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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
School Exhibition.

The school exhibition held i'm dis
trict No. 15 a week ago last Friday
evening was very interesting affair
The school, although small, and nearly
half the scholars quite young, showed
considerable ability and good training
Some of the characters deserve special
mention. The Caudle argument by
Winnie Smelling and Thomas Little
was we'll rendered, as was also Lady
Teazel and Sir Peter by Evelyn L. Far
rel and Willie E. Prescott. The speech
by sheriff candidate by Tommy j.
Bray, boy ten years old, was one of
the best things of the evening. A Ne
gro sermon by Willie E. Prescott was
received with uprOarious applause and
the strong minded female by EVELYN
L. Farrell brought down the house.
The select reading by Misses Fitzger-
aid, Craven, Winslow and Farrell was
very fine. There were also tableaux.
charades, declarations aud songs. in
terspersed with music on the violin by
E. o. Holloway of Walden, and an in
teresting Negro sermon by G.. Emery
of Walden. The parents and residents
of the district showed their interest by
being present in large numbers and by
furnishing curtains, pictures, chairs,
tables, etc. At the close of the school,
the teacher, Miss Mary F. Fitzgerald,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
THE SCHOOL QUESTION.


A constant reader" calls our atten-
ton to the fact that state educational
commission was appointed at the last
legislature and asks if it has done
anything. We cannot tell what the
commission has or has not done, but
we can answer this question in the
good old Yankee fashion of asking
others, raising a number of questions
that must be considered if Vermont
would maintain an equal position with
other New England states in the mat
ter of schools.
One is the method of raising and
dividing the money for the support of
schools. The present method is both
unequal and unjust. No other state
follows the same course.
Another is the matter of supervision,
most important question. AS in ev-
cry other kind of business, public or
private, the success of our schools de-
ponds largely upon supervision. 1t is
well known that the system of super
vision at present in vogue in this state
is not effective.
Still another question needing most
careful attention by the board is that
of compulsory educations that the
rights of all may be protected.
Another subject that must occupy
the attention of this commission and
calls for most serious consideration, is
the relation of the state to private
schools -parochial schools. Shall the
state have any supervision over them
Can the state have such supervision 7
How shall it be doneq Every intelli-
gent person knows that this question
is already at the front and no commits
sion can ignore it.
Again, there is the text book ques-
ton, to be considered, perhaps, in con-
nection with that of compulsory attend
ance. Can scholars be compelled to
attend schools if not free in every
sense9
Then there is the question of licens-
ing teachers. Who shall grant certifi-
Gates Shall there oe different grades 2
These are some of the questions that
this board must consider, everyone of
them important and that cannot be
quickly disposed of. The work looks
large. 1t is large. The future of the
children of the state would seem in a
large degree to be in the hands of this
commission. The one opportunity of
their lives is before them. The legis-
lature of the state has ignored the sug
gestions and recommendations of SUI
perintendents for years, but here is
commission of its own raising; it can
not very well ignore their report.
Since the above was written the an
nouncement appears in the Free Press
that the state educational commission,
consisting of Hon. Loveland Munson
of Manchester, President Ezra Brain
erd of Middlebury college and Princi-
pal S. w. Landon of Burlington, met
Saturday in Burlington, and presented
the results of the individual work of
the members in looking into the actual
condition of the schools of the state
and into the systems of other states,
and definite plan of work for the
commission was laid out. AS we I'M
derstand it this is the first meeting of
the commission and the members of
the board are likely to have their
hands full for the next six months to
properly digest all the questions that
will come before them. 1t is good
news, however, that they are bestir-
ring themselves and we hope for good
roSuItS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Raymond g. Whitcomb's Second Tour
Through Mexico.

The second tourist party for the Southern States
and Mexico will leave Boston Monday, March 10.
This will be the last excursion for the season. and
the entire trip will occupy only fortyseven days.
The journey will be made in the magnificent train
of vestibuled Pullman palace cars recently con-
structed for the use OF the firm and which includes
in addition to luxurious seepingcars, dining-car
BARRIERS shop, bathroom, library, etc. A special
time schedule will enable the passengers to halt at
many quaint places where tourists seldom
SEEN and to travel chiefly by day. Ten days will
be passed in the City of Mexico, at the Hotel
Iturbide, with numerous little side trips; and
there will bea six days jaunt on the English
road as the Vera Cruz Line is known. The num-
Der of passengers will be limited to the accommoia
tons of three Pullman sleepingcars, and the limit
is likely to be reached quite early Descriptive
circulars may be obtained of w. Raymond, 2o6
Washington street Boston. An advertisement in
another column gives the dates of other excursions
during February and the spring months. to Cali
fornia, Washington, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26

Rev. Mr.. Phillips of Rutland has in
trOduced a new system in church an
nouncements which is nothing more
nor less than the abandonment of the
familiar pulpit announcements by the
pastor, substituting therefor small
printed slip, with the events of the
week printed thereon, which is placed
in each pew on Sunday, to be kept fOi
reference during the week. Those
pastors who have permitted their pull
pits to become a sort of free advertis-
ing agency will watch this innovation
with interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
CABOT.

Village people are enjoying the fine
roads made by the new snow roller.
The c. L. S. G. met with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. McAllister Monday evening.
Alice Morse is taking the place of
Miss White in the postoffice for few
days. Miss White is visiting friends
in Calais.
The teachers meeting at Lower Ca
bot was interesting and profitable.
Essays and remarks were upon the sub
ject of school discipline. The same
topic will be discussed at this village
Friday evening next. Mr.. Lamson
does much good work in the direction
of interesting teachers and parents in
school work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Academy Notes.

Joseph Benton has left school and
obtained situation in the railroad of
flee at Concord, N. H.-MariOn Bus
we'll is absent from school on account
of sickness. Drew, SO, and Kenerson,
~, are in training for the Freshman
boat club at .Yale.-L. o. Jones has
been absent several days on account of
sickness.-As the hall was cold Tues
day morning, public speaking was
omitted The day of prayer for col
leges and schools will be observed at
the academy this Thursday afternoon
and evening.-The first meeting of the
Adelphian society was held in No. 10
Friday evening and was a grand sue
cess. "Let the good work go on"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
RYEGATE.

There are few cases of scarlet fever
in school district No l, of a mild type.
N. H. Kicker sent to market this
week 135 lambs, contracted at z to
II cents.
The "farmers club" held sociable
at Alex Cochran's last week. A more
enjoyable entertainment seldom occurs
in town.
The w. G. t. u. held a parlOr soci-
able last week, at the house of John
III. Symes, about 60 were present, all
having good time.
Some of our farmers have stored
their ice, and many are doing so this
week, the weather being very favor
able for making the article. During
the last week, travel has been some
what impeded by drifts in many of the
roads through town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
The Blizzard I'm Texas.

Reports of the disastrous effects of
the cold in Texas continue to arrive.
The loss of sheep was very heavy, few
ranches being provided with adequate
shelter. 1t is estimated that 10000
sheep persisted in five wool producing
counties. Col. Charles Covington in
Coryell county lost 800 sheep in one
flock. They lay down near the house
and their wool chung to the ice and
prevented them from rising when the
blizzard came.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
WHEELOCK.

Fred Day has moved into his new
house.
The donation for Elder Franklin
amounted to $32.
A young child of Charles Noyes
dropped dead on the floor last Sunday.
The remains of George Sherburn
were brought here for burial, Tuesday,
from South Wheelock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Resolutions
Passed by the FIRST National bank on the death

Resolutions
Passed by the FIRST National bank on the death
of A. E. Rankin:
WHEREAS, Andrew E. Rankin, Esq. director
of the First National bank of St Johnsbury, Vt.
has deceased now therefore that his associates
in office may fittingly express our deep regret
at his death and our high appreciation of his Off
cial services, be it
Resolved That in the death of Andrew E. RAN
kin we recognize the loss TO this Institution of an
efficient and trusted officer; one who ever keenly
realized the responsibility of his official trust and
brought to the discharge of his duties not only
sound judgment and wise discrimination, but such
vigilence and care rendered his services and
counsel in high degree both useful and valuable
Resolved That we further express our recogni-
ton and appreciation of that high standard of
character which signaized the deceased in all his
relations witt men his refinement of speech his
scrupulous honesty of purpose, together with his
eminent scholarly attainments, made association
with him ever elevating and inspiring and his
example and influence singuarly quiet and unob-
trusive looked to the highest and best in all the
relations Oflife
Resolved, That we hereby tender to the family
of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in their
great sorrow and bereavement.
Resolved. That these resolutions be spread upon
the records Ofthe bank.
Banking Rooms of the First National Bank of
st. Johnsbury. VT, January %, A. d. 1883.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
LYNDONVILLE.


About SO couples attended the rail
road ball and about 300 persons
occupied the gallery.
H. NJ. Pearl, cashier of the Lyndon
vile bank since its organization, has
accepted a position in Boston bank.
Rev. E. Owen, of Meredith, N. H.,
formerly pastor of the church at the
Centre, was in town for a brief visit
this week.
Union prayer meetings are being
held every evening this week at the
Congregational church. The meetings
will continue next week at the Centre.
Weather permitting, a delegation
from Riverside Lodge will go to ST.
JOhnsbury Centre next Friday evening
to assist in organizing Good Templars
Lodge in that village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
NORTH DANVILLE.

The US will hold a meeting at Mrs.
j. N. Craig's Saturday at $50 p. m.
Mrs. F. Campbell and children from
Sutton are visiting her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. NJ. Atwood. 1s=
Rev. NJ. Atwood attended the funer-
al of Rev. Jonathan WOodman at
Sutton last Sunday. In his absence
Mrs. Atwood conducted services.
There will be donation visit for
the benefit of Rev. NJ. Atwood at the
vestry of the Free Baptist church next
week Wednesday, afternoon and even
ing. All are cordially invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

Rev. Joseph Boardman of Barnet
preached here last Sunday in exchange
with Mr.. Whitney.
The bridge builders have completed
their present work but it is understood
that new bridge is to take the place
of the two now here.
The entertainment given by the chill
dren was quite we'll attended consider
ing the weather, and over So was re-
allied for the fund for painting the
church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
DANVILLE .

N. S. Williams and wife have return
ed from Washington, d. G..
Mrs. Barber has recovered from her
attack of diphtheria.
The Good Templars lodge in this
place was reorganized last Monday
with an addition of twelve new mem
beers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Advantages of the East.

The Northwest may present grand
openings for wheat farming and enter
prise in general, but people who object
to billiards, tornados, and like carni-
walls of death and ruin, will find the
"effete East" very comfortable spot
to live in at present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Commissioners Notice.
ANnREW z MINIS uSrrr

The Subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Caledonia, Commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Andrew K. Rankin late of St
insolvent and the term of six months from the 18th
day OF JAN 1888 being allowed by said Court to the
creditors OF said deceased, to exhibit and prove
that we will attend to the duties of appoint
ment at the Office of Ide & Stafford in St Johns
bury, in said District, the 18th day of February
and the 18th day of July next, at ten O'Clock in
the forenoon, on each of said days
GEO BRAINERD Scmnr-a
1896 VIM. S. BOYNTON ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
LOCAL NOTICES.

Short Announcements under this head Is cts a Line
If Paul Revere could now revisit Bowdoin
square, Boston, and partake of the good cheer at
the famous hostelry named for him, the Revere
House. he would certainly be proud of the distinc-
ton: for better hotel does not exist. Many dis
tinguished guests, statesmen, members of royal
families, queens of song and others, have made
their home at the Revere House when in Boston,
attracted by the fame of its excellent fare and by
its air of quiet and refined comfort. rarely found
in hotels. The eminent reputation given it by its
founder the celebrated Paran Stevens, is well
maintained by the skill and enterprise of the pres
emit management, and the many friends of genial
and energetic John F. Morrow viii congratulate
him on his success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Valuable Papers Cheap
Read What FOLLOWS.

We will send the Caledonian and Man
chester Mirror and Farmer in Caledonia
or Essex Counties one year for S2.15. and
to any post office in the q. S, for $3.50 +;
payment in advance. This applies to both
new and old subscribers. The Mirror is a
large eight-page paper and is invaluable
to Farmers, Horsemen. Poultry Raisers
and Grand Army Men. Order the Mirror
with the Caledonian and save money,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26

Should the bill passed by the house
providing for the return of the direct
tax collected under the act of Aug. s.
1861, become a law, Vermont will re-
ceive the handsome sum of SI79, 407 80
! VermOnters in particular and every
body in general will find of special
interest at this time the article in the
February number of Harper's Maya
zine by Hon. George F. Edmunds on
"The Tariff, not 'for revenue only.
but also for protection and develop
ment"
Dairymen in this vicinity desiring a
complete report of the annual meeting
of the state dairymen's association held
at Montpelier last week, should send
| for this weeks issue of The Rural Yer
monter which will contain an extended
and carefully prepared report written
by Dr.. HOskins. $3.50 4n
The cold wave which prevailed with
such terrible effect in the Northwest
has extended in a mildeT form South,
East and West. Most of our readers
know what it has been in Vermont. In
Texas it has been cold enough to kill
many cattle, while in CALIFORNIA;
state without frost ()-the mercury
dropped to 40 above zero in the Sher-
wood valley I8o in Stanislaus county,
and go at San Diego. The January
cold of 1888 will pass into history.
New Hampsllire's fire losses last
year were largely in excess of any pre-
vious year for long time amounting
to 1913 in number of recorded fires, and
to 81 ,736, $40 in losses. Including un-
reported losses, it is believed the ag-
gregate will exceed $2,00O,O0O. New
Hampshire was not alone in her expe-
rience for it is claimed that the year
| 1887 witnessed the destruction of more
property by fire in the Uuited States
than any year since the great Boston
fire, Is years ago.
The North Troy Palladium is respon-
sible for this little story: A Boston
manufacturer of raspberry jam was in
town recently and purchased two bar
rels of worthless berries, spoiled in
drying, simply for the seeds which he
said would save him buying grass seed
to use in the manufacture of artificial
jam. The bogus product is made of
tomatoes from which the seeds are ex-
tracted, sweetened with glucose, flaw
ored and colored with raspberry ex-
tract and the counterfeit completed
with the addition of quantity of
cheap grass seed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
The Pistol Nuisance.
POrtInnd Trnn ecri5,t

1t would be good thing if every
pistol in the land could be destroyed
and never another made. 1t is of no
use as a protection, while every fool
must carry one about with him, thus
endangering his own life and that of
everybody around him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Like Their Votes.

We don't like mugwumps worth a
cent, but there isn't any sense in the
republicans posting notice that none
of them need apply. We shall need a
few of that kind in our business next
year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
A Paradox.
Rorfnn Racnrd

Another paradox-The result of the
judicial investigation into the Bradford
accident shows that the train was
running too fast, but no one was to
hlan
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
The CalGdOnian and Good Housekeeping.

Good Housekeeping, published every
fortnight,--the best household magazine,--
sex Counties, $3.50 year; outside these
counties. 1886.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
THE FRATERNITIES.
What They are Doing i'm Thi. vicini

What They are Doing I'm This Vicinity.
At the annual meeting of Eureka
lodge, Knights of Honor, these officers
were elected and afterwards installed
by Lodge Deputy A. D. Nelson: Die
tator, George r. Crosby; vice-dicta-
or, H. Howard !; assistant dictator, II.
C. Lucas; reporter, H. w. Kenney ;
financial reporter, Thomas Rickaby ;
treasurer, T. C. Haynes; chaplain, j.
A. Noyes guide, j. F. Shedd guardi-
an, A B. Garfield sentinel, F. A. Hud-
son trustees, j. A. Noyes, j. E. Tay-
lor, A. D. Nelson; representative to
grand lodge, A. d. Nelson alternate,
Fl. w. Kenuey. There have been no
deaths in the local order the last year
and it is in very prosperous condi-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26

gave each scholar present. Miss
Fitzgerald, a graduate of the state nor
NAL school at Stockton, CAL, is an ac-
cOmplished scholar and a successful
teacher and has given entire satisfac-
ton, and the school has made progress
under her management
Thomas E. Bray slaughtered his calf
Jumbo, III months old, $50 lbs. dressed
weight.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
Dissolution of Partnership.

The firm of Everett e. Lester, carriage works,
have this day dissolved partnership by mutual
consent The business win be continued at the
old stand by NJ. ii. Everett. NJ III. EVERETT,
S. ID. LESTER
st. JOhnsbury Jan. IS, 1s85. it,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26
LYNDON CENTRE.

In the absence of Rev. c.. S. Perkins
last Sabbath Prof. Ranger occupied the
desk.
The church caught fire from an over
heated flue last Sunday morning, but
it's early discovery prevented serious
damage.
Prof. Bunker has resigned his posi-
ton at the Institute and has gone to
Albuquerque, N. M, to work in the
bank of which S. M. Folsom, formerly
of this town, is vice president.
PEACHAM.
Mercury ranges from zero to thirty
below.
Mrs. Reed of South Peacham has
sold her residence to Mrs. John Way.
Mrs. Lawrence, a sister of Mrs. Way,
has bought the Bliss house at Peacham
Hollow.
w. H. Bayley returned Monday from
Littleton, N. H., where he has been at
tending the musical convention.
Since January LIST the holding of re-
ligious meetings has constituted the
chief business of the community.
Nearly every day services have been
held afternoon and evening with or
dinarily full attendance. At most of
the meetings Rev. Mr.. Monroe of New
York has preached. He closes his Ia
bors Tuesday. The number of con-
verts is fifty or sixty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-01-26

ed: T. P. G. NJ, A. F. Nichols; D. G..
NJ, Ira L. Spencer; v. s. G. W., C. M.
Spencer V. J. G. W., Osborn Chase
CIR. Orator, w. E. Barrett CIR. Treas
urer, David Trull; CIR. Secretary, l..
B. Head; CIR. NJ. of c., c. A. Calder
wood CIR. c. of G., F. w. Calder; CIR.
H. B., William Daniels; CIR. Organist.
j. E.-Taylor; CIR. Tyler, j. H. Holder
There will be a special meeting OF
Post Chamberli Saturday evening
Many improvements have been made
in the Post rooms in anticipation OF
the coming encampment. The new
carpet adorns the main room which
has been painted. The banquet hall
has been enlarged, earpeted and pa
pered and the rooms generally bright
ened up. f-.,, ..
The annual session of the Grand
lodge l. o. o. F. will be held at Island
Pond next Wednesday,. The represen-
tatives of Caledonia lodge are H. b
Davis and Charles Farr. 1t is expect
ed that some Is or 20 others will attend
the session from here.
A new lodge of Good Templars will
be organized at ST. Johnsbury Centre
tomorrow evening.