St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-10
BARNET.
A Wedding Anniversary.


NewiYear's Day in Barnet was marked
by large gathering in the evening at
Schoolhouse hall, theevent being in honor
of thei27th wedding anniversary of Rev.
and Mrs. James K. Klbourn. The hall
had been made festive in appearance by
the addition of large flags and much ev-
ergreen, rugs, large lamps, and chairs.
OYER 200 people, members OF the parish
and friends from outside gathered to
wish Mr.. and Mrs. Kilbourn many hap
by returns of the day. In the receiving
line with MIR. and Mrs. Kilbourn stood
Rev. and Mrs. Henry Kilbourn OF Brad
ford, Rev. Joseph Boardman of Plymouth,
N. H., Rev. and Mrs. Eldredge OF McIn-
does, Rev. and Mrs. Mckinley OF Barnet
Center, Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Brownell of
West Barnet, Rev. Mr. Roberts of Mon
roe Plain. N. H., and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Galbraith of the Barnet church. After
the entire company had been presented
to this party, Rev. Mr.. Eldredge made
the opening speech and presented MIR.
Kilbourn with purse containing over
$780, also paper several feet in length,
containing list of friends names, after
which Mr.. Kilbourn responded feelingly.
Mrs. Kilbourn was presented with a
large bouquet OF carnations and BRIDES
cake. Rev. Joseph Boardman then Of
iered prayer, after which refreshments
were served consisting of sandwiches,
coffee and cake. Ed Smith, who was
master of ceremonies, after the COL
lation, pleasantly introduced the minis
tiers, who were guests, all of whom re-
sponded, adding much to the pleasure OF
the evening. The Male Quartette fur
nished several selections and then general
Misunderstanding was il order and social
time followed. Good cheer and good will
prevailed. Before departing the COM
pany joined with Rev. MIR. Kilbourn in
prayer and all together sang "Blest be
the tie that Binds" Each one went
home feeling that it had been good to be
there.
The saying quoted by Mr.. Eldredge,
"As goes Monday so goes the week"
seems to have been followed out. New
Years morning Monday came letter
from the west saying that by the will of
the late Byron Somers the Barnet Con.
gregational church would receive $1,000,
fact which made every heart glad, and
Sunday morning following, the coDgre.
cation found to their great surprise and
pleasure beautiful individual commun-
ion service on the table. the gift of some
unknown friend, who indeed has the
thanks and appreciation of the church
entire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Somers of North
Ryegate spent Sunday at E. J. Smiths.
Mrs. F. o. French of St. Johnsbury,
was in town last week to attend the
New Years reception.
By the will OF the late Byron Somers
OF New Mexico the Barnet cemetery
receives the sum OF $500 and the Village
Improvement society $500.
The annual church dinner and roll call
will be in Schoolhouse Hall Thursday,
Jan. IL. We hope for large and full
attendance OF members of the church and
parish.
The Sunday school class that made
the largest contribution for the past
year gave $1450. The same class gave
in addition to this weekly contribution
an offering of more than SIT for Fisk
University.
DR.. Robert Hazelton OF Lebanon, N. 81.
and J.. T.. Raymond of Athol, Mass,
were in town Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Kilbourn returned to her
home in Bradford, Wednesday evening.
The sick ones in the village are all
reported better.
Aldace Davidson returned to his home
in Turner's Falls, Mass. this week.
Rev. Joseph Boardman of Plymouth,
N. H., is spending some time in Barnet
with his old Pensioners. Mr.. Board.
man is always warmly welcomed
by his Barnet friends. Sunday morning
be occupied the pulpit with MIR, Klboufn
and preached from the text in Malachi
2:10. MIR. Boardman willremain through
the week of prayer, which the church is
to observe.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyt of Danville spent
Sunday in town with friends.
Nelson Bailey of Wells River was in
town on business Thursday.
Rev. James K. Kilbourn presented
each member of the church Sunday
morning with a personal New Years
greeting and a Congregational year
book.
Alfred Moore of Boston called on
friends here Saturday.