St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-11-06
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with bunting, autumn leaves, and
pumpkin iack-o-lanterns, the lights were
shaded with red, and a very fantastic
and weird effect was given. About 40
couples were in attendance. They were
received and ushered to their dressing
rooms by ghosts and witches. The
guests were in ordinary costumes, not
disguised. Mrs. Brooks orchestra
furnished as usual, inspiring dance
music, and the lovers of the art enjoyed
themselves accordingly. Refreshments
Office cream and cake were served in the
hall.
Mrs. w. g. Tillotson, of Rockville,
Conn, former resident here, is visiting
Mrs. F. H. Davis. 81
The regular meeting of the
Shakespeare. club was held Thursday
with Mrs. Roy Gage, about 20 mem
bers being present, beside several guests.
The program included, 1.-THE Sequence
of the Historical Plays" by Mrs. Hoff-
man; an introduction to the first part
ofKing Henry Nv by Mrs. MacLaughlin;
and the reading by the club of the first
three acts of King Henry ~. The
meeting this week will be with Mrs.
Charles Darling on Thursday, and the
club will finish the play of King Henry
~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Sherburne
have moved into the house they
recently purchased of W. H. Ford B.
J. Campbell and family are to move into
Miss Ida Pearls house, and Miss Pearl
will board with them.
The Lyndon Woman's club meets
Thursday with Mrs. w. A. Vail at Lyn-
don Center. The program is as follows:
Beginnings Of American Art" Mrs.
Powers; benjamin West" Miss Hol-
ton; John Copley," Mrs. Parker; John
Symbert," Miss Davis; Revolutionary
group: Colbert Stuart" Miss Shirley;
"John Trumbull," Miss Stevens;
Charles Wilson Peale," Mrs. B. F.
Brown; 'John Vanderlipe," Mrs. Lee
Bourveau.
Mrs. Charles Stuart entertained the
Christmas club very pleasantly Wednes-
day afternoon.
The district meeting of the Order of
the Eastern Star was held with the lodge
here Wednesday evening. There was
large attendance, many coming from
out of town. A banquet was served in
the hall, and the work of the evening
was greatly enjoyed.
The Cook & Harris Co., gave a fine
exhibition of moving pictures and illus
trated songs in Music Hall Wednesday
evening. The attendance was good, and
the pictures excellent.
The Murray Rostell Co., occupied
Music Hall Monday and Tuesday even
ings, and continue tonight. giving a
variety of good plays, aud some excel
lent vaudeville acts. Miss Rostell filled
her parts to perfection.
Mrs. John Ahern was in Boston last
week. Mrs. A. A. Cheney has also been
visiting in Boston and Portsmouth.
Mrs. George Murch has joined her
husband at Miles Junction, near Bangor,
Me-. where he has position on the
railroad.
The Univefsalist ladies are holding
their annual fair this week Tuesday and
Wednesday in the basement of the corner
boarding horse. They have on sale a
variety of needlework, fancy articles,
food, candy, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Brown and son
Wallace have been on ten days visit
to relatives in Springfield, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Phillips are to
move into tenement in the Stern
block
Paul Cheney sprained his knee badly
while playing foot ball at Thetford
week ago Saturday.
Harley Johnson has gone to Nashua
Junction, where he has a situation as
telegraph operator.
The recent severe rain storm has
caused much damage at the village
reservoir, large section of the dam be-
ing washed out, with the consequent
waste of water The damage is thought
to be even greater than that of last
spring and means great expense III
time and money.
The village fathers are enlarging the
tool house they recently built near
Masonic hall, nearly doubling its
capacity.
Miss Adele Watson was married on
Wednesday to John Merrill, we'll
known engineer, who has many friends
and acquaintance here. The marriage
took place quietly at Newport, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill will reside for the
present, having furnished a home. Their
Lyndonville friends extend congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Judge and Mrs. ]. T. Gleason gave very
pleasant reception on Friday evening to
about 35 friends, in honor Of Miss
Amman, the home missionary, who has.
been stopping with them for several
days. Miss Amman is a fine singer, and
rendered number of vocal selections,
which were much enjoyed. There was
also singing by Others among the guests
and with some clever games and nice
refreshments, the evening passed very
pleasantly.
Fred Wood, the engineer, who is hav-
ing siege of typhoid fever, is little
more comfortable today, and with fair
chances of recovery. Many friends are
interested in this family, which is max
ing so plucky fight against such odds.
Ernest Chase, who has been employed
by the St. Johnsbury Grocery Co. at St.
Johnsbury, has gone to Manchester, n.
H., where he has a position with the
Varick wholesale and retail hardware