St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-02
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Memorial pay Observance

tive rooms. On account of their prepar-
alton for the opera, which they are soon
to give, it was decidt d not to hold any
exercises in Music Hall this year. On
Sunday morning all the churches united
in services in Music Hall, which was well
filled and the services were conducted by
the different ministers, music being fur
nished by the Congregational choir. The
meeting opened with the singing of the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" and
closed with America" Several selec-
tons were given by the choir, consisting
of Mrs. H. w. Cowles, Miss Florence
Steele, Roy Gage and H. C. Wilson. Rev.
Mr.. MacLaughlin read a scripture les
son, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Bur-
gin and Rev. Mr.. Jones, and Rev. Mr..
Clark pronounced the benediction. The
sermon was preached by Rev. E. 6.
French, his subject being "The Beauty
and Meaning of Memorial Day, and the
Way in which we may best Observe It."
On Monday the usual exercises took
place, in the afternoon instead of the
morning, as formerly. The parade form
ed at Music Hall, led by the band and iu-
Guiding the Post, Relief Corps and Sons
of Veterans, aided by the St. Johnsbury
Post, school children and citizens. They
marched to the cemetery where the usual
ceremonies were carried out and return
ing to Music Hall, disbanded.
At 5 p. IN. the g. A. R, and their fami-
lies enjoyed fine dinner in their hall.
At s p. M public camp fire was held
in Music Hall with the following pro-
gram:
Music by Aubin's Orchestra.
Singing, ITO thee, Country"
Chorus of 15 girls
Two selections by Miss Marguerite Robinson
Singing by the Ladies Double Trio-Two
Selections.
short play, Sylvia Soldier" by five mem
bers of the Dramatic Club.
Singing. "Tenting on the Old amp Ground"
Ladies Trio
The hall was packed with men, women,
children and babies, every seat and even
the standing room being taken. The
program was finely carried out and all
did their parts eminently we'll
The Lyndon Club gave their last
Ladies Night" for the season Thurs
day evening. A large number Of club
members and their families were present,
who enjoyed the card and billiard
rooms, while dancing took place in
Gable hall. Aubin's orchestra furnished
good music.
The rain of last Friday kept many
from attending the golf club picnic. On
Saturday several of the club members
visited the St. Johnsbury club and were
pleasantly entertained.
Bishop Hall conducted the services at
St. Peters church Sunday evening.
The graded school pupils are very busy
rehearsing the operetta, FLORIDA, or
the Rose and PEARL" which they are to
give in Music Hall, June Is. Miss Mar
guerite Robinson is to have charge of
staging it, and Mrs. Charles Norris is
the musical director.
The circulation of books from the Cob
leigh Library shows an increase of 300
over May of a year ago. A large num-
Der of new juvenile books have been
added to the library. which are being
put in circulation, about dozen week.
The wild flower table looks very beauti-
full now, as new specimens are being
added daily. The school children show
a great interest in providing specimens
At present there is large exhibit in the
library of the beautiful hand-colored
photographs of wild flowers from the
Forbes Library at Northampton.
E. ]. Blodgett has added to his garage
on South street fine swinging iron
sign, next the street, which is modelled
after the sign posts of the old inns of
England.
Miss Annie Houghton has been visit
ing her brother, George Houghton, in
Bangor, Maine.
Mrs. H. E. Folsom and Judge Charles
Rogers have been spending few days in
Boston.
Horace Miller has just been granted a
patent on a new corn planter.
Mrs. George Wark has returned home
from Brightlook Hospital where she had
two serious operations.
Mrs. A. L. Finney has been reelected
treasurer of the state order OF Daughters
of Rebekah for the Goth consecutive year.
Mrs. Clara Smith and daughter Amy
from Bethlehem, N. H., are spending a
few DAYS with relatives here at H. L..
Parker's.
The village of Lyndonville has pur-
chased two springs on the Ingalls, place
and will build a small reservoir to con-
meet with the mainreservoir. These will
be very valuable in case of long-con-
tinued drought.
The Lyndon Union Club will hold a
special meeting in Gable hall, Thursday
afternoon at o'clock to act on the re-
vision of the bylaws, elect delegates to
the annual meeting of the State Fedora
ton in Boston in October, and transact
any other necessary business. Mrs. A.
D. Paige has been elected leader of the
music circle and Mrs. c. L. Goodwin
leader of the mothers circle for the ensu-
ing year
Miss Evylyn Cheney has returned from
a visit to her aunt in Albany.
Fred White was called to Barre by the
illness of an uncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Lyster of White
field have been visiting in town.
The music pupils of Mrs. Henry Brown
gave a very enjoyable recital in Gable
hall, Tuesday evening. Miss Marguerite
Robinson assisted in the program with
some fine Rotations.
LaRue Brothers Minstrels appear in
Music Hall, Friday evening.
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