St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
CHURCH NOTES.

Methodist Episcopal church, MISS
Mary Danforth, who has recently
spent FIVE years in the interior OF
Iapan, wi. relate her experiences
while there. which are Of a thrilling
character. Not only did she live in
constant peril while IN the pursuit OF
her calling, but she passed through
one the most terrible earthquakes
that ever visited that country. She
is a very eloquent speaker and her
address is replete with interesting and
valuable information.
Rev Mr.. lyric announces below his
second course OF Sunday evening lee
lures to young people. He entities
them Talks with Young People
about an Old Book" The dates and
topics are as follows:
Ian. g. A Thrilling Story of the Book in
Japan. by Miss Mary Daniorth
Ian 10 The story Of Lost Bible
Ian. 20 The Story Of a Bible which King
Revised with his Pcnkniie.
Ian r. The Story of What ! Found in my
Bible
Feb g. The Story of some Great Friendships
Special Service for Apollo Lodge.
No 2. Knights of Pythias, and
Caledonia Lodge No. q, IO.O.f.
Pen 10 The story Of the Estimate Of the
Bible by the Worlds Great Minds.
Feb II. The story Of stray Leaf OF the
Bible.
Feb. a. The Story of the Bible IN the
Achievement of Liberty. Patriot
ic Service Commemorative OF
George Washington.
Mar 3 The Story OF the Bible as tod IN the
Masterpieces Of Art, Literature
and Music.
Mar. 10 The Story of an Ancient BiDle kead'
ing Service.
Mar. II. Some Reasons why no Young Man
or Woman can afford to be lgnor-
ant Of the Bible,
Mar. 81 Some Reasons why some People DO
not Accept the Bible.
Mar 81. Why | Believe the Bible to be the
Word of God to the " orld.
The Baptist church will hold its
annual meeting Friday evening, Jan.
IL.
The special musical services by the
choir at the North church Sunday
evening consisted of selections from
" The Holy City" by Alfred X. Gaul,
and was finely rendered to large
and apprecIative audience. Besides
tn, chorus, solos, duets and trios
were rendered by members of the
choir and short talk given by the
pastor. Alfred Stanley of Plymouth,
n. H., basso, and Miss Margaret
Gorham, organist, who has filled
that position during the illness of
Mrs. W. Saut, assisted the choir
at this service.
On Sunday last at the Advent
church, Elder c. w. Dockham
preached to the children and young
people illustrating his talk by means
OF a blackboard and crayon. The
exercise was varied by the children'S
reading the text and responding
pleasantly to questions. At the
usual Sunday school hour many nice
presents were distributed among the
scholars, including prize story OF
the Life of Christ" candy and
oranges. There was a good at.
tendance at both exercises.
At the annual South church reun-
ION Wednesday, Jan. 2, there were
present 152, and many responses to
the roll call were sent in by those who
were either detained or out of town.
The annual business meeting will
be held on Monday evening, Jan. 7,
and prayer meetings each evening OF
the week excepting Saturday.
On Tuesday evening the Junior
society was given New Years re.
ception in the South church parlors
from $50 to 7.30 o'clock. goodly
number were present and a pleasant
SINE enjoyed by all. Light refresh
ments were served at the close of the
evening.
Rev. H. M. Douglas was surprised
Monday evening by the unexpected
but welcome entrance of numerous
friends. In some unexpected way
handsome clock was left on the shelf.
accompanied by silver coffee spoons
end pounds of valuable articles.
On New Years day high mass was
celebrated at the Catholic church by
Rev. !. l.. Caisse of Waterville, Me.
lie also spoke TO the congregation
aud his remarks though brief were
very interesting.
Prayer services will be held at the
Baptist church next week every
evening except Saturday.
PRINCELY HOSPITALITY.
Speedwell Farms, the residence OF
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