St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-02
LYNDONvILLE.

A part Of the DINING room in the base
ment of Music Hall is being converted
into lockups where those suffering with
over indulgence of fire water who make
such disturbance that place is re-
ouircd for them to cool off, will here
after be lodged. Criminals will also find
room here as fast as the local police
gather them in. A drunk and tramp
found lodgings in the cooler one day last
week. The drunk had made considera-
ble disturbance, but he was let off the
next day when some friends paid his fine.
He took the next train out ol town per
agreement. Mike Rheaume, a former
employer OF John Perrault in the Burke
creamery, got hilariously drunk, forged
Perrault's check for $50, which he
claimed Perrault was owing him, got
the money, treated his friends and wound
I'D in possession of the officers. The
money was refunded by friends and the
case was not further pushed. 1t was
fortunate escape for him and it is hoped
the experience will treat him to fight
shy OF rum.
ROYAL Howe leaves next week for the
White Mountains, where he has a posi-
ton as pianist at the Lookoff House.
A number of local ball enthusiasts wit
messed the great game in Boston last
week between the Bostons and Balt-
mores. 1t was one OF the greatest ball
games ever played in Boston.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society OF the Congregational church
the following officers were elected: Pres-
dent Mrs. c. B. Dodge; president,
Mrs. H. {. Wilson; secretary, Mrs. A. l..
Finney; treasurer, Mrs. W. H. Ford
directresses, Mrs. E. Wilmot, Miss Clara
Shirley and Mrs. G. G. Wheeler. The
retiring president, Mrs. S. j. Wilson, has
held the office tor two years and has
served the society in a most efficient
manner. AS soon as the debt of $41S,
incurred in building the new church par
lors and equipping them with electric
lights, etc.. is paid, they will purchase
piano and add it to these already we'll
furnished rooms. A good part of this
debt is already paid. The receipts of
this society for the past year were Sis.
Keep in mind the continental Kettle
drum" to be given by the Shakespear
Club, probably on July 20. Rehearsals
have commenced under the direction of
Mrs. Metcall.
Fourth of July will be observed here
tomorrow with a parade OF horribles in
the morning and racing on the fair
ground in the afternoon.
Frank Thompson has sold his famous
cub bear to Mr.. Brady OF Newport, but
he retains the cow-bell handorgan as a
sort OF souvenier of the occasion and to
remind him occasionally that he has
friends always ready to do him good
turn in time of need.
The annual state encampment Of Sons
of Veterans and Ladies Aid societies was
held here Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Nearly hundred delegates
were present from all parts of the state.
Tuesday evening a reception was ten
dcred the visitors in 9. A. X. hall.
Speeches were madeby Commander E. l..
Wells, OF the local G. A. r. Post, ]. I.
Gleason, Capt. Wiley of the local S. of
", and S c. Voodry, OF Cabot. Mrs.
Blackmer. president of the state Ladies
Aid made a short address. Division
Commander A. l. Howe of Brattleboro
and his staff attended the reception i'll a
body. Business sessions were held
Wednesday evening and afternoon, the
different reports showing the state camp
to be in the best financial condition OF
several years past and this notwith-
standing the fact that the number OF
camps and members show little de-
crease. The parade was to have come
off at four o'clock Wednesday, but it
had to be postponed till the next day
on account OF the rainy weather A
good audience attended the campfire in
the evening and enjoyed the following
programme: Address of Welcome, o. 6.
Chase, chairman village trustees; re-
Spouse, Frank A. Green. Past Col, st.
Adams; selection, Ladies Quartet; re-
marks, W. W. LaPoint, Past Capt,
Barre; song, selected, Miss Gertrude
Knight; piano solo, Miss Carrie Eaton
selection from the Rivals" Prof. and
Mrs. F. A. Metcalt Boston; song, Mrs.
B. G. Morrison, with flute obligato by
N. P. Lowering; reading, Miss Mertie
Aldrich, West Burke; piano solo, Roy al
M. Howe; remarks, Arthur |. Howe,
Col. Vt. Div, S. VI selection, Ladies,
Quartet. Programme to conclude with
the singing oil america" by the audi
ence.
The shops start in on ten hours a day
next Tuesday and the boys haven't felt
so happy in long time. How long It
will continue is not known, but it bust
ness is picking up as reports indicate
it may be permanent thing.
A pleasant musical was enjoyed at the
residence of Mr.. LOOMS Tuesday even
ing. 1t was in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
LOOMS daughter, Gertrude, and hei
husband Merritt H. Harris, who were
married week ago that evening ane
who soon leave Tor their home in Platts
burgh, N. Y.