St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-08

possible, and will then erect store
house and coal sheds. The situation is
convenient for their purpose, and it will
be an excellent thing for the village when
this spot is rid of it's cesspool attach
ment and converted into wholesome
centre of business activity. The Messrs.
lde have as yet no plans beyond the
erection of the buildings named, but it is
not improbable that otherimprovements
will be made there in the near future.
Secretary Gibson of the Burlington
Y. M. c. A. gave an interesting and help
full talk to young men at the associa-
tion rooms on Sunday afternoon-tak-
Ing Purpose" as his theme. The i'm
portance of having purpose, in busi-
ness, social and religious life, was
earnestly set forth, the speaker especial
ly emphasizing the great need of pur-
pose and adherence to it in the living of
Christian life.
Lyndon Arnold of Paddock Village
has just invented gate for use on the
platforms of the elevated railroad cars in
New York city. The gates now in use there
swing in, and when the platforms are
crowded some inconvenience is expert
enced in opening them. The gate invent
ed by Arnold is folding affair, and is
manipulated easily by the simple pulling
of cord. A trial gate was made for
him by John Farnham. and the inventor
expects to make good thing out of his
device.
Members of the Y. M. c. A. Junior
Branch were well entertained on Satur-
day evening last by Secretary Gibson of
the Burlington association, who told
them of the lakes he had seen in Eng
land and Scotland. The talk was pc
culiarly appropriate one, coming as it
did so soon before the boys are to go
into camp with Secretary Lewis on the
shores of Lake Memphremagog. The
camp will be taken possession of about
the Goth inst. by 81 of the boys, who
will have a royal time there.
The c. E. Society of the South church
will give a Butterfly festival, in the
vestry, this Thursday evening. Re-
freshments will be served from 6 to
o'clock. A brief entertainment present
ing in humorous light Two Points o'
View" of great question, will be given
at SIS. Ten cents will be charged at
the door, and fifteen cents extra for
those who desire refreshments. During
the evening some of the new music oi
mo. 6" will be practiced. A frst-rate
time is expected and all are cordially in.
vited to lend us the help of their
presence.
"A catalogue giving detailed informa-
ton regarding the valuable specimens
Of horsehesh to be found at Speedwell
Farms, in Lyndon Center has just been
issued by the proprietor, T. N. Vail, and
admirers of the horse kind will be inter.
ested in looking it over. Speedwel
Farms stud contains many fine animals
French Coach horses, Percherons
Standard BREEDS and ponies. A fine ex.
hibit of this stock was made at the stall
lion parade at Lyndonvlle yesterday
and visitors to Speedwell Farms at any
time of year find much to interest them
in the way of handsome horses.
Tomorrow night Palestine Com
mandery, X. T., will install these of
ficers, who were elected at the annua
meeting last week: Sir Knight ]. H
Holder, commander; Sir Knight N. w
Carleton, generalissimo Sir Knight D
M. Miller, captain-general Sir Knigh
w. HI. Moulton, senior warden Si
Knight Horace Kidder, junior warden
Sir Knight c. w. Ruiter, prelate ST
Knight ]. E. Hartshorn treasurer; ST
Knight D. M. Bacon, Recorder; 81
: Knight Alexander Dunnett, STANDARD
bearer; Sir Knight o. S. Abbott, swor,
bearer; Sir Knight J.. S. Meigs, warden
=. The bazar at the town hall unde
the auspices of the sisters of the Conven
began on Monday evening, and will b
: the center of attraction for many pee
pie during the rest of this week. Th
hall is very prettily decorated with flags
bunting and evergreen; there is a fin
y display of fancy work; all manner of d
versions are available, including the fis
pond, express Office, lemonade and cand
y booth, refreshment tables, and othe
s features. The attendance thus far ha
IS been very good, but much larger nun
II bers will doubtless gather there on tn
e three evenings which still remain. Th
a proceeds are for the educational work @
)t the convent.