St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-03
LYNDON.
Three Picnics.


This has been a week of events social
ly. Tuesday morning merry company
gat hered at the Methodist church where
II. P. Bradley had four horse team and
II. F. Phillips two two.horse teams
ready to carry them out o Mr.. Phillips
farm rear East Lyrdon for a picnic.
Numerous single teams followed and
about 70 persons partook OF a bountiul
dinner and also of a large half bushel Of
candy which was donated by 7. E. Will
son. The children found plenty OF amuse.
ment in the large barns where a swing
gave each one a chance to rise in the
world. A dozen people c'imed a hill
back of the house, where they obtained
a magnificent view of the surrounding
country and felt well repaid for their
trouble. On leaving for home the young
people gave three cheers for their host
ard hostess and three more for the man
who gave thecandy. Fine weather, pleas
ant company and main ficent scenery rem
dered the day ore of unusual interest
and pleasure.
A four borsed team driven by Mr.. Gage
and a number of family carriages convey
ed between 60 and 70 persons to the
home of Samuel Russf Il and E. E. Gage
last Wednesday morning where the day
was spent most happily by the guests
who were mainly from the Congrega-
tional socity and Sunday school. Tables
wore set in the orchard near the house
and the lunches of the p;cnicers was sup
plemented by generous provision OF the
entertainers. Delightful weather added
to their enjoyment and all expressed
their gratitude to Mr.. Gage tor giving
them such pleasant excursion.
Wednesday was also the time which
will be so pleasantly remembered by the
Park families and relatives on account
OF the gathering at William Park S
About so people met and talked OF their
common anC, Ors and recalled many
half forgotten "reminiscences of former
days. A bountiful dinner was served
At a seasonable hour the guests dispers-
ed, each carrying the memory OF day
most delightfully."- spent.
There was a promenade and dance at
Grange hall Friday evening which was
attended by large number OF young
people. Music was furnished by Mr.
Spencer and Miss Wood. Cake anG
coffee were served and the company re
! port a fine time.
c. A. Webster and wife we're the reclp
tents Of a house. warming Saturday even
ing which was such genuine surprls
as to be almost overwhelming. Abou
| oil la nd or
warmly welcomed by Mr.. and Mrs, Web
ster as soon as they fairly grasped tn
situation. Rev. William K. Mather
their pastor, presented them with purS
OF about SIG as a token of the GOO
wishes OF their guests. The compan.
brought cake and ice cream and after
couple of hours of pleasant conversation
they dispersed, leaving Mr.. and Mrs
Webster assured that they are anon
friends.
Mrs / S. Thompson has gone to Joe
Pond for week or ten days.
Miss Emma McMullen has returned
Garduer, Mass.
Miss Daisy McMulen has gone HON
to Fitchburg Mass.
Miss Gertrude Phillips has gone t
Cabot to teach in the village school.
Rev. Mr.. Mather spent Morday an
Tuesday in East Barnet.
Miss Maud Bailey is visiting friends i
Peacham.
Charles Bailey of Hardwick was q
Henry Bailey's over Sunday.
Ray Bean has gone to Burlington t
school.
The Methodist church voted Rev. NJ
Mather a vacation of two weeks who
he will spend in trip to Ohio. When /
returns he expects to be accompanied b
his family.