St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-29
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Lecture Course Proving q Success
More Buildings for the AgricuI-
turaI School


Montreal Thursday afternoon, to see
IL the treatment can do anything to
relieve the distressing heart trouble
which has conhs
the last six months. Mr.. Vail plac-
ed his private car, the Elysian, at
her services, and she made the jour
ney with as little fatigue and as
much comfort as possible. Many
friends await anxiously, hoping to
hear favorable reports of her condi-
ton.
Mrs. H. L. Parker was the hostess
of the Christmas Club last Wednes-
day afternoon at a pleasant meet
enjoyed a nice supper at the Pleas
ant View House.
Charles Stuart is home from Bos-
ton for a few days.
The graded school teachers were
each given a day off last week to
visit schools in other towns, and
awaited themselves of the privilege,
going on different days through the
week.
The fourth entertainment in the
lecture course took place Tuesday
evening, Jan. %, the speaker being
Edward Amherst Off, His subject
"Sour Grapes" treats of the vital
topics of marriage and divorce, and
was very forcefu1 and inspiring. The
lecture course this year has been
most successful, and the entertain
ments of a very high class.
Miss Grace Cushman, who has beer
i'll for a few weeks, is back again at
her work as Domestic Science teach
er at the Institute.
Mrs. John Oakley of Newport Wis
tied Mrs. E. A. Cook last week.
Mrs. Abbie Rider, of Fitch Bay, P.
O., has come to spend the rest of the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. Jane
J. Hutchinson.
Mrs. F. A. Chase of Bradford Wis
tied Mrs. Walter Porter last week.
Henry Watson sustained a shock
last Friday, and remains in serious
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erton Shorey have
bought a new Ford touring car, for
their own use this summer.
Mrs. Theodore N. Vail invited the
Travel Circle to meet with her last
Thursday afternoon. An interest
ing program was given on the Bal
kan war. t-
Mrs. Frank Camp and Miss Bes-
sic Aldrich of St. Johnsbury were
in town last week.
Homer Wilson went to Saxton's
River to attend the State Conven-
ton Of the Y. NJ c.. A. and Boy
Scouts.
Mrs. Harley Johnson has been Wis
iting her parents at Rumford Falls
Me.
Alfred L. Finney visited his sis
ter, Mrs. Jones. in Chelsea, Mass.
last week.
Mrs. George Cree and Miss Fran
ces were in Boston few days last
week.
John Webster goes this week tc
California to spend the rest of the
winter with friends.
George Wright of Worcester
Mass. has been spending some time
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gustus Wright.
Visitors at the Rev James J.
Hutchinson's last week were Mrs.
Olaf Ohlsen of Sandlie, N. D., and
two children, and Miss Grace Libby
of Libbytown. P. @.
Mrs. Alfred burlington and Mrs
Flora Dresser, both of whom have
been at Brightlook Hospital for
treatment, are at home, and getting
along comfortably.
Mr.. Vail has bought Eugene Glenn
ent's house and Mrs. May Otis
house at the Center, and holds op-
tions on some other houses in that
vicinity. The growth of the school
demands more room and new build
ings, and it is probable that these
will be moved or used for the new
buildings needed. Many students
have been rejected this year for
want of room, and it is hoped by
another year to have plenty of ac-
commodations for all, both girls and
boys. who wish to come.
The Waterman brothers have
rented L. J. Farrar's lunch cart and
moved it to Littleton, N. H.
Mrs. Helen Carpenter has been
quite i'll for a few days.
L. I. Van Cour has gone to Stan
stead. P. O.. for the rest of the win
ter
The Congregational Ladies' Aic
Society held a meeting in the yes.
try last Wednesday afternoon, an6
tied quilts for the International col
lege in Springfield. Mass.
f. r. Jock of Concord has beer
visiting his son, Jacob Jock.
There were no races Saturday a.
the members of the Driving C1uI
were asked to take part in the race:
at st. Johnsbury. The club is plan
ming to have it's annual banquet or
the 22nd of February this year.
Several of the members of the
Vermont Bird Club from here are
planning to attend the annual meet
ing to be held at st. Johnsbury Fri
day and Saturday of this week, il
connection with the meeting of the
| Vermont Botanical club.
The long anticipated local talen
minstrel show will take place OF
Friday evening of this week, Jan
81, and promises to be an enter
tainment of unusual interest anC
pleasure. The proceeds are for &
worthy object, the support of the
reading room.
Miss Helen Ladd has been spend
ing few DAYS with her sister, Mrs
Johnson at White River Junction.