Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
RICHFORD

A very successful bazar was held at
the opera house on December Is and L.
marking the close of the fail term. WISH
tors on Thursday night found the hall
lined with booths where one might buy
fancy articles, candy and shcrbet. \
grab bag and fish pord proved great
attractions. both being sold out early In
the evening. The Elevator EXPRESS
did n rushing business until put out of
commission by some over curious small
boys. A fortune teller and an itinerant
photographer helped to complete the cir
Gle of activities and both were well
patronized. The program consisted of n
concert by the Richford Juvenile band
and a play, robin Hood" presented by
members Of class two Friday evening
the farce "a Case Of Suspension" was
presented before a good house and was
well received. The members of the cast
did exceptionally well. Following the
play a social hour was enjoyed. music
being furnished by K.nsley Thomas,
plano; Clyde Calder. violin: Gilman
Deyette. cornet: Osborne I.afeur. from
bone; Floyd Young drums. The SUCCEEDS
OF the bazar was due IN n large measure
to the splendid support that the different
committees received both In school and
from the townspeople. The committee
wishes to thank. through the press. those
who contributed to the SUCCESS Of the
AFFAIR through gifts Of articles for tho
sale and the loan OF furn;. Lrc and esrc-
cialiy the young men who furnished music
FOR the social hour following tho play
and At the concert Thursday night. The
proceeds have boon applied on the pur-
chase OF tho now piano.-Caretcl. Farrar,
Benjamin Read and Harold Clark Of Bos-
University hat
homes IN this place for the holiday vaca-
tion. William Gilman OF the Massa +.
chusetts institute Of Technology is pass
ing the holiday recess at tho home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Archis Gilman
or Center street.-Mrs. Jasper G. Bal er
and daughter, Miss Helen Baker. went
last week to Aylmer, Ont, for a short
visit with Mrs. Bakers youngest daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jacob NJ. House. after which
they plan to go to San Antonio, FlD,,
to pass the winter months.-C. Ii. DAVIS
Of Troy street, blacksmith. has opened
livery stable in connection with his
other business.-Mrs. William b. Rounds
and son. Henry. went last week to Clark
son, Mich. to join Mr.. Rounds, who has
been In Clarkson for several months, en-
ployed as manager of large garden
truck farm which supplies garden vege-
u.
ham of this place and Mrs. Lizzie NJ
Smith were married in Londonderry.
N. H.. December Is at the home of the
bride by the Rev. A. r. Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sulham will reside here, where he
is deputy collector OF customs at this
port.
Mrs. George A. Wilson has returned
from n three months stay with her
daughter Mrs. j. Beaton. in Groveton,
N. II. Mrs. Wilson was called to Grove
ton by the serious illness of her daugh-
| ter. who was badly burned when a can
| Of kerosene exploded In her hands as
she was starting a fire. The doctor re-
ports that 1t will be two months before
Mrs. Beaton will be able to sit up Mrs
Beaton formerly lived In this place.
Frank Simmons OF the Y. NJ. c. A. train
Ing school In Springfield Mass. arrived
at the home OF his parents Mr. and Mrs.
. Stewart Simmons, December 10 for the
| holiday vacation Mrs. Fred Jenne Of
] Newport recently visited among friends