St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-07
VERMONT NEWS.
Crest Cottage ;

NeWtane Hill, NeWldue, vermont, near
the well known Bencasson Cabin. One
object of this building is to give rest and
refreshment to a few tired missionaries.
The enterprise, however, is in reality the
owners private summer home which she
proposes to share with few missionary
friends whom she may invite. 1t is not
in any sense a public institution as has
been inferred by some published notices.
The Living Room" of the cottage is
sDacious and attractive. The unique
feature of this room is the hospitable fire
Mace made Of large stones, and extend
ing from floor to ceiling. The stones
were gathered near the house, and in
variety of form and color make fascin-
ating picture. About the cottage is a
piazza eight feet wide, which commands
fine view OF hills and mountains in Yer
mont, New Hampshire and MassaChu-
sets. On the front of the house we find
these words: THE hills rejoice on every
side" Over the front door an illumina-
ted text, THE mountains shall bring
peace"
REST Cottage" was dedicated by a very
simple service on July IA. Gathered on
the wide piazza looking eastward upon
the picturesque Newfane valley, the com
pany on the hill signalized the opening of
the cottage by song, prayer and testi-
mony.
Rev. L. P. Broad, D. D. of Kansas read
appropriate selections of scripture and
briefly remarked on the plan of the home
as a place of rest for missionaries in try
ing 6elds-the harmony of the enterprise
with the entire history of the re-occupa-
ton of the summit of Newfane Hill-the
blessing that will come to Others by this
home-the beauty of the home motto
which is the family coat of arms, mon
sibi," mot for self, and the wisdom of
dedicating it as Gods sanctuary for its
high purpose. He then offered the dedi-
catory prayer, especially seeking divine
blessing on the devoted friend Omissions
who founded this home.
Mrs Broad repeated the 121st psalm,
81 will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, ?"
ETC., also a favorite poem of the hostess
entitled Peace" The Scripture passage
cited by the latter from Isaiah 81, II,
the Lord, will keep it l will keep it night
and day." was accepted by all as a most
fitting motto verse ofdedication. AT the
close of the exercises the company re-
paired to the west piazza to enjoy one Of
the most gorgeous sunsets ever witnessed
on Newfane Hill.
Serious Accident mt Stowe.
One boy was instantly killed at Stowe
Tuesday, July 80, and two Others were
injured by the discharge of gun in the
hands of a playmate who did not know
it was loaded. Charles Fisk of Water.
bury, aged about twelve years, Roland
Gibbs, aged about six, son of Melvin
Gibbs, and Philip Adams, aged about
fifteen, son of Irwin Adams, both of
Stowe, were in bathing in the stream
not far from the residence of Frank
Morse, whose wife is sister of the boy
who waskied. George Gale, aged about
sixteen, only son of Frank Gale, was out
hunting woodchucks and seeing the boys,
aimed his gun at them and without
warning pulled the trigger. To hisgreat
surprise and CONSERVATION there was a
report. Two of the boys fell and the
other was slightly injured. The Fisk
boy was instantly killed, fifteen shot
taking effect in his head and body.
Roland Gibbs was very seriously injured
nine shot striking him in the arm, leg
and side. One shot entered his abdomen
and the wound is a dangerous one.
Philip Adams was not seriously hurt,
being slightly wounded in the knee.
The Gale boy who did the shooting is in
great anguish over his deed as he claims
he had no intention ofinjuripg the boys
and did not think his gun was loaded.
His parents, who are very respectable
citizens of the town, are nearly pros
trated with grief over the terrible acct
dent perpetrated by their son. 1t is
probable an official investigation of the
accident will be held.
Vermont Day at Buffalo.
The observance of Vermont day at the
Pan-American Exposition Thursday,
August g. promises to call together at
Buffalo large number of present and
former residents OF the Green Mountain
state. The visiting Vermonters will be
joined by the Vermont Society OF Buffalo
in the celebration. The state party will
consist of Governor Stickney and staff,
the state officers, the Vermont delega-
ton in Congress, the officers ano commit
tee men of the Vermont Association OF
the Pan-American Exposition and all
other Vermonters who may join the
party. No invitations will be issued,
and everyone will be welcome. Vermont
headquarters for the week will be es.
tablished at the Genessee house. The AL
cazar hotel, opposite the exposition
grounds, will also furnish accommoda-
tons at reduced rates for the Vermont
party. Persons intending going to Buff
talo at this time should secure their own
hotel quarters. The exercises of Yer.
mont day will take place at the Temple
OF Music, which has been rendered for
this purpose by the exposition man.
ayers. Director-General Buchanan has
offered one of the best exposition bands
Tor the musical part of the programme.
Addresses OF welcome will be made by
Director-General Buchanan and the may,
or Buffalo, which will be responded to by
Governor Stickney. The principal ad-
dress of the day will be made by the Hon,
William P. Dillingham; Other addresses
will be made by the Hon Red6eld Proc.
tor, the Hon. Henry w. Hill, of Buffalo,
and Others. The Vermont party has been
rendered the use of the New England
states building August 8. A reception to
all visiting and resident Vermonters will
be given in the building on the afternoon
of Vermont day by Governor and Mrs.
Stickney. The railroad arrangements
tor the trip contemplate special trains, or
extra sleeping cars and first class coaches
on regular trains, from Vermont points
August and 6, over both the Central