St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-08-20

enter him in the races at the coming falr.
AT the annal meeting of the Vermont
Commandery, Military Order Of Foreign
Wars, held in Burlington recently, II. W.
Ellis was elected one of th companions
of the council; c. M. Bonett one OF the
committee on companionship and c. A.
Cellev one OF the committee on nomina-
tions.
There will be democratic rally at
Howe Opera House Tuesday evening,
Aug. &C. when Hon. W. Felix McGet-
trick, of St. Albans, democracic nominee
for Governor, will discuss the issues OF
the present campaign. Mr.. McGettrick
is one of the best speakers in the state
and is sure of full house.
There will be lawn party this eve
ming at the st. JohnsburY Hospital
grounds at which ice cream, cake and
sandwiches will be served. Music will
be furnished by DR.. Prevost's orchestra.
If the weather is unfavorable the party
will be held in st. Agnes Hall. A similar
party will be given Thursday afternoon
| for the children.
e. S. Andrews, inspector of ordinary
agencies for the Prudential Life lnsur-
ance Co., was in town over Sunday.
The business of the company in this sec
ton is increasing rapidly, Mr.. Cady,
the manager of the St. Johnsbury Agency,
holding 22d place among the managers
of the Eastern division in amount OF
paid business written for the month OF
July.
The celebration of Old Home Week
last Friday night which was advertised
at the Howe Opera House was indefinite
ly postponed. Hon. M. F. Hackett OF
Stanstead could not be present and Hon.
Felix McGettrick did not arrive until
$50. By that time most of the audience
had gone home and an informal reception
was rendered Mr.. McGettrick at the
Avenue House.
The summer residents at Lake Morey
have had one "gala day" this year, but
another is scheduled for Thursday even
ing which promises to eclipse all former
events of the kind. There will be water
races of several kinds and boat parade
in the afternoon. In the evening there
will be fireworks on the lake. The fes-
tiyities will conclude with dance at
the Glen Falls House.
S. Stern who bought the balance OF
c. G. Bralev's shoe stock has removed it
to Lyndonville and the store is closed.
Amos W. Scott will occupy it after Aug
ust 80, connecting it with his store and
using it as a shoe department and his
present store for clothing and furnish
ings. Harry M. Scott will then occupy
the basement of both stores for his mail
order grocery business.
The benefit recital, in honor of Miss
Margaret Gorham at the North church
Wednesday evening was a delightful
affair and the church was well filled.
The vocal solos by Miss Abbott and
Miss Somerville were rendered in excel
lent style, and the organ selections by
Miss Gorham and Miss Batchelder were
much enjoyed. A very enjoyable feature
was the violin work Of Mr.. Sanders
The musicale netted over $4,000 to the
accomplished organist.
Because they are not union sheds
the granite manufacturers of st. Johns
bury have been denied the privilege OF
purchasing Barre granite and the matter
is the chief subject of discussion among
the granite men. The object OF the move
is to force the manufacturers into the
granite exchange and compel them to
operate union shops. Just how the
matter will be adjusted is not known,
but in all probability no move will be
made for some time because most OF the
dealers are fortunate in having stock
enough on hand to last from one to two
years.
About 25 from this place attended
the races at Littleton Thursday and wit
messed some of the best contests ever
pulled off in this part of New England.
The great event was the free-for-all race
which required seven heats to decide.
E. Z. Knott was the winner, but the
best time was made by Island Wilkes,
r., who broke the track record in 2-1312.
Another hot race was in the % class
with six heats, Doris, owned and driven
by Mr.. Whitney of Lebanon, being the
winner. Nearly all the horses entered at
Littleton will be entered for the Caledo-
MIA county fair races.
The annual reunion of the 3rd Yer.
mont Regiment association will be held
at G. A. R. Hall Friday. The vete'
rams from out of town will be escorted to
the hall upon their arrival and the entire
day will be devoted to business and the
, social features of the reunion. The W
r. c. will serve one of their excellent din
ners at noon, and the exercises of th'
: afternoon will be semipublic, and {
cordial invitation is extended to all wht
are interested to attend. Among tn