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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-30

our churches l pledge you help and
that the whole is greater than any OF
its parts.
This church is great, not because it is
Congregational church, but because it
is Congregational church in fellow
ship of churches where UNCONVENTIONAL
lines are fast being blotted out. There
fore, let me speak tonight as the repre-
sentative of the whole house instead of
simply the steeple.
This church to which you have been
called is the eighth, believe, in point
of age in our association of churches.
Already FIVE of our churches have enter
ed upon the second century of service for
the Master. Well need soon to have an
old folks concert at our county conven-
ton. From that humble little beginning
in 1926 when 10 souls banded themselves
together to form this church and wor-
shipped for two years in an old store
fixed into a chapel, to the present men,
| bership of over $50 worshipping in this
stately and splendid temple is long
step. This church is in a town that has
the unique distinction of having weighed
the earth in a balance and found it
wanting-more balances. It has had in
its membership some of the noblest
types of Christian laymen. Its pastors
! have been men of God, identified with
all the best educational, literary and
philanthropic enterprises of their time
and generation. This church has
always been rated high in the councils
of the kingdom, and its traditions and
history gather around all that makes a
church most useful in the world. |
believe, therefore, that you esteem it an
honor to receive, as | esteem it an
honor to give, the right hand OF fellow
ship into the passionate OF such a church
as this.
In behalf of the churches of our name
and of the larger sisterhood of all the
churches, give to you, my brother, the
right hand of fellowship into the
pastorate of this historic church, into
the fellowship of our association OF
churches, and into the larger fellowship
of all the churches for which your
experiences have so well fitted you. We
be brethren in all the high hopes, deep
longings, noble purposes, searching tests,
satisfying successes of the ministry of
our blessed Lord and Master, Jesus
Christ, and we pledge again our loyalty
to Him and to each other.
Rev. Mr.. Mills of the Second Congre--
gational church in Bennington preached
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from the text found in Cor. 4: 5, "For
we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus
as Lord, and ourselves as your servants
for Jesus sake" He announced as his
theme, "The Message and the Ministry
of the Christian Minister" and gave a
strong and scholarly presentation of the
duties and privileges of the twentieth
century preacher. He came he said, "as
a relative stranger within a new fellow
ship, to meet the sacred obligation of a
dearly cherished friendship" Referring
to the impression that the christian
ministry had lost its power and prestige,
he said that changing conditions had
made others preachers and today the
journalist was preaching, our statesmen
were preaching, notably the President.
Secretary Root in South America and
Mexico and Secretary Taft in the Orient.
Certainly the press and platform are
sharing the distinction which fifty years
ago was almost exclusively the pulpit's s."
The Pauline description ofthe apostolic
or ministerial Office is set forth as a two
fold function, that of a message and that
of service. He breaches not himself,
but Jesus as Lord. Preaching Christ is
preaching light and glory The minister
of Christ must have received the message
in his own heart first. Flame is not
kfndled except by fame. Life alone gives
life.
Mr.. Mills closing words were per-
sonal tribute to his friend and were as
follows:
II have been speaking impersonally, as
said in the beginning | intended, i'm
personally, so far as a man may who
speaks of his own calling. But it is al
together appropriate to this hour that |
offer this tribute of testimony to my
brother, dearly beloved; who would
seem to enter under the happiest aus
pices upon the pastorate ofthis church
of noble repute and ola particularly
honored line of Understanding the
intimate word out of that knowledge
and confidence which was born in
cherished seminary days, and confirmed
with the passing of fruitful years. Here
is man who will indeed herald the mes
sage and practice the ministry of the
gospel in the spirit of his conservation
after the high and holy pattern of st.
Paul. May God yet again and con-
tinually shine in the heart of the
preacher that he may be able to bring
the wonderful illumination to many
through the light of the knowledge of the
glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
"And may God help us every one, my
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-30
A UNIQUE Savings Bank.

The Bradford Opinion believes that
the unique position of the Hyde Park
Savings Bank, in investing all its funds
in Vermont, promotes safety. 1t says:
The Lamoille County Savings Bank
and Trust Co. holds somewhat unique
position in Vermont banking circles.
It's slogan is Vermont money for the up
building of Vermont industries. The
principle is carried out so thoroughly
that every cent of the banks funds is
invested in Vermont, and the bank has
never lost dollar on poor note follow
ing this policy. This is one answer to
the cry that there is no chance to invest
money at home.
The banks policy has been for safe
investment rather than for high rate
of interest and on the eleventh of this
month the assets of the bank passed the
million-dollar mark. Neither the policy
nor the success of the bank is so strange,
when we know that Hon. Carroll S.
Page, of calfskin fame, is the banks
president.
This bank pays per cent. compound
ed semi-annually on deposits of 500 or
more, remaining in the bank one full
year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-30
Naval Midshipman.

Congressman Haskins announces
that a competitive examination prelimi-
nary to The appointment of midship-
man to the United States Naval Acad-
envy at Annapolis will be held at the
Junction House, White River Junction,
on Wednesday, November 13, at 9
o'clock in the forenoon. Candidates
must be bona fde residents of this
second congressional district, between
16 and 20 years Of age at the time Of
final examination, which will take
place June 16, 1908, at the Naval
Academy, not less than FIVE feet two
inches tall, physically sound, well
quali6edin grammar school branches,
including United States and worlds
history, algebra and plane geometry.
All persons desiring to take this exami-
nation should address Hon. Kittredge
Haskins, Brattleboro, Vermont.
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AT the Opera House.

Happy HooIigan, that national
character, who by the power of Mr..
Opper's pen has been entertaining thou
sands of fln-lovers in the past through
the medium of the newspaper colored
supplements, appeared at the Opera
House last week Tuesday evening in the
person OF Eddie DeNoyer, and illustrated
by song and story in his own inimitable
manner his famous trip around the
world. Accompanying Happy on the
momentous journey were the uproari-
ously funny Donald McGregor, played
by Joe ] Sullivan; Dave Whitley, as the
stupid, but entertaining Dutchman;
Max Guggenheimer; the sparkling
Widow Johnson and retinue, and an ex.
cellently balanced chorus. The company
was greeted here by an immense crowd
and the concensus of opinion was that
they had most of the funny plays seen
here in the past completely distanced.
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brothers, whatever the failures or sue
cesses of the years to come, to remain in
the company of faithful and earnest
ministers who strive and pray un-
ceasingly to see the light, and see it still
more clearly, and to drink in the glory,
that we may draw others to the light
and show others the glory"
At the conclusion ofthe service many
went to the front to greet the visiting
pastors and especially to congratulate
the new pastor of the North church who
enters upon his new relations under such
favorable auspices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-30
Probate of Will.

COMMISSIONERS.
Oct "a, A. d. 1907.
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TrappiSt Monks in China.

Captain Won Berg of the German army
has recently visited part of the noun
tains about seventy-fve miles west of
Pekin, that had not been seen by
European surveyors till he went there
and brought home the material for a
map. In this retired region he was
Hospitality entertained by the Trappists,
whose monastery is situated in lovely
valley, a part of which the Christian
monks have turned into gardens and
fruit fields.
We had heard of this institution not
only as unique among the Christian en-
terprises in China, but also as the only
place around Pekin where Christians
lived that the Boxers did not destroy in
1900. They levelled to the ground every
village that contained Chinese Christians,
but did not touch this abode of the silent
monks. Nobody knows why they spared
the Yan-kia-ping cloister, but perhaps it
was because the gentle and unworldly
priests who built it unearthed some
cannon from place of concealment in
the monastery and ostentatiously
mounted them on the stone walls. The
Boxers were undoubtedly surprised by
this unwonted exhibition OF militant
Christianity among converts of their
own race.
The monks are living there as the
devotees of their order live in all parts of
the world, speaking no more than is
strictly necessary, severely austere in all
their ways of life, giving all their years
to prayer, meditation, teaching and
manual labor. There are twenty-five
fathers, of whom eight are European
and seventeen Chinese, some fifty
brothers and number of novitiates.
1t is interesting to hear that even born
farmers like the Chinese are studying
with profit the methods of cultivation
and irrigation which the Trappists have
introduced New York Sun
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-30
CHARLES BUNpY,s EsTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District SIS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said Dis
trict, on the 26th day of October A. d. 1907.
An instrument purporting TO be the last will
and testament with two codicils of Charles
Bundy late of sutton, in said district de-
ceased, being presented to court by Henry A.
Blake, the Executor therein named for Pro-
bate. 1t Is ordered by said Court that all
persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at session of said court, to be held
at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury on
the 10th day of November, A. d. 1907 and
show cause, If any they may have, against
the probate of said will for which purpose
1t is further ordered that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
successfully In the CALIFORNIAN, printed al
st. Johnsbury previous to said time ap
pointed for hearing,
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of Record, Attest;
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
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w. HI. PRESTON,
Auctioneer.
Commissioners Notice.
PHEBE E. LANGMAID'S ESTATE

PHEBE Z. LANGMAlDS ESlAlE'
The subscribers, having been appointed by
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Phebe E.
Langmaid late of Danville, VT, In said dis
riot, deceased and the term of six months
from the 21st day Of Oct, 1907, being al
lowed by said Court to the creditors of said
deceased to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before US: Give notice that we will
attend to the duties of our appointment at
the store of Dole 81 Currier ofDanville in Dan
vile, in said district, on the 9th day of Novem-
Der and the 21st day of April, 1908 next,
at O'Clock in the afternoon on each of said
days.
H. S. DOLE,
w. H. CASS.
Commissioners.
Oct. "a, A. d. 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-30

The only true constipation cure must
begin its soothing, healing action when
it enters the mouth. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea restores the whole system
to healthy normal condition. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets.
Flint Bros, Frank 6. Landry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

brought 1t to Paris With you. Look at this sheet of paper carefully. Tell me if 1t is the one."
 Guy glanced at 1t for a moment and handed it back.
 Tt is certainly the one," he answer ed. If you look at the back you will see my initials there and the date"
 M. Grisson turned 1t over quickly. The two other men looked over his shoulder. and one of them gave little exclamation. The initials and date were there.
 Then M. Grisson turned once more to Guy. He was not taa man. but he had dignity, and his presence was impressive. He spoke very slowly.
 I'M. Guy Poynton," he said. 'It is not often that 50 great an issue that the very destinies of two great coun- tries must rest upon the simple and uncorroborated story of one man. Yet that is the position in which we stand today. Do not think that you are be- ing treated with distrust. I speak to you not on behalf of myself, but for the millions of human beings whose welfare is my care and for those other millions of your own countrymen whose interests must be yours. I ask you solemnly. Is this story of yours word for word a true one?"
 Guy looked him in the face resolutely and answered without hesitation.
 "On my honor as an Englishman," he declared, ''it is truev'
 NJ. Grisson held out his hand.
 Thank your' he said.
 The three men were again alone. The man who controlled the destinies of France dipped his pen in the ink.
 Gentlemen" he said, do you agree with me that shall sign this draftT
 "We dow they both answered.
 The president signed bis name. Then he turned the handle of the telephone.
 You can show Lord Fothergill in" he ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

of the Champs Elysees. She was at once admitted and passed with the air of one familiar with the place into a small room at the back of the house. where a man was sitting at a table writing. He looked up as she entered
 "well!'
 She threw herself into a chair.
 T have been following the English man. Pelham. all day" she said In German He has seen Miss Poynton. have talked with him since at cafe. but he would tell me nothing He has evidently been warned"
 The man grumbIed as he resumed bis writing.
 That fact alone should be enough for us.- be remarked. ~If there Is any thing to conceal we can guess what 1t Is. These amateurs who are in league with the secret service are the devill I woesd as soon resign. What with them and the regular secret service Paris Is sn impossible city for us. Where we would watch we are watch- ed ourselves. The streets and cafes bristle with spies. I do not wonder that you find success 90 dificult ma demoiselIe-
 T haven't done 90 badly- she pro tested.
 -So. for you have been set easy tasks Can yo1 tel ne. though. where that young Enziishmsn disappeared tp when be left the Cafe Montnnrtre be fore your very eves7 Can you ten me whether the secret service got hold Of bis storT. how uuch ths Fre1ch gov eTunert believe of ft whether they have csuuuniested with the E1giish government snd hs~ uuch they knovf Bsyond thsse thtnEx f Is n1t yo1r proF- he to sse e ui1s. Esfsuotzells. and s not for us to zs>s af e i11uirs Into fhs uezzlzx f fh1z<z. Tel nN h t
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The above request has been the bur den of many letters received lately. I think the best way to pacify the stork is to reprint the party" in as con densed form as possible.
 In the affair described there were four honored guests and six intimate friends who eonspired with the host ess to make the party a success.
 On -the- four chairs at the dining table four bibs were tied. The favors were dainty eelluloid rattles, while white storks bore the place cards in their bills. but at the four plates each bird had c tiny doll baby done up in . small square of linen. The table centerpiece was . good-sized gflt cradle. with s canopy of dotted Swiss. tied with pink ribbons Thy pink rossbuds were scattered over the table vith naiten-hair fernA
 The napkins were folded Ike doll babies and fastened with safety pins. Candles. fairy lamps and . number of little night lamps furnished the iliuni- nation. vhile sdvsrtisensuts of all the babJ foods adorned the walls Thess had hs>n cut Iron magazines and ucantsf on cardboard Thsrs vers s;s1 szn<rpus -s1rr of sp<srtA crfbs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Generally the only entertainment necessary is the musical programme. You can have musical quotations on the cards bearing the programme and if you wish to give favors, get the pretty candy boxes which comes in all sorts of musical forms. You can serve elaborate or simple refresh ments. I think a bowl of frappe with ice cream or an ice all sufficient in the summer time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

with the green tie, the Wcomte de Der gillac. wasn't itf'' The marquise watched her charge closely.
 Well" she said. The is 'comme il faut' is he not? You find him more elegant more chic. than your English men. eh7'' Phyllis shook her head regretfully.
 "He is twenty-three," the marquise declared. Phyllis laughed softly.
 'Well," she said, T do not think that shall amend my ideals for the sake of the vicomte de Bergillac."
 Tell me child" she said. You mean, then. that of the two-your English Sir George Duncombe and Henri-that you would prefer Sir Georgey l Phyllis looked at her with twinkling eyes.
 You would really like to knowr she asked. "Yes."
 "Sir George Duncombe-infnitely." The marquise seemed to have recov- cred her good spirits.
 Come, little one," she said, you lose color in the house. will take you for drive"
 
 Andrew, conscious that he was being followed, sat down outside cafe on bis way homeward and bade his guide leave him for little time. Instantly there was the soft rustic of feminine skirts by his side, and a woman seated herself on the next chair.
 Monsieur has not been up to the Cafe Montmartre lately"
 Pelham turned his head. It was the young lady from Vienna "No," he answered. q have not been there since had the pleasure of seeing mademoiselle."
 Monsieur has discovered all that he wanted to know"
 He nodded a little wearily.
 "Yes, I think so."
 She drew her chair quite close to his. The sable of her turban hat almost brushed his cheek, and the perfume of the violets at her bosom was strong in his nostrils.
 Monsieur has seen the young ladyr 'I have seen her." he answered
 Monsieur is indebted to me-" she said softly. "for some information. Let me ask him one question. Is it true, this story in the newspapers, of the finding of this young mans body? Is NJ. Guy Poynton really dead?"
 "I know no more than we all read in the newspapers" he answered.
 His sister spoke of him as deadT she asked.
 q cannot discuss this matter with you, mademoiselle," he answered.
 Monsieur. is ungrateful." she de- clared, with little grimace. Tt is only that which desire to know. He was such a beau garcon, that young Englishman! You will tell me thatY' she whispered. s'--; He shook his head.
 "Mademoiselle will excuse me-" he said. T am going to take carriage to my hotelr'
 Tt Is on the way to leave me at my rooms, if you will be so kind." she suggested. laying her hand upon his arm.
 "Mademoiselle will excuse me-" he answered, turning away. Good after noon"
 Mademolselle also took carriage and drove to a large house at the top
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

I should write little notes. wrap them in cotton. then place in envel- opes. saying nothing that 1t was in honor of the anniversary. Then at dinner the wedding day have all the decorations of white. using cotton in every available way. I knew of a first" anniversary dinner where wigs of hufy cotton were provided; this made lot of fun Down south one can buy little cotton bales that would be fine for favors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

worth while to have this man Pelham put out of the way for timer"
 She shook her head.
 q do not think so," she answered. "He is quite stupid. The other, Sir George Duncombe, he was different. If he had stayed in Paris he would have been worth watching"
 A bell rang. The man rose.
 "The chief," he said. Be at the cafe tonight" Mademoiselle went away thoughtfully. Tt is over this affair."" she said to herself. "Carl knows everything"
 (To Be ContinuedJ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14
For a Cotton Wedding.

: l am thinking of giving a house party for some girl friends, celebrat. ing our first wedding anniversary. and I am writing for suggestions from you. How shall I word the invitations or should they be informal notes?
 MRS. HERBERT T.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

It is impossible to give names and addresses in the department. If the reader will send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Madame Merri. in care of the paper, the information will be forwarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

at a luncheon, with the exception of soup The bride-elect may or may not
 know of the shower I think 1t is in- teresting to have 1t surprise. The
 parcels should be sent to the hostess
 before hand and they should be givenI after the lunch. It would be perfectly. proper to invite married ladies.
 MADAME MERRI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14
The "chasubIe" Coat.

Iho "Cnasuple" Coat.
 Automobile enthusiasts have taken an interest in the new chasuble coat with open sides which falls absolutely straight at back and front like the ecclesiastical robe for which it is named It is made of heavy linen or pongee and so far has been finished with bands of heavy lace around the whole garment. On the fronts andl sleeves 1t is usually finished with cot ton passementerie and brandenburgs. The first qualification of this coat for! summer use is the readiness with which 1t clasps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Dear Madame Merri: am going to give party and want 1t to be musi- cale. What should be done to pass the evening besides music, and what should be served. etc.? ROSE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14
and high chairs.

and high chairs.
 The menu consisted of celery soup, chicken outlets, mashed potato in ramikins, tomatoes and spaghetti, a fruit salad. ice cream in round ring molds, with wee bottles of paregoric. angel food and chocolate.
 The afternoon was spent in working on various articles for the little strangers, and at five o'clock the host ess served what she said was camomile and aniseseed tea" with baby "educa. tor" crackers. z
 On departing the guests received small boxes which contained minute cake of soap and dolls hot water bottle.
 My Dear Madame Merri: Is it prop CT to have shower for bride at a breakfast? If so. what time? Is this shower supposed to be surprise to the bride?
 What would be proper for the menu?
 Should the parcels be sent to the hostess before the appointed time and when and how would be the most ap- propriate time to give them to the bride-elect2 Would it be proper to invite married ladies? BEATRICE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Wisdom from the German.
 Do not hang all on one nail.--Ger man Proverb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

sEs Great Truth In Few Words.
 He is most powerful who governs himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14
4 stork Party.

Some months ago . description of . stork party appeared in Madame Mer- ri's department. I have lost the paper and ask you to kindly repeat and greatly oblige one who Is constant reader of your paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

A breakfast is served at 12, half after or one o'clock. not later, and the same menp is served asone would have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Dear Madame Merri: Please send name of book on the niceties of so. ciety and oblige.
 OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Dlffused Knowledge.
 Diffused knowledge immortalizes ite sell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Advice and Suggestions Furnished . by Mme. MerrI. -os3sa