St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07


his new business. He now represents
the Northwestern Life Insurance Co.,
taking the agency made vacant by
the resignation of B. T. Way when he
went to Manchester.
Cantata of Esther.
(From an occasional correspondent
1t is with feeling of regret that we
such a rare treat to the people OF this
vicinity to hear such grand opera and all
have shown their appreciation by their
generous support all three evenings.
Also people from all the surrounding
towns have not failed to embrace the
opportunity. For several months the
singers have been drilling under the care
ful direction of Prof. H. II. May who
says he has fine material to work with
in Peacham. And no one could dispute
him after hearing Fred Stoddard with
his magnificent bass voice and grand
kingly bearing, representing the great
king Ahasuerus; Nellie Harvey with her
fine soprano and d amatic attitudes as
Queen Esther pleading for her people;
E. R. Mackay as the proud naughty
Haman, condemning the Jews, with his
fine baritone voice; Dr. Mackay as
Mordecai, beseeching the queen to inter-
cede for her people, and afterward riding
the beautiful horse led by Haman; Mrs.
Minnie Brown as Zeresh, Haman's wife,
with her rich alto, rendering her DUETS
with Hannah in such sympathizng
manner as to bring the tears to the eyes
OF many; George A. Stoddard's sweet
tenor as scribe in the kings court !;
Carlyle Nolan as beggar, who could
not be surpassed; Margaret Harvey as
Mordeca's sister, with her sweet
soprano, and Arthur Stoddard with his
fine low bass, in their prayers which
were beautifully done.
Other characters who contributed
much to the enjoyment of all, were the
maidens who had been rambling in the
woods Tor flowers. The two beautiful
princesses, the prophecies, and the her
aid, the pages, guards etc. Nor should
the lovely horse be forgotten who did
her part so beautifully that the audience
were unwilling to let her 20. The stag
ing and costumes were also fine, and all
show the people of Peacham that they
have talent to be proud of. We hope to
be able to hear similar entertainments in
the near future.
c. E. Glidden who bought the Charles
Varnum farm and moved there recently
from Marsh6eld. has been very sick for
the past week with pneumonia and died
Monday morning. His funeral will be
held Wednesday at Marshfeld.
Mrs. Bancroft, who has been living in
the Northrope house has moved to the
Corner.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the South Peacham creamery
association recently, the following off,
GERS were elected: President, Claod
Harvey; manager, Frank Shaw; direc-
tors, Claod Harvey, Frank Shaw, Moses
Martin, Andrew Whitehill, Harvey
Dunn; auditors, c. A. Hutchinson, w. N.
Blanchard. 1t was voted to pay 6 per
cent to stockholders.
Robert Esden has been sick the past
week with the grip.
William Graham, a native OF Scotland,
died Saturday, Jan. 81, and was buried
the Doth.
Miss Bessie Varnum has returned from
Boston, where she has been for medical
treatment.
Miss Adene Bell of Walden was in
town last week to attend Queen
Esther" and call on old friends.
There will be a meeting of the Musical
Association next Friday night at Acade-
my hall. All who have any bills against
said organization will please present
them at this meeting.
Alonzo Robbins died at his nome Ian.
20 after few weeks illness. His funeral
was held on Thursday. Feb. 1. He was
born in Sutton July 4, 1921, and came to
Peacham when quite young. He lived in
the south part OF the town about three
miles from the Corner until he went to
live with his daughter, Mrs. w. w.
Morse, where he lived until now, which
was about II years. He had reached
the age Of 70 years and months.