St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-03-09
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The following resolutions were formu-
lated in accordance with the unanimous
vote of Diamond Chapter, No. IA, o. E.
S., at its regular meeting, held at Ma
sonic hall Wednesday evening, Feb. "a !:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God
to cali TO his Eternal Home, much
loved brother of the Order of the Eastern
Star, in the person of DIR. Oscar Everett
Carter, therefore be it,
Resolved, that by his death our Order
has lost valued member, and a true
brother, the community an upright and
unassuming citizen, and skilful physi-
clan, his friends, genial companion,
and his family a loving husband, son,
and brother, therefore be it further Re-
solved, that we extend our profound
sympathy to his bereaVed widow, our
earnest and devoted sister, Lou E. Car
ter, and the other members of the family
knowing at the same time that the
Father of Mercy, has turned their great
loss to his glorious gain.
Be it further Resolved, that a copy of
the resolutions, be spread upon the rec
ords of Diamond Chapter, and copies
sent to the family, and to the county
papers for publication.
MRS. c. S. DOLE,
MRS. J. II. FISHER, Committee on
HARVEY BURBANK, Resolutions.
Musical Convention.
The musical convention held last week
under the direction OF Prot. Harry ii.
May, of West Concord, was very enjoy
able. The matinee concert Thursday af
ternoon consisted of several choruses,
solos by Mr.. Mackay, of Peacham, Mr..
Parker, of St. Johnsbury, Miss Linn, of
North Danville, duet by Mrs. Nutting
and Mrs. Davis, and selections by the
Ladies' Quartet, of Danville. Friday
evening the closing concert was held, at
which solos were rendered by Prof. May,
Mr. Parker, Mr.. Mackay, of Peacham,
Mr.. Woods, of East St. ,Johnsbury. Mrs.
Swanson, Mrs. Nuttipg and Mrs. Tinker
of Danville. A quartet composed of
Lewis Fisher, Fred Stoddard, Mrs. Nut
ting and Mrs. Swanson, also the Ladies'
Quartet. One of the most enjoyable
numbers on the program was by male
quartet, Messrs. Parker, May, Mackay,
and Stoddard. There were about SO in
the chorus, the parts being very well
balanced, and at the evening concert
eight or nine choruses were well rendered
among them being the familiar and well
liked "Italia " and ITO Thee o Country"
Dancing and promenading were INDUCED
in Thursday and Friday evenings. The
attendance was not as large as was
hoped for, so financially it was not as
great success as could be wished, but
musically and socially all agreed that it
was a most pleasant affair and hopes
were expressed that another should be
held the coming year. Among those
Of h0 yHro IN he
chorus were: Mr.. Stoddard, Mr.. Mackay,
the Misses Guthrie, Miss Carrie Morse
Miss Eunice Hunt and Miss Louise Bay
ley of Peacham; Mrs. N. S. Hubbel, Miss
Mildred Drew and Miss Linn, of North
Danville; Mr.. Moody and Mrs. May, of
West Concord; Mr.. Woods, East St.
Johnsbury; Mr.. Parker, St. Johnsbury.
About rs from Passumpsic Lodge, St.
Johnsbury, accepted the invitation of
Washburn Lodge, F. &. A. NJ, to be
present at their regular meeting Wednes-
day evening. The work of the 3rd de-
gree was exempli6ed, and banquet was
served. The occasion was most enjoy
able one to all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clifford, from New
Hampshire, have been visiting her son,
Bert Barber.
Dana Badger is i'll with grip and Mar
shall Bixbee is driving the express team
for him.
Ed. Taylor is quite i'll, threatened with
pneumonia.
Miss Maude E. Kinneson has returned
from Boston.
Frank Kittridge of Woodsville was in
town last week.
Walter S. Haviland is critically i'll at
the home of his son, DR.. N. c. B. Havi-
land, of Holliston, Mass.
The friends of Mrs. Marshal Morse
will be glad to know she continues to
gain.
Walter Peck, who has been very sick
with a throat trouble, has gone to
Brightlook Hospital for treatment.
Miss Edith Ranney is visiting friends
in Marlboro, Mass.
Mrs. Charles Tice is i'll.
The knights of Pythias have purchased
of Mrs. Mary Bovee the lot now occu-
pied by her shed and formerly used by
Henry Page as cider mill, and are plan
ming to erect a two story building,
4Ox37, in the spring.
Mrs. Sarah Hitchcock has returned
from St. Johnsbury Hospital. where she
has been for treatment.
There will be a special meeting of
Washburn Lodge, F. &. A. M, Wednes-
day evening, March 16. Work on the E.
A. degree.
The Epworth League will hold a social
and entertainment at the Methodist
church parlors. Friday evening.
There will be a concert at the Town
Hall, Friday evening. March IS, at
which a male quartette composed of Ed.
Mackey, Fred Stoddard. John and Lewis
Fisher, will sing, and 81. c. Sanderson,
impersonator, Mabel c. Hamilton,
reader, and Prof L. ]. Hathaway. pianist.
OF Montpelier Seminary, will take part.
The proceeds are for the benefit of the
Methodist church.
PASSUMPSIC.
Ernest Randall, who has been in West
Virginia for several months, at work in