St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25

day evening, which VIII be the last con-
cert for this season.
George Paige of Coaticook, P O., has
been at his uncle's, A. D. Paige, for few
days.
Good Entertainment.
The play, 'The Prisoner of Anderson
vile, !" given by home talent in Music |
Hall Wednesday and Thursday evenings |
under the auspices OF the Knights of
Pythias, was very well rendered, and
received good patronage. The play was
oiven under the direction of the we'll
Known actor, B. F. Crandall, who sus-
tanned the leading role in excellent style.
As the title indicates, this is a war play,
and brings in many stirring military
scenes. The leading parts were well
taken, and Misses Marguerite Robinson
and Christabel Brown, as the two
heroines were most charming in appear
ance and acting. Little Shirley Robin
son well sustained the family reputation
for histrionic talent Mrs. George
Morse and Harley Johnson were the
darkies in the play, and convulsed the
audience by their capers. Will Cleary as
the william, Will Currier as one of the
heroes, and Ray Leonard as the Irish.
man, all had excellent parts and pleased
the audience by their. performance. The
other parts were we'll filled by William
Newell, Louis Beauregard and other
members of the Knight of Pythias
order. Mrs. Brooks orchestra furnished
music for the play, and for dancing to
follow.
Scruggs-Thompson.
quiet, but very pleasant wedding
took place here Friday, at noon, the
principals being Miss Leonora Thompson
of this place, and Rhett Reynolds
Scruegs of Woodsville. The ceremony
was performed in Miss Thompson's
home in Ide's block, the rooms being
prettily decorated for the occasion, and
only the immediate relatives of both
were present. The marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev. E. 6. French.
The bride was married in handsome
tailor made gown of broadcloth, and
Immediately following the ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scruggs left in large
automobile, generously decorated by
friends with white ribbons and old
shoes, for bridal trip to New York,
Boston and Washington. After Deem |
Der first, they will be at home at Woods
vile, where Mr., Scruggs is in the hard
ware business. Mrs. Scruggs is well
known and most popular here, where
she has lived all her fife. She will be
greatly missed by large circle of friends
who nevertheless extend hearty good
wishes for her future happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Guild were at St.
Johnsbury with his brothers family over
Sunday.
The electric lights were shut off Friday
night at IL o'clock, and the railroad
shops shut down Saturday, in order to
give the men at the plant an opportunity
to set the new water Wheel which had
at last arrived from Germany, after a
long and tedious wait. Promptness and
dispatch succeeded in finishing the work
by Sunday night, when the lights were
turned on again.
Mrs. John Ahern entertained party
of lady friends very pleasantly on Tues
day evening, 900" being the attrac-
ton.
An exhibition of articles made by
held at the meeting of the Vermont
Oct. and 8. Any member of the
Shakespeare, Lyndon Woman's or
Mothers Clubs, havings anything to
contribute, is cordially invited to send
her handiwork to Mrs. Aloysia H. Davis
of Windsor. Articles coming under the
head of arts and crafts are wood work,
metal work, lace work, bead work,
embroidery, basketry, weaving, water
colors, painting, either in oils or on
china photography or needle work. For
further information apply to Mrs. Ella
c, Finney, president OF Lyndon Civic
Federation.
Mrs. A. L. Finney, Mrs. E. ]. Blodgett,
Mrs Erton Shorey, and Mrs. W.. 5.
letters are the delegates from the Civic
Federation to the annual meeting OF the
State Federation at Windsor next week.
Mrs. w. |. Powers goes to represent the
state educational committee.
The Christian Endeavor society had
corn roast Friday evening on the hill
back of Mr.. Powers house, and enjoyed
very pleasant time.
The Mothers club held their regular
meeting with Mrs Charles Lewsey,
Thursday evening. The subject of the
evening was given by DR.. H. M. Smith,
on "The care Of Children's Teeth"
Mrs. A. L. Finney and daughter Grace
went to Portsmouth, N. H., Sunday,
and will go from there to Boston to
spend few days.
Mrs. John B. Chase has gone to her
home in Claremont, N. H., to be absent
about two weeks. She will also attend
the annual meeting of the State Fedora
ton at Windsor, Oct. 2 and 3.
Arthur Robinson and family are to
move into Miss Lorinda Dunton's tene-
ment on Main street.
Jesse Spencer is soon to return here and
work for the Dairy Association, taking
the place of Ray Leonard, who has
finished work there.
Will Currier was in Boston over Sun
day.
Mrs !. NJ. Murch and daughter Hor-
tense have returned to Boston for the
wineer, where Miss Hortense is studying
at Simmons College.
Misses Marguerite Robinson and
Christabel Brown have returned to
Boston, where they are studying elocu-
ton
Joseph Baldwin is spending few days
In town.
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