St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-18
AT THE WILLIE.

by Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Folsom. Fred
Folsom, Miss Amanda Folsom, Mrs. T.
n Vail, Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Darling
and Miss Darling. Cards were distribut-
ed containing the name of each character
represented and smaller cards were
drawn BY each gentleman telling him the
name of the lady who was to be his
partner in finding out whom each person
present re presented. Mrs. Haddon Lvster
won the prize for asCertainiug the most
correct answers aud Elisha Bigelow won
second prize. After refreshments were
served there was dancing with music by
Mrs Kate Brock of St. JOhnsbury.
There were also songs by Mrs. Stella
Morrison and Everett Hutchins. Some
OF the costumes were very elaborate and
beautiful and those which did not come
under the head OF beautiful were funny.
Altogether this was one Of the most
brilliant events of the season.
On account of new cases Of scarlet
fever the schools have again been post
poned indefinitely. Leo Eastman and
Viola Watkins were taken i'll with the
disease last week.
The Lyndon Woman's Club met with
Mrs. H. ". Lyster Thursday, instead of
with Mrs. Blanche Silsby, according to
the club catalogue. Instead OF studying
the topic of the winter, Russia and the
Russians" the ladies thought they
would come a little nearer home and
brush up a little on Vermont history
Sixty cards representing the names Of 60
Nermonttowns were distributed through
- r NJ ,b91I
ceived the prize for guessing the largest
number having guessed correctly A. |
towns. The club is making arrange !
ments for a play to be presented some
time in April, under the direction Of F. J. /
Wiley. The proceeds Will 60 to swell
the library fund
The Woman's Relief Corps served an
excellent supper in their hall Thursday
from till S. In the evening the Sons OF
Veterans observed Lincolns birthday by
giving public exercises.
The extra lecture in the Citizens course
will take place this evening 1t is an
illustrated one on Imperial India"
given by DR.. John c. Bowker.
The Village Improvement society will
hold its annual Washington's birthday
ball on the evening OF Feb. %. This en-
tertainment will take the form OF mas
querade ball. The first part of the even
ing will be given up to the children The
Orchestra assisted by Mrs.
Kate Block will furnish music The VII.
lage Improvement society will furnish
supper,
The young ladies basket ball team
gave dance in Good TempIars hall
Thursday evening.
Most Of the schools in the outside dis
tricts closed Feb, 9th. The Others closed
last week for vacation of several
weeks.
Several Young ladies gave valentine
party in Good Templars hall, Saturday
evening. The musicians in the party
took turns at the piano in playing for
p Promenade. The hall was prettiIy dec,
GRATED with Chinese lanterns. Refresh
meuts were served.
Miss Rose Smith Of Craftsbury was in
town last week.
The dancing school last Friday evening
was open to the public. large number,
by paying a small admission tee, went to
see that which has been so popular this
winter.
Miss Helen Wakefield is playing the
pipe organ in the Universalist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wiley have been
spending several days in Boston
Nathan Blodgett, aged about three
1ears, died last Wednesday at noon. He
lad been having scarlet fever. but was
thought to be much better, when alb
scesses gathered in his throat and the
physicians were unable to lance them
He was buried in the Catholic cemetery
at three O'Clock on the same day OF his
death.
Miss May Chisholm from the Dea-
coness' home in Boston addressed an au-
dience at the Methodist church, Tuesday
evening Miss Chisholm is a good speak
er and d sweet singer.
Prin. G, A. Henderson has returned
from a vacation spent at his home in
Burlington.
Gilbert Campbell, IT,, was sliding down
bill back wards, Friday, and ran into
tree hurting his back. A doctor was i'm
mediately summoned and though he is
not yet feeling very well, it is hoped the
injury will not prove serious.
E. J. Blodgett fell on the ice at St.
JohHsbury Saturday, breaking his wrist.
Homer Wilson starts this week for a
six weeks trip to California, He goes
on a Raymond Excursion,
Mrs and Mrs. W. II. Ford have been
in Boston tor a few DAYS