St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
LYNDONvILLR.
The Railroad Rail

very pleasurable occasion. The atten-
dance was good and the costumes worn
by the ladies were many of them elegant
and beautiful.
The concert by the Lyndonville military
orchestra was much enjoyed as was also
the work OF the comedian. Frank French.
although the constant arrival of the
dancers detracted from all of the selec.
lions OF the orchestra and Of MIR. French.
The grand march was led by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Paige of the place. They were
followed by 35 or more couples. Several
couples however did not march and there
were probably about fifty couples in at
tendance. The front seats in the gallery
were all taken as were also many other
seats.
The banquet was served in fine man.
uer at Webb's Hotel. and Landlord
Webb's endeavors to surpass all OF the
former banquets he has served was much
appreciated.
Music Hall was beautifully decorated
with red, white, blue, and green bunting,
and lanterns of various colors.
Many people from several different
places were present.
1t seems to be settled fact now that
Lyndonville is the place for the railroad
ball.
DIR. Mays Lecture.
The lecture Monday evening by
Rev. Eugene May, d. D., of Washing
ton, D. C., was an eloquent one. His
subject was Through Switzerland on
foot and the climbing of the Matter.
horn" DR.. May was listened to with
great interest, as his descriptive powers
are wonderful. His description OF the
ascent OF the MAtterhorn, which be
accomplished with great peril was
described to the audience in a very
vivid way, and it is safe to say that
the majority OF the listeners were re-
lieved to think they were listening to
someone else's experiences rather than
going through the same perilous ascent.
DR.. May will be cordially welcomed
here next year.
Miss Laura Gay of Barton Landing
who is attending school at st Johnsbury
visited Miss Blauch Conner over Sum
day.
The north bound freight ran by c. B.
Butler ran into the rear end OF another
fright in the St. Johnsbury yard Monday
morning. The caboose cought fire and
that and one fiat freight car were burn
ed.
Julius c. Eaton returned from Jackson
vile, Alabama, Sunday morning. Mrs.
Eaton will remain in the south several
months longer. Their son, Lorenzo, has
nearly recovered from fever.
Royal Howe, of Newport, visited his
parents last week.
Now that the railroad ball is over
preparations are being made for the
second annual masquerade ball to be
held Washingtons birthday under the
auspices of the Village Improvement
Society.
The village schools close this week.
Over 200 pupils have been registered in
the Jour rooms this term. The primary
and second primary having over so pu-
pills registered in each department.
Charles G. Norris visited in Pittsburg,
Penn, last week.
J. M. Vades' daughter, of Woodsville,
spent several days with him last week.
Ralph Parker and wife, of St. Johns
bury, and Mr. and Mrs. w. Parker, OF
East Burke, were at their fathers, N. l..
Parker's, over Sunday.
Presiding Elder, Rev. ]. o. Sherburn,
preached at the Methodist church Sun
day night. Ralph Parker pleased the
audience with beautiful solo.
lanes Moulton, of Weston, Mass,
was in town the first Of the week.
Mrs. Larrey is working for Peter
, Myotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Hutchins returned
; last Monday from short trip to Bos-
7 ton.
Rev. 6. A. Downey gave an instructive
temperance lecture in Good Tempar's
hall last Thursday evening. He ilINs-
trated his lecture By charts and expert
ments proving the alcohol in several
, liquors. He also proved the existence Of
! alcohol in cider. This is the first OF a
course of eight entertainments. Next
Tuesday evening Mss Ethelynd Gould
of Randolph, is to give a reading to
which all are invited.
! Mrs. Charles Cans. of Groveton, has
been visiting Mrs. s. Stern.
, Clarence B. Dodge is entertaining his
I mother, Mrs. G. B. Dodge and his sister
, Miss Addie Dodge, both of Norwood
| Mass.
Miss Blanche Conner. who has beer
1 teaching in B, wilmington, is at her home
, here to spend her vacation.
Last week Monday evening Mrs. 6
r B. Allyn arranged surprise party TO-
i her husband which was attended by
= large number of friends. During tn
evening Mr. Allyn was presented will
fine plush chair.
. The new tailor, J. M. Valdes is rushed
;. with work nowadays. He has thre
a lady employees, Mrs. B. H. Pierce. Mis-
a Marion Edgerton and Miss Wood. ID
e is making both gents and ladies gar
ments and is building up quite an exten
! sive business.
The congregational Ladies' Aid WI
-. serve an oyster supper at the churc
II vestry Thursday evening. Supper iron
!, six to eight.
A Night of Terror.
a awful anxiety was felt TOR the wldoN
Ga,aro1 purnh9n