St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-06

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have class tree. and it has been set
out on the Academy grounds. They
will hold their tree exercises on grad
uation day. J. NJ. Hubert will give
the address and Miss Jennie p. May
the prophecies.
Col. Hooker, Department Com
mander of the Grand Army in this
state, has issued a general order APP
pointing Monday, May Both, as Memo
rial Day, and calling on the Posts
throughout the state to observe the day
in an appropriate manner.
The race of dogs is fast running
out. That is, it appears to he. In 1877
there were IA dogs registered in this
town, while this year there are only "a.
How else can this great decrease Ice ac-
counted for We call upon the con-
stable to explain.
The listers of this town are so far
along with their work that they know
the personal property list will he large
~ increased, but in no such proportion
as in many towns of the state. for the
very good reason probably that it has
always been up much nearer the mark.
There is room for one or two more
professional or business cards in the
first column of this paper. First come,
first served. 1t costs but six cents
week less than cent day. 1t is
the cheapest and best sign man can
hang ont.
\ st. J"hnsbury gentleman was
forcibIy reminded of Mother Shipton's
prophecy the other morning by the I'M
timely performance of Il telephone bell.
These Instrumental not always accom-
MEDIATE Themselves to the wishes of be
lated travellers who incline to "A pro-
longcd morning nap.
The item going the rounds of the
press this week to the effect that Hon.
Bradley Barlow has disposed of all his
interest in the st. Johnsbury and Lake
Chnmplain Railroad (including his real
estate at Maquam) to the Fairbankses,
is denied cmphatically by persons who
should know.
There was II slight furry of snow
on Saturday morning. 1t was so very
slight rs hardly to he recognized
the sli%htcr the better just mt this time
of year. According to Mr. Vennor we
must expect snow storm next week,
and Scorching weather thereafter
The young men of st. JOhnsbury
are taking Il good deal of stock in the
bicycle just now, and the streets are
lively with "whcclmcn." The small boys
are also interested in that sort of ex-
crciSc, but continc their efforts to three
wheel vehicles. Considerable skill in
handling bicycles is developing.
Rev. II. w. Jones has gone to Bos-
ton to consult eminent medical ability
there and we learn that they have
confirmed the diagnosis of the ST..
Johnsbury physicians, reported favora-
bly,, but advise Il little longer rest than
was ut first thought necessary. Rev.
f. T. Fairbanks will supply the pulpit
of the North church next Sunday.
The Young Ladies' Missionary So
ciety, assisted 10y some of the leading
musicians, are to give concert at
Academy Hall on Friday evening, the
9th inst. We are sure it will be very
enjoyable affair, and as the price of
tickets is reasonable, and the cause is Il
good one, we hope the young ladies
will he greeted 10y full house.
The bylaw against indiScriminatc
loatin% about the streets and in the
Court House yard has been posted, and
it would he well enough for those who
are inclined to hang around generally,
to post" themselves in regard to what
the law requires. The ordinance is Il
good one, calculated to remedy what.
in some localities, is il real nuisance.
A village meeting called Monday
evening to raise money for the coming
wear adjourned without action to await
the completion of the list. Mr.. W. b.
Johnson, the lister whose province it
was to look after the village lists, is
quite i'll, having been taken before his
work was done. The other listers will
go on and finish the work as soon rs
can he.
1t is understood that Mr.. Geo. AL
drich will not keep the liquor agency
another year mt any price. There are
plenty of applicants for the place,
however. Among those who are will
ing to bc martyrs to the cause are
Avery Pike, Il. c. NJ. Howe. Quinton
Cook, VIM. White, etc. Commissioner
lIoughton will not appoint any one
just yet.
Spring is decidedly backward in
coming forward. The damp. cool
weather which we have experienced
the past week calls to mind the opening
lines of an lowed to Spring'-which
read about like this:
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