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IT IS WHISPERED! 
That a perusal of the vital statis- 
tics of Manchester, printed on page 
25 this week, might lead one to 
think Manchester more of a cosmo- 
politan community than the facts 
warrant. Basing the population of 
our foreign dwellers on the percen- 
tage of births Manchester would 
have 600 or more Poles, Russians, 
Italians, ete., within her borders. 
Of the total number of births, 55, 
nine, or one-sixth, are credited to 
the above-mentioned nationalities: 
Or, to put it the other way, if the 
‘‘natives’’ were as thoroughly con- 
verted to the Roosevelt idea as are 
these ‘‘foreigners’’ there would be 
nearer 350 births in the town the 
last year than 55. 
Whisperings, yes, wailings are 
heard from all directions in which 
there is a child, or boy or girl,—for 
some good place for skating in Man- 
chester. Truly, the town wouldn’t 
miss the few dollars it would have 
to spend to give some direct atten- 
tion to this matter, such as making 
provision for flooding the Channel 
at the proper time. It is a small 
matter, but it is the small things in 
life that count most. lLet’s have 
something done to provide a good 
skating pond for the young folk. 
It is due them. 
VITAL STATISTICS 
Records for 1911 Show 55 Births, 
26 Marriages and 32 Deaths 
in Manchester 
a ed 
Manchester has kept up her good 
name the past year as a good town 
in which to live. Out of an average 
population of 3500 there have been 
only 32 deaths. In 1910 there were 
29 deaths, and in 1909, 35. Of the 
32 death this year 25 were over 50 
years of age, and 17 of these were 
over 70. Four were past the 90th 
milestone. Very few towns can 
show a mortality record such as this. 
The birth record shows a total of 
55,—23 females and 32 males. In 
1910 there were 65 births, and in 
1909 7-9: 
Dan Cupid did not play a very 
strong hand in this locality last 
year, 1f his successes can be meas- 
ured by the number of knots tied. 
Only 26 marriages are recorded,— 
one more than last year and five less 
than 1909. 
The statistics are printed on page 
25. 
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MANCHESTER 
The annual Christmas tree and 
entertainment of the Pilgrims, held 
last Monday evening in connection 
with their meeting, proved a pro- 
nounced success. The gifts were 
distributed by the entertainment 
committee. A collation was served 
_ during the evening. 
Overshoes, Rubbers and He: avy 
Boots at Bell’ s. 
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Menkin of 
‘Lowell, are visiting the former’s 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Menkin, at 
the Cove. 
Frederick Dale left the last of 
the week for Amherst, where he will 
take a special course at the Am- 
herst Agricultural college during 
the winter months. 
Miss May C, Eaton formerly of 
the staff of teachers at the Priest 
school, spent the week-end in town 
the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Edward 
Crowell of Lincoln street. 
The many friends of Archie Mac- 
donald will be pleased to hear that 
he has started in business as ear- 
penter-contractor for himself in 
Cambridge. We wish Mr. Mac- 
donald every success in his new en- 
terprise. 
Miss Jenme Jewett of Wrentham 
is enjoying her annual _ vacation, 
and is spending it in town with her 
sister, Mrs. John C. Elliott of Vine 
street. 
Edison Baker, after spending 
three years in Taunton, has a posi- 
tion as salesman with the California 
Perfume Co., in Manchester and 
vicinity. 
The hockey team recently organ- 
ized at the High school has the fol- 
lowing officers: Rufus Long, cap- 
tain; Joseph Carey, manager, and 
Ralph Hayward, coach. 
Wm. Barry went to the Beverly 
ITospital Wednesday of this week, 
to undergo an operation for appen- 
dicitis. 
A good time for everybody the 
19th. Just the weather for dancing, 
just the right crowd to dance with, 
and just the right music to dance 
by. The Bachelor Girls’ danee, 
January 19th. 
At their next meeting the Pilgrim 
Fathers will hold a whist party by 
way of entertainment. Each mem- 
ber will be allowed the privilege of 
inviting two friends. 
At Mrs. Long’s dancing school 
next Tuesday evening the special 
dances will be the five step schot- 
tische and the caprice. Instruction 
7.30 to 9, general daneing 9-11.30. 
Geo. W. Jewett has been confined 
to his home on Washington street 
eek--avith .a--severe. cold... 
president; William W. Hoare, 
NORTH SHORE: BREE Zi 
Charles Bell has been substituting 
on the laundry team this week for 
his brother Hollis, who has been 
suffering with a heavy cold and 
threatened with pneumonia. 
The home of Miss Abbie P. Floyd 
was the scene of a delightful young 
people’s party Wednesday evening, 
the occasion being given as a sur- 
prise to Miss Helene Sherman, in 
honor of the latter’s birthday. 
During the evening games were 
played and a good time was en- 
joyed. Great as was Miss Sher- 
man’s surprise when she called at 
Miss Floyd’s home to spend the eve- 
ning, she was much more surprised 
when her friends presented her with 
a handsome gold chain and pendant 
of emeralds and pearls. Refresh- 
pauls were served and Miss Floyd 
‘ame in for many congratulations 
as an entertainer. 
Another of the monthly private 
subseription dances was held _ last 
Friday evening, and despite the 
sey was well attended. Like oe- 
‘asions of the past, the party pro oved 
a delightful success. 
On Tuesday evening Deputy Fred 
Dougherty and team took the iron 
trail to Salem to gather around the 
camp fire of the Salem tribe and 
raise up their chiefs. 
The overseers of the poor paid 
their annual visit to the almshouse 
this week. 
A hockey game has been ar-- 
ranged between the Manchester 
Ilockey team and a team from Mag- 
noha, at Clark’s Pond, Magnolia, 
Saturday morning. 
A Glee Club has been organized 
at the Story High school this week 
with Miss Dora Marshall as_presi- 
dent, and Miss Dorothy Blaisdell, 
secretary. 
A. J, Orr has been absent from 
his place of business this week, suf- 
fering from lumbago. 
The annual meeting of the Man- 
chester club was held last Friday 
evening when the following officers 
were elected: Alfred C. Needham, 
vice 
president; Arthur E. Olson, secre- 
tary; Osear B. Wing, treasurer; 
I'rederick J. Merrill, auditor. Ex- 
ecutive committee, Raymond C. 
Allen, Frank C. Rand, Alfred C. 
Needham, Harry T. Swett and 
Ilorace Standley. Music commit- 
tee, George R. Dean, Harry W. 
Purington and Ralph 8S. Hayward. 
“he president appointed the follow- 
ing entertainment committee for the 
-ear: William W. Hoare, C. E. 
Williams; R. C. Allen,» Horace 
Standley, F. C. Rand, Lewis Hooper 
and William Hawkesworth. 
