St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-12-31
SOCIAL EVENTS.

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SAINT" at Pythian Hall Tuesday after
noon from four until seven. This
was in honor of Mrs. Cramton's cou-
sin, Miss lone Crenshaw of San
Diego, California, who is attending
Columbia University. The patron
esses of the afternoon were Mrs. f.
G.. Bundy, Mrs. J. w. Titcomb. and
dies were invited. Music was fur
nished by Miss EIsye Sargent at the
piano, accompanied by drum and
traps. This was one of the most
novel parties given in st. Johnsbury
for long time, and all enjoyed it
immensely.
Miss Elsye Lola Sargent was Civ
en- a shower party at the home Of
Miss Mabel Silsby Monday evening.
The hostesses were Miss Silsby and
Miss Beatrice Potts. After refresh
ments had been served each guest
was presented with a little KeWpie
place card, on which they found d.
recttons to lock in various places for
favors. Miss Sargent was directed
to the window seat in the hall, where
she found several packages bearing
her name. These, together with a
shower of confetti from the landing
above her, convinced Miss Sargent
that she was the guest of honor. The
packages contained many pretty and
useful gifts.
Miss Dorothy Burns gave a party
to number of her little friends Fri
day afternoon, December rs. A very
good time was enjoyed by all the
little guests.
Saturday evening the brothers,
sisters and children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Burbank reminded them
of their 25th wedding anniversary
by calling upon them and presenting
them with a silver service. A few
invited friends were present and a So
cial time was enjoyed, with refresh
ments.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Menut gave
the six inmates Of the town farm a
very happy Christmas with tree on
Christmas day.
Thursday evening 28 young
friends of Edward Hudson gave him
surprise party in honor of his
birthday. Games and refreshments
were in order and the host was pre-
scented with a scarf pin and clasp,
Clarence Bailey making the presen-
Tuesday, Dec. 23d, Mrs. Helen
Poole very pleasantly entertained
the so Club at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Richardson. The
usual literary exercises were held.
Mrs. Mary Underwood read an origi-
nal poem written by Mrs. Ellis Moore
especially for the so Club. There
were eight members present. At
5 O'Clock light refreshments were
served and the guests departed feel
ing that the afternoon had been de-
lightfully enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Clark en-
tertained a large family party on
Christmas, the number including be-
sides Mrs. Clark's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Kellogg, Mr.. Clark's mo-
Their, Mrs. Edna Clark of Glover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clark and three
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb
Clark and daughter of Glover and
Albert Quimby of Sherbrooke.
The Gray family had a large re-
ception at Grand Army Hall Christ
mas night, the guests of honor be-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Gray of
Boston and Rexford Gray of Provi-
dence. The party included A. G.
Gray and family, H. E. Gray and fam
lily, DIR. and Mrs. F. w. Magoon, Mr..
and Mrs A. r. Spencer and family,
Harry Gray and Mrs. Luvia Ladd
and son of St. Johnsbury, Merwin
Gray of Barnet, Mrs. e. NJ. Story of
Victory, Mrs. Lena Nichols Of Con-
cord, Elizabeth, Fred and Harry Car
penter of Lancaster and few in
vited guests. Music and refresh
ments were enjoyed during the eve
ming and a very happy family re-
union enjoyed.