Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-01-27

chcrtown, now of Northampton. lie
leaves two brothers. George w, with
whom he was living. and Bert Piper of
Orange The funeral was held Monday,
Rev G.. J.. Thompson of the Unitarian
church officiating. The burial took place
in the Centre cemetery
George II. Shaw. ~. died at his home
in AIiddlcboro. Mass, Jan. Is. He was
n manufactures of varnish and a pros
pcrons business man. For many. years
in the early history of Mortified semi
nary he was u trustee of the school and
y familiar figure and speaker here often
during each year. He was strong sup
porter Of Dwight l.. Moody in all bis
work He also was a great friend of
Henry Moore and together with other
Christian business men, they organized
Il Community convention. of which Mr..
Shaw was president. The aim of this
convention was to help small churches.
Amhert A. Moody attended the funeral
of Mr. Shaw in Middcboro Jan. 90
Tic Girls club met at Mrs. A. =.
Fits Saturday afternoon Tcnderfoot
examinations were taken by the girls to
enable thcm to organize as Girl Scouts.
On Saturday afternoon of this week
from ) to o'clock at Mrs. Fits the
| girls will finish the tcndcrfoot cXamina-
tions Mrs. Fit will then entertain
them for snppor Miss Bertha Colmere,
senior of Mortified seminary. has been
engaged to instruct the club in first aid
Red Gross work. Miss Comcrc recently
completed this course and Will be an en-
thusiastc instructor. She will give n
series Of eight instruction lessons. Later
Mrs. Fit plans to have the girls taught
basket weaving. Twcnty-one girls are
now enrolled.
Tho body of Mrs. Mary Long. ~, wife
of George \. Long of Dorchester. was
brought here for the funeral and burial
Sunday. The, service was held at the
home of her brothcr-in-law. George r.
rIolton. with Rev +. w. Pattison of the
Congregational church officiating. The
burial took place in the Centre cemetery.
Mrs. Long. formerly Mary Farrar was
81 native of Fitchburg and married Mr..
Long 80 years ago. Besides her hus-
hand she leaves Il son. William, of Grand
Rapids. Mich, and Il daughter. Ceorgi-
ana who is in the home. For several
years the family lived in East North
| field. which is Mr.. Longs native town.
Mrs. Long is pleasantly remembered by,
the older citizens. Mr.. Long and SON
and daughter are remaining for visit
with Mr.. IIolton and family.
Mrs. +. +. Howard presented an in
tcresting Program ut the meeting Of the
Alexander hall. The subject was Cor
reggie. and Mrs. Howard showed n re
production of his Holy Night, giving a
! little of the story of the artist and much
of his art. The latter part of the pro-
gram was. The Secretary of State. Mrs.
lC. \. Randall related the duties pertain
ing to the Office. Miss Margaret Nc
Donald, principal of the high school, told
of the International questions which the
present secretary. CHARLES VI. Hughes,
| has to deal with Her information was
accurate. well presented and one of the
strong papers of the year. Miss Alice
Loop Of Mortified seminary entertained
with pleasing vocal solos and was ,ac-
companicd by Miss Hayes on the piano
Mrs. Charles Hodgcn was hostess for the
social hour.
| The installation of the Eastern Star
| officers took place Wednesday evening
Ian. Is. at Masonic hall. Miss Marion
Webster. worthy matron, was in charge.
The installing officers were Mrs. Nor
man Farwcll of Turner's Falls. worthy
matron Of Arcana chapter of Greenfield !:
| Mrs. Henry Cutler of Greenfield. mar
shall; II. r. Calender, installing patron,
and Mrs. c. G. Stearns, chaplain. The
officers nrc w. NJ, Miss Marion Web
ster w. p, f. II. Montague; A.. NJ,
Mrs. III. VI. Haskcll sec. Mrs. y. l.,
Wood: treas. Mrs. \. w. Kcct; con,
Mrs. +. II. Harness associate CON.
Mrs. Charles Strcctcr; chaplain. Mrs.
II. NJ. Bristol; marshal, Mrs. J. +. Nyc :
pianist, Mrs. Josephine Webster; Adah,
Mrs. Arthur Mason of Bcrnardston':
Ruth. Mrs +. w. Doane Esther. Mrs.
Henry Foley of Bcrnardston Martha,
Mrs. Howard lIoxc; Electa. Mrs. G. +,
Slate; warden. Mrs. Leon Lilly; scnti-
mel. Charles Shauwccker of Gill.