St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-02-21
A silver Anniversary.


Twenty-Five years ago on the 10th OF
February, Eugene W. Powers of this
place, and Miss Flora Spaulding were
united in marriage by Rev. H. P. .Cush-
ing. In memory of this happy event,
Juniper Branch Lodge, Daughters Of
Rebekah, determined to celebrate this
event in the lives of two OF their most
popular members. After the regular
meeting on Friday evening, the members
we're asked to remain few minutes, and
Mrs A. L. Finney in witty little speech,
referred to the event they designed to
commemorate, and presented to the sill
yer bride and groom a beautiful
CHARTERED oak hall rack, mirror and
chest, and generous quantity of silver
ware. A short literary program was
given, consisting of songs by Mrs. Harry
Smith, Miss Eva Wetherbee, and Fl. l..
Parker; piono solos by Miss Mabel
Granger and Mrs. Daisy Powers Batch
elder and readings by Mrs. Nanti Rogan.
Cake and coffee were served and gene
raj social hour followed. The affair was
a complete surprise to Mr.. and Mrs.
Powers, who were overcome with pleas
ure.
Do not forget the White Ball Thursday
evening, which will be the pleasantest
II affair of the winter. The ladies will all
Happear in white, of course. and the
4 gentlemen are asked to as much as posi-
bic. The best of music, with refreshments
and Jolly good time are promised. Re-
member that all the proceeds from this
ball will go to beautify the village next
summer, and help sustain its reputation
as the fairest in the state.
The Mothers Club held very interest.
ing and profitable meeting Thursday
evening with Mrs. Charles Darling.
After the regular business, quotations
were given on Sympathy; paper on
The Child's Need of Sympathy" was
contributed by Mrs. Harvey Hall; Mrs.
Blodgett read an amusing article on
The Day of Precious Penalties" Delici.
GUS refreshments were served by the
hostess. Two new members joined the
club, and the evening was voted most
successful one.
The Congregational Christian En-
pie supper in the vestry Thursday even
ing, The tables were handsomely decorat-
ed with cut flowers and an elegant
supper was enjoyed by large crowd.
The chickens were all given by the genera
slty of John Norris, and the society
cleared about 500.
The Shakespeare Club held their regu-
lar meeting with Mrs. Clarke B. Hutchin.
son Wednesday afternoon. After the
program the ladies were invited into the
dining room, where table was beauti-
fully decorated with red hearts, red
candles and shades, and other symbols of
st. Valentines Day. A delightful hour
followed, spent in conversation and
enjoying nice lunch. Truly it was a
Red Letter Day." The meeting this
week is with Mrs. l. W. Mclaughlin
this afternoon.
The physical culture class met Monday
afternoon, with a good attendance.
considerable interest is shown, and the
numbers increasing. Mr.. Darling has
Kindly consented to continue the class
until all who wish can have an oppor-
tunty to take full term. After this
week the class will meet regularly three
times week-Mondav and Friday
evening. children at 7, adults at 8.
Saturday afternoons, children at g.
adults at 4.
Karl Davis spent Sunday at Barton at
MS uncle's, George Davis.
Mrs. Martha Clark has been quite
SICK with the grip for the past fortnight
and Miss Amanda Folsom has also been
ILL., threatened with pneumonia.
The Woman's club held very pleas
ant meeting with Mrs. Martin Daniels
thursday afternoon. The program
gwen was as follows: Africa as she i:
today" Mrs. CampbeIl Gladstone ant
nis power" Mrs. Davis; Egypt and it,
pace in history" Mrs. Daniels. Aftel
lne literary program pleasant surpris'
was given in the presentation to each
member of beautiful valentine, from tn;
president, Mrs. Ella c. Finney. Mrs
Kinney then read an original valentine
poem, in which each OF the SO members
o. the club was characterized in de
ighttul rhymed couplet. This wa'
much enjoyed and most of the "hits'
were mirth provoking indeed. Refresh
ments were then served and genuin
good time enjoyed.
Clarence Dodge was called to Hvd
ARK, Mass, last week by the death o