St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-18
At Danville.
Reception, Social and Musical.

A very delightful afternoon and even
ing was spent by a large number at the
Congregational church Friday. The
regular monthly social supper was served
at six o'clock, and previous to that a
reception was rendered by the parish to
Rev. and Mrs. George H. Cummings, at
which time generous purse of gold was
presented to them as a token of love and
esteem, accompanied by heartfelt wishes
for prosperity and success in their new
field of labor. Following the supper
very enjoyable piano and organ recital
was given by Misses Alice B. Warden
and Luella B. Merrill of St. Johnsbury.
Their selections which were delightfully."-
rendered, were interspersed by vocal
solos by Mr.. Cameron of New York city,
Mrs. John E. Tinker, and Mrs. w. H.
Nutting, with violin obligato by Mrs.
Brosball, and readings by Rev. G. W.
Douglas, the new pastor at the Meth
odist church.
FL. Frye has sold his farm and has
purchased the Eastman house, into
which he will move soon.
If the members of the Village Improve
ment association will kindly hand in
their yearly dues to the treasurer, Miss
Nellie Colby, before the annual meeting
October 5, it will be very much appre-
ciated as it is impossible this year for
any one to go from house to house col
Letting them.
Rev. G. H. Cummings preached his
farewell sermon Sunday morning from
the text, Follow Me-" and also gave
brief resume of Incidents in the life of the
church during his six years. stay in
town. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings plan to
leave for their new home in West Boyls-
ton, Thursday.
One of the most pleasant social events
of the season was given by Mrs. Harold
Aver Saturday afternoon, when she en-
tertained large number of her friends
at the Tea House. Delicious refresh
ments were served and the beauty of the
Tea House and the grand view from the
piazza and surrounding grounds were
greatly enjoyed.
Miss Helen T. Slate has gone to Pitts
field, Mass. for a weeks visit with
friends, en- route to her home in Sag
Harbor, L. |.
Willie Hoyt of Salem, Mass, is spend
ing his vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Hoyt.
Miss Edith Ranney returned to Hol-
yoke, Mass, Saturday.
Miss Kate Currier. who has been at
home during the summer. returned
Saturday to New York.
Mrs. D. w. Choate and Mrs. George
Gle of West Danville visited at A. L.
Ingalls, last week.
Miss Hattie Choate is visiting relatives
in Enfield, N. H.
Henry HYDE Smith returned Monday
to his home in Hyde Park, Mass.
Mrs. Horace Rowe and Mrs. Carl
Lang and son Emerson returned Satur-
day from Old Orchard.
There will be a called meeting of
Diamond Chapter, 0. E. S., Saturday
evening.
Rev. G. w. Douglas has received a
unanimous call to become the pastor of
the Methodist church.
At the annual meeting of the w. C..
T. U. the following officers were elected:
Mrs. Nellie Sturdevant, president; Mrs.
Flora Mclean, vice president; Mrs.
Luvia Hodgden, secretary; Mrs. Annie
Hatch, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Eta Mccormick, treasurer.
Mr. and Mrs Nelson West and Miss
Bertha West returned Monday from Old
Orchard
Loring and Roy Gleason have returned
to their homes in Winchester and Bill
lerica, Mass.