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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
Perry-0oOdrich.

Clayton V. Perry and Edah Griswold
Goodrich were married Tuesday evening
at the residence of the brides brother, Fl.
7. Goodrich, OH Harrison Avenue, Rev.
E. T. Fairbanks performing the cere-
mony. The best man was Ivan Perry of
Barre, brother of the groom, and the
bridesmaid was Miss Freda Goodrich.
neice of the bride. Charles w. Ruter
and Hubert w. Brooks were the ushers.
The bride wore handsome gown OF
cream white silk and wool with veil and
carried white roses. After the ceremony
a wedding reception was held and the
bride ndgroom received congratulations
from large number of friends. The
house was prettily decorated with ever
green's and white daisies. Mrs. Albro F
Nichols and Mrs. E. Brock Ingalls, as
sisted by Misses Emma, Elizabeth anc
Maud Caldbeck served refreshments. 4
large number ot beautiful and useu
wedding presents were received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry left on a nigh
train for a weeks wedding trip, visiting
Boston and other points. Returnln.
they will reside at No. ~ Harrison Ave
nue.. The groom is the paymaster at tn
scale shops and promising young busi
ness man. The bride is an attractiv
young lady. Both are well known in St
Johnsbury and MANY friends extend ther
hearty congratulations
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
Graduating Exercises.

The graduating exercises were held in
Music Hall Friday with the usual large
audience in attendance, the hall being
we'll filled from the beginning at $50
till the finish at 1890. The stage was
finely decorated. At the back on back
ground Of black were festoons of the
class colors. blue and yellow, and the
large figures "97" in same colors. There
was pretty display of potted plants,
palms and flowers. The teachers and
trustees OF the academy occupied seats
on the stage. The essays by the ten
young ladies and the orations by the FIVE
young gentlemen were all excellent and
reflected credit on themselves and teach
ers. Good music for the occasion was
furnished by the st. Johnsbury orchestra.
The diplomas were presented to the %
graduates by Prof Comstock in a short
but very appropriate talk, especially urg-
ing them TO make the old Academy the
gathering place of their future reunions
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
DaIey-KlngsIey.

A quiet home wedding was solemnized
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam P. Kingsley, $50 Washington street
Salem, Mass, at high noon on Monday,
June 21st. when their daughter, Jennie
b., was united in marriage to George M.
Daley Of Salem. The parlors and hall
were decorated with palms and ever
greens. A large bell composed of choice
cut flowers hung in the front parlor,
under which the bridal pair stood. The
service was read by Rev. James P
Franks, rector of Grace Episcopal church
Following the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served and little
later Mr.. and Mrs. Daley left or
trip to the mountains. Many
useful and costly gifts were received
among them being a substantial checl
from the firm by whom Mr.. Daley is EN-
ployed. Upon their return from tn
mountains Mr.. and Mrs. Daley will re
side at s Summit avenue, where the
will receive their friends III August.
Mr.. Daley was a resident OF st. Johns
bury some years ago and is we'll an
pleasantly remembered by his iorms
school mates and friends here who joi
in congratulations and best wishes fc
himself and bride.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

Harmony band has postponed its
picnic at Joe's pond until the 18th of
July.
st. Johnsbury is to have big circus
this season after all. Forepaugh and
Sells great show willexhibit here August
"a.
Young America will observe the
glorious Fourth next week Saturday
though there will be no local celebration
OF any kind.
The ladies' of the Free Baptist church
will give lawn party and sociable at.
NJ. E. Clifford's, IL Summer street. this
Friday evening. Everybody invited.
Rev. William West, superintendent of
the Kneeland street rescue mission at
Boston, will speak at the outdoor mems
meeting OF the Y. M. c. A. next Sunday
afternoon.
The ninth grade closing exercises will
be held at the Union school building this
afternoon commencing at 1.3O, at the
close of which the diplomas will be pre-
sented by Mr.. Kelly.
Ticket Agent Henderson sold 100
tickets from St. Johnsbury for the Cen
trail Vermont's excursion to Plattsburg
Wednesday. Over 800 tickets were sold
along the line of the Lake road.
B. G. Howe has leased the Avenue
House to H. L. Doyle, who takes posses
sion Sept. /. Mr.. Doyle was the land
lord of the hotel at the time of the fire
and has since been running the Newport
House at Newport.
The St. Johnsbury Electric Co. have
placed FIVE horse power dynamo in
the basement Of the Brooks-Tyler
Dry goods store to run their elevator
and the machinery for w. w. s.
Brownies bicycle repair shop.
Austin Morrill, has engaged Dan Gil
man to drive his omnibus and it will bt
used for private parties for the present
MIR. Morrill, did not think there woult
be patronage enough to warrant the es
tablishment OF bus line at present.
The Littleton Driving Park associa
ton give series of races on Saturday
Iplv 3. with $3.50 in purses. The pro
gramme includes an open race, a 2'24,
2.32 and a $50 class. Entries can b
made with Frank M. Richardson, Little
ton.
The Caledonia county fair will b
II held at st. Johnsbury on Sept. IA, l.
and 16, 1897. The directors have mad
no plans for the fair as yet, but hope t
= give the people of this vicinity more tha
their moneys worth and a real goo
lair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
JUNE WEDDINGS.
CarIey-0rOgan.

A charming June wedding was that
of Miss Ellen M. Grogan and Albert
Carley at st. Roses church on Tuesday
morning in the presence of a large num-
ber of friends. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Fl. M. ]. Carmody. The
decorations at the altar were of daisies,
ferns and pottcd plants. The bride wore
handsome gown of lavender lansdowne
trimmed with ribbon, and orange
blossoms and carried white ivory
prayer book. Miss Rose A. Jeffers
acted as bridesmaid and Frank Blondin
of st. Adams as best man. John X. Cor
bett and John A. Leith were the ushers.
A large number of valuable gifts were re.
ceived, among them being handsome
silver service. Mr.. and Mrs. Carley are
both held in high esteem by a wide cir.
Gle Of friends and start upon their wed
ded lie at st. Albans with the best wishes
of all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
0artland-Train0r.

There was a brilliant church wedding
on Wednesday morning when Miss Agnes
c., daughter of Patrick Trainor, was
married to DR.. T. F. Garland of White
River Junction. The ceremony was per-
formed in St. Rose Catholic church by
Rev. FIR. M. J. Carmody, assisted by
Rev. FIR. Lonergan of. White River juno
ton. The front of the church and the
altar was proiusely decorated with ferns
march was played by Miss Peck. The
bridesmaid was Miss Madeline A. Curtis
of Manchester, N. H., classmate of
the bride, and DR.. Vim. F. Cummings of
Rutland, classmate of the groom, acted
as best man. the ushers were Raymond
]. Trainor, the brides brother, John Cor
bett and George Caldbeck. The bride
was most becomingly dressed in her
travelling dress of light brown broad
cloth, hand-embroideted and carried a
bouquet. The bridesmaid wore Japanese
silk crepe in shades of green, with taffeta
trimmings. and also carried bouquet.
After the ceremony was performed and
mass was held, FIR. Carmody spoke very
strongly about the sanctity OF the mar
riage VOW and how the church had
always insisted upon strict observance
of the marriage relations and forbid
divorces. He criticized the courts TOR
granting divorces on such slight grounds
as were some lines offered, and showed
how nations had decayed as soon as
they lost their respect Tor the marriage
| vows.
The wedding was witnessed by large
number of friends OF the bride, who IS
very popular in social circles. After the
wedding the friends were invited to the
house to offer congratulations and look
at the choice variety of wedding gifts. A
wedding breakfast was served by Caterer
Atwood. DR.. and Mrs. Garland left for
their wedding trip on the afternoon
express, and will soon go to White River
Junction, where DR.. Garland has lucra-
tive practice. They carry with them the
good wishes of many friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
The Amusement Event of the Season.


--Zephra has well-nigh epgrossed the at
tention of the amusement loving public
of this town and as the time draws near
for the beautiful spectacle to be presented
for the first time on the local stage, one
hears little else but talk concerning the
big entertainment.
There are now above $50 participants
in active rehearsal and the different drills,
dances and choruses are filled and most
noon dance classes composing the
"Blackbirds," LA Cigale," "Merry-go.
round" Brownies" and "Newsboys,"
rehearse from iour until six O'Clock and
the "Naiads," "Danse Patriotique,"
Twentieth Century Girls" Royal
Guard" and Cavaliers" rehearse in the
evening from seven until ten.
The chorus work OF Zephra is of the
kind usually denominated as catchy"
and already the singers have memorized
both words and music and tor the past
two evenings have been busily engaged
in staging the finale of act second,
which is one of the strongest ensembles
Of the entire spectacle, taking place in the
Grotto of Golden Ferns and presenting
the entire strength of the company.
The management are thoroughly bill.
ing the town and all the surrounding vii
lagos and 1t is safe to conclude from the
systematic way in which the advertising
is being done that there will be no one IL
or about st. Johnsbury who does MOI
know that Zephra will be presented il
Howe Opera House, July 6,7. 8 and 8
those being the dates decided upol
by the management.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
Alumni Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the Alumni as
sociation was held in Academy hall on
Friday afternoon. In the absence OF the
president, William S. Boynton was chosen
president pro TEN. The report OF the
treasurer showed balance Of $21, so on
hand. These officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President, Jonathan Ross, st. Johns
bury.
First vice president, c. A. Prouty,
Newport.
Second vice president, Charles Fl.
Morse, Chicago.
Third vice president, Frank A. Dakin,
Haverford, Pa.
Secretary, Charles W. Ruiter, St.. Johns
bury.
Registrar, Miss Mary Ide, St. Johns
bury.
Treasurer, J. H. Brooks, st. Johnsbury.
Executive committee, Mrs. P. F. Hazen,
Frank H. Brooks, Arthur F. Stone, Miss
Isabel Nj. Paddock, all of St. Johnsbury,
Robert N. Fairbanks, New York.
Fund committee, W. S. Boynton, Mrs.
w. P. Smith. Mrs. H. w. Blodgett, all of
St. Johnsbury; Irenus K. Hamilton and
Edward D. Redington, Of Chicago;
Charles F. Mathewson, New York, H. o.
Cushman, Boston.
William S. Boynton was elected to
succeed himself as member of the
alumni cooperative board to serve for
three years.
The report of the treasurer Of the
Academy was then presented by Edward
| T. Fairbanks. Following are the princi-
pal items, in round numbers:
Total expense, $11, ,905; total income,
$7.62S; deficit. $4,277.
Items ofexpense account.-1nstruction
$7,735 insurance, $3.50; fuel, water,
light, $595; care Of buildings and
grounds, $3.50; advertising, printing,
etc, $2O2; janitors, $175; lumber, hard
ware, repairs, supplies and work, 81 ,572;
unclassi6ed, $14O; interest on notes,
$456.
Income. Tuition, Sc. 900 rents, $947;
avais OF endowment, $657; miscellane-
Gus, $25.
The endowment yielded $500 less
this year than two years ago. The en-
tire income of the present year is $7,700
less than reported in 1892 at its semi
centennial at which time the need OF en-
larging the endowment was strongly
presented by the principal 1t has been
necessary to borrow at the banks So ,326
to keep the Academy running the last
two years. Total Indebtedness now
amounts to SIC, ,126.
Principal Comstock spoke very ear
nestly oil the work that the association
could do in arousing the interest in tn,
Academy that was now latent. He sale
that while funds were needed the Academ,
also needed the loyal support of it
alumni all over the world. He spoke q
the recently organized St. Johnsbur,
association and said he hoped this woul
lead to the formation OF similar societie
!, in Boston, New York and elsewhere.
Bertrand Taylor of Boston, who cam
!, to the commencement exercises because
', was his Goth anniversary, spoke alon
TContinued on eighth pape1
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
CLOSING OF THE ACADEMY.

Class Day and Commencement Exercises.--
Meeting Of the Alumni Association and Board
Of Trustees.-Class Reunions News Notes.
The weather was fine Tor the Academy
commencement exercises and we give our
readers summary of the affair begin
ming with
The Class Day Exercises.
These were held in the Academy
grounds on Thursday afternoon and were
largely attended by the school and their
friends. Homer c. Ladd, class president,
presided, and the class essay, "An Un-
known Hero" was given by Miss
Beatrice S. May OF st. Johnsburv. The
speaker touched upon the battles of life
and proved that he who conquered these
was true hero. The poem by Frank
T. Gilson of Walpole, N H., was full of
bright hits which elected much laugh
ter from the class. Lawrence B..
Hatch of St. Johnsbury gave the Grafton
which consisted of lessons for the younger
members OF the school that were drawn
from the life of King Cole. The Grafton
abounded in original ideas which did not
fail to make a hit. Miss Bertha NJ.
Pierce of St. Johnsbury gave the history
of the class, touching upon the sad as
well as the humorous features of school
life. The class prophecies were given by
Harry o. Washburne of Hartford and
the ode was composed by Miss Cornelia
T. Fairbanks of St. Johnsbury. Music
for the occasion was furnished by male
quartette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25

W. w. S. Browne advertises in another
column that his bicycle repair shop in
the basement of the Brooks-Tyler dry
goods store is now open. Mr.. Browne
is competent machinst and ought to
keep busy, as accidents occasionally hap
pen to the best of wheelmen.
-Sherbrooke observes the Queens jubi-
lee next Thursday by grand civil and
military demonstration with sports,
games and races. Two races for "a and
2.2S classes have been provided and the
festivities of the day close with an illu-
minated bicycle parade and fireworks.
President {. S. Hastings Of the Mys-
tic Club gives the third smoke talk to
the club and invited friends at the club
rooms tonight. Besides giving the story
Of Saturn and number Of oil paintings,
he will bring his telescope down that all
may have chance to view the heavens.
There will be County Womans
Missionary meeting in the vestry OF the
South church Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Reports from the annual meet
ing of the w. H. M. U. will be given and
DR.. Mary Holbrook Of Japan will make
an address. All ladies interested in mis-.
sionary work are cordially invited.
The St. Johnsbury band has been en-
gagged to play at the big July 4th cele-
bration in Newport next week Saturday.
The boys have been so busy rehearsing
for this event that they have not been
able to give an outdoor concert, though
they will probably give one beforeleaving
for Newport. They have worked hard
and are in condition to make excellent
music.
The Academy team won the game or
the campus last Friday afternoon, the
opposing team being the one made ut
from the alumni. Score was IL to Z. II
was quite evident from the way some o
the alumni played that they were not al
familiar with a base ball as they ono,
were. The Academy boys played full,
as good game as they had played thi
season.
Wards Great London circus pitche'
its tent in the gully at the upper end @
Railroad street Monday. The Afternoon
performance drew small crowd but i
the evening every seat was occupied an
standing room utilized. 1t was on
ring circus and fair show for he money
The best feature was the trained hors,
Forrest" but Forrest" appeared S
frequently that he finally got trif
monotonous.
Sheriff Sulloway arrested Napoleo
Dervine, who had given Swanton officer
a several weeks chase on the streets her
+ last Friday. He was recognized by
trainman who furnished Sheriff Sullowa
the information. Sheriff James of Swai
ton came here Friday afternoon and wer
back the next day with Dervine hant
cuffed to his own wrist. A great crow
was gathered at the Swanton depot O
e their arrival there. Dervine smiled o
= the crowd, joked and laughed and sal
4 he would give SIS if the band would pla,
He is arrested on the charge OF burglar.
, On being searched in the Swanton cools
+ a revolver was found in his shoe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
To our Advertisers.

Those wishing to change their ad
should send new copy asearly as Wednes
day morning to ensure insertion the
same week. We can not guarantee
change when copy is received later thar
Wednesday noon.
c. M. STONE & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
What Might Have Been Expected.

The majority oft board of school
directors have decided not to keep
William P. Kelly as superintendent
of the schools of St. Johnsbury, and
this in spite OF the fact that the ma
jority of the citizens wanted him
retained In this case the citizens
had no voice and they were as effect
ually turned down" as they were
year ago when the same members on
the school board refused to start a
kindergarten in our schools. The
autocratic action Of the school di-
rectors is perfectly indefensible and
we are not at all surprised that the
townspeople are very indignant. Mr..
Kelly has brought up our schools to
standard that has never before been
seen in this town. For this reason,
and because he respected the wishes
of the townspeople, the chairman of
the board, Harvlin Paddock, stood
alone in Mr.. Kelly's defense.
The school directors are the ser
wants of the people, not their rulers,
and their action has stirred up the
town tremendously and it ought to
forcibly remind them of the fact that
the people have some rights in this
town that should be respected. The
opponents to Mr.. Kelly on the school
board have praised his work during
the year, yet would not keep him
another year. They claimed that
their action was not for any econ
omy, yet they asked him to work for
5000 less, and when he offered to do
more work they informed him that
he must work for less money. "Con'
sistency, thou art jewel"
The school directors received let
ters and numerous calls from parties
particularly interested in the school:
and were also presented with large
petition, which officers who wer'
elected by the people would naturally
a respect. But all these protestation
were of no avail and two men cal
:, rule this town as effectually as tn
II Car of all the Russias rules his sui
IS jects or the Sultan controls tn
T. Moslem race.
. But really their action is just wha
. might be expected when it is judge
by their previous acts, and by
@ study of the way the principal oppc
IS nent of Mr.. Kelly was elected.
) hue and cry was raised at that tim
e over issues which have no part i
our village or national affairs, an
u the result was that we elected to tn
board man who has shown him
- sell opposed to liberal education,
/, cheese-parer in this department an
, one who became deluded with tn
" idea that an issue must be raise
between the common people an
d those who were perhaps little be,
1t ter educated, though still just a
< much the common people as if the
's had never been beyond the frs
u grades of the public schools.
=. 1t is unfortunate that such thin
&c should happen in town already to
full Of cliques and false notions abou
r. municipal affairs. But the issue wa
lie not raised by the voters, for thel
,r wishes were neither consulted NO
1t respected. Fortunately we live in
as country where the ballot box rule
s. and when it is passed again we pr
es dict the biggest rebuke to prelude
;" and false economy St. Johnsbury ha
ever seen. $50 mote it be-"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
Legal Notice.
House for Sale
Zephra Coming.
Baxter's Bitters.
Camera for Sale.
I'm Going-J. c. Stevens.
Delicious Soda-Bingham's.
Omnibus Parties-A I. M Morrill
Have You Seen Our Catalogue
Sensational. d. Steele & Co.
Bicycle Repairs w. S. Browne.
Indurated Fibre Ware-Goss & SWEET.
Money on Deposits. A. Moore &S Co.
Pres. OF Account-Betsey McDonald's Est.
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Foresters' Reception. - Th

Foresters' Reception. - Theo. B.
Thiele o. Chicago, High Secretary of the
Catholic Order of Foresters, and H. A.
Dabuc of Montpelier, state secretary,
made the two lodges here visit Tuesday
and Wednesday. Tuesday evening a re-
ception was rendered them in Pythan
hall, at which large number were pres
ent. Chas. Reavey presided over the
evenings programme. The address of
the evening was made by High Secretary
Theo. b. Thiele and short addresses
were made by II. A. Dubuc. Father Lon
ergan of White River Junction, Father
Paquet OF Lyndonville, Father Paradis
of Littleton. Father Boissonnault gave a
talk in French and Father Carmody re-
cited an original poem that was we'll
received. Music was furnished by Ora.
hams orchestra. Refreshments were
served. 1t was an interesting and in.
structive occasion for the Foresters. The
visiting high officers were well enter.
tanned while here, being driven about the
town, shown through the Atheneun
and Museum and all other places o.
! interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Knights of Pythias.

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No.
Tuesday, June 20.
w. w. HUSBAND, c. c.
H. T. FISHER, X. r. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
A Farewell Banquet.-Forty of the

A Farewell Banquet.-Forty of the
friends OF William P. Kelly gave him a
complimentary banquet in Pythian Hall
last evening The supper was served by
Caterer Atwood, and informal toasts
were given by Rev. Thomas lyric, Secre-
tary Read, Rev. Dr,A. H. Heath, H. N.
Turner and Principal Comstock. Mr..
Kelly responded very finely, thanking
the people for their kind words and said
the occasion was one that would never
be forgotten. Prof.and Mrs. Kelly leave
St. Johnsbury Monday, and carry with
them the best wishes of host of friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-25
WEATHER RECORD.

At Bingham's Drug Store, for the week
euding Iune %, 1897,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-03
H1 HmefiCaQ Sealef's Standpoint.
President Liebes, Of the North american Conner4
cal Co., Discusses the Questions al Issue.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Herman Liebes,
president of H. Liebes &5 Co., of San
Francisco, which firm, with David Og-
den Mills, the New York banker, and
Lloyd Tovis, president of Wells, Fargo
G. Co.'S express system, and also of
the banks firm of San Francisco, COM
pose the North American Commercial
company, lessee from the United States
government of the Pribyloff seal rook-
cries, has addressed a letter to the
Times, in which, among other things,
he says: 81 and my colleagues of the
North American Commercial company
entirely disclaim any desire for any
measures made in the interests of one
nationality and against the interests
of the other, and we do not and never
have suggested that the English gov
ernment should surrender the exercise
of q lucrative industry without receiv-
ing an equivalent, merely in order to
increase our actual and prospective
profits. Pelagic sealing is open to our
selves and to the whole world; and,
speaking for myself and 1 am sure
I should have the cooperation of my
colleagues, I should be perfectly will
ing to concur in any reasonable ar
rangement with our own and also with
the British government, with view