St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-15
THE TOWNS AROUND.
LYNDoNYILLE.

ii, H.. IaTkcT VIII spcHu sunday at the
Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow, to-
pether with the state Odd Fellows lodge
and the committee who had charge of
building the home. Mr.. Parker will
remain and attend the dedication of the
home on Wednesday. George Knight,
Harry Colby, Frank Camp and several
Others will attend the dedication.
The electric light committee have
handed their proposition to the st. Johns
bury trustees. The plan is to form a stock
company, lease power of the village and
run wires to st. .Johnsbury. Those inter
ested claim it would be good invest
mcnt. Something will soon be decided in
regard to the matter.
The little girls oft the Busy Bee" mission
circle rendered fine programme of music
and Rotations at the Congregational
church Tuesday evening. They were
assisted by Mrs. p. F Hazcn OF St. Johns
bury, who gave several songs. Supper
was served from 6 to 7. Mrs. Hazen is
secretary Of the Vermont junior foreign
missionary work.
The reputation of Kow-Kure is spread
ing. The company shipped an order to
Honolulu last week, and orders from far
western states are ordinary occurrences.
Seventy-fve new books purchased with
the town money have arrived and as
soon as the new bookcase is completed
will be placed in the library room. This
makes about 500 books in the library.
Postmaster Weeks is not feeling bad
over the report that his salary will be
increased from $1,000 to S1400 the first
of July. Increased business is what does
it.
The railroad station is being wired by
Z. L. Cady for electric lights. This is
news thankfully received by the public
and the night workmen at the station.
Napoleon Harvey has sold his residence
in East Burke and has moved to this vii
lage, where he will superintend the cree
ton OF bis tenement house on East street.
Lyndonville will be glad to welcome Mr..
Harvey as permanent resident.
Farnsworth Relief Corps gave an ex-
celent supper in G. A. r. hall last Satur-
day evening, after which the Columbian
drill recently given by 16 young ladies
in Music Hall, was repeated.
The "Colorcd Aristocracy" from New
port, assisted by the famous comedian,
Hank White, were on exhibition in Music
hall last evening. The boys drew a good
crowd and entertained all with an up-to-
date minstrel show.
The base ball season was opened last
Saturday on the railroad grounds, with
an exciting game between the Farmers"
and the Juniors, the former winning by
score Of % to %. The game abounded
in brilliant plays, errors and long hits.
The Juniors are doing some practice for
the next game, and the Farmers will have
to exchange their big boots for ball shoes
or they'll lose their scalps.
Next Sundays collection at the Congre-
gationaI Sunday School will be given to
the Boston fresh air fund committee. A
liberal collection is expected.
H. c. Wilson has resigned his position
as leader Of the band, and A. c. Eastman
takes his place, with Heman Burpee
assistant. The band is doing good work
at rehearsals, and will be one of the
attractions in the Masonic parade he
9th.
Arrangements are all completed for the
dedication of the Masonic hall May 27.
A large number of out-of town Masons
are expected including the communicates
from st. Johnsbury and Newport Dedi-
cation of the hall takes place at LOOP.
M, parade at 3, supper in Masonic ban
quet hall at 5, and public exercises in
Music hall at 8, with an address by Hon.
George W. Wing of Montpelier, music by
the Mahogany Quartette OF st. Johns
burg, the Ladies Canorian Club of this
place and the Lyndonville orchestra.
The Shakespeare Club will hold meet
ings once month during the summer
They spent a pleasant afternoon with
Miss Ida Pearl last Friday in discussing
their recent studies of bird life. Ice cream
and cake were served.
The Village Improvement Society has
organized for the season and is ready for
business Officers were elected last Sat-
urdav as follows. Mrs. H. c. Wilson,
president; Mrs. ]. M. Murch, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. w. S. letters, secretary; Mrs.
F. H. Davis, treasurer. Executive COM
mittee consists of the officers with Mrs.
w. B. Wilmot and Mrs. E. w. Hutchins.
The work done by this societyin the past
has greatly improved the looks of the
village. There is more to do than usual
this year in rearranging parks, ETC., dis
turbed by the building of last year. Past
experience will enable the ladies TO do
this work well.
Rev. Scott F. Hershey Of Boston gave
free lecture in Music hall Wednesday
evening, taking for his subject, Shut the
Gates"
William J. Berry died last Sunday at
the advanced age of II years. Mr.. Berry
had been sick with cancer for three years,
and confined to the house since last No
vember, He was a great sufferer, but
bore the affection with remarkable
patience. Mr.. Berry was bornin Sheffield
in 1925, and was one of eleven children,
two of whom are now living. Most of
his life was spent in Sutton, where he was
for many years employed in the steam
mill now run by Mr. Pillsbury. He has
resided in Lyndonvile about six years.
He is survived by wife and six children.
Mr., Berry was good citizen and held in
high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral
services were heldin the church at Sutton,
Rev. M. c. Henderson officiating, and a
male quartette from Lyndonville fur
nished music. The funeral was largely
attended and the floral tributes were
numerous and beautiful
LYNDON.
Mrs. Henry Chase left Monday for
East Orange n where she will meet