St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-21


game commissioner, gave the boys II
the Agricultural school lectures OF
trout culture Monday and Tuesday
illustrating the work at the field sta
ton established below the Vail dam
Next week he will give an illustrat
ed lecture at the Institute before al
the boys in the Agricultural depart.
ment
Mrs. Harris Allen entertained the
Sicial Club very pleasantly on Sat
urday evening last.
The Sophomores had a Valentine
party and promenade at the Insti-
tute chapel on last Thursday even
ing, which was highly enjoyed. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Six of the Institute boys enjoy
ed a temporary vacation last week
having INDUCED their appetites over
much. The normal training girls
had an exhibition of their handi-
work during the Farmers institute
meetings, sewing and cooking with
some apetizing food. The boys in
question, who stay at the building
during the noon hour, could not
resist the temptation to lunch off
the exhibit
Arthur Carleton of West Newbury
has been visiting his aunt, Mrs.
Fred Wilcox for a few days.
o. w. Chesley is quite i'll with a
bad heart trouble and unable to be
out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Laid have
been recent geusts Of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry johnson. at White
River Junction
Tho T.odiocs NJ the MafhnHfef
church met with Mrs. B. F. Butler
last week Tuesday and made plans
for the supper they are to have on
Thursday afternoon, Washington's
birthday.
Lent begins today, and there will
be special services at st. Peters
Mission during the forty days. On
Friday, Feb. %, the Rev. DIR. Grint
of st. Johnsbury will preach.
The Episcopal ladies are making
preparations for an Easter sale and
supper to be held April 4 in the
gymnasium. The committees in
charge are as follows: Candy, Miss
Katherine Vail, aprons; Miss Kate
Smith, fancy work; Miss Hattie
Raymond; supper, Mrs. j. f. Web
Der.
The Methodist Epworth League
had Valentine social last Wednes-
day exening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Webster and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
The Village Improvement dance
on Saturday evening was omitted
on account of the nearness of the
Washington ball.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
TTr,fr Tf~4
L. s. Howe on Thursday afternoon
some necessary business.
The w. G. s. u. met with Mrs.
L. s. Howe on Monday afternoon.
E. M. Fraser has gone to Montreal
to work.
VIII Harris, who has been i'll for
a long time, is improving a little.
His nurse, Mrs. Bull has gone and
he is now able to get out little.
Mrs. John Heating, former resi-
dent of this place, died at West
monia. She leaves a husband and
two children.
Mrs. Nelson Woodward is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Ed. Kittredge, at
Walden.
Charles Fisher is receiving a visit
from his mother, Mrs. Martha Fish
er of Lexington, Mass.
Harry Colby has been obliged to
give up his position as engineer On
account of poor health and is now
working in the railroad shops.
There is to be a special assembly |
Of the local and several visiting |
driving clubs on Thursday after
noon, Washington's birthday, fol-
lowed by a banquet. Preparations /
are being made for some very inter-
esting races, and a fine social time
rs well.
Mrs. B. F. Brown, who recently
moved to Woodsville, N. H., called
n town last week.
I Mrs. L. c. Todd of Boston spent
few days with friends in town last
week.
Mrs. Clayton George of West
Burke was in town few days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Girard and
children are in Manchester, N. H.,
or a time.
E M. Campbell has been called to
st. Johnsbury to act as grand jur-
,r on some special cases.
Mrs. H. L. Parker entertained the
Christmas club very pleasantly last
Wednesday afternoon. The next
Meeting will be with Mrs. George
de at Lyndon Feb. %.
Mrs. Theodore N. Vail went to
Boston Thursday morning for few
lays.
Prof. o. D. Mathewson of Barre
vas a recent guest at Speedwell
Farms.
Saturday - Races.
The usual races were held on the
speedway with several new horses
.ppearing. Following are the re-
ults:
Glass A.
Iardscrabble, CHARLES Lee 1
Edwin S., Everett Ruggles 2 2 3