St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-02-07
AT THE WILLIE.
A White Ball.

Owing TO general request, the village
Improvement society has decided to
change the Washington ball to white
ball, instead of poverty ball, as has
been planned. The costumes are to be
all white, there is no other requirement,
and the prepared prizes will be omitted
This seems to be the wish of a large
majority of those who plan to attend
and it is hoped there will be a large
attendance. Mrs. Brooks orchestra will
be on hand to furnish music, which ia.
sures fine time for the dancers. Refresh
ments will be served in the hall, as usual.
The work of the society has now be-
come recognized and necessary part Of
our community. Their income is derived
wholly from entertainments and volun-
tary contributions, so every one will
wish to give the ball good patronage
This year, besides their ordinary work OF
caring for the parks, the society has laid
out playground tor the children on
Charles street, and has also graded and
filed the unsightlv lot bet ween the
depot and Ide's block. Next spring this
lot will be seeded down, and Doc"
Morancy is to have charge of some
flower beds thereon, which will ensure a
spot of beauty in place of one which has
been an eyesore. The society also re-
greet to see that so many people are
getting the bad habit OF cutting across
the parks, proceeding witch will soon
make unsightly paths, # it is rot stop.
god The hov al,
been loyal supporters of the society, and
we hope they will continue to b,, and
not make unnecessary litter on the
streets, OF uns'ghtly paths
salmon Stern.
Mr.. Stern, whose death was chronicled
in last weeks paper was a native OF
Germany, born in Rothen Kerchen in
1915 He came to America in 1863 He
married Celia Cohen of Albany in 1869,
his vile being a compatriot born in
Adurmroth. He was a merchant IN
Brooklyn for seven years and in 1876 he
came to Lvndonville. and engaged in the
mercantile business here until his death.
Burned out in the great confagration OF
1894, he built the large block on the cor
ner OF Depot and Broad streets, whch
bears his name. Ten children were born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Stern, two of whom
died in infancy. Those surviving him are
Daniel OF this place, Mrs. Yager, Mrs.
Jack Fucker, Mrs. Samuel Florsteim i'm,
Samuel and Benjamin, all now living in
New York City, Isabel and Albert. Mr.
Stern was an excellent husband and
father, an honest. straightforward bust
ness man and much respected by his
townspeople. On the day OF his funeral,
Tuesday, Jan, 80, memorial services
were held in Darling's hall in his honor,
people OF all denominations joining in
showing respect to his memory. His iu-
neral was held at 10 a. M, at the home
OF his daughter, Mrs. Florsbem. Il was
conducted, according to Jewish ri'es, bv
Rabbi Krau Kopl. The Blazers were all
members OF KING Solomon's Lodge. Free
Sons OF Israel, OF which Mr.. Stern was a
member, many OF the lodge being present.
The display of flowers was exceedingly
beautiful. The burial was IN Mount
Nebo cemetery ON Long Island. Mrs.
Stern will remain in New York for
the present, with her daughters. She
and her children have the heartfelt sym
patty OF their many friends in this place.
Ernest Hitchcock, secretary OF the
State Forestry Association, gave a most
interesting lecture on he sui ct of For.
estry, in Music Hall, Monuay evening
The lecture was given as an extra in the
regular course, though it was free to the
public. The lecturer was secured through
the Joint Forestry committee OF the three
Women's Clubs. 1t is such an important
subject, everyone must ieel intensely in
terested. The speaker brought out in
very vivid language the rapid loss of our
forests, and the immediate need OF some
action beng taken to pr, serve our tim
Der supply. There was iar sized aud
renee who seemed much interested.
Mrs. l.. c. Todd has just received news
OF the death of her oldest brother, Mr..
Haskell, who lived in California.
The physical culture class will meet in
Darling's hall, Friday evening, at 8
O'Clock. The terms are very low, Is
cents lesson or $125 for the course
and it rs hoped that a large number will
avail themselves OF this opportunity.
Mr.. Darling is an excellent teacher, and
sons, which renders them more enjoy.
able. Mr.. Darling gives the hall and his
services and Mrs. Paige kindly volun-
teers to furnish the music that the Vii
lage Imp ovement Society may profit by
the lessons. Quite number of children
under Is have joined, and it is hoped
here will be more.
The reception given to Governor and
Mrs, Bell by the Woman's clubs will
take place tomorrow evening, IN Darling's
hall. A fine program has been prepared,
and Atwood is to cater. About $50 are
expected
A drama, Wedding Bells" is to be
given by local talent about the first
of March. Many who took part in
the play recently given by the Good
TempIars will appear in this, and it is
under the direction OF B adford Crandall
OF West Burke. who has proved himself
an excellent actor.
|. H. Gordon is sick with measles.
Charles Stevens is convalescpg from the
same disease.
Mrs Wilmer Davis and daughter
Frances of White River have been visit
ing friends in town recently.
The next and last entertainment in he
lecture course will occur Monday even
ing, February 10, and will be lecture
by DR.. D. F. Fox, on the subject, "A
Neglected Cavalier"