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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
A Progressive Dinner Party.

That st. Johnsbury can keep right up
with the rest OF the world socially as we'll
as in all other ways was demonstrated
last Thursday evening when 16 people
enjoyed for the first time progressive
dinner party. To one.half of the guests
the nature Of the affair was kept a secret,
and it was not until after the first course
was served that they realized the meaning
OF their invitation. 1t was a o'clock
dinner and after each course the guests
progressed" to another house for the
succeeding course. The soup and fish
courses were served at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. William c. Tyler, the decora.
tions here being yellow. The game
course was served at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur F. Stone, where the
dining room was decorated in pink. For
the salad course the diners went to the
home of Charles H. Horton, which was
prettily trimmed for the occasion with
various flowers. The last course of ice
cream and coffee was served at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. p. F. Hazen, where the
decorations were dark red. After this
course the guests remained for social
hour which was as much enjoyed as any
of the courses. The company unani-
mously voted the affair the success OF the
season and the most enjoyable progress
sive party they had ever attended.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
RECENT DEATHS.
Higgins.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Higgins have the
sympathy of the entire community in the
loss OF their little son George, who lett them
Tuesday at noon, March 6, for the Home
where pain, sorrow or trial cannot come.
A few months ago his health began to
fail, and altho' be had shown improve.
ment for the past month, when the
peculiar influenza now prevailing, seized
him he had little strength to resist its
power, rssulting in heart failure. Little
George was a loving and lovable little
fellow, leaving a void in more hearts
than father, mother or family. His
short life of twenty months cannot fail
to prove sweet remembrance and
inspiration.
Mrs. Susan Silsby, widow of the late
Hon. Levi Silsby, passed nway from
earth at her home in Lunenburg on
Wednesday last. She was daughter of
Joseph and Lois Powers of that town,
and was born Feb. II. 1921. March 81,
1S45, she was married to Levi Silsby OF
Lunenburg, where her entire life has been
passed, surrounded and beloved by
children. grandchildren and many rela-
tives. To the last her mind was filled
with loving thoughts of them and her
hands employed in ministrations of
service. Hers was pre-eminently
domestic life, and home the happiest place
on earth to her. She was a devoted
christian mother and sister, member of
the Congregationalchurch of Lunenburg.
OF her family OF nine children FIVE survive
her: F.W Silsby of Lyndonville, Mrs.
F. D. Hale, Mrs. M. D. Bowker and Miss
Jennie A Silsby, OF Lunenburg, and Mrs.
E. {. Frost of Lyndonville. She also
leaves two brothers and three sisters.
ST cannot say and will not say
That she is dead: she is just away!
With a cheery smile and waive of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair,
1t needs must be, since she fingers there.
And you-O you who the widest yearn
For the old time step and the glad return,
Think of her faring on. as dear
In the love of there as the love of here.
Think OF her still as the same, / say
She is not dead-she is just away"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
ConwelI's s Lecture.

1t has been long time since there has
been any failure to keep date in our
lecture course, but sickness is no respec.
tor OF persons and on this account Rev.
Russell H. Conwell of Philadelphia was
unable to be here on Monday night as
advertised. A telegram announcing this
fact was not received here until late Sat-
urday night, leaving little time to get
the word around as to the change of
date. The announcement was made from
the local pulpits on Sunday and early
Monday morning the telephone exchange
kindly offered to pass the word around
through the surrounding towns, but
even with these attempts to reach the
public some came from quite a distance
on Monday night and were much disap-
pointed at the news. Mr.. Conwell ex-
poets to be here on the evening of We'd
nesday, April II, and judging by the sale
OF tickets for Mondays lecture he will be
greeted by the largest house of the
season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
The Lafayette Club.

A new social organization which has
been under discussion for some time was
formally organized with about 35 char
ter members at the residence of DR.. Pre-
vost last Friday night under the name of
The Lafayette Club.
This club is to be conducted along lines
similar to the Mystic Club and kindred
organizations. Rooms have been Sc
cured on the second floor of the Citizens
Bank building and they are now under
going the necessary alterations. Itis ex-
pected that the club will take possession
in about three weeks. The object of the
organization as stated in the constitu-
tion is as follows: Its object shall be
the advancement of good fellowship
among its members, and the cultivation
of the moral and physical qualities Il be
obtained by meeting together and engag.
ing in the forms of amusement provided,
which shall be OF class that tends to
strengthen and elevate the moral char
acter of the members, and to be con-
Quoted with due regard to order and
and strict observance ofrules ofconduct." !"
The first board of officers consists of
the following:
President, DR.. c. A. Provost
1st. Vice President, Frank X. Lanctot.
I'd. Vice President, George Asselin.
Secretary, ]. N. ST. Germain.
Treasurer, Frank 6. Laundry.
These gentlemen also act as the general
committee of the club. The rooms will
consist OF billiard and pool. reading and
bath rooms and a parlor. The Lafay-
ette club begins its career with the best
of prospects, and the CALIFORNIAN wishes
it long end successful lite.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
Merchant of Venice.

This most famous OF Shakespeare
plays will be given in the Howe Opera
House on March 21 by the Lyceum
Company. Mr.. Black is certainly en-
deavoring to raise the standard of
attractions at the Opera House ii he
intends giving st. Johnsbury attractions
of this kind by competent companies.
The Lyceum Co. is we'll known for its
superior attractions and as they carry
special scenery and costumes, we can
expect a rare treat in witnessing the
Merchant OF Venice.
AS Mr.. Shipman. one of the Company
managers, who opened the subscription
list, was unable to call on all those
he wished, anyone desirous of securing
good seats can send in their names to
Mr.. Black as subscribers and have first
choice. Plan opens for subscribers only
on Friday, March 16, and for the general
public on Saturday. the 17th. Prices
81 90, rs, so and 35 cents. Plan at the
usual places. Mr.. Shipman has already
secured 200 subscribers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
Church Notes.

The annual collection taken up last
Sunday in Notre Dame church for the
Indians and Negroes of this country
netted $50 25. The second entertain
ment in aid Of the convent, which was
postponed before Lent. will be given at
midLent, Thursday, March %, in St.
Agnes Hall.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Morning service at TO- As.
Subject, Reality" Wednesday even
ing meeting at 730. The reading room
is open Wednesday and Thursday from 2
to 5. The room is s-open to any and all
who wish to spend little time in read
ing or conversing on the subject of
Christian Science.
The mid.Lent entertainment will be
given on the eve of St. Patrick's day,
March 16, in the basement OF St. Aloysius
church.
Miss Brown of Maiden, Mass, sang
iu the South church choir last Sunday.
Miss Brown has rich coutralto voice
and all were greatly pleased to hear her
sing.
At the Free Baptist church the pastor
will preach next Sunday morning ON
polio wing the right leader"
At the Universalist church the pastor,
Rev. I. P. Quimby, will take as his subject
Passion, impatience and expediency."
The subject of the sermon at Grace
Methodist church next Sunday morning
will be "Christ's last legacy to his fol-
lowers" Subject OF the evening lecture,
"A man who could be relied upon"
The subject Of discourse at the First
Baptist church next Sunday morning
will be The souls response to the
worldly minded man." and in the even
ing "The healing OF the Syrian leper."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
A Storm In the Tropics.

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Cross re.
turned from their southern trip on Mon
day aud can thoroughly appreciate home
life after a terrible experience in a storm
between Key West and the coast Of
Cuba. They left Key West on the even
ing Of Saturday, Feb. 25. and expected
to reach Havana at three the next
morning as the distance is only 80 miles.
The passengers did not notice that the
storm signal was set in the harbor and
about 8 o'clock the storm struck in all
its fury. The boat stood well against
the wind and waves for about an hour
when the walking beam broke and Tor
the next 36 hours the side wheeler lay
rocking in the high waves and steadily
drifting towards the rocky shores of
Cuba. Everybody, including the cap.
tain OF the ship, was seasick and this
discomfort added to the fear of the end
made the days the most unpleasant
either the passengers or the crew had
ever experienced. After about three
days the captain found he was 100
miles from Havana and about 20 miles
from Cardenas. Here he cast anchor
and this fortunately held fast in the mud
A life boat was then dispatched to
Cardeuas and tug came out and later
another boat came and took the passen
gers to land.
Mr.. Cross was very much interested ir
Cuba and praises highly Maj Ladd, tn,
Thetford man who is treasurer OF tn,
island. He was surprised to find how
poor the people were after the long wa
with Spain and believes the chances 70
getting rich in the island are few and ia
between unless one takes his none,
with him from the United States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
VOL. LXIII---NO. 1859
Vermont Dentists.

The Oath annual meeting of the Yer
mont Dental Society is to be held at the
Avenue House Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. March 21, 90 and %.
The executive committee has secured
sufficient talent to warrant some inter-
esting sessions. DIR. H. A. Baker of Bos-
tou, to whom the society is deeply in
debted for its present prosperous condi-
tion, will attend. 1t is also expected
that DR.. W. George Beers and other dis
tinguished dentists from Montreal will be
present. Arrangements have been made
whereby reduced rates may be secured
from the railroads and hotels. One of
the features Of the meeting will be the ex-
hibition of dental supplies, including in-
struments, chemicals and appliances.
The first session will be held on the
21st at g O'Clock in the morning, when
the order of exercises will be as follows:
Gail of meeting to order.
Prayer.
Reading of records.
Reports of officers.
Application and election of members
New and miscellaneous business
Address of welcome, by DR.. r. w. Warner
PRESIDENTS address, by DR.. K. L. Cleaves
of M Montpelier.
Paper. IA New Method of Treating Reced.
genie Retaining Appliance" illustrated by
charts and models by DIR. Henry A. Baker
Paper, Gold Filings Made Out of the
n
Paper, "Amalgam," by John Hood of Bos.
ton.
Paper, "Amalgams and Their Use," by DR..
George e. Hunt of Indianapolis, Ind
THURSDAY MORNING.
Paper, Symposium of Pyorrhea Alveo-
laris, by DR.. George r. Cheney.
Paper. ''The Libbie Method" by DR.. T. b.
Hayden of Boston,
Paper, Porcelain Inlays," by DR.. H. Burn
bridge of Woodstock.
Paper. "Articulators and Articulations," by
Dr. ]. a. Robinson of M Morrisville.
Paper. "A Chronic Case of Empyema of the
Antrum," by Dr. S. D. Hodge of Burling-
Paper or talk. THE Use of Certain Remedies
in Dental Practice" by DR.. R. w. Warner
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Clinics and demonstrations.
The Libbie Method" by DR.. T. B. Hayden
Making Gold Filings Out Of the Mouth.
with patienb by DR.. R. M. Chase of
Porcelain Inlay" by DIR. H Burnbridge of
Woodstock.
"Articulators and Articulations," by DR. ].
A. Robinson of Morrisville.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The entire evening will be devoted to So
clal enjoyment The ladies are especially in
vited to participate in this part of the pro-
gramme.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Unfinished business
New business
Election of officers
Payment of dues.
Final adjournment.
All persons who have articles OF use to
the profession are cordially invited to
exhibit them 1t is expected that all ex-
hibitors will keep closed doors during the
society's sessions. The society asks this
as special favor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
In Memoriam.

Saturday, March II, is the anniversary
of the death of Rev. DR.. A. H. Heath, but
the memory of this great-hearted man
will remain in St. Johnsbury for many
years. A friend SENDS the following
which we gladly insert in his memory:
"Quenched is the lamp, e'en in its fiickering
dear;
We miss the light: we would not have him
here;
No carping littlenesses lift their head,
Where he is, mid the great unjealous dead.
He thirsted-as thirsty land for rain
For Beauty, and tor Good, as men for gain:
Now may he drink of the i'm mortal tide,
Ever athirst and ever satisfied"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
The Marcians.

The Marciau ladies quartette recently
organized consists of Misses Ethel Ab-
bot, and Emma L. Shufelt, Mrs. c. E.
Peck and Mrs. ], H. Moore. These ladies
are all too we'll known to St. Johnsbury
people to need any words of commenda-
ton and it is hoped they may often en-
certain local audiences, They will gladly
accept engagements after April LIST.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
A full line Of Photo Mounts
can be found at this office.
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Girl Wanted.
Collarette Lost.
Iron Molders Wanted.
Separators-n. c. Gage.
Lot and Buildings for Sale.
Woodsville National Bank. '
Marcian Ladies' Quartette.
Libel for Divorce-Hall v. Hall.
Spring Suitings-J. c. Stevens.
Vocal Instruction-Miss Shufelt.
Music Pupils--R. Burns Eglinton.
Horse Powers-S. G. Cree g. Son.
Pres, of Account--J. F. Hayes Est.
Raymond & Whitcomb Excursions.
Jobbing and Plumbiug-G K. SWEET.
Probateaof Will Mary Browns Est.
Clearance Sale--Lougee Bros. & Smythe.
Diamond Bros Minstrels-Opera House.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
NEW GOODS
FOR SPRING.

The Spring of 1900 sees In our
Store the largest and most complete
assortment Of Dress Goods, Silks and
Notions ever shown. We have never
so fully equipped ourselves to meet
the demands of our friends. We ad-
wise early inspection, as the best pat
erns are always selected first.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14

Advertised letters at the post Office
for the week ending March 10: Royce.
Mrs. Mary; Farr, Winnie; Gilfillan, A. B.;
Gray, Frank A., (2); Knapp, Charles H /:
Moore, ]. George B.; Ramsdel, George !;
Winslow, James A.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

A new French novelty in dress
lengths two e-Surpasses
all previous efforts for style,
beauty and wear. Ask to see them.
Satin Finished Goods, including
Solicit, Prunella and Lutena.
Camels Hair, Oheviots, Venetians,
Broadcloths, Mohairs, Serges and
Cashmeres. All bought before
the rise in price. We can thus
help you save 25 per cent in black
goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.

PNIeSIImG C0mMlMHueFyS NUs o. nae 10
Stated Conclave, Tuesday, April 10.
PERLEY F. HAzEN,
nRros M. BACON, Commander.
Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14

Paris has nearly 100 more periodicals
than it had year ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14

Passumpsic Lodge No. IT., r. and A. M.
The next regular Communication will be
held Thursday evening, March is.
EPHRAIM AMAzEEN,
DRLos M BACON Master.
Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
Knights OF Pythias.

knights Of Pythlas.
Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No.
Tuesday night, March 20.
T. p. SLACK, Chancellor Commander
7. M. CusHMAN. Keeper of Records and Seal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
Caledonia Council, No. f3, r. & s. M.

The next stated Assembly of Caledonia
Council, No. 49, occurs Friday evening March
16, at 7:3O. The Cryptic degrees of Masonry
will be conferred upon several candidates.
EDWIN I. SPENCER,
DELos M. BACON, T. l. M.
Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
THE BR00KS-TYLER
DRY GOODS CO.
Amateur
Photographers
Exhibition

Will be held at the Athenaum
March % to 81. =. ... a..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-14
cOLORED DRESS GOODS.

In these goods all the new
spring oolorings are included,
Modes, Greys, Blues, Browns and
Reds.
Here are a few Special Bargains:
Veuetians Sc inches wide at Sl.50
CIanadensis 5n Is H 1o5
Pebbles 80 E" /" {" l.25
Homespuns46 Z" " 100
!" As +" (" I" rs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-07
w. R. C. INSTALLATION
Interesting Exercises Tribute to Mrs


Little.
Immediately after the installation of
the G. A. R. officers the Woman's Relief
Corps installed all their newly elected
officers except their president who could
not be present on account Of the serious
illness and death Of her beloved husband.
The retiring president, Mrs. Minnie
Beach, gave a brief but interesting ac-
count of the years work, and although
many obstacles have been thrown in her
way and laboring under serious difficult
ties, sickness at home and other duties,
she has shown to No. 40 her capability
and adaptness as a president Her work
has been true and faithful and deserving
of much credit. Her successor is well
known and there is none in the corps
that is more loyal and patriotic, true and
deserving Of the Office than she. Mrs. NJ.
E. Little, who in her deep sorrow has the
full sympathy Of every member of No.
40 The funeral of her late husband was
held in c. A r. hall Friday afternoon,
and many tokens Of love in placing the
little enblems of flowers on the bosom of
our dead comrade showed the high es-
TEEN they hold for the widow. The beau
tiful and kindly spoken words by the
pastor, Mr.. C. z. Bradt, and the sweet
tones Of the quartet all tended to tighten
the heavy burden resting upon her. The
ceremony was finished by the post at the
cemetery. Thus another old veteran has
passed the river and entered into eternal
rest, awaiting the loved ones left on this
side. MRS. CORA z. G. KING.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-07
CITY IN R7IEF.

]. A Pinto is the new night clerk at
the Carey MOTEL
Rex Andrews has not gone to st. Louis
as reported and doesn't intend to do it.
Al Musselman returned home last ev-
ening from a SUCCESSFUL two weeks trip.
The Kismet club will give a dance Mon
day evening, the 18th inst. at Sedgwick
Music Hall
Charles Woman OF Newkirk, o. T.,
passed through the city yesterday on his
way to Kingman.
Mr.. and Mrs. w F. Ladd returned last
evening from three weeks visit in Chi
cago and st. Louis.
Mr.. Charles Fees win return tomorrow
to Lawrence. after spending his holiday
vacation with his parents.
Miss Minna Kessler of Piqua, Ohio is
visiting with her cousin, Miss Y. Kess-
Ter of 1905 z. Murdoch avenue.
Miss Faustina Quinn returned to Wich-
ita this morning to finish her school year,
after a visit in the city with her parents
Arkansas City Traveller.
Mrs. W. P. Bailey will receive the mem
berz of the O. E. s. At her rooms, 81
Fletcher block. Tuesday afternoon, jan
uary 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Cadwanader enter
tanned at New Years dinner a few Of
their friends and relatives. All had an
enjoyable time.
Mrs. J. n. BreidensteIn entertained a
few friends at lunch Friday night. Lun-
cheon was served and the guests depart
ed IT late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank FulIington have
a big. bright baby boy who took up per-
manent quarters with them at the Carey
Wednesday evening.
Judge Dale yesterday granted a per
manent injunction against building the
pest house IN the location proposed in the
south part of the city.
The members Of the Knights Of PythIas
lodges viii mtet at Castle Han today at
2:a5 y. m. 10 attend the funeral OF The
father Of o. C Bainish.
Miss Lille Harding Of Bellevue Ky.
arrived in the city Tuesday and viii
spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. I.
IuGs. - South Lawrence avenue.
Judee Glenn received notice yesterday
that the pension department had granted
an original pension o. 500 per month 10
Benz. Newman. Valley Center, kans.
Miss Olive Triplegt returned Yesterday
from St Louis. whore she spent her va
cation Of two weeks. While there Miss
Trip5etr placed her younger sister F1os-
sic. in a medical insIiJu,e Tor tTeatmen.
and feels much encouraged a 10 her
ultimate recovery.
The National Reserve Association win
install their officers on wednesday even-
ing the 18th inst. Members Of Wichita
Lodge and friends viii take notice hat
members and ehoi- Immediate families
only win be admitted \ lunch wln -
served after she installation ceremony.
Omcers vii be. present promptly At 7.sa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-07
Rus neSs CoIIece Notes-

c. D. Faze lof the Shorthand Institute
and c. F. Adams, formerly president Of
tho Wichita Business College. have form
ed a partnership. Their new gilt sign
adorns the Biting block. The new eIe-
vaJor in that building carries their stud
enIs TO elegant rooms fitted up BY The
Billings especially for the use OF this
scAoos. Hereafter It VIII be known as
Wichita business College and Short
hand Institute
on Friday evening t1e rooms Of the
college were thrown open 70 the Students
and their guests fo- social and literary
entertainment. An excellent upright
piano did service for instrumental num-
bers and compartment. The printed
program Indicated names from Lewis
Academy alternating with those from the
Business College
Among the many art specimens which
aGorn the walls there is a beautiful piece
combining 5-lsh-wcrk and pez-wo7iz IL
lustr2tir.g the name Lewis Academy
II is a companion piece 10 another illus.
tratias the name - the business COL
iege- These are the xork 90 the pen
artist and teacher, z. " Van Kirk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-07
THIS CENTURY SQUABBLE
Colonel Hutchinson Advances Argu-
mcnt on the Matter.

To the Editor of the Eagle:
The first year of the Julian calendar
began January l of the forty-sixth year
before the birth of Jesus Christ, and the
seven hundred and eighth of Rome. On
that day began the era Of time which
was intended, and for years after was
known, as the Julian era. Since then,
however, this era has been renamed the
era of Christ, although his birth took
place forty-six years after this era be-
gan.
If we reckon time from the day of
Christ's birth, the Christian era began
December %, zero; and December %, 1900.
the first movement Of time after mid
night win begin the twentieth century
A. D.
If, however, Christ be considered as on
earth for six days in the forty-siXth year
of the Julian era. as he appears to have
been. he was six days old the day his era
began and consequently he must have en-
tered his first calendar year supposedly
a year old. Therefore, the first day of
the calendar Christian year would have
been January l, y. D. l., eleven months
and twenty-five days before Christ was
born. Hence, If this year Of the Savior's
non-existence on earth save for six days
of it. be intercolIated or added to the
Christian era, we have been in the twen-
tieth century since midnight, December
81, 1899, which is probably the case.
This calendar business has always been
subject to human caprice. Julius Caesar