St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-09
PLEASURES CALENDAR.
A Lecture on the Worlds Fair.

Hall on Saturday evening of this
week While at Chicago Mr.. Doug
las secured about 40 views of in
terror sections of the buildings, some
Of the finest statuary and specially
attractive exhibits, and these will be
shown by means of stereopticon
during the lecture. The occasion
promises to be of much interest to
all, and it is hoped there may be a
goodly number out. Those who
have been to the fair will enjoy hav
ing their memories refreshed, and
those who stayed at home will be
given an excellent idea of what they
missed. Tickets 25 and 35 cents, on
sale at Binghans and at the door.
"Bedouins of the Desert"
The large audience which gathered
at Music Hall on Friday evening
last went home thoroughly satisfied
with Mrs. Mountford's lecture on
"Bedouins of the Desert" and voted
it one of the best entertainments
ever given in st. Johnsbury. The
speaker was pleasantly and aptly
introduced by Rev. Edward T. Fair
banks, who, having some personal
knowledge of the Bedouins on their
native heath, was especially fitted
to give the opening word. Mrs.
Mountford had arranged the plat
form to represent, as far as possible,
the interior Of a Bedouin tent, and
she was assisted by several young
ladies and gentlemen of this village,
who had donned the striking appar-
el of the East and thus materially
helped to illustrate the facts brought
out in the lecture. The speaker held
the close attention of the audience
for little more than two hours while
she told them of the characteristics
of these children OF the desert; illus
trated many scenes in their wild,
rowing life; told of their pecuiarities
, of dress and the significance of the
garments; rehearsed interesting in
cidents in the domestic life of the
Bedouins, their methods ofentertain-
ing the visitor, and their social
y prociivities in general; gave an ap'
preciable idea of the antiwar songs
and dances and other ceremonies oI
-, the different tribes; and indeed made
9 clearer a great many things men
toned in scripture. Mrs. Mount
G ford is a very entertaining talkeI
6 and her lectures are exceedingly in
e structive. She imparts great dea
q of information and enters into hel
. theme with remarkable earnestnes:
: and energy-not omitting a bright
G touch of humor now and then. Hel
f closing words, couthed in Orienta
Il courtesy, left a fine impression upor
her audience.
= "ScotIand and Scotsmen."
l. This is the title of the next lecture
!, in the Y. NJ. c. A. course Friday
a evening, Nov. II, which bids fair t.
|. be as distinctive in its merits as wa!
le it's immediate predecessor on th
~ ~ course programme. Hon. Wallace
10 Bruce has for the past four year
e. been United States consul at Edin
lie burgh, and his experiences ther
e have but added to his previous fun'
- of practical knowledge concerning
e. Scotland and the Scotsmen. Tha
IL he has the ability to entertain an
S instruct an audience goes withou
re saying, for St. Johnsbury peopl
es have heard and appreciated hir
IN once before. He is brilliant an
as magnetic speaker, and his addres
at the recent unveiling of the Lncol
w monument at Edinburgh called fort
~ much warm praise from the press {
'g that country and this. Admissio
C. 25 and 35 cents; reserved seats O
ne sale at Bingham's.
Two SOciabIes.
~ ~ The South church ladies will hold
in sociable tomorrow evening, at II
vestry, serving supper from 6 to
o'clock. After supper an entertai
ment will be given. Admission
he cents, children 10 cents.
~ An informal sociable will also
- given tomorrow evening at Il
North church parlors, beginning
7,30. Light refreshments will
|. served.
Coserove Concert Company.
~ This company is booked to appe
r. at Music Hall on Thursday night
P. this week, under the auspices of t
tt; Sons of Veterans, and Judging frc
" ", the press notices received, pleasi
,;r. entertainment may be expected. I
T. Sons of Veterans take this means
ey; replenishng their treasury. a
should be met by cordial endor
the ment by the public. Admission