The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09

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den City. L. l.. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sheldon and son George Srd, returned
70 their home in Mt Vernon, n Y,
Sunday also. Tie above mentioned
had been the guests for ten days OF
their uncle. VIM. J. Holley Of Church
street.
Master Charles Harwood, with sew
eral other spoilers Of the county went
with our county superintendent TO
Rutland last Saturday to compete with
numerous others for the spoilers cup.
Our Charles was the winner and the
cup IS proudly shown by the Village
grammar school and Charles wears a
neat pin as his reward. Winning this
we understand entities Charles to
entry In the state contest in the fall.
Charles, Dorset Village residents con-
gratulate you, and wish you success at
the state contest. y
The Wade cottage on Kent Hill ia
rapidly nearing completion and when
ready for its occupant will be one OF
the attractive places on the hill and a
pleasing addition to our village. The
arrangement inside is ideal for sum-
mer home with its Fireplace and win
dow seats and wide upper hall. All
the rooms are large, light and airy,
the ceiling on both floors being high.
John Lille Of the West road, designed
the building. When finished II will be
occupied by the DR. Salmon family Of
Port Chester, N. Y.
The Natural Science Club Of Dorset
held its annual picnic and outing on
Tuesday afternoon on the West noun
tain. Camp was made at the starting
Of the bride path to Mother Merrick
just beyond VIM. Kinnie's farm. The
climbers spent the afternoon exploring
Mother Merrick while many others en-
joyed the scenery from vantage points
in and close to the camp. Supper was
disposed Of with considerable relish
about o'clock and after short rest
and social session the 20 or more
members returned to their valley
homes, having spent most enjoyable
afternoon and early evening.
Mrs. VIM. G. Barrows entertained
85 guests Saturday evening at a mis-
eellaneous shower for Miss Mary
Leary, whose betrothal TO John Burns
is announced. The Barrows House,
noted near and far for its cordiality,
is an ideal place for a party Of this
kind, and the occasion lacked nothing
of pleasure and merriment. After
feast Of delicious things, the "shower"
began, enivened by many a jolly jibe
and rejoinder. The gifts included
nearly everything suitable for house
keeping except kitchen stove. There
were articles Of wood, steel, silver,
aluminium, agate, cotton, linen, cut
glass and legal tender, and all inter
mixed with best wishes and congrat-
ulations. Miss Leary has taught In
the Village school for number OF
years and ranks among the foremost
teachers Of the state. She is most
popular with pupils, parents and
friends and sincere regret is expressed
by all that she will not return to
Dorset TO live. Mr.. Burns is also well
known here, having lived nearly all
his life at South Dorset. He is now
employed at Gilboa, N. Y.
The following short sketch Of the
Rev. John A. McColl, from "The Con
gregationalist" Of May 18th, will be OF
special interest to our Dorset readers
and we think TO many others, also
"It is not often that South Africa
comes to Vermont, bringing diamonds
and gold nuggets and other marvels;
but the parish Of Dorset among the
Green Mountains has recently had a
sub-tropical experience which has en-
larged its mental horizon. His name
was John A. McColl and he came
straight from johannesburg, supply
ing the pulpit during the three
months absence, Rev. w. l.. Haven,
who was forced TO give up his work
on account Of in health Before his
sojourn in Africa Mr.. MacColl did
good work as a pastor in New Eng
land. notably at St. Albans and New
Bedford. During his stay at Dorset
he greatly endeared himself 70 his
parishioners. He called on every fam
lily IN the parish and that meant much
in this Vermont community u scat
tered farms. He was instrumental in
organizing a Shakespeare Club and in
instituting a New Year. Eve watch
meeting. Informal gatherings were
held now and then in different parts
Of the valley % inspect his African
trophies and listen 70 the tales Of their
acquisition. Mr MaeColl was neither
q missionary in Africa, nor settled
pastor. He preferred 70 supply Pul-