St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-01-01
The Grange.

officers for the coming year was the
special business: Worthy master, NJ. NJ
Stocker, reelected; overseer, n. A. Dole
secretary, Blanche Harrison; treasurer
Mrs. Harvey Dole; lecturer, Mrs James
Stevens; chaplain, ]. D. Sturdevant
steward, X. Z. Davis; assistant steward
Chan Heath; lady assistant steward,
Mrs. Steele; gate keeper, Foster Green
banks; Ceres, Mrs. NJ. M. Stocker;
Pomona, Miss Bessie Stanton; Flora,
Miss Mary Coveney. The date fixed for
the installation of these officials is Tues
day. January Z, at which time banquet
will be served. The Grange hopes to
have with them at that time as installing
officer, Ex-Governor c. ]. Bell. 1t is
hoped that all members as far as possible
will be present. A good banquet is
expected as Frank Badger is chairman
of the banquet committee The regular
date of meeting, January IA, is taken up.
Harry Blodgett and Miss Daisy Nc
Farland of McIndoes were married at
Belmont, Mass, on December 10. Mr..
Blodgett is a popular salesman for the
Beechnut Packing Co., of New York, and
is we'll known in town, where he has
many friends. Miss Mcfarland has been
a successful teacher in town for several
years, where she also has many friends.
Congratulations are extended to them.
The drama "a Country Kid" given for
the benefit of Washburn Lodge F. & A.
M, recently, passed off very successfully,
the members of the cast taking their
parts with credit. 1t was full of fun and
much enjoyed Good music was furnished
which added to the enjoyment of the
evening.
Prof. F. N. Tinker of Norwich Uni
versity has been visiting his brother, J.
E. Tinker.
Miss Harriet S. Whittier of Boston has
been the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
Stephen Waterman, at Grouselands.
The next entertainment in the lecture
course comes next Friday evening. Miss
Osceola Pooler, dramatic reader, will
present the drama " If l were King"
Miss Frances Harris went to Bur
lington to spend the holidays with rela-
tives.
Guy Rowe and Merton Badger came
home from Norwich University for the
Christmas vacation.
Miss Nellie Colby went to Fitchburg
Mass, and spent Christmas with her
brother Isaac N. Colby.
The W. c. T. U. held parlor meeting
at G. r. Hodgdon's, Friday evening,
Dec 10. The program consisted OF
singing, autoharp solos, an interesting
talk on temperance by Rev. Mr. Doug
lass, and a reading by Mr.. Douglass,
which was enjoyed by all. The subject
of a discussion was, "What can be done
to prevent circulars advertising intoxica-
ting liquor being sent into our homes"
After the program refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed.
Several new members have joined the
union during the last few months, and
the regular meetings are increasing in
interest.
The ladies of the order of Eastern
Star will hold food sale and entertain
ment, Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Morse visited Mrs. E. X d.
Hill at East Barnet recently.
The Christmas exercises Of the Congre-
gational Sunday school were held in the
Town Hall on Christmas eve. A cantata
entitled Santa Claus Party" was given
by members of the JUNIOR Sunday school.
There were also appropriate songs and
Rotations bv the older ones. One of the
most enjoyable numbers on the program
was a song by little Marshall Morrill,.
The part of Santa Claus was well taken
by DR.. Henri l.. Pache, and at the close
of the exercises he distributed boxes OF
candy to each member of the junior
Sunday school.
The Methodist church looked very
attractive on Christmas Eve, and the
exercises, which consisted of songs and
Rotations appropriate to the day, were
given in a very creditabe manner by the
children of the Sunday school
Mrs. Frank Crane has been visiting
Mrs Lurchin at St. Tohnsbury for few
days.
The golden wedding celebration o
Mr.. and Mrs E W. Clark last week
Monday was a very pleasant affair
Their friends called informally in the
afternoon and evening, and offered con
CALCULATIONS, with wishes for many re
turns of the day Refreshments were
served and Mr.. and Mrs. Clark were tn,
recipients of $33 in gold and numerous
other gifts.
1t is expected the entertainment giveI
by Miss Osceola Pooler at the Towt
Hall, Friday evening, will be very enjoy
able, and it is hoped there will be a larg
attendance. This is the third entertain
ment in the Village Improvement Asso
citation course.
Mrs J. w. ellis is visiting relatives il
Fitchburg, Mass.
A. w. Trail of Jackson, Mich, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. S. c. Currier
Harry Hawkins has returned from
Brightlook hospital.
Mrs. w. Fl. Nutting, who went to tn
hospital at Hanover tor an operation, /
recovering rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K Hill of East Barne
spent Christmas day at A. c. Mclean
Mrs. Jennie Clifford of Conway, N H,
Page Palmer of Connecticut, and Mr.
and Mrs. Will Palmer of Newtonville
Mass, visited at H. E. Bankers recently
At the annual meeting of the Christian
Endeavor society the following officer
were chosen: President, Arthur Webster
vice president, Mrs. A. E. Currier; cor
sec, Mrs. Mary Perkins; recording sec
Miss Nellie Colby; treasurer, Mar
Crane; pianist, Miss Ethel Bagby.
The ladies of the Order of the Easter
Star will hold a food sale on Saturda
of this week and will give a short enter