St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-11-20
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Wednesday evening, when Mrs. w. l.
Powers, Mrs. H E. Folsom and Rev.
Charles Drake entertained those who
assisted in the recent Village Improve
ment bazaar, was largely attended, and a
most delightful affair Madame Brock s
orchestra furnished music, and a program
of waltzes and twossteps, with half a
dozen square dances, was participated in
by all. This courtesy on the part of the
officers Of the society was most unex-
pected yet none the less thoroughly
appreciated.
Mrs. w. c. Tillotson of Rockville.
Conn, who has been visiting friends in
town for few weeks, went Thursday to
St. Johnsbury, where she visited at H. F.
Balch's a few days, going from there to
Bradford, where she will stay until after
Thanksgiving. Mrs. FIJI. Davis ac-
companied her to ST. Johnsbury and re-
manned until Friday.
The Shakespeare club met Thursday
with Mrs Theodore N. Vail, about 20
being present. The program included
the reading and first two acts of the
Tanning of the Shrew," an introduc-
ton to the play being given by Miss
Bessie Lewis. Music, vocal and instru-
mental was given by Mrs. Goodwin, and
much enjoyed. Mrs. Vail served after
noon tea at the close of the program
The meeting this week, Thursday is with
Mrs. |. W. Mclaughlin.
Mrs. H. c., Wilson entertains the
Christmas club on Friday afternoon and
evening Of this. week.
The Executive Board of the Lyndon
Civic Federation held business meeting
with Mrs. A. l.. Finney the president,
on Saturday, discussing plans and bust
ness matters regarding the work of the
Federation.
Mrs. Charles Darling has been con6n-
ed to the house with severe attack of
tonsilitis.
George Duke and Miss Ruth Mccain
both ofthis place, were quietly married
Saturday, Nov. 9, by Rev. c. L. Pont-
BRAND. They will live here in town.
Miss Elsinore Brock will soon open
dancing school for children between six
and twelve. Mrs. Brock will furnish
the music.
The auxiliary OF the B. of L. E. had a
hash supper in the Grand Army hall
Wednesday evening. There was also
sale of useful and fancy articles.
Quite number from here attended the
chicken pie supper given by the men OF
the Baptist church at the Center Thurs
day evening. The attendance was good
and the receipts $32.
John Robarge has position as yard
master at Palmer, Mass, and Mrs.
Robarge and family have joined him
there
Mr. and Mrs. George Morse have
moved to Newport, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Gregory are to move into the tene-
ment they vacate on Church street.
Mrs. John Merrill of Newport visited
at her home here the first of the week.
The lecture Saturday evening by Dr.
Edward Burton Mcdowell was one of
the best entertainments given here for
number of years His subject was the
story of the Panama Canal, and it was
profusely illustrated, both with moving
pictures and with the ordinary stereop-
ticon views. The history of this great
enterprise is interesting and fascinating
to every one, and the lecturer gave a
clear, concise and unprejudiced view of
the whole story, past and present condi-
tions, and hopeful outlook for the
future and the great benefit it Mill be to
commerce. The pictures were fine and
much enjoyed by everyone. The attend
ance was good and all feel that the
course this year has started out most
favorably and with every prospect of
success.
The community was saddened Satur-
day evening to learn of the death of Mrs.
Harold Fuller at Brandon as the result
of surgical operation, resorted to in
the hope of saving her life. Mrs. Fuller
was Miss Caroline Houghton of this
place, where she leaves mother, sisters,
and many other relatives and friends.
Her body was brought here for burial
and funeral services were held in the Con-
gregational church Tuesday. Much
sympathy is extended to the bereaved
husband, the mother, sisters and Others
who are left to mourn the untimely
death of this fair and beautiful young
woman.
Mrs. Charles Darling is to be the
hostess of the Mothers Club Thursday
evening.
A basket ball game takes place Thurs
day evening between the local team and
the Barton players.