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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
WEST TOXVNSHEND.

Charles Deccll has work in Grafton.
Vivian Decell was at her home Sun
day.
MIR. and Mrs. George Reed have been
entertaining friend.
Willis Taft is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Taft.
Mr. and Mrs w. w. Van Ness are
spending week or more at Cape Cod,
Mass.
Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday
evening ut 7.30. Topic, Getting an
Education.
Rev. George II. Damon went Tuesday
to attend the convocation of ministers
at Middlebury.
Mrs. Fred Smith of Brattleboro, n
former resident, has been visiting among
friends Il few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris ODonnell of
Brattleboro have been guests at Mr.. and
Mrs Lucius j. Harris's.
Walter Decell, who is employed in
Brattleboro, moved his household goods
there the first of this week.
Charles III. Carr and mother. Mrs
Ann Carr, spent Sunday at the home OF
his brother, Harry, in Saxtons River.
Ralph Damon, Florence Worden, and
Esther Stratton are attending Leland
and Gray seminary at Townshend.
Walter Van Ness and Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Chaplin have been taking n three
days automobile trip to Cape Cod, Mass.
Ray w. Deane and family called on
Rev. and Mrs. Bissell in Saxtons River
Sunday, also on Mr.. and Mrs. ID. III.
Sprague in Langdon, ~ II.
Mrs. George Howard and son. Leon
of Brattleboro were at Mrs. Angie e.
Towards last week. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
NJ, Dean accompanied them home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Haskins and son,
Sherman Haskins, and Mrs. Fred Sher'
man and friend of Worcester. Mass
were visitors at G. o. Kimballs Mon
day.
Miss Stella Reed, teacher of the gram
mar school, boards at Mrs. Elnora
| Boynton's and Miss Florence Meacham
teacher of the Small school, at w. II.
Iaft'S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
GIIII.EORn.

Mrs. n. w. Drury is expected to re.
turn Thursday from visit in Frcdonia
Mrs. Il. l.. Perry returned to her
home from Jamaica Sunday.
Miss Helen Miller will leave Monday
to begin her sophomore year at Middle
bury college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Barber went tc
Boston Sunday for few days visit
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brinkerholr
who have been spending several weeks
with Mrs. Fairbanks and family, left
Monday for their return trip to Florida
Several from this village attended the
Greenfield fair Wednesday. Catherine
and Elva Gallup and Harry Beals com
prise the potato demonstration team
which went to the state fair Wednesday
with County Agent X. w. Harvey.
Sessions of the Congregational Sun.
day school will be resumed next Sun.
day at LID p. M, preceding the regular
service. Everyone is invited so that Il
successful school may be established
The Christian Endeavor topic for the
evening is. Getting an Education. Tho
leader will be Samuel Mcclure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
WILLIAMSNILLE.

Mrs. Lola Goodale of Holden. Mass.
has been a guest of her cousin, Mrs. w.
y. Moore.
Frank Aldrich went Monday to Sax
tons River, where he is to attend Yer
mont academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Pierce went Mon
day to Greenfield to spend several days
and attend the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Morse of Bald
win Place, n. V. who have been visiting
his mother. Mrs. l.. J. Morse, return to
their home Friday.
Capt. Lucien Kimball of the s. S. Sa-
vannah of Boston came Monday 10
spend several days with Mrs. Kimball
and their daughter, Helen, at the Bow
ker summer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Ingham and two
children. who were at f. T.. Fishers
several weeks. have returned to their
Cleveland home. Ronald Fisher drove
their car as far as Buffalo, whence they
made the rest of the trip by boat. Mr..
Fisher is visiting in Rochester and
other places on the return trip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
METEOROLOGICAL SUMMARY.
Observations for August Taken at DO
High Street. Elevation 333 Feet.

Meteorological observations taken by
+. II. Vaughan at his home at 40 High
street elevation 1913 feet, during August
follow:
Observation-Disclosures. 90 G6th).
Lowest, Al (22d. Mean maximum,
100. Mean minimum, 57.S. Daily
mean for month. $50. Absolute maxi
mum in August in Is years, 1922
191S). Absolute minimum in August
in 13 years, IS (1913). Normal temper
allure this month for 13 years, 67.2.
Excess this year compared with normal,
IL.
Atmospheric pressure-Highest, 30,1S
inches (12th). Lowest, 29.T1 (Sth)
Daily mean for month, 80. Absolute
maximum for August in 13 years, 30.40
(1919). Absolute minimum for August
in IL years, 29.55 (1910). Normal pres
sure in August for ID years. 3004
inches. Deficiency this year compared
with normal, Oh.
Precipitation. 5.3 inches. Normal il
August for IL years, 800 inches. Tota
precipitation this year. 302 inches. FIX
cess the past month compared with nor
NAL. 1.G1. Number of days on which
OF inch or over of precipitation occurred
10.
Wind prevailing direction, south
Clear days, 6. Partly cloudy, 20. Cloudy
:. Thunder showers. I'd. Sd, 4th, 9th
9TH, Sth, 18th, 22d, Odd, 18th, Doth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
WEST HALIEAN.

+. S. Cooke is visiting in town.
Rev. Mr.. Russell will preach in the
Baptist church next Sunday at II
o'clock Sunday school at II.
Mrs. +. b. Hubbcll, who spent some
time with her parents in Bristol, Conn.,
has returned to her home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill of Keene
and Miss Minnie Hill of Glsum. y. H.,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. {. L. Clark
and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Niles of Circlevillc,
Ohio. after visiting some time in the
home of Niles Plumb, returned home
Monday. They were accompanied by NJ.
n. Plumb. who will spend two months
| with them.
There win be prenchiug in the Bap.
| fist church Sunday morning at IL. b,
Rev A. $. Buzzell; topic. True Courage
In the evening at the topic will b.
What Makes the Church Strong? /
the morning the pastor will give a
object talk for the children. in whic
he will be assisted by one of the boy
from the Bible school. 1t is hoped tina
many will avail themselves of the op
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
WALK SMALL PART OF WAY.
Two Young Men Given Lifts by Motor
lists Between Plattsburgh and Camp
Deyens-Here Over Night.

Fords piloted by travelling salesman
are responsible for II large number of
lifts given pedestrians of the present
day. according to the story of Thomas
and James Cowen of Pittsburgh. n. v.
who started from Pittsburgh Monday
morning to walk to Camp Devens.
They arrived in Devens Tuesday, hay
ing covered only seven miles on their
pedal eXtremeties.
When they arrived in Brattleboro
where they remained over Monday
night in the home of Allen Davis. they
reported that they had walked six
miles, getting lifts the rest of the way
Fords driven by statesmen were the
chief means of locomotion Word has
been received here that the boys rode
practically all the way to Devens from
the Massachusetts state line. to which
point they were taken from here in Col
Ernest w. Gibson's Hudson ear. The
distance covered by the two boys was
approximately $50 miles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
MRS. EMMA kennedy.
Sister of Mrs. Henry w. Goddard Dies
in Great harrington.

Mrs. Henry w. Goddard received news
Sept, Z of the death of her sister, Mrs,
Emma Kennedy of Great harrington,
Mass, where she had lived the past year
with her son-in-law. Asa Davis. Last
April she. sustained shock. She had
been gradually failing ever since. She
was tenderly cared for by her daughter
Mrs. Percy Martin, and grandson, Cliff
ford Davis.
Mrs. Remedy was the oldest of eight
children of the late Henry w. and lfme-
line Bishop Bellows, of Marlboro. She
was born Nov. %. 1856. Besides the
daughter and grandson, who were with
her until the last, there are five brothers
and one sister. several grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. The buria
took place in Hartwellville beside hel
daughter Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
SOUTH NEWFANE.
II q KELSEY Dies in ClaremOnt.

Frank G. Kelsey, who died at his home
in Claremont, n. H., Friday, was Il ma
tive Of Marlboro and spent his cary
wears at the Kelsey home on the Mari
boro Branch road. at the place now
owned and occupied by Mr. ana MIS-
Mr.. Kelsey married Miss Hattie WHIT,
man. formerly of this village. They han
lived in Claremont AZ years. Mr. kel,
aey was successful business man ana ,,,n
was highly esteemed by his townspeoppl.e,'
Besides his wife he leaves four emil
dren, Mrs. Grace Reed Of East ofan Tos
Angeles. Cal. Raymond Kelsey Of New
York city and Fred Kelsey, who lives ~
home also two grandchildren. Jack an,
Ralph Reed OF Fast Orange, and ON
sister, Mrs Abbie Kelsey Bruce OF Del
Lows All r hnaG been With him for some tim
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
WEST GUILFORD.

There will be services in the Baptist
church Sunday as usual by II. Il. Tel
fer.
O. J. Hale has been ill few days
DR.. G. Il. Hunter of West Brattleboro
attended him.
Lewis and Wilbur Whitaker of New
fame are chopping for f.. X. Thomas
They are boarding with Mrs. George
Watson.
Miss Lottie Babcock of putney. who
has been staying with Mrs. a. G.. Mich
OILS the past month. went Tuesday tC
Mortified to enter the seminary.
Miss Miriam Nichols returned to hen
school in Westminster Sunday nigh
after spending the weekend with hei
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Nichols.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
CAMPERS LEAVE DRY WOOD.
Party at Free Auto CamD Also Writes
Explanatory Message-Sets Good En-
ample for Others

An evidence of good craftsmanship
courtesy, and'.a knowledge of woodscraft
is shown by the following impromptu
message left at the free automobile camp
mt Broad brook. Some wood had been
left under one of the tables and this note
was nailed to it:
We left this wood so don't forget
The other fellow who comes in wet
Leave some good dry wood for him,
Otherwise his chances for fire are slim"
1t was signed by W. c. Aggers, f. H..
Flood, Thomas l.. Lowe and ]. Frederick
Congdon of Bridgeport, Conn.
there would never be amy trouble in run
ming camp and all campers. would en-
joy the automobile camp more. The
above attitude is much appreciated by
the Outing club.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
Eyesore Turned to Beauty Spot.

A hearty vote of thanks should be ex-
tended by every person in the village to
Rev. w. III. hobbs for the beauty spot
which his work and care throughout the
summer has made of n place for several
years an overwhelmingly, the grounds
surrounding the hotel. site destroyed by
fire in the spring of 1913.
Mr.. hobbs cleared the land early in
the spring and put it under cultivation,
planting annual flowers of all varieties
from the cellar excavation to the side
walk in front AID for II space of several
rods on sides and back. The flowers are
now in full bloom and are continual
delight to every passer. Cosmos, asters.
marigolds and numerous other varieties
are included. The blossoms are used by
Mr.. hobbs to decorate the Baptist
church each Sunday
Fred Perkins is with his family at
Rupert for n week.
a. ID. Meacham is filling silos for the
farmers in the southern end of the town
David Snow of Storrs, Conn, is Wis
ting his grandmother Mrs. ID. G
Smythe.
Merle Randall went Monday TO re.
sumo his position as teacher at the Uni
versity of Vermont.
Miss Grace Davies of Chicago came
Friday to spend a week with her cousin
Mrs. Bessie Bellinger.
Miss Incz Perkins, who spent tho
summer with her aunt in Lowell, Mass.
returned home Tuesday.
The Helping Hand society held ,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
IIAIIFAX.'

The primary election was not largely
attended. only 81 ballots being cast.
Miss Viola Brayman of Marlboro is
teaching the Grove school and board
ing at George BARRIERS.
Miss Lucy Farnum. who spent the
summer in Temple, Me-, is visiting at
home a few days before going to her
work i'm South HadleV, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
ENDORSE GOV. HARTNESs.
Vermont Congregationa!ists Opposed to
Gambling at Fairs.

M1DDBEBURY, Sept. little sixth
annual convocation of Vermont Congre-
gationalists is in session at Middlebury
college for the week ending Sept. 16.
The program consists of five addresses
during each day by representative min
listers outside the state The members
of the convocation are all housed in the
college buildings. The Rev. w. +.
Frazier, state secretary, presided Yes
tprday afternoon resolution was
adopted supporting Governor Hardness
in his recent crusade in suppressing
gambling and games of chance at the
state and county fairs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
GVILFORD CENTER

Services will be held in the Universal
list church Sunday at 3 o'clock. This
will be the last service this season.
There will be meeting of the Red
Cross nursing class at the Ladies' rooms
Saturday. Sept. IT, at 80 o'clock.
Mrs. Creon Miner was taken to the
Memorial hospital last week for medical
treatment and observation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15

during his illness and all except tn,
grandchildren were present at the
funeral, which was held ut the house
Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock. Rev
Mr.. Page, pastor of the Baptist church
officiated. The interment was at Noun.
tain View cemetery.
Mr.. Kelsey's son. Ralph. was killed in
France during the World war. The body
was brought home some months ago and
buried in the Mountain View cemetery
Miss Bliss of Northampton, Mass,
came Saturday to be Il guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. u. Milton Dexter.
Miss Natalie Davis of Overlook,
Philadelphia, has been visiting Miss
Doris Dexter at The Villa.
G. Joseph Dexter and Miss Ernestine
Coleman of Philadelphia, who were visit
ors ut Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Dcxter's, re-
turned home last week.
Mrs. Lee Love went to Claremont. n.
H. Tuesday to attend the funeral of
Frank G.. Kelsey, who. died at his home
in that place Friday after brief illness.
Rev. and Mrs. \. S. Charlton. Miss
Cristel Charlton and Eleanor and Nal
colin Charlton of Gardner, Mass. have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. Adams
the past week.
Rev. w. II. Bishop of Guilford
preached Sunday morning and evening
in the Baptist church. Next Sunday ser
vices will be held in the morning ut 1880
and in the evening ut 7.30. The Bible
school meets ut 11.45. On Thursday
evening the Christian Endeayor meeting
is held at 7.30.
Miss Doris Adams was given a pleas
ant surprise party on her 18th birthday
when a large number of neighbors and
friends gathered at the home of her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Il. +. Adams. Cake
and ice-cream were served, congratula-
tions were extended, and pleasant social
+;,no WINS nniovp1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15

Pomona Grange met with West River
Grange Sept. and an enjoyable gather
ing was. held. About 40 We're seated at
tables at noon and dinner was served by
the local Grange AT the afternoon ses-
sion an interesting program was pre-
scented by the Pomona lecturer, Mrs.
Ruby Wells of Brattleboro. The num-
beers included songs by the Grange, adj
dress of welcome by DR.. f. J.. Osgood
of West River Grange response by Mr..
Wilson, master of Dummerston Grange ;
readings by Mrs. Abbie Patch of Eve
ming Star, Miss Lora Burbee of West
River Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. Lucy
Sargent of Protective Grange, Mr.. Ray
of Evening Star, and Mrs. Goodell; reci-
tations by Mrs Lila Ingram of New
fame. Edward Johnson and Mrs. Flora
Burnap of West Townshend. Mrs. f.
j.. Osgood and Miss Lora Burpee rem
dered two pleasing piano duets.
A discussion was held on the subject
In What Community Matters Ought the
Grange to Take a United Interest? The
debate was opened by +. Il. Morrison of
West Dummerston, followed by DIR. f
l.. Osgood and many others. The gen.
eral opinion of those present was that
the Grange is and ought to be interested
| in any public matters for the good of the
community, especially in the aid OF
| schools and churches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
LONDONDERRY.

Many from here attended the Rutland
fair
DR.. Leonard of Green Island y. Y,
WIS ut home over Sunday
Miss Catherine Starr has gone to Hi
noiS for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Bryant's daughter of Amster-
dam. y. y, is visiting her.
Mrs. Newton of Gardner Mass, is
visiting at Orlando Osborn's.
Raymond Williams returned to Sax
tons River Monday to attend school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weber went to Maine
Friday to visit Mrs. Webber's mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carver and
baby of Brattleboro spent last week with
their parents here and in Landgrove.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Pond of Niagara
y. Y. are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Shattuck
Winthrop Bacon is going to attend
school mt Mount Hermon. His father
G. j.. Bacon, and sister of Manchester
went with him Monday.
The heavy truck drawing gravel on
StoweI hill broke Il timber in the GOV
cred bridge so it was not passable Sat
urday afternoon and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams took al
automobile trip to South Royalton Sun
day and Mrs Williamss aunt, Mrs
Cove, returned home with them.
Mrs. Talbot Dryden met with a pain
| full accident while driving last week
One of the horses fell and when helping
it to get up the horse struck her ankle
with his foot. breaking one bone ant
bruising il badly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15

portunitv to attend these services. All
who heard Mr.. BUzzcll last Sunday re-
ccived help and inspiration"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
Reception TO Seminary Faculty.


The annual reception to faculty and
freshmen was held at seminary hall
Wednesday evening. In the receiving
line were Principal and Mrs. Harold c.
Card. the three teachers. Miss Mary
Plumb. Miss Angelina Simpson and Miss
Lillian Deans; the president of the
freshman class. Miss Beatrice Meacham !:
and the vice president. Charles Howard
Rev. w. III. hobbs. at the head of the
line. introduced the guests, the seniors
aeting as llshers. .,4.
The program included an address of
welcome by Rev. Mr.. NObbs, an acknowl-
edgment by Mr.. Card, and response by
Miss Beatrice AIeacham, freshman
president: piano solo by Mrs. Walter
Plumb. c. G. Robinson. chairman of the
school board. introduced the new school
superintendent. Guy w. Powers of
Athens, formerly for four years princi-
pal of the seminary. Mr.. Powers ex-
pressed his pleasure in being able to be
present among such familiar scenes and
spoke earnestly of school work and
| school life. After a piano solo by Miss
| Ruth Rogers the various classes Joined
| in groups for the school yells which
made the halls resound.
Refreshments were followed by game,
and dancing An informal reception was
given throughout the evening to Mr.. ant
| Mrs. Powers, whom their many frlend'
were heartily glad to welcome back
They were accompanied by their cousins
J. Il. Cudworth and Miss Elisabeth
Cudworth, who also have many warn
friends in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
Banks
Berries
Roots
Herbs

Guch as physicians prescribe for all
ments of the blood, stomach, liver
and kidneys are combined in Hoods
Sarsapariila, -'stol..A IA 7r
Sarsaparilla Mandrake
yellow Dock Dandelion
iva Ursi StiIlingia
Blue Flag Pipsissewa
Guaiac Juniper Berries.
Gentian, Wild Cherry
and other excellent tonics, thus max
ing one of the most successful OF all
medicines. Get only Hoods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
TOWNSHEND
Public Health Nurse Arrives.

Miss Clara Hoffman, district Red
| Cross public health nurse, whose head
quarters will be in Townshend village,
came Saturday to begin her duties and
is staying for the present in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. I. s. Sayre.
This is Miss IIoffman's first visit to
New England. She has had Il position
as district nurse in Texas the past year
and comes well recommended by Miss
Erna Kuhn, supervisor of Red Cross
nurses in Vermont, who was formerly u
supervisor in Texas.
The district under Miss Hoffman's
charge will include, besides Townshend.
Newfane. Dover. Brookline, Athens, Graf
ton, Jamaica, Londonderry, Windham
and WardSboro.
Her work will include health inspec-
ton and advice for school children,
emergency cases prenatal case, and bed
side nursing in cases of necessity, Cases
may be brought to her attention through
personal application or through the aid
of the committees appointed in each
town to help in the work. The commit
tee in Townshend includes Mrs. O. w.
Follett, Mrs. G. II. Willard. Mrs. ii. f.
Howard, j. Fl. Ware, Rev. w. II. hobbs,
pr. f. L. Osgood and G. H. Straitiff in
West Townshend, Mrs. C. II. Dean and
DIR. G. T. Gale.
n reception was given Mt the home of
Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Willard Tuesday
evening in honor of Miss Hoffman. and
the state supervisor of nurses. Miss Erna
Kuhn, who accompanied her and re-
manned for a short stay
Mrs. Willard, who is treasurer of the
local Red Cross branch, was assisted
in entertaining by the president of the
branch. Mrs. O. w. Follett, and secre-
tary. Mrs. Ii. +. Howard. Among the
invited guests were the local Red Cross
committee, teachers and physicians of
the town and committees of the other
towns in the nursing district. Guests
present from out of town were Miss
Faith l.. Yeaw, executive secretary of
the County Red Cross chapter, Miss
Helen NJ. Sanderson. district nurse at
Brattleboro Mrs. Murray NJ. Tucker,
chairman Red Cross public health com
mittee; Miss Elizabeth NJ. Harvey of
the Mutual Aid association; Richards
NJ. Bradley and daughter. Miss Brad
ley, DIR. c. S. Leach, and f. X. Brown
Community Service worker of Brattle-
boro. also Mr.. and Mrs. Adams of South
Londonderry.
Mr.. Brown took charge of the eve
nings program of fun, all present join
| ing merrily in chorus singing, games
and stunts.
Refreshments of pineapple ice-cream
and cakes were served, after which Mrs
o. w. Follett welcomed Miss Hoffman
TO the community in short address and
! spoke of the pleasure all felt to know
| that her trained skill could be depended
upon. Miss Kuhn spoke briefly. com
mending Miss Hoffman's work, and Mrs
Tucker added a word of 'congratulation
that the new plan had at last been put
into effect A chorus of Good Night
Miss Hoffman was sung by the company
| before dsbanding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15

Equipped with canoe-like boots he in
vented himself, an Englishman will at
tempt to walk across the English Cham
mel.