Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-30


uuashs, .lo pounds; celery. 400 bunchcs;
mince q.ics, $50 pies: oranges, six and
two-fifths bushels: Christmas candy, iN
pounds; bread. go loaves; mills and tea.
The hospital was "Chrstniassy' from tho
entrance hail where there was a large
tree through each Of the halls, all the
nurses working hard for the pleasure OF
those under their charge. Tho pleasure
and pride of the patients In these do
coratiOns was very touching. The chill
dren IN particular we're very sure that
something unusual was in the air. BE-
slices the decorated Christmas trees ON
each hall there were beautiful color cf-
fects, different colored paper being used
and much greenery predominating. Some
OF tho patients had added u touch to
their own rooms, one having an indivi-
dual tree. or special note was the main
dining room, which was q wealth Of color
and spruce, with the words Merry
Christmas" welcoming ell. Ono who vs-
tied the hospital at this time could not
help but notice the concerted action Of
the staff and all the workers to pull to-
gether that Christmas might indeed be
a CHEEKY time.
The Christmas entertainment ut the
parish hall Of St. Andrews Church WINS
very well attended by both children and
adults. 200 being present. a unique and
interesting program was presented by the
children. who under the able direction Of
Miss Julia K. Hayes and Mrs. John
Flynn surpassed all preceding efforts In
the line of Christmas entertainments. The
presence Of tho crib, with tho appropri-
ato recltatons and songs supplied tho
religious atmosphere without which the
trce significance Of Tho great feast OF
Christ's nativity In lost. The wei-laden
Christmas tree was the center of attrac-
ton during the latter part OF the evening.
Eugene Magnus played the role OF Santa
Claus In n manner that you'd rival the
original. Every child present, az well az
some absent were remembered. The sue
cess of the entertainment is due To the
members Of the Altar society MS we'll ~
to the financial support Of the reverend
pastor and othe- individuals -afidnlght
mass was celebrated ny the Rev. Fr. De
voy Christmas eve before y congregation
that taxed tho capacity of the church. a
procession oc tho Sanctuary boys pre-
coded by tho Crucifix, took place before
, the mass. Father Dewey also celebrated
the mass at 1890 Christmas day. The diff
ficult mass according to La Hache was
excelientlv rendered by tile choir. Much
credit is due 10 tho organist and d,rec-
tor, Miss Dewey, as we'll as to the mem
bers % The choir for tia able support in
tho rendition Saturday, the Feast Of the
Circumcision. ana New Years day ~ Il
holy day Of obligation. Mass will be colo
brated a. 10;S High mass will be cele-
hrated sunday, January 2 at 1890. Cate
chem classes at three o'clock and tho
Rosary and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament will be at four o'clock.--Supt.
and Mrs. Il. A. Stanley, M. D., are in re-
ceipt OF the wedding cards of DR.. William
Godfrey Watt, who wRs on the redirai
staff Of the Vermont State Hospital for
a year to Mademoiselle Regina Mahine Of
Montpelier France. DR.. Watt received tho
rank of captain whllo in tho service and
also met there the young lady who has
become his wife. He plans TO stay IN
France for a year ut least. The cards arc
unique from our point Of view they
nave the announcement of the marriage
from the parents Of both bride and groom
DIR. Watt, while In town, was not only ef-
f'cient in his profession. but was a great
heip in social affairs where his French
dialect stories We're always enthusiastic
ally received. He also gave, as his work,
would allow, his services to the Congre.
gational choir and vas good mixer "A
all Community affairs.-Mrs. Minnie
Brown spent Christmas with her son and
Montpelier Mccormick. who
came from Worcester. Mass, for Christ
mas. his aunt. Mrs. Mary Moran, being
unable 70 go there as planned returned
Sunday night to his work as metalurg.st
for large concern in that city.-Mem-
bers Of the Deal family and other friends
attended the funeral Of Clark Roberts In
Montpelier yesterday Mrs. Roberts wes
formerly Miss Lenie Deal OF this town.
Miss Annie Dorothy Palmer. who spent
Sunday at the home Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin r. Palmer, has returned
to her duties as dietition at the Randolph
sanatorium.-Miss Doris Greene, a pupil
nurse at the Randolph sanatorium, IL
spending a week with her sister. Mrs.
Kenneth Graves. Miss Teresa Crosby is
with her parents in Canada for the holi-
friend. Richard Moore. of Northampton,
Mass, has been n holiday guest Of rela-
tives.-Fayette Stevens who is in the en-
ploy Of the Standard OIL company. and
friend. Richard Moore OF Northampton.
Mass. have returned after spending tho
Christmas recess with Mr.. Stevens par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Stevens. Guests
at the same home for tho weekend also
were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stevens and
daughter. Jean. Of East Grandville.-
j. f. Berry Of Montpelier has
returned to his work as superintendent of
large farm. Mrs. Berry will Join him
next week.-News has been received by
Mrs. Burton Luce Of tho birth OF a son
to Mr.. and Mrs. w. Roy Le Baron Of
Castleton ON Christmas day. He bears
the name Of Theodore Roy lie Baron
Another attraction Of the Pterian- Hypa-
tia joint meeting At the hospital chapel
Friday evening will be the music which
will be rendered by Mrs. Kathleen -
Baron Luce and MB. Floyd Boyce Gale.
Next Wednesday evening At eight
o'clock occurs the annual family dinner Of
Emerald Rebekah Lodge. No. %. This 10
an event always looked forward to by
! those who have tho privilege Of attend
ing and a pleasant evening Is assured
Guests at the Inn for the holidays arc
Mr.. and Mrs Jermain slocum and son.
John. Mr.. Slocum, who is the son Of Col
Slocum OF the United States Army and
family are spending the winter at the
Inn; Colonel Gibson, y. S. A.. and Mrs.
Gibson. who have taken UP their resi-
dence at the Inn for an indefinite stay
Colonel Gibson being instructor for the
Vermont National Guard: Captain and
Mrs Birchall. Colonel Hubbard, r.. c. and
Mrs Hubbard. DR.. and Mrs. Barlow. Dr.
and Mrs. O'Conner and DR.. Rhea. path
ologfst Of the Montreal General Hospi-
tai: Dr. Fl. c. Perrin, director, McGill
Conservatorium Of Music, Montreal; Mrs.
Perrin and family; Mrs. Vincent ODona-
hoe. Master O'Donahoe and nurse. the
Misses Fogerty; Mrs. Kate Y. EVAN. Miss
EVAN: Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Blake and
Mrs Gilfrey. Mr. and Mrs. F. De Gray