St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-22
PLEASURES CALENDAR.
Concerning Fools,

learned fool, the irreligious fool, and
some other sorts of fools were vigor-
ously handled by Rev. P. S. Henson,
D. D., of Chicago, who lectured at
Music Hall last Friday evening in
the Y. NJ. G. A. course. DIR. Henson
is an interesting speaker, and many
passages of his lecture were given
with fine oratorical effect. AS one
would naturally expect from such
subject, humorous hits were fire.
quent and the audience was kept in
good spirits. The lecture included a
great deal of sound practical sense,
and some strong points were made
in behalf of wise living and attention
to high ideals The lecture gave
general satisfaction. The speaker
was introduced by Rev. H. NJ.
Douglas.
The Columbian MinstreIs.
Despite the very stormy weather
of Thursday last, the entertainment
by the Columbian Ministries, at
Howe's Opera House, was attended
by a large number of people
and a lively programme was pre-
seated in a manner that was proper
ly appreciated. The comedy work
of Frank French of this place and
Glynn of Concord was special
feature of the evening, and some
very creditable work was done also
by other members of the company.
The music was good, and the
acrobatic feats by Newton and the
wire walking by Bonett were finely
done, revealing a degree Of ability
that surprised the audience. The St.
JOhnsbury Orchestra was present
and added much to the interest OF
the occasion. The net proceeds, about
$50, go into the fremen S relief fund.
1.-THE Planets"
Such is the topic of the lecture at
Music Hall tomorrow night by Prof
c. A. Young Of Princeton, N. J. The
scientific lecture of the course has for
several years past been an attractive
feature, and Prof. Young's thor
oughly established reputation as an
astronomer and a lecturer makes 1t
certain that the entertainment to-
morrow evening will be fully up to
the Standard Stereopticon views
will be shown. the lecturer being as
sisted in this by Prof. Bracket, who
has on several previous occasions
handled the slides for Prof. Young.
Admission rs and 35 cents. Tickets
at Bingham's and at the door.
Relief Corps sociabIe.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
honor the memory of George Wash
ington by gathering in the Grand
Army hall this evening at Z. 80 o clock.
Short addresses will be given by mem
bers of the post and corps, inter
spersed with music. Refreshments
will be served at 10 cents per plate.
The public are cordially Invited to
attend this gathering.
DI8Sy al me opera AOuSS
Henry E. Dixey's appearance here
March 6 is eagerly anticipated and
those who have laughed with him
before and those who have never seen
him are all planning to greet him.
Mr. Dixev's success at the Park
theatre. Boston, this month, has
been extremely gratifying. The
great role of Paderewski is ludicrous
in the extreme, and the critics pro-
nounce his barber Improvisation as
the funniest thing ever seen on the
American stage. His limitations of
Henry Irving, Wilson Barrett and a
host of other great lights are per-
fectly true to lite
Uncle Toms Cabin.
Stoves Company gave a credit
able presenta tion of this rather
much-worn play, at the Opera
House on Monday evening last, to a
! large audience. The character of
"Topsy" was particularly well done.
A Week of 1t.
| H F. Brennan's Star Theatre Com
pany open here on Monday evening,
Feb 90, at the Opera House, and
will continue for one week, giving
some attractive play every evening,
and at very low rates of admission
10, 20 and 80 cents. The com
pany has an excellent reputa ton
and looks for good run of business
during the week. The Miller's
| DauUh+er'' will he the oDenino Dlay.
WOMAN MS SUFFRAGE CONVENTION
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