St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-04-13
AT DanVille.
A Reception to Shut Ins.-PersonaI and
Village News.

The reception given last Friday after
noon from to 8 p. m. by the children of
the primary department for the shut
ins" of the Congregational church was
happy occasion to young and old. Over
ID ladies gathered in the pretty decora-
ted parish rooms to enjoy the hospitality
of the children. After several recitations
and songs, the guests were escorted to
the dining room, where bountiful sup
per was served by the little folks. There
are about 40 members in the Primary
department and they are doing excellent
work under the efficient leadership of the
superintendent, Mrs. A. E. Currier. Mrs.
Currier was assisted by Miss Mary Mel
son, one of the primary teachers.
Fred Barber of Concord, N. H., is visit
ing at H. E. BARRIERS.
MIR. and Mrs Ned Pettingill of Fitch
burg, Mass, are visiting relatives in
town.
Carroll Crane will commence his duties
as census enumerator Friday, the 18th
of this month.
DIR. Frank Lentine and friend ofBoston,
visited Mrs. A. L. Ingalls,, Tuesday of
last week.
A social will be given at the Eongrega-
tional church this "wednesday afternoon
and evening.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
hold food sale, Saturday, April %.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Dole entertained
several friends at card party Tuesday
evening. Refreshments were served.
Danville High school and all the town
schools reopen for the spring term, Mon
day, April 18th.
The usual mid-week prayer service will
be held Thursday evening at the Congre-
gational church. Plans are being made
for an interesting Brotherhood meeting,
Thursday evening of next week.
Mrs. Ranney's Sunday school class en-
tertained the Victor" boys very delight
fully Friday evening at the Congrega
tional church parlors. They were assist
ed by Mrs. A. A. Bennett. who has been
having charge of the class for several
weeks, and by Miss Danforth and Miss
Norwood. The evening was spent
playing games. Refreshments were
served in the dining room and the tables
were arranged in the shape of a V and
were decorated with evergreen. An arch
ofevergreen over the name ''Victor" was
very effective. Mr.. and Mrs. M. M.
Stocker acted as host and hostess and
Mr.. and Mrs. Schneider were guests of
honor.
Several men went to the Laymen's
Missionary Conference at the Y Nd. c. A.
St. Johnsbury, yesterday and two Victor
delegates are going to the Y. M. c. A.
convention at Montpelier, Friday of this
week
The annual meeting and election of
officers of Diamond Chapter. o. E. S. will
be held Wednesday evening, April 20.
Rev. 6. w. Douglas is attending confer
ence at Island Pond this week. There
will be service at the Methodist church,
Sunday morning with special music.
Mrs. Charles Wiley, whose mind has
been effected since she suffered a shock,
several weeks ago was taken to Water
bury hospital last week.
Henry Leslie, who has been suffering
with an abscess in his head, has gone to
the Mary Fletcher hospital for an opera
ton.
Miss Abbie Badger, who has been
studying at Albany Business College has
returned home and will teach at Pump
kin Hill. this spring.
Herman Osgood has moved his goods
into Mrs. Agatha Colby's house, which
he has rented for the summer and M. F.
Spencer, the owner of the Elm House has
come and taken possession. He will
thoroughly repair the house in season
tor the summer trade.
Morrill, & Hodgdon have lot of car
riages of all kinds and heavy team
wagons. They can fit your horse to a
new suit of horse clothing. Call and see
their line and you will be pleased with
the goods and prices.