dancing and music In this group were
number OF talented musicians, who
displayed their skill to the entertain.
ment of their friends. Mario Barberi,
Elisio Mont, Ermen Calcagni and Rigo
Comolli furnished music for dancing.
A vocal duet was given by Miss Marie
Ross and Miss Algo Caruso, accom-
panied by Miss Nellie earle at the
piano. Miss Amanda Copeland also
favored the gathering with vocal solo,
accompanied BY Miss Elsie Ronca
After the affair was well under way a
short period interviewed for refresh
ments Of ice cream, cake, sweets, punch
and waters, which were served by Au-
relia Tomasini, Olga Bianchi and Betty
Carrie. Ii was at this opportunity Miss
Nina Ramella stepped forth to present
the guest a beautiful purple silk UNI
brclla The various diversions contin-
ued until an early hour and it was
with considerable reluctance that the
young people dispersed to their homes.
Shortly before leaving, Goddard and
Spauding school cheers were given,
since students from both schools were
present The committee responsible
for this enjoyable evening were Misses
OLGA Caruso, Marie Rossi, Amanda
5,.,.l,,,J ond Nina ponnoI1a