St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-02-03
WEST CONCORD.
A Good Concert.


direction OF FL. FL. May, was a success IN
every way, There were about 40 voices
In the chorus, whose numbers were in
terspersed with two selections by the
ladies' quartet; duets by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hudson and Mr.. May and Morton Lys-
ter. Harold James gave a song and
dance and solos were given by Harold
French, Hesper Chase and Mrs. May.
Mrs. Charles James was organist. On
the organ were two tallow candles, while
in the center was a lantern which was
over 100 years old. All the chorus ex.
cepting one or two men were dressed in
ancient style, many OF the dresses were
very beautiful and choice pieces of hand
embroidery were quite conspicuous. The
quartet, composed of Mrs. Lola Cutting,
Mrs. Harriet Ford. Henry Hudson and
c. L. Stacy, called forth great applause
when they sang Cousin Jedediah. After
the concert promenade was held in the
vestry, MONEYS orchestra furnishing
the music.
Officers Installed.
The annual installation Of the officers
of Red Glover Rebekah Lodge was held
Tuesday evening. Jan. 26. District Dep
uty President, Miss Flora Brock and
tuck of Wells River, were present to
install the following officers: N G.,
Mrs. Emma Man; " c., Mrs. Louise
Zero; Rec. Sec'y, Herbert Daniels; Fin.
Sec'y, Mrs. Sarah Bingham; Treas. Mrs.
Edith Brooks: Chap. Mrs Ella Gee; r.
s. n. g., Mrs. Laura Woodbury.; L. S N.
g., Mrs. Rosa Lillicrap; z. S. V. g., Mrs.
Alice Richards; l.. S. V. g., Mrs. Mary
Stewart: K. A. S., Mrs. Isabel Dodge;
L. A. S.. Mrs. Amanda Hill; 1. g., Mrs.
Mary Chapman; 0. G., George Chapman;
ID d
Viola Stacy; Con-, Mrs. Celia Reed; dele
gate to state assembly to be held at Bel
lows Falls May 10, Mrs. Ma ude May;
alternate, Mrs. Viola Stacy. The retiring
noble grand, Mrs. Maude May, was pre-
scented with a silver pie knife as a testi-
monial of her faithfulness, having been
present to conduct each meeting through
out the year. After the meeting refresh
ments were served and MONEYS orches-
ira furnished music for promenade.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Hudson of St.
Johnsbury were in town last week, guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry May.
Mrs. o. 6. Chase, Mrs. E. B. Chase
and daughter Ethelyred of Lyndonville,
Spent several days last week with rela-
tives in town.
Rev. L. F. Fortney of Plain6eld was in
town last week, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pratt.
Mrs. Emma West has been i'll the past
week with the grip. Mrs. Lizzie Spaul-
ding OF St. Johnsbury is caring for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Graves, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charlie Owens of Wa erford, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Haywood of Con-
cord, were in town to attend the Old
Folks concert.
Mrs. Adna True of St. Johnsbury was
in town last week, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pratt.
Miss Bessie Smith of Damon's Crossing
has been visiting her cousin, Miss Merle
Smith.
The village schools close next week
Friday.
George Chapman of North Concord
was in town recently.
Cards were received last week annouc-
ing the marriage of Miss Ellen Cutting
and Willis Bradshaw, which occurred at
the home of the bride in Waterford, Jan.
20. Miss Cuttings home was at one
time in West Concord, where she has
many friends, who extend best wishes.
Mr.. Bradshaw is one Of the four who
have bought the William Howard farm,
and will move there in the spring.
Mrs. Frank Hull and Miss Pearl Hull
of st. Tohnsbury were in town last week
to attend the stallation of the officers
Of Red Clover Rebekah Lodge. They
were the guests of Mrs. Edith Brooks.
Frank Carpenter, who has been work
ing for L. w. Hastings & Co., at Miles
Pond, has resigned his position on &C
count of the i'll health of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles James came from
Berlin, N. H., last Monday. spending
few days at Miner Carpenters, return
ing to Berlin Thursday.
Miss Winifred Walbridge was taken
i'll while at home last week and was
unable to return to her school at Miles
Pond, Monday.
The variety supper served in the
Universalist church vestry Friday night
was served. After supper MONEYS or
chestra furnished music for a promenade.
Miss Hemingway of St. Johnsburv is
stopping with Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rich
ardson.
Theodore Dyke of Lyman, N. H., has
been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Emmet
Hill.
Matt Pillsbury of Franklin, N H.,
George Pillsbury and Mrs. Edith Loring
of Concord, N. H., accompanied the re-
mains of their mother, Mrs. Sarah Per
rim Piilsbury to Danbury, N. H., Wednes-
day morning, after which they returned
to their respective homes.
The entertainment given at the Meth
odist church vestry Wednesday night
was success in every way. Mrs. Car
penter, Mrs Lugg and Miss Farmer had
charge of the entertainment, which con-
sisted of several recitations by Mrs.
Lugg, Miss Farmer and Miss Luva Will
Hams, violin duet by Miss Heating and
Harold James, and a song by Morton ].
Lyster. Mrs. James presided at the or
gan and much credit is due her for the
success of the entertainment. Popcorn
and homemade candies were in abund-
ance and very pleasant evening much
enjoyed.
At the request of many people it has
been decided to repeat the Old Folks
concert. At this time the date has not
been decided upon, but probably some
night next week Watch the Dosfer in