St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-08-27
McINDOE FALLS
dress by DIR. j. F. Messenger of
University of Vermont

Sixth Annual Old Home Day-Ad-
dress by DIR. J. F. Messenger of
University of Vermont
The sixth annual Old Home Day
celebration was held last Tuesday,
present, both day and evening. At
1890 the much advertised ball
game between the Barnet Stars and
the McIndoes Wonders took place on
Gleason Field, the Barnet Stars
winning by a score of to 4. I'm
mediately after the game dinner was
served in the church vestry, while
the Academy grounds accommodated
others who were enjoying a basket
picnic. At 1.3O all gathered about
the stand erected near the south
west corner of the grounds, where
an able and interesting address was
delivered by DR.. J. F. Messenger,
head of the Department of Educa-
ton of the University of Vermont.
DR.. Messenger came as a substitute
for President Guy Potter Benton,
who was confined to his home by ill
ness. DR.. Messengers address was
much enjoyed by all and it is hoped
that he may be persuaded to return
to McIndoes for another address.
Remarks were also made by Rev. w.
c. Clark of Barnet and Prof. Bridge
man of Northampton, Mass, and
Supt. Harvey Burbank of East Bar
net. Prayer was offered by Rev. HI.
T. Barnard, formerly of McIndoes.
M. A Gibson, now head of the de-
partment of German in the MERGERS
burg Academy, was in charge of the
exercises. Following the address
hn Association OF in 70
principals room where the follow
ing officers wer elected: President,
A. L. Guthrie; vice president, D. r.
Crane; secretary, Abbie Van Dyke;
treasurer, Nellie Manchester; eXecu-
tive committee, Florence Gibson,
Mrs. Inez Edgerton and Alice Moore.
Business of a routine nature was
also transacted The crowd then
gathered once more on Gleason
field, where the McIndoes and Mon
roe teams played a nine inning tie,
final score to 8. Supper was
served in the vestry and in the even
ing the Academy hall was opened
for the play, New Hampshire Gold"
which was presented to the largest
audience ever seated in the hall. Not
a vacant seat was to be had and many
were forced to go away. Between
the acts specialties we're presented
by T. e. Neagle, VINO had so ably
assisted the players during the last
few days The players are to be
congratulated on the result of their
efforts. The returns of the day
were $197.72 and the expenses
S37.38. The profits are to be ap-
piled for the use of the Academy
and will be sufficient to wipe out the
present Indebtedness of the institu-
ton.
Miss Hazel Warden of Great Falls,
Montana, has been spending several
days with her aunt, Mrs. Julia
Smith.
Miss Bessie Olson of Annisquam,
Mass, has been the guest of Miss
Flora Winch the past week.
Miss Mona Blackwell of Somer-
Vile, Mass, who was the guest of
Miss Alice Moore last week, left Sat
urday for Whitefield, N. H., where
she is visiting Mrs John Keir.
Mrs Robert Rollins of Newbury
has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Aiken.
w. H. Gilchrist, Mrs. C. I. Smith,
Henry and Julia Smith, have re-
turned from Ocean Park, Maine.
Eleanor and Albert Boswell of Som
erVille, Mass, returned with them
for two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. C L. Duncan were at
Barnet last week staying at II. J.
Phelps while Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
Phelps were away on a trip.