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Evening star., 1922-12-03

A LTHOUGH Juvenile attendance at
"A motion picture theaters comprises
a much less percentage of the gross
patronage than is popularity supposed.
1t has. nevertheless. always been one
Of the problems Of the motion pic
ture exhibitor. Special children's
matinees have frequently been under
taken, and as often found to be COM
plete failures. due largely to the fact
that a firm grasp has never been
taken of the Juvenile viewpoint. taste
or psychology. 1t has been thought.
and until recently with no tangible
reason for believing otherwise, that
audiences of children must needs be
diverted by distinctly childish enter
tainment-fairy stories. fantasies ana
the like.
one Of the most important and most
valuable findings. however. of the
public service and educational de-
partment of the rrandall Theaters. in
Washington. D. c. tMrs Harriet Haw-
ley Locher. directory. has been feas-
ible course of procedure to relieve
the adult program of the need or
considering the child spectator and
70 imbue the juvenile programs. ar
ranged for special Saturday preSen-
tations with those qualities which
will interest the child mind and stlm-
ulate his interest in th. thrater as
source of information and mental de-
velopment as we'll as of amusement
Mrs. 1.ocherS advisory board is
composed OF officers and directors OF
all of the organizations in the Dis
trict of columbia having direct con-
tact with the child mind. The first
step was to initiate the advisory
board into the commercial conSIdera-
tons that enter into the compilation
of program for puhlic presentation
in th. motion picture. theater- The
members of the board, without pre-
vious experience in the Snowman
ship branches Of the industry. il is
said, found many of their firm con-
victions to be merely impractical the
ories. The private projection room
in the Metropolitan 'fheater was
thrown open to Mrs. iocher for the
screening and analysis Of feature and
short-re-l pictures with the member
ship of the advisory board. and much
progress was made. In fact. th" pos
sibilitieS Of extending this brief rdu-
cational course soon made themselves
apparent and several members of the
Juvenile organizations Of the capital
were invited to participate in the
screenings and the discussions that
followed. The result was said to have
been SURPRISING.
1t was found that the child mind.
90 called. has developed a conscious
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are most admired by the public.

are most admired by the public.
"Of course 1 don't mean that it is
difficult to speak funny lines-the
hard thing it to speak then, at exactly
the psychological moment. There is
Il rhythm in comedy as well as there
is rhythm in music. and the whole ef-
feet depends upon the ability of the
actor to sense it.
Miss BANTER still loves her role of
Ming Toy in East Is West" but she
thinks it is good for her" to enact
vastly different ones for awhile. And
that OF Lady Cristilinda is as difficult
as 1t is different.
Doesn't 1t seem odd" she con
tinued. that I should play an entire
act dressed in an old bath robe?
Happiness, sadness. emotional eli
maxes-all In that funny outfit. had
the dressing gown hand painted in the
dingiest possible colors. for we were
supposed to be very poor. you know.
and / wanted it to look old and worn.
Miss Bainter's other costumes were
limited to a fluffy creation for she
was supposed to be a circus rider>.
and a simple dress of dark red fabric
trimmed with blue braiding.
Fanny Stedman, appearing at
keith's wore an unusually attractive
gown Of vivid pink satin. The blouse
was cut In two wide panels. which
partially concealed Il camiSole Of cloth
of silver The neck line was bateau,
and, Of course. there were II" sleeves.
The skirt was cut on circular lines.
Evening star., 1922-12-03
Comedy Pays Best

say n. hell. nobody loves al fat man.
That was good situation line and
by that I mean the mere juNtapositi"n
of the character 10 the scene and lInr
caused an explosive laugh.
But the actor need not have been a
comedian. That gave me an idea. And
want 10 take this opportunity of say
ing that funny lines are seldom found
in musical comedy books. They have TO
be pluckcd out of thin air and fitted
into situations by the comedian himself
| have had the opportunity of proving
my theory. Barely a night passes that
new business isn't introduced. I make
"A mental note of its effect. and perhaps
the very thing | try tonight will never
be used till ! play another part.
And so i have become a self groomcd
comedian. not because comedy was
thrust upon me. but because | discov
cred what too few people of the stage
realize--the vast opportunities that liz.
just beyond the footlights in the laugh
ter of an audience"
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Music and Pictures.

CREATORE. famous orchestra lead
er and bandmaster. is a firm con-
vert to the idea CT combining high
class music with the photoplay.
IF there are any two arts that har-
monize perfectly they are the motion
picture and music. in the latter case
the symphony orchestra particular
ly." Creatore declares.
1T is interesting to note how SYM
phony orchestral accompaniment with
picture intensifies the action. 1t ac-
centuates every expression of emo
tion. If scene is sad. the musical
accompaniment makes 1t moro sad
and creates an audible atmosphere
about the incident on the screen that
impresses the spectator. He gets it
almost subconsciously.
Likewise II a scene is joyous the
music heightens the joy: II 1t is
dramatic. the grip upon the specta-
tor is intensified; II thrilling action
is being flashed before the eyes the
harmonious audible accompaniment
more exciting than II 1t were shown
In cold silence.
$50 much for the effect of music
upon pictures. 1t is generally ac-
knoWledged, and has been since the
days of the earliest cinema entertain
ment. that music aids the films. But
less has been admitted concerning the
good effect Of pictures upon music.
Here are the facts:
The large symphony orchestra.
such as is to be found in a few OF
the high-type theaters of America. is
generally made up of first-class
musicians These men are capable of
playing the best Of music well. and
when their director knows music and
realizes his full duty. he selects a
large measure of his scores from the
works of the great masters. He will
use the trivial compositions only
where it is necessary to supply a
popular effect. and the large portion
UP of the finest musical works. The
reason for this is that in these works
are to be found the melodious phrases
which express all kinds OF feeling"
Evening star., 1922-12-03

The storm scenes in d. w. Griffith's
..One Exciting Night" are being de-
scribed as the most elaborate under
taking in the way of transferring to
the motion picture screen the drama
of the elements. Its atmosphere was
provided by a most spectacular storm
that struck the Atlantic coast during
1922 Special effects, of course. were
introduced by studio. methods. AS
produced the storm is an epic of ma
ture that provides a climax for the
plot itself. which is an eerie, mystic
sort that % aoaved only IN the ANAL
scenes ---.--.
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GAYETY-"Keep Smiling"

The attraction next week at the
Gayety Theater will be James
Cooper's musical burlesque in two big
Heading the cast is Bert Lahr. a Ger
man comedian. Assisting him will
be Harry Kay, tramp comedian
The company includes Lillian Rock
ley. prima donna; Meredise La Fay
soubrette: Emily Dyer. ingenue, and
Barry Melton, leading lady Mile
Florette. contortionist. and the
Three jolly Bachelors. harmony sing
ers, will offer specialties.
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C0SM0S-"Future of the Ad."

A rather pretentious offering en-
beilished with song and feature dane
ing under the unique title Future
Of the Ad," is announced as the lead
ing attraction Of the Cosmos Theater
bill next week. 1t will be presented
by Mignonette Kokin and a lively
company Of good lockers and fun
makers.
others will include knights Roost-
ers, in 'Fowl Play" a unique exhibit
tion Of feathered thespianism; Ethel
MoDonouKh, in ':Milady's Busy Day"
BY Neville F1eeson. and the American
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STRAND-"Little Lord Roberts

Next week the Strand Theater will
present vaudeville program headed
by Little Lord Roberts, the diminutive
entertainer. Others will include
Harry Edwards and Carrie Allen.
Olive May and Jack Hill. James Nc
Cormack and Eleanor Irving and the
Joe De Koe troupe.
feature. Although the title suggests
differently. the story Is one of society
and not of Indians. Wheeler Oakman
A new star. portrays the principal
character. Short film subjects will
complete the program.
Evening star., 1922-12-03
BELASCO-"Troubles of 1922"

George Jessell's Troubles OF 1929"
a Shubert unit which features the
famous Courtney sisters. will be the
attraction at the Belasco next week
beginning with matinee. Sunday. De
cember 10. Mile. Ann Codee with
Frank Orth headlines the strictly
vaudeville portion, with Edwards &
Emanuels. Gertrude Hayes. the
walters and George Jesseli, himself,
providing other specialties.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Today and tomorrow. Thomas Mei-
CHAN. in ''Manslaughter' Tuesday. Kath-
crime Macdonald. in Domestic Rela-
tons: Wednesday and Thursday. Nor
ma Talmadge. in ''The Eternal Flame:
Friday. Gladys Brockwell. in paid
Back and Saturday. Alma Rubens. in
The Valley of Silent Men"
Evening star., 1922-12-03
B. F. KEITH's-Belle Baker.

At Keith's next week, starting De-
cember II. the bill will include Belle
Baker, one of the most popular
condolences on the vaudeville stage:
the two Danish Phlegmatics. the
Stanley brothers. Ben Merhoff and
Ibach's entertainers, with Allen
Quirk; James Dutton and company.
Jack Joyce. 1.-The Boy With the
Smile." and several other acts to be
announced later.
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Olympic.

Today and tomorrow. Cecil B. De-
Miles "Manslaughter": Tuesday
Alice Lake. in "kisses." and Ben
Turpin. in Step Forward: Wednes-
day. Anna Q. Nillson. in "Why Girls
Leave Home. and Larry Semon. in
Dew Drop Inn: Thursday. Rer,
Lytell, in sherlock brown" and
Mack Sennett comedy. BE Reason
able: Friday. Mark Twain's Tom
Sawyer" with Jack Pickford. and
Reginald Denny. in round =. The
Leather PusherS": Saturday. Geraldine
Farrar. in THE Riddle Woman" and
comedy, "The Golf Bug" Added
matinee attraction. Ruth Roland. in
espisode ) of THE Timber Queen
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Savoy.

erts, in "The Old Homestead" Tuesday
and Wednesday. William Fox spectacle,
Nero; Thursday. Alice Lake and Con-
rad Nagle. in "Woman's Hate" Paul
Parrot, in THE Flivver." and Pathe Re-
view Friday. Pat O'Mailoy and Pauline
Stark. in My Wild Irish Rose" and
comedy, Busy Bees: Saturday. Gareth
Hughes. in Garments of Truth" and
Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven. in En-
tertainipg the Boss"
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Hippodrome.

Today. Lying Lips; tomorrow. Alice
Lake. in THE Golden Gift; Tuesday.
Just Around the Corner: Wednesday.
Eric Won Stroheim, in Foolish Wives" :
Thursday. Viola Dana, in Glass
Houses: Friday, The Prisoner Of
Ienda." and Saturday, Monroe Sails
bury, in THE Great Alone
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York.

Today and tomorrow. Thomas Mel
CHAN, in Cecil b. De Miles '.Manslaugh-
ter; Tuesday, Bebe Daniels. in Pink
Gods" and Paul Parrot. in The Fliv-
ver": Wednesday, Betty Blythe, in
How Women Love-" and Sunshine
comedy, "The Tin Broncho''; Thursday,
Sir A Conan Doyle's THE Hound OF
the Baskervilles." and Dan Mason. in
Pop Tuttle's Grass Widow: Friday.
James Oliver Curwood's The Valley of
Silent Men," and comedy. kidding
Uncle: Saturday, Viola Dana, in June
Madness" and comedy. Ocean Swells.'
Evening star., 1922-12-03
Coming Attractions

Comedy Four-Bill Boyer. Fred Nor
beck, Oscar Gardner and Al Campbell
harmony singers. who have won fame
with their songs.
a first-run photoplay will supple
ment the bill. with the usual added
attractions.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Something has gone amiss with
Oliver Morosco's plans for Leo Car
rillo. Mike Angelo" will not be pre-
sented AZ a play until January and in
the meantime the piece is to be turned
into q movie
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Princess.

Today and tomorrow. Monte
Cristo": Tuesday, Charles Ray. in
THE Deuce Of Spades; Wednesday.
CASTOR Glass. in Cameron of the
Royal Mounted: Thursday. Elaine
Hammers,ein. in Under Oath; Fri
day. Norma Talmadge, in THE New
Moon" and Saturday. Johnny Walk
err in Il Am the Law"
Evening star., 1922-12-03
Photo Plays This Week
Continued from Third Page.)
Home.

! Love-" and Saturday. Johnny Walker,
! in My Dad"
Evening star., 1922-12-03

The Keith vaudeville circuit opened
a new theater in Dayton. Ohio. last
week, the circuits ninth Ohio theater.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Sam II. Harris has acquired the
rights to "Tcebound." a play by owen
Davis. which Will be produced this
season.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Fay Bafnter's debut in THE Lady
Cristilinda" has now been indefinitely
postponed.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Charles 3. Cochran. the English pro-
ducer, has arranged with the Shubert>
to present Fanny and Kitty Watson
with the Shubert vaudeville unit
stolen Sweets" in London next May.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Samuel Goldwyn has bought from
A. H. Woods the film rights to pot
ash and Perlmutter." and will screen
this comedy by Montague Glass after
the theatrical season. Barney Bernard
and Alexander Carr. of Partners
Again" will be Abe and Mawruss for
the films
Evening star., 1922-12-03

William A. Brady is at Atlantic City
resting up after five productions
launched since September l. He Is
gathering his forces for an early pro-
duction of La Flamme. which
b1 frightened up Paris last season.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

! Crane have been engaged for
| ''Zeno," which Lee kugel is produc-
ing.
Thin Icev will be produced at St.
| Martins Theater in London next sea-
| Son. according to announcement.
The Keith vaudeville circuit opened
a new theater in Dayton. Ohio. last
week, the circuits ninth Ohio theater.
| Something has gone amiss with
\ Oliver Morosco's plans for Leo Car
rillo. mike Angelo" will not be pre-
sented AZ a play until January and in
the meantime the piece is to be turned
! into movie.
Fay Bainter's debut in THE Lady
{Cristilinda" has now been indefinitely
postponed.
Sam H. Harris has acquired the
rights to "Icebound" a play by Owen
Davis. which Will be produced this
season.
Samuel Goldwyn has bought from
A. H. Woods the film rights TO pot
ash and Perlmutter." and will screen
this comedy by Montague Glass after
the theatrical season. Barney Bernard
and Alexander Carr. of Partners
Again." will be Abe and Mawruss for
the films.
+! a. II. Woods. IT is rumored has
promised Lowell Sherman to present
him in a special matinee of Richard
III when 1.-THE Masked Woman
opens in New York with Mr.. Sherman
in the cast.
Rudolph Schildkraut will make his
first appearance on the English speak :
ing stage in the next production OF
AT he
| town Theater. This will be THE God
of Vengeance" opening late this
month.
Rehearsals of The Rear Car" by
| Edward E. Rose, began last week in
New York under the direction of Ed.
gar Selwyn.
Ethel Barrymore's next play al The
Longacre Theater. New York. ."Romet
and Juliet" will be ready about The
first of the year. 1t is reported tht
Selwyns will introduce Jane Govt a:
Juliet about Christmas time.
Secrets" the Sam II. Harris pro.
duction starring Margare, Lawrenc"
opens Christmas week in New York
following Orange Blossoms. at the
Fulton Theater. Edward Royce j:
isending the musical show TO Boston
for the holidays.
Lenore Uric began her second year
in 'Kiki" in New York last Week. Thi.
character has outlived ali the othel
heroines in the big city. After th'
performance a silver punch bowl Wa:
lpresented to Miss Uric. She has neve,
missed a performance, and the ami
,versary marked her 4lSth appearance
in the role in New York.
| All the actors who have played il
istock and all now playing in stock are
to be organized into great national
| society This announcements comes
through Ann Mason. playing in "Ths
Last Warning. at the klaw Tneater
New York. Miss Mason has been un-
til recently stock player.
The Selwyns are anxious to have
theatergoers know that johannes
kreisler.' in which Ben-Ami Will ID
starred, will be presented in Eng! !ish
not German. Louis y. Parker mad.
the adaptation from the German, a!'
his version viii he used in New forf
and London.
! Charles 3. Cochran. the English pro
(ducer has arranged with the Shubert'
to present Fanny and Kitty Watson
with the Shubert vaudeville unit
stolen Sweets in London next May
William A. Brady is at Atlantic Cit,
resting up after five production:
launched since September l. He /:
gathering his forces for an early pro
| duction of La Flamne. Whict
frightened up Paris last season.
E5g,r Selwyn's nlay "Ce,ting Tn
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Thin Ice" will be produced at st.
Martins Theater in London next sea-
Son, according to announcement
Evening star., 1922-12-03

The SelWyns are anxious to have
.heatersoers know that Johannes
kreisler' in which Ben Ami viii be
starred, will be presented in English.
not German. Louis y. Parker mad
the adaptation from the German. and
his version viii he used in New York
and London.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

\. II. Woods. IT is rumored has
promised Lowell Sherman to present
him in a special matinee of Richard
ILL.," when "The Masked Woman"
opens in New York with Mr.. Sherman
in the cast
Evening star., 1922-12-03

The Strand management treated
the artists and house employees t"
a regular home turkey suppei
Ihanksg wing day, serving everything
that goes to make a rea! Thanks
giving supper from the turkey -"
cranberry sauce. Three extra lars.
turkeys Were consumed by the play
erS and house employees.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

GEORGE PROBERT and James
Crane have been engaged for
"Zeno," which Lee kugel is produc-
ing
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Rudolph Schildkraut will make his
first appearance on the English speak
ing stage in the next production of
the Players Company at the Province
town Theater. This will be THE God
of Vengeance" opening late this
month
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Rehearsals of The Rear Car" by
Edward f. Rose, began last week in
New York under the direction of Ed
gar SelWyn
Evening star., 1922-12-03

All the actors who have p.a!ed in
stock and all now playing in stock are
to be organized into a great national
society This announcements comes
through Ann Mason. playing in The
Last Warming" a, the klaw Tneater.
New York. Miss Mason has been un-
til recently a stock player.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Ethel Barrymore's next play al the
Longacre Theater. New York. Romeo
and Juliet will be ready about the
first of the year. 1t is reported the
Selwyns will introduce Jane Govt as
Juliet about Christmas time.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

of Fay ssimpe ered
by adys Gerrish. I'm The Painted
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Secrets" the Sam II. Harris pro-
| duction starring Margaret Lawrence,
opens Christmas week in New York,
following Orange Blossoms at the
Fulton Theater. Edward Royce is
sending the musical show TO Boston
for the HOLIDAYS
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Manager Sparrow leaves tomorrow
for Atlantic C!ty for il two weeks
rest from his duties as general man
aycr OF the strand Theater. and
thence he An 20 20 New York to dis
rusS vaudeville features with J. 4
Lubin. general manager OF the Loew
Vaudeville Circuit. Mr.. Sparrow miss
ed his vacation during the SUNNI
months Mrs. Sparrow viii accomp;,irg
him,
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Lenore Uric began her second year
in 'Kiki'' in New York last Week. This
character has outlived ali the other
heroines in the big city. After The
performance silver punch bowl Was
presented to Miss Uric. She has never
missed performance, and the ami
versary marked her 4lSth apps arance
In the role in New York.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Edgar Selwyn's play. "Gett
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Those familiar with the Fox Sun
shine comedies Will recognize the snlil-
ing face Of James Morton at the Il, -.
laSco this week. He WAS one of the
Fox knockabout comedians for two
years.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Jess Dandy il is rumored viii he
starred 10y Jules Hurtig after tn
holidays in a new comedy. Mr.. Dandy
is known for his clever performance
in The Prince of Pilseu"
Evening star., 1922-12-03

Wesley Barry. tho freckied-f ced
movie star. is developing into a sophis-
ticated yauleviliian with two-a day
comedy sketch III which he has the as
sistance o. humber of precocieas
youths about his own age. He is Nii.'
Of the early bookings at the Belasco.
Evening star., 1922-12-03

married" VIII be given a try-out in
STOCK at the Lyceum Theater, Ralti-
more, week after next. with Roland
Young. Frances Howard and Harry
Mihturn in the principal parts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-06-24
EAST MONTPELIER

Frank Machia Of Mortified was a
recent visitor in town.
w. A, LaPoint killed porker for
parties in Barre, that dressed SIS
pounds,
0. L. Tillotson OF Middlesex has been
in town number of days, looking aft
er his property here.
Eva Long has gone to Williamstoyn
for the summer. She, viii assist in the
tea room Of Mrs. Lizzie Robinson.
Mrs Lila Richardson Of Barre IL Wis
iting her parents
Beatrice Mayo of Montpelier Is the
guest Of Mrs John Gallison.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Walton of Mont
pelier spent Tuesday and Wednesday
with AIr. and Mrs. Henry Kelton.
W. A, Curtis is boarding in North
Montpelier while working on the state
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ballentine and
family OF Calais were in town on
Thursday and in company with Mrs.
Anna G, Burnham attended the Long
family reunion at Waitsfield June y.
Come and see "The Willowdale,7
a comedy drama of New England life,
At village hall. East Montpelier. on
and Thursday evenings,
June Is and 20. Dancing after the
play Thursday night. Music By Sum
ner's orchestra.-ad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-06-24
SOUTH CABOT

Icon Virgins, Elizabeth Perry and
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Clement of Brig
ham. Me-, visited part Of last week at
D. y. Halls. Mr.. Virgins is a brother
Of Mrs. Hall.
Mr.. Whitehll and sister OF Peacham
have moved here into Ora Ennis barn,
They came from the town of Ryegatc.
Mrs. G. Il. Scribner and son of Mont
peler were in the place Friday, visit
ing.
Mrs. Frank OConner Of Glencliff, N.
H., was at home over Sunday,
George Reed il at his father-s, He
arrived last week from Daytona, Fla.
Mrs. Maud Mcrithew went Saturday
to her home in Calais. She has been
engaged TO return to teach the school
for the next year, as all concerned are
pleased to know.
There will be a Sunday school at
the schoolhouse next Sunday. June Is,
at 2;30 also preaching by Rev. Mr.
Currier AZ 3 p nj.
Tony Corey OF Barre was at N. M.
Stocker's over Thursday night.
Mrs. Will Wylie and little daughter
of Bangor, Me-, visited her sister here
last week, Mrs, Ray Taylor.
Perley Rntledge started last Mon
day to carry Mrs. Flora French to.
Cabot and as they got to the top Of
Cabot hill the horse became frightened
at an umbrella, ran and threw them
out, bruising Mrs. French quite badly
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-06-24
PLAINTIELD

Mrs. Albert S. Davis and children .ol
Reeds Ferry, n. H.. are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Bernice Ladeau.
Mrs. E. w. Stone is in East Ryegate
this week
Mrs. Della Sanders was in Mortified
Monday to attend the double funeral
Of Mrs. David r. LeFebvre and daugh
ter, Gienna. who were killed in the ac-
cident on the crossing at West Berlin
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n. Bruffee and Mrs
Floyd Dow and daughter Of Chelsea
spent the week end in Rutland with
relatives.
Miss Ruth Greeley is spending her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. n. Greeley, from her school
in Brattleboro.
Mr.. Goodfellow of Barre was in
town Tuesday on business.
Miss Ruth Cate Of North Montpel-
Ter is at work for Mrs. Herbert Cate.
Ed Nye OF North Montpelier was in
town several days this week on busi-
ness.