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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
1
The Bristol Salvation Army advisory board reports less than half the $2,500 New England relief fund goal raised. the campaign closes tomorrow night and residents are urged to contribute generously. War veterans would likely donate, recalling the Army’s aid in hardship and its thrift in relief efforts.
Silky poppies made by the children of Flanders are sold on Bristol streets by the Fortnightly Club to raise funds for children in devastated France. The American Legion Women's Auxiliary plans to distribute silk poppies to every Post member for Memorial Day observance. R. W. Lillard signs a Flanders Fields inspired tribute urging remembrance and duty.
The Bristol Mothers' Club closed its year with Mrs. Sarah Mincen Barker performing readings from Clyde Fitch's Truth at Colt Memorial High School. Audience praised Barker's multi character portrayal and memory. Prolific solos and duets by Janet and Elizabeth MacMillan from Providence delighted attendees.
Memoriae Service announced for the first Sunday after Trinity with 8 o’clock Holy Communion and a 7:30 p.m. memorial service. Babbitt Post and Grand Army of the Republic guests will attend and the fall choir will perform music including Gloria and Magnificat and Crossing the Bar. Duncan Walter H Angell is organist and choirmaster, Mrs. Frank A. Rounds assisting.
June 23 shows two one act plays in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium with performances on Thursday and Friday evenings.
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