The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-12
New England
Discussed By
Woman
Mrs. Thomas Fleetwood
Tells of Life in That
Historic Section.
WILL PLAN FOR
DENTAL CLINIC


her audience at the Libby Woman's
club meeting Tuesday afternoon while
she told them of Changing New Eng
land" Mrs. Fleetwood lived in Boston
before coming west and could bring
first hand info fmation to the entertain
ment and instruction of her audience
She Wove into her discourse many
references to the early history Of that
land that is so rich in history and
dropped in enlightening comment on
present day conditions and life.
Mrs. Fleetwood said a mistaken i'm
preston is often given out by stories of
the Cape Cod colony. Life there does
not represent all of New England" she
said. 1T is only typical of that one
district
A Land Rich in History.
The famous Plymouth Rock where
the Pilgrims first landed is now fenced
to protect it from souvenir hunters who
were chipping it away.
In Maine there are vast and beautiful
forests, excellent fishing and hunting,
a lovely seacoast. Off the coast of
Maine, on large island, is the only
forest reserve along the coast This sec
ton is also noted for its many famous
summer resorts.
In New Hampshire the lover of nature
finds the beautiful White mountains,
with numerous excellent hotels for
vacationists. One-third Of the area of
the state Is in water. Vermont will be
remembered as the site of the famous
Green mountains and of many lovely
lakes and rivers, besides its full share
of historical spots dear to every true
American.
Mrs. Fleetwood laughingly referred to
the slow trains in those parts and said a
conductor would often hold train for.
the convenience of passenger If the
conductor knew one was rushing for
the train.
Talks OF Boston.
Mrs. Fleetwood mentioned the wind
ing streets of old Boston, much like a
Chinese puzzle and easy to get lost in
She referred interestingly to old
Faneuil hall, to Bunker Hill, to Boston's
many parks, beautiful gardens and art
galleries, and again touched on history
in speaking Of Boston common. where
the first house in Boston was built by
the Rev. Baxton. She gave another
touch of interest in referring to the
Shaker colony at Thompsonville. These
people do not believe in marriage and
fhus the life of their sect must be kept
up by converting young people. They
are therefore very gracious to young
people whom they meet
AT Newport, R. l., the first public
school in America was started. Mrs.
Fleetwood also spoke of the Berkshire
hills of Massachusetts,, very beautiful,
and now many millionaires have built
homes there.
Exhibit Antiques.
Another feature of the program that
added interest was a collection OF an
'tiques, some of them very old. Mrs.
Fleetwood had on exhibition some very
old chairs, vase belonging to Mr.
George Pike was over 200 years old,
lovely Paisley shawls owned by Mrs.
Enlen DUNCAN and Mrs. H. c. Bolyard
and pictures over hundred years
old were exhibited belonging to Mrs.
Oscar Gompf and Mrs. l.. G. Klenck.
A very old homespun scarf originating
in Scotland and belonging to Mrs.
Gompf was also shown.
AT the conclusion Of her address Mrs.
Fleetwood was highly complimented by
the ladies for very interesting dis
course. She was also presented with a
bouuet of beautiful roses that were
given to the club by Mr.. Pike. Mr.
Pike had also loaned the club for the
afternoons decorations number OF
lovely plants
Other Numbers.
Other numbers of the program con-
sisted Of paper by Mrs. A. G. Herbs
of the legislative committee, reviewing
a magazine article by Senator Boraf
on the Constitution. Mrs. Orr of thu
fine arts committee gave an interesting
description of the beautiful new SUI
preme court building in Washington
mentioning the many different kind
of marble in its construction. Mrs. Or
also read card from Mrs c. S
Christensen saying that she and MI
Christensen are now at Atlanta wher
Mr.. Christensen is doing some worl
for the forest service. From there the
will 60 to Florida for similar work.
Another Dental Clinic.
It was announced that the executiv
board had decided it would be i'm
possible to carry out plans for con
Quoting a tuberculosis test of childre'
Mrs. R. w. Smithberger and Mrs. job
Harmon, the committee, announce
that instead dental clinic for need
children only would again be sponsors
by the club, with DIS Hannigan ar
Wiprud cooperating. Funds for tn
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