St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
THE TOWNS AROUND.
Christian Endeav0r Rally.

The Christian Endeavor rally held at
the Congregational church last Friday
evening was well attended by the towns
people, but owing to the poor roads the
societies from Peacham and North Dam
vile were unable to attend. The meet
ing opened with praise service, FOL
lowed by devotional exercises and few
words of greeting from Mr.. Knowlton.
A male quartette, consisting of Messrs.
John and Louis Fisher and George and
Elwin Kingsbury, sang Nearer, my God,
to Thee" Rev. S. Lewis gave a very
helpful talk on UNCONVENTIONAL Loy-
atty" after which Mrs. ]. E. Tinker reud-
dered the solo "Oh Lord, most holy"
Then came the address of the evening by
Rev. M. A. Farren, president of the Gale
donia County Christian Endeavor Union,
on Christian Endeavor influence, in which
he spoke of many ways by which such
influence could be in proved and extended.
The address was followed by consecra-
ton service, after which a social hour
was enjoyed in the parlors. light refresh
ments being served.
Death of B. #. Maviland.
Benjamin Franklin Haviland an es.
teemed citizen of Danville died Tuesday
morning, March 10. He was the son of
Benjamin Haviland, was born in Dan
vile March 2, 1928, and large portion
of bis life has been spent here. Mr.. Havi.
land was noted horseman whose skill
in handling and judgment Of the value
of horses was much sought after.
For many years he had been in poor
health. He was a member of the Con-
gregational church here. His wife and
two children, Charles Haviland OF Bos-
ton and Mrs. ]. D. Stevens Of Danville.
survive him. The family have the sim
cere sympathy Of large circle of friends
in their bereavement.
Mrs. Will Cheever and son returned
from Boston last Friday.
Mrs. Henry Peck, who has been very
i'll, is recovering.
The creamery made 2,750 lbs. Of butter
in one day, Monday, March S, instead of
in month as reported last week.
About twenty-five of the friends OF Miss
Nellie E, Bacon met last Friday evening
and gave her a very pleasant surprise.
The evening was spent in music. singing
and playing games. Cake and coffee
were served.
The Ladies Aid Society of Harvey will
hold their next meeting at Mrs. John Ba-
cons, Wednesday, March FL.
George Bagley had the present of 4 Il
10. lake trout, sent him by his nephew.
Walter Kendall, OF Lakeport.
George Tice Of St. Johnsbury has been
spending few days with his parents.
Will Bowditch is working in Charles
Calleys carriage shop at Lyndon.
About 20 of the young friends Of Miss
May Wilson gave her surprise on Mon
day evening in honor OF her 10th birth
day.
Mrs. W. M. Dole has been quite i'll with
grip Tor the past week.
j. W. Bachelor, who lives with his
daughter, Mrs. George Crane, is in very
feeble health.
George Otis of Swanton and Joseph
Otis of West Burke have been visiting
friends in town.
Bert Morrill, of Ryegate has been
spending few days in town.
Miss Ethel Bagley has been visiting
friends at Cabot.
The promenade concert, postponed
rom last week, will be held at the Town
nan on Wednesday evening OF this week.
The regular meeting of Washburn
Lodge, F. & A. NJ, will occur this
Wednesday, evening.
There will be a conundrum social at
the library rooms Saturday evening.