MANCHESTER SECTI 
Mrs. F. J. Merrill left Monday for 
a visit at Old Point Comfort, Va. 
Rev. C. S. Pond of Beverly Farms 
gave a talk to the Boy Scouts last 
evening on “Ambition.” 
Frank’ \P. Knight, “]r., “went — to 
Wheaton College W ednesday to at- 
tend a hop, as guest of Miss Dorothy 
Blaisdell. 
Rey. A. G. Warner returned Tues- 
day from Warren, Me., but Mrs. 
Warner will remain with her father 
until he recovers from his illness. 
Twins were born last Friday, Dec. 
21, tow, Ma. and Mrsi “udwardas 
Neary, 35 Lincoln st. They are boys, 
and weighed 8% and 8 lbs., respec- 
tively. This makes four boys and 
two girls in this happy family circle. 
Mr. Neary is foreman of one of the 
B. & M. section gangs. 
Taxi—phone Manchester 290. adv. 
Under the auspices of the Parent- 
‘Teacher association, a beautifully i- 
lustrated lecture on Switzerland will 
be given in the Town hall, Thursday 
evening, Feb 3), ates 6 ‘clock, by the 
Rev. U. &: Milburn ot Salen = Cnilé 
dren’s tickets 15c, adults’ 25c.  At- 
tention is called to the date—as it has 
already been announced this would 
be on Friday. Through a misunder- 
standing the date had to be changed 
) Thursday. 
The fire department was called out 
late Tuesday afternoon for an incip- 
ient fire at the I. M. Marshali house, 
Bridge st. Mr. Marshall was adjust- 
ing some connection in his bathroom, 
on an upper floor, holding a lighted 
candle. In some manner the candle 
set. fire to the wrapping around a 
pipe, placed there for protection from 
cold, and in a brief space of time the 
fire was up through the floor in the 
attic. Not wishing to take any 
chances, the fire station was reached 
by phone and an alarm sounded. ‘The 
fire was put out quickly, but not un- 
til more or less damage was done by 
water. Mr. Marshall estimates the 
loss at $100. 
Friday, January 28, 1916. 
Selectmen Knight and Floyd have 
been among this week’s grippe vic- 
tims. 
Frank P. Ayers was able to get out 
this week for the first time since his 
serious illness with pneumonia. 
Heavy underwear of all kinds at 
Werk Bells. Centralssg: adi. 
Miss Gwendolen Glendenning, who 
has been ill with grippe, came home 
from Smith College last evening, for 
a short rest. 
A large attendance of the Brother- 
hood is urged for next Monday even- 
ing, when a special meeting will be 
held to ,hear a talk by Inspector 
Stacy R. Burckes of the Lynn police 
on the working of the Bertillon sys- 
tem of marking prisoners. 
Taxi—phone Manchester 290. adv. 
The High school play, “The Mis- 
haps of Minerva,” in the Town hali 
last Friday night, was a great success, 
—one-of the most successful from 
the financial viewpoint, in fact, of re- 
cent years. The hall was packed, all 
the available standing room being 
taken, as well as every seat. The 
play was a two-act farce and was full 
of laughs and ‘funny _ situations 
throughout. Those taking part were: 
Russell Lucas, Frank P. Knight, Jr., 
Abbott Foster, Francis. Bohaker, 
Donald Height, Nina E. Sinnicks, 
Gladys G. Hildreth, Clara E. Corrin, 
Emily Ferreira, Brenda L. Cook, 
Helén- Cheever, Mary R. Morley, 
Ethel Andrews, Catherine Gillis and 
Pauline Semons. All took their parts 
well, but Frank Knight, especially in 
his disguise as a woman, and Donald 
Height as a policeman, were especial- 
y deserving of mention, as well as 
Gladys Hildreth as ‘“Minerva,’”. and 
Brenda’ Cook” as a: teporter, “The 
Girls glee club sang several selections 
and the Orpheus club (High school 
orchestra) played during the eee 
The: total ee were nearly Siss, 
and Prof. Sabin yesterday turned 
over to the class a check of $135.69 
as the net result of the play. 
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Geo. E. Willmonton has been on a 
business trip to New York this week, 
We regret to report the continued 
critical illness of Mrs. 
Donald, in Springfield. 
Taxi—phone Manchester’ 290. adm 
Mr. and Mrs: Murdo’ 
(Alra  ‘Baker)- sare: 
Pride’s Crossing the first of March, 
where Mr. Mackay will take up a 
responsible position as head-gardener 
on the Frederick Ayer estate. 
Chelsea Finnan Haddie at Swett’s 
Fish Market. adv. 
Mrs. 
the oldest natives of the town, cele- 
brated her 8oth birthday, Tuessay, 
informally, at her home on Aghland 
ave. Many friends called during the 
day and extended their heartiest con- 
eratulations.. She also received many 
floral tributes as well as post card 
remembrances, 
Taxi—phone Marichesiee 290. adv. 
The members: of the Manchester 
Woman’s club will secure their tickets 
for Guest Night (Feb. 2) on or be- 
fore Saturday evening, Jan. 29th, of 
Mrs. Beaton or Mrs.. 
Mrs. Blaisdell, 
Rand. ‘The latter will be at home all 
day Friday, Jan. 28th, to accommo- 
date the ladies. Tickets for admis- 
sion to the reception, buffet lunch, the — 
play and dance—for guests, $1.00; for 
members, 50c.; to the play and dance, 
50c. 
the play alone. ; adv, 
The Saturday night pool and whist 
tournaments at the Manchester club 
are continuing to arouse a great deal 
of rivalry among the members. At 
the finish of last Saturday night’s 
play the whist team, Marsh 
Hawksworth, were leading with a 
total score of 57. EH. L. Wheaton 
continues. to hold his lead in pool. 
During the ‘evening’ the members 
were tre ated to.a very fine grapho- 
phone concert on W., W. Hoare’s 
machine, in charge of R. C. Alfen. 
Another 
pated tomorrow. 
Office: 19 Beach St., Manchester 
Telephone: Monchesiex 161 
G. E. WILLMONTON 
Attorney and 
Counselor at Law 
WILLMONTON’S AGENCY 
Real Estate and Insurance of all Kinds. 
School and Union Sts., Manchester :-: O South Bldg., Boston 
SUMMER HOUSES FOR 
RENT 
MORTGAGES - LOANS ; 
TEL. CONN. 
Elizabeth Richaadeon one. ofS 
and. 
pleasant evening is antici- 
— 
Roderick Mac- - 
Mackay a 
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Membership tickets admit to 
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