St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
WELLS RIVER.
G. AR. and W. R. C. Installations.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, was a busy day
for Col. Preston Post, 6. A. K. and its
auxiliary the w. R. c. The regular
meetings of both were held in the fore
noon in the church vestry. At noon a
bountiful dinner was served by the W.
R. c. to the comrades and wives, asso-
ciate members and wives, members OF
the w. K. c. and husbands, Sons of Vet
Grams and other guests. After dinner
Past Commander D. B. Reid installed
the following Post officers Commander,
Iohn Symes; surgeon. W. H. Goodwin;
chap, S. E. Goss; adjt., R. G. Brock; @.
NJ, Andrew Aitken; 0. D., Charles M.
Paige; 0. g., Albert M. Whitelaw; Q. M.
S., William H. Goodwin; S. NJ, John
Waldron; Patriotic Instructor. H. S.
Powers. The S. V. c. and ]. V. c. men
were not present to be installed.
The Corps officers were installed by
Mrs. Flora B. Goss and Mrs. Mary B.
Goodwin. Pres, Mrs. Ella D. Buck; S.
V. P, Mrs. Minnie H. Brock; !. Y. P,
Mrs. Flora ]. George; sec Mrs. Mary B.
Goodwin; treas, Mrs. Kate D. Lee; chap.
Mrs. Mary A. Learned; cond., Mrs.
Charlotte R. Stanley; guard, Mrs. Cath
crime Deming; asst. cond, Mrs. Cora
Burkinshaw; asst guard, Mrs. Melvina
Hansen; patriotic instructor, Mrs. Hattie
Worthen; press cor, Mrs. Lillias Hall;
musician, Mrs. Addie K. Bigelow; color
bearers, Mrs. Libbie B. Wheeler, Mrs.
Flora B. Goss. Mrs. Minnie R. Towle,
Mrs. Cora Myers. At the close of the
ceremonies there were readings and quo
tations BY members of the Corps and
remarks by comrades and visitors. At
FIVE O'Clock supper was served and all
felt that the day had been pleasantly
spent. The Corps has lost by death dur
ing the past year two charter members
and received seven new members and is
in good copdition, working always for
the interest of the Post of which it is
auxiliary. While the Post has had no
recruits it has not lost in membership ex-
cept one by transfer and has an asso-
ciate membership of some of our best
men. The Post and Corps will observe
Lincoln's birthday anniversary with ap-
and interesting ceremonies.
Mrs. Lothrop of Barton Landing was
in town last week to take care of her
daughter, Mrs. c, l.. Hail. who had
severe attack of grip.
Miss Ada McAllister of this place and
Leo Mason OF Woodsville were married
n Bradford last week by the Rev. DR.. |
otahl. They will reside in Woodsville.
Mrs. II. H. Lee returned from Burling-
ON last week. On the return trip her
husband, Dr. H. H. Lee, met her in Mont. !
'elier where they spent the day. /
Mrs. H. T. Baldwin was confined to
he house by illness last week and her
lister came from Norrisville to remain
hort time with her.
Miss Brown is at work for Mrs. Nelson
bailey.
Mrs. Davis of Hardwick was the guest
asst week OF her sister, Mrs. R G. Brock.
Messrs. Carr, Willis and Simpson of
lat Westgate Post of North Haverhill
'ere IN town last week to attend the in
tallation OF Col. Preston Post, G. A. R.
Ulcers.
There will be a social and supper Fri
ay evening, Jan. 20, in the church par
'rs under the auspices of the Y. P. S.
!. Supper from to 100 followed by
entertainment. This society carries
n an important part in our church
'ork and 1t is hoped a generous patron
&c will be given the members.