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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Costello Weston, the newly
chosen pastor of the Universalist
church, is to occupy the Dickerman
house on Winter street.
During the Lenten season Rev. F.
D. Buckley. rector of St. Andrews,
will deliver special course of
sermons at the Sunday morning and
evening and Wednesday evening SER
vices. The sermons next Sunday
will be on The desire of all nations"
and The causes of the breach be-
tween the church and the masses"
Rev. E. d. Mason of Deertield, N
Y, has declined the call given him by
the Railroad street Baptist church,
Rev. NJ. c. Henderson preached at
this church on Sunday last, and Will
occupy the pulpit there next Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor society will
be addressed next Sunday afternoon
by ]. w. Sault, on the subject of
Loyalty"
As previously announced in these
columns, Rev. Charles Bradley.
pastor of the Baker Memorial church
of Concord, N. H., will be transferred
to the Methodist church in this place
at the coming conference. 1t is now
decided to transfer Rev. 6. NJ. Curl
to the Baker Memorial church in
Concord. Mr.. Curl has done excel
lent work in st. Johnsbury and is
well qualified for work in a larger
field
Rev. Costello Weston, pastor of
the Universalist church, will, begin
ming next Sunday, give series of
Sunday, evening lectures before the
Young Peoples union. March 13
the subject will be "What the Uni
versalist church stands for" Mar.
27, what we owe to liberal Christi
anity;" April 10, What the church
offers to young people," April
II, Easter Sunday school concert !;
April "a, "Inspira atom" May 8,
Religious inspiration May 22,
"The Bible"
The adjourned annual meeting of
the Free Baptist church will be held
On Saturday evening neAt, at z 80, in
the vestry. A full attendance of the
members is earnestly desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10

an outline of which has been recently
given in these cOlumns-will be taken
up again in April, and will probably
be finished at that time.
The last number of lions Herald
contained the following from its St.
Johnsbury district correspondent:
THE new pastor for St. Johnsbury
has been invited and engaged, and
now it only needs the cabinet to rati-
fy the enga cement; and, of course,
the thing is as good as settled-un-
less something else happens. Other
important churches are looking out
for men and trying them, so that
there will be no mistake. Why
shouldn't they all do that ?"
During the month of February
1900 books were taken from the
Athenaum Of this number 76 per
cent was fiction, Az per cent history,
Az per cent periodicals in volumes,
41s per cent travels, 3 per cent poetry,
drama and essays, 212 per cent
biography, 2 per cent science, 11a per
cent theology and 25 per cent language
and literature The above figures
cannot represent exactly the class OF
books used by the people. as this
estimate does not include the many
books consulted and read within the
building.
Somebody with taste for alma
nae calcula tions has this to say
about Easter, which occurs this year
on April II: "The earliest date up
on which Easter can fall is March %.
This happened in 1918, but will not
occur again in the present century
nor in the next. The latest date for
Easter is April 25, and it has fallen
upon this day once in a hundred
years, with the exception of the
| fourteenth century, since 919. Easter
will come in March only once more
after next Sunday, during the
century,"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
VERMONT PERSONALS.

Rev. Rufus c. Flagg, who has just
been elected president of the college
at Ripon, Wis, is a graduate of Mid
dlebury college, and had been pastor
of the Congregational churches at
Fair Haven and Wells River.
Richard M. Hunt, architect of the
Administration building at the
Worlds fair, is a native of Brattle-
boro.
Gen. Stephen Thomas of Mont
pelier, who is well known in Grand
army circles here and elsewhere in
he state, was thrown from d sleigh
st week between Barre and Will
lamstown, and received broken
rib and some bad bruises. We are
glad to note that he is doing nicely.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
RAILROAD NE WS.

The Massachusetts senate has
declined to reconsider a refusal and
admit petition looking to COUNSEL
idation of the Boston & Maine and
Concord & Montreal roads.
F. H. Turner of Rutland, a Fitch
burg brakeman who lost a leg by
catching his foot in an unblocked
frog at Aver Junction, has secured a
verdict of $4,000 against the Bos-
ton & Maine.
The executive committee of the
Concord & Montreal come out with
a statement denying that any
negotiations have been entered into
for consolidation with the Boston &
Maine.
The New Hampshire courts have
decided against Frank Jones and
others, on the question OF issuing
new Concord and Montreal stock
and say that it must be issued to all
classes of stockholders, but that a
new meeting of the corpora ton must
be held
The Boston and Maine are to build
a large elevator. with 100, 900 bush
els capacity, at East Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
K ENNAN'S LECTURE.

The best lecture of the season came
on Monday night, when a fair but
very appreciative audience listened to
George Remnants lecture on his tour
among the Caucasian mountains
He was introduced by Hon. Henry
c. Ide. Mr.. Kennan spoke upon
region of Russia which is seldom
visited by any foreigner, or even
Russians themselves, and his descrip-
ton Of the customs of the mountain
eers, their sports and their strange
ideas of law, were given in a charm
ingly entertaining manner Mr.
Kennan appeared in the bright and
picturesque costume of the noun
taineers, armed to the teeth with
daggers and pistols made of beauti-
fully carved ivory and chased silver.
His description of his perilous ride
down the mountain pass was grand
and at its close he was heartily ap-
plauded. One never tires of hearing
this lecturer, and the committee who
brought him here again deserve the
thanks of all who heard this lecture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
COL. SANDFORD,S LECTURE.

The lecture by Col. J. P. Sandford
in the Y. NJ. c. A. course on Thurs
day evening was both instructive
and entertaining. Through all his
journeyings in foreign climes the
lecturer interspersed plenty of witty
anecdotes, which amused the au-
dience even if it did not educate them.
His descriptions of the ruins of
Pompeii, Egypt, Greece and Italy,
though somewhat rambling, were
very realistic and his remarks about
the great wall of China were par
ticularly valuable, as so few trav-
ellers ever visit this wonder of the
world. The subject of his lecture
was "Old Times and New" and in
contrasting the present with the
past the lecturer said the improve
ments in electrical inventions within
the last Is years were more valuable
to the world than the pyramids of
Egypt or the ruins of the great
temples of Europe and the Orient.
Col. Sandford is a man Of very strik-
ing appearance and is a regular
globe-trotter. having visited every
country in the world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
NOTES.

The mock trial occurs tomorrow
evening, and some fun is anticipated
Willard Shattuck has left school
and taken a position at the freight
depot.
Much regret is expressed at the
prospect of Miss Watson's departure,
though all feel to congratulate her
on the recognition she has received.
The Student is out again, and
abounds in matter of special interest
to all pupils of the Academy. The
coming semi is discussed,
there is a plea for athletics in prepar-
atory schools, two or three general
articles of fair degree of merit, and
an abundance of school and alumni
notes. Every student should have
a copy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
MUSICAL MATTERS.

Danville's musical convention, un-
der J. H. Humphreys direction, began
on Monday night, closing last night.
The Monarch Banjo and Guitar
club will assist in the dramatic en-
tertainment at Music hall next week
Thursday and Friday.
A convention is in progress at Bar
ton Landing this week, conducted by
H. Fl. May. THE st. Johnsbury
quartette," consisting of Miss Mabel
Goodwin, Mrs. Peck, E. w. Owen
and H. H. May, are an attraction,
together with clarinet, cornet and
cello players from neighboring
towns. The convention closes to-
night.
The Lyndonville Journal speaks in
highest terms of H. H. Mays con-
vention at Lyndon last week. It's
comments on the St. Johnsbury
singers are as follows: "Miss Good
win has improved much the past
year, and will rank among the best
in circle of many miles Mrs. Peck
has a pleasant alto voice of good
culture"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
MARY HOWE IS COMING.

And Monday evening, April 19, is
the date. Vermont's favorite singer
will have excellent company here
in fact, she will be assisted by her
husband, William LAWN, and other
artists of high rank. This company
have been scoring successes Of late at
Worcester and in other parts of New
England, and St. Johnsbury people
may prepare themselves for a rich
musical treat. Opportunity will al
so be given to the people of neighbor-
ing towns to hear the prima donna
and her company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Rev. F. B. Phelps of Irasburg
spent last Thursday in ST. Johnsbury,
and visited his former pastorate at
St. Johnsbury East.
Miss Annie L. Gorham, who is
spending the winter in Florida, is
writing very entertaining letters to
the Household, the well-known home
magazine.
Herbert w Allen and c. NJ. Chase
of Lyndon are expected home the
last of the week from their New
Mexican trip. They were in Mime
apolis Wednesday.
George H. Moore, son Of Geo. P.
Moore of this place, has been ap-
pointed one of the contestants for
the junior exhibition contest for the
Roming and Reed prizes at Wesleyan
university.
Rev. G. NJ. Curl lectured at West
Burke last evening on How to
Win" The Grand Army post of that
village have invited Mr.. Curl to
preach the Memorial sermon and
deliver the Memorial day address
this year.
The Knight Errant for February
copies the CALEDoNIAN's account of
the new Knights of Pythias block and
adds picture of DR.. c. F. o. Tinker,
who has done so much to bring this
order to the front in this town and
state.
Van Ness Spaulding, proprietor of
the CRYSTAL Lake house, Barton, was
in town Monday. Mr.. Spaulding
has resumed the running Of the hotel
after several years absence in search
of health His general health is
much improved by his travels.
c. L. Page, for three years secre-
tary of the ST. Johnsbury Y. Nj. c. A,
was last week examined for ordina-
ton, and is to be regularly ordained
at Dudley street, Boston, on the 18th
inst. Mr.. Page has for some
time been assistant pastor at this
church, where he will remain after
his ordination.
The first annual meeting and Dime,
of the Southern New Hampshire Bal
association was held at Manchester
Friday. Two former ST. Johnsbury
residents were present, Frank S
Streeter of Concord and Prof. Jane:
F. Colby of Hanover. The latter
responded to the toast "Dartmoutl
College"
The Boston Advertiser, comment
ing on the selection of Miss Laura S
Watson as principal of Abbott acad
envy, the famous school for youn,
ladies at Andover, says: mis-
Watson's reputation as an educate
is well established, having been wol
in connection with some of the fore
most institutions for her sex in thi
country"
J.G Hovey and wife returned las
week from their trip through tn
South. Judge Hovey is enthusiast
over the industrial future Of the neN
South. He visited Chicago in his al
sence and says that rapid progress
being made upon the worlds fai
buildings, and the people in Chicag
| and it's immediate te vicinity are alread
r making preparations to entertai
| the visitors
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE NEWS.

Quincy Blakely, Jr., '94, has re-
turned to college.
President Bartlett will probably
accept chair in theology next year,
as that will give time for his medi-
tated literary work.
"The Aegis" Of next year, issued
by the class of '94, will have two
editors from ST. .Johnsbury Academy,
80, E. o. Grover from the Phi Delta
Theta fraternity and H. A. Powers
from Psi UpsiIOn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10

SION
At the call of County Examiner W.
H. Taylor of Hardwick dozen
town superintendents met at the Y.
M. c. A. parlor on Monday after
noon and transacted considera-
BILE business. Besides Mr.. Taylor
the following superintendent were
present. Rev. D. NJ. Mckinley of
Barnet, DIR. Lane of Burke, Rev. John
Mason of Lyndon, Rev. Mr.. Williams
of Peacham, Nelson Parks of Rye
gate, Mrs. Elisha May of St. Johns
bury, Mrs Ball of Sutton, M. L.
Hutchins Of Stannard, Harvey Bur-
bank of Walden, Chas. Brown of
Waterford and Rev. Mr.. Buker
of Wheelock. The board organized
by choosing w. H. Taylor president
and M l.. Hutchins secretary.
One purpose for which the meeting
was called was to determine the
number of public examinations and
the places at which they should be
held. 1t was voted to hold six in the
spring and six in the fall, to be held
at West Burke, Lyndonville, St.
Johnsbury, Barnet, South Ryegate
and Hardwick. The time for the
exasninat tions was not fixed, because
no information had as yet been receiv-
ed from the state superintendent as to
when the questions would be ready,
| Definite notice will, however, be
given within a week or two, through
the county papers.
The several superintendent made
reports concerning the work among
the schools of their respective towns
during the past year. These reports
showed, on the whole, gratifying
condition of things; but there was
some complaint concerning the extent
to which teachers took advantage OF
a weak spot in the law which allow
ed the granting of permits" for
short terms, instead of the regular
certificates. The board was unani-
nous in its desire and intention to
contest this evil in the system, and
| the following resolution was adopted
without a dissenting vote:
Resolved. That we grant nc
permits to applicants who do not
attend the public examina tions, OF
who do not give sufficient excuse
for non-attendance.
This meeting of superintendent:
was profitable to all present, and en-
sures harmony of action Throughout
the county for the ensuing year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
CAMP FIRE.

A very successful camp fire was held
in Grand Army hall last night under
the auspices of Chamberlin post and
Chamberlin Relief corps. Visiting
posts were present from Wells River
to West Burke, and about 200 sat
down to supper. At 9 O'Clock E. L.
Hovey called the meeting to order
and prayer was offered by E. c,
Potter, the chaplain of Chamberlin
post After few remarks by Mr..
Hovey the speechmaking began and
addresses were made by Comrade
Goodwin of Wells River, Comrade
Mark Wheeler of Barnet, Mrs. w. H.
Child of Lyndonville, Comrade
Powers of Wells River, Revs. F. D.
Buckley and Costello Weston Of ST..
Johnsbury and others Music was
furnished by the Summerville
orchestra and everybody had a good
time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
LAST OF THE COURSE.

The twelfth and last entertainment
of the Y. M. c. A. course occurs at
Music Hall tonight, when the Apple
ton Quartette, assisted by Geo. w.
Want, tenor. will give a concert.
This quartette, as well as Mr.. Want,
are well known to st. Johnsbury peo
pie, and a pleasing musical pro-
gramme may confidently be expected.
The audience will be given an oppor-
tunity to indicate their preferences
in regard to the makeup of next
seasons course.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
THE STATE DENTISTS.

The Vermont State Dental Society
holds it's 10th annual meeting at
Burlington March 16, II and 1S.
An elaborate programme has been
prepared, and a practically helpful
gathering is anticipated. On the
first evening DR.. c. N. Staples of
Lyndonville will have paper on
"a Practical Cleoplastic Plate;'' on
Thursday, the second day, DR.. 6. F.
Cheney of St. Johnsbury will talk
about Pulp Protection by Cavity
Lining" and on Friday DIR. ]. l..
Perkins will speak concerning Gold
Plates.''
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
NEWS ABOUT HOME.

l.
last Thursday and broke their legs.
All three had to be killed.
The regular meeting of Mystic
Star Chapter, o. E. S., will occur
next Monday night at 7.3O.
At the next meeting of Olive
Branch lodge, D. of R., March Is,
there will be initiation and refresh
ments.
Wood & Stiles will open a car
riage repository in connection with
their livery business about the first
of April.
Mabel Donaghy, who was SO
badly hurt last week while coasting,
is improving; Ernest Caldbeck is al
so doing well.
The spring term of the Lyndon
Institute, an excellent educational
establishment, will begin on Tues
dav, March 22 The announcement
will be found in another column.
-"St. Johnsbury has system of
weather signals now," says an ex-
change. Correct; and ever since the
banners were flung to the breeze St.
Tohnsbury has had Florida weather.
The Soldier of Fortune" was pre-
sented in an excellent manner, to a
large audience at the Opera house
last Friday night, by local talent,
under the auspices of the Ladies Aid
society.
Preparations for the drama by
the St. Johnsbury Guard next Thurs
day evening are going on satlsfac-
torily, and the Scout of the Shenan-
doah" should be greeted by large
audience.
The Vermont dental examining
board will meet at Burlington on
March 16 to examine all candidates
who intend to make dentistry their
profession. DIR. J. L. Perkins is presi-
dent of the board.
The annual meeting of the 18th
Masonic district will be held at
Morrisville, tomorrow (Friday.)
Grand Master Bacon of st. Johns
bury, Past Grand Master Hall of St.
Albans, and others will participate.
The CALEDoNIAN wishes to make
due acknowledgement of the prompt
o,,1 +Lo
town clerks in this county, as a re-
suit of which we were enabled to
publish in last week s issue a list Of
officers elected in every town in the
county.
The Vermont association of Min
nesota held a social gathering and
supper at Minneapolis on the 4th
inst. H c. Belden, formerly of St
Johnsbury, was d member of the com
mittee on invitation, and did not
forget some of his friends here wher
the bids" were issued.
In place of the regular meeting OF
the Natural History next Tuesday
evening, Prof S. H. Bracket viii
give an illustrated lecture on spec
trum analysis at the physica
laboratory of the Academy. Thi:
will be lecture that no member o
the society can afford to miss.
"A charming bit of scenery wa
presented in this village on Tuesda.
night, directly after the storm. Th
damp snow, clinging to the tre
branches, and illuminated by tn
powerful sheen of the electric light
formed a pretty picture. 1t was ;
genuine case of ST. Johnsbury illus
trated, with fine effect.
"A weeks hearing in the case @
Olcott Falls Paper company vs. L
D. Hazen has just been concluded a
White River Junction, before Referee
J. c. Baker of Rutland and W.
Burnap of Burlington. The case
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
Lyndon Institute.

Lyndon Institute.
Mary Howe Coming
Spring '92-J. A. Moore.
Wood & Stiles-Carriages.
Pensions A1lowed-D. E. May.
First National Bank Statement
Have You Noticed-C. H. Bagley.
E. A. French's Est.-License to Sell.
Still on the Gain-Hanover Crackers
Caledonia National Bank Statement
Ferdinand Darling's Est--Pres. Acct
Telling Figures-New York Life Ins. Co.
Nancy p Stones Est.-App. for License.
Spring Opening-Lougee Bros & Smythe
Jerome Mansfeld's Est.-App. for License.
Comparisons and Estim ates-I..W- Smith
Spring Opening-E. & T Fairbanks & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10

The Lyndonville Journal gives the
following list of stockholders lin this
vicinity) in the recently suspended
bank of Deming, N. M, which was
obtained from the president:
c. NJ. Chase, Henry Chase, Sarah w.
Chase, John B. Chase, E. B. Chase,
Martha E. Chase, Gordon B. Chase, L..
K. Ouimby, Citizens Savings Bank, St.
John, 0ury, Merchants Nat. Bank, St.
Johnsbury, National Bank of Lyndon,
Geo. Ide, B. F. Lincoln, D. N. Trull, ]. c..
Eaton, Austin G. Sanborn, II. w. Lyster,
Harris Worthen, Irene A. Carpenter, H.
E. Folsom, Warren Esterbrooks, P. F.
Hazerl, Olam Sargent, Wesley Sargent,
Olive Sargent, Chas. w. Sampson, Isaac
NJ. Smith, William ]. Stanton, Jr-, Homer
c. Wilson, Evylin M. Quimby.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
AT THE Y. M. C. A.
The Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting was held on |
Saturday evening, and these officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, c. E. Putney; vice presi
dent, A. L. Bailey; recording secre- |
tary, Willard Shattuck; treasurer,
Chas. S. Adams; directors, Henry
Fairbanks, L. V. Knapp, F. A. Dakin,
Oliver Heyer, c. c. Bingham, w. S.
Boynton the directors were author
lied to add two to their number at
their discretion, and A. L. Hardy
was requested by them to act with
the board. The reports ofthe acting
secretary and the chairrnen of sever
al committees showed up the work
of the past year in a gratifying man
ner. The total membership is now
31S, of these 222 being active mem
bers. The report of the lecture COM
mlttee showed that the receipts from
this seasons course were $3O11. .6S,
out of which, after all expenses were
paid, the associa ton had realized
about $500. The treasurer's report
showed cash on hand March 6, 1891,
$363.79, and the receipts from all
sources duringNthe year aggregated
| $521S.4 Al; the expenditures for the
year amounted to $4925.67, leaving
a balance of 1922 IA in the treasury
| The total indebtedness of the asso-
citation on Music hall property has
been reduced to about $10O-a fact
which will read very pleasantly to
all friends of the institution. The
main facts in the secretary's report
for the past year, which were en-
bodied in the report made to the
state convention by Secretary Fol-
som last fall, have already appeared
in this paper. Suffice tito say now
that the committees have accomplish
ed considerable in the way of real
work, and the association influence
for good has been felt in many quar-
ters. The interest in the Sunday af-
ternoon meetings is we'll maintained
new members are being received both
in the association proper and the
Junior department, and the outlook
for the year to come is excellent.
1t is hoped that a permanent secre-
tary will be secured ere long, which
will ensure a more complete carrying
on of the work in hand. The directors
met last evening to appoint commit
tees.
Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks gave q
helpful address at the last Sunday af
ternoon meeting. With the genera
theme of "Tarnished Cold" he spoke
of gold as representative of all thai
was brightest and best in the house
of God, and urged the necessity o
keeping the Christian character
bright and clear by constant reliance
upon God and a reverent recognition
of the almighty power of that Being
upon whom we are dependent for al
we possess of life, health, strength O
property.
The Ladies Auxiliary served al
afternoon tea on Tuesday. Th
reading room, boys room ant
parlor were used for this purpose
and large number of ladies partici
pated in this social and enjoyabl
occasion.
:, Rev. A 1. Davis will speak mex
Sunday afternoon, at four O'Clock
on The Modern Novel and Christi
, anity." Every young man is invited
to be present at the meeting.
=. The Junior department will NEE
at 7.3O on Saturday evening, for tn
admission of new members, an
s other business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-10
Weather Record.

At Bingham's Drug Store. for the week
dino NJ arch 1892