St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23
SOCIAL EVENTS.


Miss Alice Roach entertained a par
ty of 25 at her home on Pearl street
last Friday evening in honor of her
birthday Whist was played. Thomas
Walch winning the first prize. Re
freshments were served during the
evening
The Chin Chin club held Gentle
mems Night" last week Tuesday at
the home of Miss Phebe Scott. TIL
distinguishing feature of the event was
the fact that there were no men pres
ent. The refreshments were of an ex-
cellence that made them much en-.
joyed. The dining room decorations
were appropriate to Valentines day
and the cake was OF a heart shape.
Last week Monday Mr.. and Mrs E
Daigneault and friends Joined in cele-
brating the 18th birthday Of Miss Cor
della Daigneault She was presented
many beautiful gifts, games were
played and refreshments served.
Last Saturday afternoon the G.. A.
r. and w. r. G. united to celebrate the
birthdays of Washington and Lin
coin. A very enjoyable program was
given. Elisha May. patriotic instruct
or, talked on the Battle of Benning-
ton, followed by a talk by Charles H.
Ross on the Battle of Hubbardton. A
solo was rendered very pleasingly by
Mrs. George Chamberlain and there
were readings on Washington and Lin
coin by ladies of the Relief Corps.
James Sanborn celebrated his 10th
birthday on Thursday at his home, 5
Webster street. by a family dinner
served on a round top oak chair table
just completed by Mr.. Sanborn. The
guests were his niece, Mrs. Elizabeth
Stanton, her two sons, Herbert w. and
Homer 2. Stanton and their families
of North Danville. In the evening 20
of his mates in the pattern room at
the Fairbanks factory visited him,
furnishing the social program for the
evening. Jasper Guild and Mr.. Larsen
played the violin with Mr.. Hersey at
the piano, and Birney L. Hall sang a
solo with Miss Alice B. Warden at the
piano. The men presented Mr.. San
born with a fraternity pin, emblematic
of the Masons and the Odd Fellows.
Refreshments were served, including
a birthday cake cut and served by Mrs.
Sanborn. Mr.. Sanborn has been with
the Fairbanks company 43 years next
spring.
Mrs. Arthur l.. Stevens entertained
at luncheon on Thursday in honor of
her sister, Mrs. Jonas III. Brooks.
The members Of the Picnic club
were guests of Miss Mary J. Nelson
and Miss Jeanette Smith at the sup
per at the South church Friday eve
ming.
Miss Mary Grint entertained the
members of the Chin Chin club at
afternoon tea Monday and the club
members and few other young ladies
were guests of Miss Della Walker on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs Arthur G. Sprague entertained
at delightful sewing party in honor
of Miss Dorothy Fairbanks on Mon
day afternoon. Dainty refreshments
were served and following them Miss
Fairbanks was presented with a box
of card recipes prepared by her many
friends in honor Of her recently an
nounced engagement.
Saturday night. the 18th, Ira
Chickering was taken by surprise when
35 of his friends met him at the G.. A.
r. hall. He supposed there was to be
a baby contest but il proved to be the
saith anniversary of his birthday. In
a few well chosen words Fred Mar
cote presented Mr.. Chickering with a
beautiful gold watch which was from
his friends and Master Freddie Shas-
tany presented Mr.. Chickering with
a DOuQuCN u AEOIAl TIE
lily. Beers orchestra furnished music
for dancing. Coffee and cake were
served and the evening was enjoyed
by all who were present. The guests
left at a late hour wishing Mr.. Chick
ering many birthdays to come.
Miss Belle Holder. better known as
Aunt Belle" celebrated her seth
birthday at her home on Spring street,
Monday During the afternoon she
received many OF her friends and in
the evening a family party OF 20 help
ed TO make the day a happy one. She
received numerous gifts from, her
friends and relatives.
The degree team Of Olive Branch
Rebekah lodge No. 4. were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Mrs. Carl
Collins on Caledonia street Monday
evening. Feb. 81. Refreshments we're
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