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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA-"

This popular play will be given at the
Stanley Opera House next Thursday
evening. An idea of the popularity OF
the drama will be gained from the fact
that it has been given 900 nights in Lon
don, 400 nights in Boston and 1000
times in other places around New Eng
land. The Trenton True American cong
tains this appreciative notice of the play:
When you stand in the foyer and hear
nothing but enconiums for a play from
the lips of the departing audience, then
you can rest assured that worthy per-
tormance has been given. The above-ap-
plies very materially to the wish of the
players who interpreted Hands Across
the Sea- The leading character is taken
by Maurice Freeman. sterling young
actor, with handsome face, a good
stage presence, and sweet musical
voice. His reading was excellent and his
acting in the difficult passages shows
that he has been a close student and
that he has bright future before him in
the theatrical world. Some very clever
comedy work was done by George Mack
and Miss Reah Starr. The entire sup
porting company was above the average.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
ANOTHER HOTEL PROJECT.

Landlord Doyle is interested in hotel
project, which has been received very
favorably by the business men on the
street. The plan is to erect big hotel
on the site of the Avenue House with
stores and Offices on the first floor B.
G. Howe has offered to sell the site for
$50, 900 together with the barns in the
rear and the old Cowdery house back of
the Opera House. The barns and the
house now bring in handsome rental
on the investment. Mr.. Howe will take
$4,000 of stock in the new company if
a hotel is built OH this spot Mr. Doye's
plan is to form a stock company of
about $40 900 and erect a $75, 900 hotel
that will be credit to the place and to
this whole community. To cover the
amount necessary to build the hotel
beyond the stock subscribed, money will
be borrowed or bonds issued. Mr.. Doyle
will take lease of the hotel, an he has
enough stores and offices already rented
to bring in about $1,000 year rental.
Our people do not want to see this
corner vacant, and if Mr.. Doyle can
build it up he deserves all possible encour-
agement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
PLANNING FOR THE FAIR.

The executive committee of the Gale
donia Agricultural Society met at the
Board OF Trade rooms on Wednesday
morning to talk about the fair next fall.
Vice President Gray presided until Presi-
dent |. Fl. Hall arrived from Lyndon
Centre.
On motion of President Emore T. Ide
of the Fair Ground Company it was
voted to hold the fair the third week in
September on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. Is, 16 and II.
The premium list was then taken up for
discussion and adoption. A few changes
were made in the amount of premiums
The third premium was restored in the
department of swine to each class. No
premiums will be awarded this year for
Devons or Ayrshires. The first premium
on all stations was reduced from SIS to
$40 and the second premium from $40
to 81. In the Floral Hall department all
the premiums for water colors, china
painting, crayon work and oil paintings
were doubled in amount. No premiums
will be awarded this year for photo
graphs except for collections by ANA.
teurs. Several changes were made in the
rules and regulations relating to the sell
inp of ex hi bito ors' tickets and the d;e+r;
button of the premium lists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
EAST ST. IORNSBURY.

Miss Abbie Smith has finished her
school i'll East Haven aud returned home.
Rev. G. w. Patterson preached in Bar
net last Sunday, in exchange with Rev.
J. Boardman, who gave us an excellent
sermon in the morning and evening.
The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs.
ElIery Potts Thursday forenoon. The
gentlemen were invited to dinner.
Bert Mcginness, who works at the
Grout farm, started Tuesday tor Wash
ington, in charge of three horses which
Gen, Grout has sold to parties in that
city.
The Margaret Missionary society meet
at the parsonage Friday afternoon.
Miss Martha G. Tyler will give an
address to the society.
Miss Fdelia Fisher, who has been Wis
iting friends in Danville and Hardwick
the past three weeks, has returned home.
Miss Millicent Wright is staying a few
weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Albert Lee.
Mrs. A. 7. Bowen, who has been sick
several months, is slowly recovering. but
is still very weak and can sit up but very
little.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
THE WoMANS CLUB ENTERTAIN.

The Woman's Club held gentlemen s
night" on Monday evening in Pythian
Hall and the members of the club and
their guests had a delightful time. The
LyndonviIle Shakespeare Club of Lyn-
donville and their gentlemen friends were
also invited guests and % from the rail-
road town were present. Alter the
guests were received, Mrs. Elisha May,
president OF the Womans Club, wei
coined them in a graceful speech. Rev.
Edward T. Fairbanks responded hap
PLY, thanking the hostesses of the even
ing for the pleasure this occasion al
iorded. The North church ladies quar-
tette sang "We are the jolly Students"
Mrs. Anna Spencer Frost gave statue
recitation and Miss Alice Brown sang a
solo. After this enjoyable entertainment
the company were invited to the banquet
hall where refreshments were served.
The rooms were prettily decorated with
flowers, and all were enthusiastic over
the beauty of the hall. The reception
was great success and one that reflected
great credit upon the social committee OF
the Woman's Club.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
GOLDEN WEDDING.

Perhaps jolier company never came
together than the one which gathered at
the home of Wilbur F. Kelley of Lynn,
Feb. 5, in celebration of the golden ami
versary of Mrs. Kelley's father and
mother, Mr., and Mrs. Henry Stanley, of
st. Johnsbury Centre. Three daughters
of the couple with their children, and
sister and brother of Mrs. Stanley with
their families, joined in rendering their
congratulations to the happy pair and
in merrymaking over the event
Delightful entertainment was furnished
by graphopbone, thoughtfuly pro-
cured for the occasion by Harry Bartlett
of Providence. By this agency the
voices of all present were put upon
record, while speeches, toasts and songs
were con6ded to it's listening ear, to be
repeated at the will of the operator years
after the voices will have been stilled in
death. The significance of this was
doubly forceful as an indication of the
progress of science since that day, halt
eentuiy pdch, WueH TallVoaus anu elec-
tricity were thing of the future.
Tastefully arranged flowers adorned
the festive board and afforded pleasant
surroundings to the row of smiling
faces All joined in old fashioned games,
and it was notable fact that the princi-
pals of the affair succeeded in winning all
the prizes, as the glitter of golden eagles
indicated. The event was most success
ful, and will undoubtedly furnish to the
participants memory that will be Joy
forever
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
SUNDA AT THE Y. III. C. A.

The meetings at the Y. M. c. A. next
Sunday afternoon will be of special inter
est and a large attendance looked for.
The speaker is to be G. Arlington Raynor,
the popular secretary of the Keene, N. H.,
Y. M. c. A. Mr.. Raynor is bright and
interesting speaker who never ails to in
struct and help those who hear him.
These meetings are proving very popular
with he men OF the town and the COM
mittee are making every effort to have
each one as interesting as possible They
extend most cordial invitation to all
the men of the town to attend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
AT 81. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

The committee of Lyndon Congrega.
gational church have notified the church
in this place of their desire to dissolve the
union between the two societies, in order
that Rev. P. B. Fisk may devote his
whole time to that parish after the 1st
of May. A society meeting is called here
for next Wednesday evening to take
action on this matter.
At the meeting of the Cemetary associ-
alton last Monday evening the following
officers were elected: Trustees, Chas.
Cobb, L, D. Stiles, Frank Brewer and B.
F. Gognon; auditors, Byron Wright and
E. H. Hallett; Sec, B. Butler; Treas, l..
K. Stevens.
Pierce Brothers have put machinery
for drying paper into their mill, and here
after will manufacture straw board in
winter as well as summer.
Mrs. E. O. Finel, Mrs. c. G. Salmon
and H. N. Roberts have been on the SICK
list the past week, but all are improving.
Alton Hallett is rejoicing in the poses
sion OF a cat that won first premium
at the Poultry and Pet stock show this
week.
Mrs. c. E. Bonett of Hardw is visit
ing her parents,
James N. Pringle won the mile race
with a silver pitcher as prize, at the
Athletic meeting held in Boston last
week, one of his competitors being the
champion runner of the world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
Poultry Show Notes.

The total number of fowl contributed
at the show was 537, which includes 465
hens and cockerels, 80 turkhys, IL gee
IL ducks, s bantams, 8 guIneas and 2
games, besides 40 pigeons, 10 cats
and kittens, Is rabbits, 20 dogs and
exhibits OF guinea pigs, raccoon, birds,
eggs, bone cutters, incubator and poul-
try lords and feeders
A. A. Miles had on exhibition the two
oldest geese in Vermont. They were at
least GO years old.
The iox-cross sky terrier exhibited by
L. w. Rowell is, it is claimed, the only
only one of it's kind in the world. Mr..
Rowel has refused $50 for the little tel
low.
II. B. Daniels had the highest scoring
bird in the American class won by a
black java pullet scoring 95 points. E.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
PERSONALS.

Oscar Lanctot is this week at his home
in Rock Island, P. Q.
Mrs. Homer Burnham of West6eld is
visiting Mrs. S. M. Hill.
]. p. Stafford of East Burke has been
visiting his son, X. w. Stafford, this week
w. H. Moullo has been sick for the
last week but is now able to be in his
store.
Miss Maude Sprague has returned
from two months visit with friends in
Boston and vicinity.
H. w. Varnum Of he firm OF Caldwell &
Varnum, the ,ailroad contractor, was in
town Wednesday
L. p. Thayer Of the Republican is in
town this week. Mrs. Thayer accom-
panies him on his trip this time.
Hamilton Brock left Wednesday after
noon for Manchester where he goes to
drive some fast horses in race this week.
Mrs. Kate Falkner of Tacoma, Wash,
who has been visiting relatives in this
vicinity, Lyndonvlle and Cranky, re-
turned to her home Monday.
Judge and Mrs. j.. G. Hovey have gone
to Chattanooga, Tenn, to spend the
rest of the winter with their son who is
engaged in banking there.
Editor Sault ofthe Republican, w. W.
Sprague and J. w. Titcomb attended the
Young Mems Republican Club banquet
at Montpelier Wednesday night.
W. P. Stafford has an extremely inter-
esting article in the Green Bag for Febru-
airy upon Thomas Bartlett, the famous
Lyndon lawyer OF the last generation.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Brooks expect
to sail in the Normania next Wednesday
for asojourn in Italy. Their many friends
wish them "bon voyage"
Mrs. John Crosley. wife of the late DR..
H. S. Calderwood. died in New York on
Sunday, Feb. q She was in the hospital
for an operation and did not survive the
operation.
DR.. G. B. Bullard has returned from
Portland, where he went to consult
specialist about his eyes. The specialist
gave him much help, and the Doctor can
now read very easily.
There are an unusually number of our
townspeople sick at present. L. H. Lu-
cas- has pneumonia. Mrs, Henry G. Ely is
seriously i'll with nervous prostration,
the little daughter 6 Henry Goodrich
has typhoid pneumonia and Mrs. Russell
Hallett is very low.
The Sons of Vermont in Rhode Island
hold their ninth annual reunion in Prov
idence tonight. Prof. l.. H. Meader, for
merly OF Ryegate, is secretary of the or
ganization, and the guests of the occasion
include Col Albert Clarke of Boston and
Congressman Powers
Herbert w. Allen has secured the posi-
tion as cashier Of the two banking insti-
tutions at Woodsvile. the Loan and
Banking Company and the Guarantee
Savings Bank, and will begin his duties
on March 1. Mr.. Aliens many friends
will congratulate him upon securing such
desirable position so near to his old
home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
DARTMOUTH BANQUET.

The st. Johnsbury Academy Club at
Dartmouth college will hold banquet
at the st. Johnsbury House tonight and
fine time is anticipated. X. E. Stevens
is toastmastcr and the following re.
sponses are on the programme:
When We Were in the Academy,
$, {. Smith, 97.
Vivid Recollections l. b. Norton 'o7
Last IMPRESSION b. I. Marshall, 81.
St. Johnsbury Men In artmouth,
A. r. o'Malley, '97.
]. p. Richardson, 90.
College Athletics: II. p Patey, '9s.
PR. Clay, '97,
After these speakers there will be some
informal toasts from those present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE NOTES.

W. S. Adams, '9s, st, j. A., 90, was
chosen to represent the Kappa Kappa
Kappa society on the '9S Aegis board,
and at the first meeting of the editors he
was elected cditor-in-chef.
j.. N. Pringe, '97, st. ]. A., ex-'93, won
first place in the mile run at the annual
indoor meet OF the Boston Athletic asso-
citation held in that city last Saturday
evening. With 70 yard handicap he
was passed by Conetie, the worlds
champion in the mile run, but in the last
two laps Pringle challenged him again
and beat him in pretty finish by more
than five yards. His trophy is hand.
some and costly silver pitcher
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
VOL. LIX---NO. 3O55

E. Koepkq had black Spanish pullet
scoring 95 points and winning first place
in the Mediterranean class. F. c Brown
oil Quechee, VT, had bird scoring high
est III the Asiatic class. score 92h points.
l.. B. Robie's White Wonders scored high
est in the misc, laneous class, score 94
points. This shows that the three
highest scoring birds at the show were
owned by st. Johnsbury parties
Garvin and Brigham Of the West Con
cord Poultry yards had fine showing
OF Brown and White Leghorns and
Plymouth Rocks. They secured first prize
on pair OF Brown and White Leghorns,
scoring 4571a and 1921 points respect
lively; third prize on Plymouth Rocks
and three SPECIALS for two best pens OF
S. c. White Le!horns and best pair OF
S. c. White Leghorns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
MR.. DENNEE'S CONCERT.

The recital to be given this evening in
Music Hall, by Charles F. Dennee, will be
well worth attending, for Mr. Dennee's
reputation as musician is far-reaching,
His delicacy of touch, combined with his
astonishing technique, shows him to Re a
master in his art.
Mrs. p. F. Hazen and Miss Alice Browne
are both too we'll and flvorably known
to need more than the mere mention of
the fact that they are to assist Mr.. Den
nee, to insure large audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14

OF the Home. Mr.. Bancroft will speak
in AthenGum Hall and the tickets have
been placed at the low price of 25 cents
He has delighted our audiences twice be.
fore and he is sure of an enthusiastic re.
ception at his next appearance.
| "A whist and billiard tournament is
now in progress at the Mystic Club and
is proving exceedingly interesting. There
have been Al billiard games played with
only one point difference. Over 20 games
of duplicate whist have been played with
only two points difference. The tourna.
ment will close about the first of March
at which time banquet will be held.
The Newport festival was a great
success. Nearly 80 St. Johnsbury people
were there, including about 20 from our
Choral Union. Prof. Blaisdell got splen-
did work out OF his chorus and the SOLO
lists were well received. There were near
ly 200 voices in the chorus. At the matt
nee on Wednesday afternoon, Miss Alice
Brown sang solo and Miss Margaret
Gorham gave piano solo.
e. N. Randall bought Charles D.
Bagleys drug store Monday forenoon
and took possession in the afternoon.
Mr.. Randall has not decided just
what to do but does not intend to give
up his dry goods store. Mr.. Randall is
one of our most stirring young business
men and ought to make a successful
druggist. Mr. Bagley cannot go to work
yet on account of his hands but hopes to
find employment in St. Johnsbury.
The last lecture in the Y. NJ c. A..
course comes next Thursday evening and
will be an illustrated lecture on the I'M vs.
teries Of the Flowers" by the great nat
uralist William Hamilton Gibson. This
will be extremely interesting and instruc-
tive and no one should miss it. Mr.. Glib
son has some wonderful apparatus to
illustrate his subject and is a agraceful and
pleasing speaker. This lecture will be es-
peclally interesting to young people and
all Others interested in natural history.
The trustees have appointed an ex-
ceilent force Of police for the ensuing year.
AS announced last week S. ]. Holmes has
been appointed chief and these are his as
sociates: Charles Green, John Summer
vile, Albert Caswell, Henry Albee and c.
E. Lewis. Messrs. Holmes and Green
were on last years board and Mr.. Cas-
well is member of a previous force
The four special police at the scale works
were re'appointed and A. D. Nelson re-
appointed as policeman at the cemetery.
Artistic posters conspicuously posted
around town announce the fireman's
ball at the Stanley Opera House next
week Friday evening. This is the fourth
annual ball given by the Caledonia Fire
mans Relief Association and a fine time
is anticipated. The American orchestra
OF Lowell will furnish music for the occa-
sion and give concert from 7 to 9.
Supper will be served for the dancers at
the st. Johnsbury House. The whole bill
is So so with 25 and so cents admission
to the gallery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
LECTURE POS rPONED.

The lecture which was to have been
given in the Y. M. c. A. members course
by 6. A. Raynor on Saturday evening
has been postponed until later at the
special request of Mr.. Raynor. The
committee did not decide until late to
have the lecture on this date and circum-
stances over which had he no control pre-
vented his getting here on Saturday
evening. He is to speak as advertised on
Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

rs Christianity losing it's hold on the
people?' will be the topic of the address
at Grace Methodist church next Sunday
evening, by Rev. Mr.. lyric.
The Rector's Aid society of St. An
drews church have conundrum supper
at Grand Army Hall, this evening, from
6: 80 to 8 O'Clock. Admission to hail
free. The Laurel orchestra will furnish
music for the occrsion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
NEW AIDS THIS WEEK.

Lot for Sale.
Girl Wanted.
Sp"ctacles lost.
Hands Across the Sea.
Hello-chas S. Hastings.
Photographers. II. Clark.
Home Dyts-Damond Dye Co.
Large SHe-Stes. st. Johnsbury.
Lie Assurance-Chales les w. Farr.
A state Papcr-Argus and Patriot.
Fashionable Apparel-J. ). Meigs.
Scotch Cough Cure-C. c. Bingham.
Coming Again-Dr Stevens dentist.
Stomach ?--Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Evaporators--vt. Farm Machine Co.
Bargains this week-Wilson & Morris.
Heart Disc ease-Dr. Kennedy's Remedy,
Agencies and Tesiimonals-Kow Kure Co.
Learning to Do-Barbour's Business College.
The Delta independent., 1896-12-30

Ono Of the most notable events that
ever occurred in Delts's social circles
trsnspired on Wednesday evening.
Deceaber q, in the opera house under
the auspices Of the ladies Of tho Episco-
pal church, in the shape OF . leap year
ball. card party and supper.
The fact that only short time remain
Cd after having decided to give tho ball.
in which to prepare for the occasion.
goes to show what tho ladies can &C.
complish whom they GO into anything
with the determination Of making it =
grand success. And that was the case
in this instance. But the different con-
mittees were equal to the occasion a.
was plainly dSmonstrated to those Who
were present.
Dainty programs with an excellent
arrangement Of dances were handed to
each one going into the hall, an expense
which no other organization has ever felt
justified in undertaking. But the ladies
said they wanted to have everything
nice even il they did not mako financial
success out Of it.
At exactly 0 o'clock the grand march
was taken up and about forty six couples
took part in it. several couples. some
eight or ten. coming in during the grand
march. After the grand march con-
tinuous dancing was kept up until supper
was announced.
A long table was arranged across the
stage capable Of accommodating twenty
five couple, where an excellent supper
was served consisting OF cold ham. cold
chicken. cold turkey. rolls, salads, pickles.
jellies, hot coffee and cake.
Card tables were supplied in the rear
Of the dancing hall where q number who
did not care to dance were constantly
enjoying that favorits pastime.
The floor OF the opera house was in
splendid condition, the room was COM
Portable. the music furnished by Prof.
Thompsons orchestra was excellent, and
everybody had q good time, and il they
did not it was their own fault.
1t 10 safe to say that the ladies leap
year ball will not be out done in Delta
IN many = day.
To the reception committee, Mrs. H.
H. Smith and Miss Minnie Crotser. and
the floor managers, Mrs. George Conklin
and Mrs. Ed. Gillett much credit ID due
for the manner in which the party was
carried out, while those who had charge
OF the supper table showed their ability
to appease 4 dancers appetite.
The ladies uetted about $50 from the
evenings entertainment.
The Delta independent., 1896-12-30

J.J. Frank, OF Delta county. spent
Christmas with friends and relatives in
this city.-Lake City Phonograph.
The old Central house has been re-
constructed and added to and = billiard
hall placed therein by NJ. W. Brown.
He will also add stock OF cigars and
tobacco.
j. B. Taliaferro. who came here from
Delta county last Saturday, found that
the climate did not agree with him and
left on Thursdays train for Grand juno
tion.-Lakc City Phonograph.
The second Demorest medal contest
for Delta will take place in about two
weeks which promises to be more in.
tereeting than the first. The contest
this time will be between eight or nine
young ladies OF Delta intersperscd with
music. recitations and singing. The
successful coutestee will receive the sill
yer medal.
On Monday. December. u, 1896, Mrs.
Scritsmyer, OF North Delta, gave birth
day party, inviting all the infant class Of
tho Presbyterian Sunday school. Nine
teen Of the little folks responded to the
invitation and spent two hours in play
ing games and speaking pieces. after
which refreshments were served. The
little folks all report very happy after
noon.
Our friend Sam Hart went 70 Delta
Thursday morning to spend Christmas
with relatives and como are trying 10
insinuate that he will come back 4 bene-
dict. We don't believe it. because San
10 too modest and bashful for that sort
of thing. Now IL 'tverc McIntosh or
Spellman, there might be some founda-
ton for the rumor.-Snn Miguel Demo
| crst.
We were informed this week by q
gentleman Who has no interest in the
property aud . in . petition 10 know
what he b talking about, that the Hia
wsssse people arc now working in el5
ore. The owners oe this mine have spsnI
Thousands oe dollars developing theil
property. aud arc certainly deserving q
the success which seems to have attend
ed their efforts TO open up goods mine
Lake CITY Tines