St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-25
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with friends in Washington, and also
visit in New York City. Miss Anna
Houghton will have charge of the library
during her absence
Miss Susan Cunningham is spending
her Thanksgiving vacation with her SIS
ter, Mrs. Frank McGennis at Burlington.
The graded school takes a weeks va
cation now, resuming work Nov. 30.
The Institute has a Thanksgiving recess
of three day only. Both schools have a
fortnight's vacation at Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Hutchinson and
daughter Bessie, go to Sherbrooke toeat
their Thanksgiving dinner with their
daughter, Mrs. Eldon Irvine.> Mr.. and
Mrs. II. L. Parker go to Littleton to the
home OF Mr. Parkers sister, Mrs. Henry
Green. DR.. F. H. Davis and family are
the guests of his brother, George Davis,
at Hotel Barton, Barton.
Mrs II. l.. Parker was the hostess OF
the Christmas Club last Wednesday at a
very delightful meeting.
Mrs H. E. Folsom. Mrs John Ahern,
Mrs p. S Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Parker and W. |. Powers were among
the visitors to the Hub last'week.
Mrs. E p. Watrous called on friends
| here last week.
One Of the best plays that has appear
ed in town was "Black Beauty" given
in Music Hall last Wednesday evening
/ bv the same company which has appear
ed in Springfield, Hartford, Worcester
Burlington and other large places. The
play necessarily differs much from the
book, but follows 1t in making a strong
plea for kindness to dumb ANIMALS. All
Of the acting was excellent and above
the average Good music was rendered
by Aubins orchestra and Mrs. Henry
Brown. Dancing followed the play.
.woman's Club Meeting.
The regular meeting OF the Lyndon
Union Club was held in Gable Hall,
Thursday evening, with good attend
ancc The meeting was in charge of the
educational committee, and after the
transaction of The regular business
Principal Clark p. Rowland Of St.
Johnsbury was introduced He gave a
most interesting, plain and practical
talk on education in different aspects.
He brought out the point that much
blame is laid upon the schools for faults
in education, when in reality the home
training and influence are not what they
should be- He urged that the parents
should look after the establishment of
good health in the child, that they
should be taught the principles of moral
living, and the ability to work He
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mothers should keep the confidence and
control Of their children, and particu-
larly know where their boys and girls
were nights, and what they were doing
Mr. HoNland's talk was a strong one,
and ought to do a great deal of good
At the close OF his speech the chorus from
the Music Circle rendered a beautiful
selection Mrs. Powers then introduced
Mrs. Walter +. Smith of St. Iohnsbury,
who gave a brief and timely talk on
Training in Thrift She spoke of the
meaning Of thrift. as not merely saving.
but wise economy of the nee, SSty for
training children in this direction. She
then gave brief account of the stamp
savings system in the public schools,
and how it should he carried on The
rest Of the evening was socially spent.
punch and waters being served by the
committee in charge, At the next meet
ing, Thursday afternoon, December 8.
Mrs. II. \ Turner OF st. Johnsburv will
speak on The Land of Windmills."
At the meeting of the library trustees.
Friday afternoon, among other bust
ness, the list of periodicals for the coming
year was made out and subscription
paper was started, it being decided to
ask the village people to contribute. as
usual, towards the maintenance of the
reading room.
Mrs. Rufus Aldrich has returned from
Brightlook Hospital, where she has been
tor a serious operation She is i'm
proving but unable to sit up.
There is quite a little talk about
getting up an opera for the purpose Of
buying a street sprinkler most needed
and worthy object The alumni of
Lyndon Institute are preparing to give
an entertainment under the direction of
Miss Christabel Brown, for the Institute
repair fund. The band will also give one
OF their excellent amateur shows.
The first entertainment in the lecture
course comes Friday evening, by the
College Singing Girls, with Walter &c.
Giles, reader.
Henry Swail and daughter Bervl are
visiting friends and relatives in Canada.
The Institute class of 1911 gave an
ENJOYABLE dance in Music Hall, Saturday
evening, with music by Wakeheld's or
chestra.
James Dexter has gone to Boston for
a few days, taking Mrs. Dexter from
Springfield, where she has been visiting
several weeks. They will return to
Springfield and eat their THANKSGIVING
dinner there before returning home.
Mrs. William Olson of Newport has
been spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. Daniel Hubley
Mrs. Charles Ladd has been i'll for a
few days with stomach trouble.
The Pythian Sisters had a sumner in
their hall Saturday afternoon at which
seasonable vands were served TO a good
sized crowd. After the supper a verv
excellent musical and literary entertain
ment was given, at which a specially
amusing feature was the clog dancing Of
Master Wallace Brown. The nuilt
which was sold by ticket fell to Mrs
Frank Gordon of Springfield, Mass
who was the first one to buy a ticket
Grover Foster has purchased
Rambler automobile.