St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-06-21

gain OF $40, while its average at
tendance has increased 766. Chris
tan Endeavor societies are reported
from 173 churches, with member
ship OF 1918, an increase OF II socle'
ties and $50 members.
Among the papers read was one
on the influence OF the "Congrega
tionalism upon Vermont" by Rev
Henry Fairbanks, Phi. D.
The report OF Rev. c. H. Merrill
was full OF cement.
At the 18th annual meeting of the
Congregational Women's Home Mis-
sionary Union there was large at
tendance. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. 7. H. Bah
bitt of West Brattleboro; honorary
president, Mrs. E. Swift OF Orwell !;
vice president, Mrs. w. Van Patten
OF Burlington; secretary, Mrs. M. K.
Paine of Windsor; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. T. S. Richardson of Wind
sor; secretary Of young peoples
work, Miss c. L. Smith of Burling-
ton; treasurer, Mrs. Rebecca Fair
banks of St. Johnsbury; auditor,
Henry Fairbanks of St. Johnsbury.
Grange ChiIdren's Day.
Saturday, June 20, has been APP
pointed Children's Day by c. ]. Bell,
Grand Master of the Vermont State
Grange. The Grand Master has the
following suggestions:
Vermont with its beautiful seen
cry, its balmy climate and its many
attractions, should be fully apprecl-
ated by her intelligent and indus
trious freedom loving people.
tine children should be taught to
love their native state with her
many hill side homes, and defend her
fair name as did their fathers.
"rhe Orange in its work to bring
up the children to be loyal to their
homes and its surroundings, has
been accustomed 10 observe some
day in summer for their instruction
and amusement.
ION this day would ask the mem
bers OF the order to rest from their
usual labor and devote the time for
the instruction and amusement
OF the children"
Masonic Meeting.
The Grand Lodge of Vermont
Masons met at Burlington on June
II, and was opened in due form by
the Grand Master, John M. Whlpple
Of Manchester There was large
attendance. A water party was
given to the visitors by the lodge at
Burlington, and about 500 enjoyed
trip on Lake Champlain. Matters
pertaining to the triennial meeting at
Boston were discussed and $1,000
was appropriated for the entertain.
ment OF the grand commandery at
their headquarters in Union park
during the encampment. 1t was
decided by unanimous vote TO build
the proposed temple at Burlington.
The structure will cost $4,000, be
four stories high, and situated at the
corner OF College street and Wlnooski
avenue. The citizens of Burlington
are required 10 contribute $4,000
towards the cost OF the building,
which OF course, they will gladly do,
10 secure it to their city. The temple
is to be credit to the Masonic body
and an ornament to the city.
A life-sized bust OF the late Hon.
Frederick Billings has been presented
to the University of Vermont by Sho
Nemoto, a Japanese student who
graduated IN 80. The young Japan
csc was btfriended by Mr.. Billings.
and has since risen in the service OF
the Japanese government. He has
not forgotten his benetactor, and the
bust, which was executed by Japanese
artists, and shipped from Yokohama
on May 10, will stand as a memorial
of his love and devotion. A place is
to be given it in the Billings Library.
The MorriSvile Advertiser is re.
cent journalistic venture which
promises well. 1t is published by
Rice and Lane.
The cadets of Norwich University
commenced their annual encamp
ment on Tuesday.
Fred Eubar has been arrested at
Brandon Tor incendiarism, and has
been taken to Rutland and placed in
Jail. He has committed several
crimes and has confessed his guilt.
An excursion goes from Bellows
Falls TO Nova Scotia next month.
The midsummer meeting of the
Vermont Fish and Game League
will be held at Isle La Motto, the
home OF the president, Hon Nelson
w. Fisk, on July IA. Particulars OF
the meeting can be had from J. w.
Tltcomb, secretary, st, JOhnsbury.
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