St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-02-05
LUXEMBOURG.


liz greatest possible event IHdL COuIu
happen in the social lite of this town
came off Feb. LIST, in the evening, when
several of the gentlemen of the Congre-
gational society gave very heightened
entertainment at the hall for the benefit
OF the ladies of that society. The pro-
gram comprised the greatest aggrega.
ton of musical selections, both vocal
and instrumental, among which was
song by Hon. F. D. Hale, which both as
tonished and delighted the audience; he
has heretofore kept his wonderful ability
in that direction in the backgrounds he
was the recipient of many beautiful hot
house flowers from lad ej and Others.
He also made his debut as a first.class
actor in his fine rendering OF "a Leap
Year Ride" 1t was both original and
lifeike. Fred Silsby, widely and favora-
bly, known as dramatic reader of won
dertul ability, gave one of his selections
that brought down the house. His imi
tations are simply perfect He also re.
ceived several fine bouquets The orches-
ira, which was imported for the occa-
sion, also was pronounced perfect in
every respect, under the leadership of A.
J. OlcOtt, and its selections were from the
best of the old masters. They do not
expect to be heard in Vermont again this
season. Harris Phelps and Harry Hill
also drew forth loud applause with their
cornet and violin. The ladies were out
in very brilliant costumes of silk, satin,
flowers and jewels. About $50 was
added to the treasury of the Ladies Aid.
The Wnp1ontc (N111h r;+aI 10
meet with Mrs. Susan Thomas and her
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Bach, at their
pleasant home, "Suunyside," on Tuesday
evening OF last week. Mrs, Mabel Balch
sang solo, gave piano selections, read a
paper on Jenny Lind" and sang in a
duet with Mrs. Flora Balch; the latter
had a paper on "Neilson and Patti;
Mrs. Thomas gave reading from The
Messiah on the Plains" and Mrs. Karl
Balch sang. Refreshments were served
S. T. Hale, who has been spending the
winter with his daughter in Lewiston, is
quite feeble. His son, Hon. F. D. Hale,
will go to see him this week and if he is
able to come, will bring him home.
The winter term of school closes this
week. Miss Fannie Smith, who has
taught year in the small school here,
returns to the normal school to take a
post graduate course.
Frank P. Dawson, son of !. P. Dawson
of this town, has received the appoint
ment of superintendent Of schools in a
part of western Massachusetts, with
headquarters at Turner's Falls. He en-
tiers at once on his new field of labor His
friends here wifi be pleased to hear ofthis
opportunity which has come to him.
Mrs. Marian Bell has returned from
pleasant trip to her home in Lisbon.
The officials at the creamery for the
coming year are: General Manager, F,
D. Hale; treasurer M. V. B. Vance; d.
rectors, Frank Bell, F. D. Hale, NJ V. B.
Vance; auditors, A. N. Bell Kyle Brown.
The young peoples literary society en-
oyed very pleasant evening at M. D.
Bowker's last Wednesday,.
At the special town meeting held Janu.
airy 28th the town voted to aid in re.
building the casket factory under the
special act of 1898. The remaining pro-
visions call for the consent of majority
OF the grand list, also majority of vote
OF the tax payers. 1t is hoped all will
see fit to do this, aud that so valuable
an industry may be restored in town.
Twelve members of the Masonic fra.
ternity left here in barge drawn by four
horses to attend the district meeting of
the 10Th Masonic district at St. Johns
bury last week Tuesday. They report
most interesting meeting.
A strong east wind blew here all day
Sunday and about FIVE in the afternoon
lightning was observed by a number in
the neighborhood.
Albert Gray is quite sick and threat
ened with fever at this time.