St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
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ing of the Rebekahs
James Smith spent Sunday at home
with his family.
Miss Muriel Staples, who leaves in a
few days for her new home in Boston,
was given very pleasant surprise
party Friday evening at the home of
Miss Alice Campbell, by the members of
her class at the Institute, the class of
1908. Twenty were present and an
enjoyable evening was spent in playing
finch, hearts and other social enjoy
ment. Refreshments were served. Miss
Muriel was presented with handsome
Bible, a leather handbag and necklace
of pearl beads. Her departure is very
much regretted by her schoolmates and
other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Schofeld gave
a whist party Thursday evening, which
was one of the most delightful events of
the winter. There were II tables of
whist PLAYERS, who passed the hours
away pleasantly. Bid whist was the
form chosen and silence did not reign
during its progress. An interval was
spent in discussing refreshments The
guests all united in expressing their
thanks for most enjoyable evening.
The Christian Endeavor society held
their annual chicken pie supper at the
Congregational vestry Friday evening
The tables were beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and charming feature
was the menu cards, which were very
prettily made by Miss Josephine Wat
son, in great variety of designs, colors
and black and white. Refreshments
were served and the tables were filled
more than twice. The society will clear
between 500 and $50. The chickens
were kindly furnished by a friend who
is gratefully thanked by the society.
Several members of the Lyndon Club
were pleasantly entertained Monday
evening by the Mystic Club at the home
of W. A. Kicker at st. .Johnsbury
Muir Ell and Dodge Staples have been
visiting their grandmother at Lyndon
for few days, and have gone to their
uncles at Barton, where they will re-
main for few days before going to Bos-
ton. Mrs. Staples has CARED her house
hold goods, and will leave for Boston
within few days.
The Shakespeare Club tea will be held
with Mrs. P. S. Clark Thursday after
noon.
E. J. Blodgett returned Saturday from
few days visit to Boston, where he
attended the automobile show. On his
way home he stopped to visit his
brothers at West Lebonon, N. H.
Mrs. Josephine Wilder is visiting for a
I few weeks in Whitefeld and Bethlehem
Miss Susie Cunningham spent week
of her vacation with friends in Irasburg.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Carter of South
Quincy, Mass, are the parents of SON
Mrs. Carter was Miss Bessie Squires OF
this place.
The ladies prayer meeting was held
with Mrs. Charles G. Norris Tuesday
afternoon.
Rev. |. w. MacLaughlin was the
speaker at the mems meeting Sunday
afternoon.
Plans are under consideration for max
ing parish house near St. Peters
church and fitting it up as gymnasium
and Boys Club room. This has been a
pet plan of the Village Improvement
Society for years. and now that friends
have been found willing to finance the
project, it is hoped it may be made sue
cessful.
The Mothers Club hold their annua
meeting Thursday evening, with Mrs
Everett Ruggles Mrs. Charles Lee vii
open the discussion on the curfew law
Election of officers will take place, ant
it is hoped all the members will make
a special effort to be present.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Ford entertained
the Juvenile Whist Club very pleasantly
Tuesday evening with bid whist.
Mrs. Guy Watson of St. Johnsbury
visited relatives in town the first of the
week.
Mrs. Fred Pownd and daughter
Christel were called to Concord re
Gently by the death of Mrs Pownd':
father, c. D. Root.
Mrs. Frank Camp of St. Johnsbury
was in town the first of the week.
The graded school and kindergarten
will reopen Monday, for the spring term
William LeHommedieu of Nantucket
Mass, is visiting his cousins, Mrs. H
c, Wilson and Mrs. H. w, Lyster,
Mr.. and Mrs H. l.. Parker will enter.
tain the Lyndon Club, Friday evening ii
Darling hall.
Use the American Throat Tablets.