St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-09-13
DanviIIe


forth of Taunton, Mass, are guests
at Fl. NJ. Danforth's.
Miss NJ. H. Crowley of Boston is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Murray
Clement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Wesson of st.
Adams spent the weekend with their
father, Peter Wesson.
w. d. Smith is in Boston.
Harvey Weeks left the first of the
week for his home at Montclair, N. J.
At Heaton hospital, Montpelier,
Sept. 8, a daughter, Barbara witch
ell, (weight 8 pounds) was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwyn H. Kingsbury. 4
Walter Holbrook was taken to
Brightlook hospital last week, where
he was operated upon for appendicitis
and is recovering nicely.
Mrs. Myrtle P. Morrill, wishes to
announce that her fall hats are now
on sale.
The w. G. T. u. held a very inter
esting meeting at the Congregational
church last Saturday afternoon. Re-
freshments were served and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, ]. W. ellis; vice president, Mrs.
Jack Robinson: End vice president,
Mrs. Fred Reynolds; secretary, Mrs.
Edward Webb; treasurer Mrs. Kath-
crime Davis.
Miss Elizabeth Pope of Somers-
worth. N. H., was the guest of Miss
Harriet Whittier over Sunday.
The citizens in town showed their
appreciation to the band in their re-
organizing and the band concerts
which they have given this summer,
| by recently presenting them with the
sum of 500, which was raised by
subscription.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lane and son,
Kenneth, of st. Johnsbury spent
| Sunday at G. H. Wilson'S.
The Good Luck club will serve a
vegetable hash supper at 7 o'clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bacon Thursday evening. Sept. IA.
Miss Helene Hack of Brandon was
the guest of Miss May L. Wilson the
first of the week.
Miss Lorinda Hardy was the guest
of Miss Rita Bole at East Hardwick
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Sturdevant of
Passaic, N. j., were given a delight
full dinner party on Thursday eve
ming at Thurber's hotel The guests
included Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stocker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stocker, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. NJ. Stocker, Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey Weeks, Montclair, n. j., Miss
Duncap. Orange City. Florida, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Kurby of Passaic, N. J.
/ Leslie Frizzel has finished working
for c. w. Bartlett and has gone to
ST. Johnsbury, where he has employ
ment in the Caledonian office.
Mrs. w. w. Rolf of Burlington was
the guest of Mrs. George B. F. Hoyt
last week.
The pupils of Mrs. w. H. Nutting
are to give a recital at the Town hall
Thursday evening at 8 O'Clock to
which all are invited.
Miss Alice Tasting went Saturday
to Lyman, N. H., where she is to
teach school for the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs M. E. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Moore
and Mrs. Raymond Nutting were al
Peacham Thursday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Edward Moore.
Miss Esther Petengill spent last
week with relatives at Cabot.
Mrs. G. w. Lang, Mrs. Katherine
Davis, Mrs. Jennie Williams, Miss
Ethel Bagby and Herman Osgood
enjoyed an automobile trip one day
recently to Stanstead, P. O., and other
interesting stops en- route.
Howard B. Smith, who graduated
from the high school last spring, will
enter the University of Vermont this
fall. He has received an honor
scholarship of 500 as the highest
ranking boy in his class.
So far as known now the high
school will open Monday, September
IS. The largest entering class in the
history of the high school is expected
All friends of the high school will
be interested in the following an
nouncement by Principal Rideout.
Danville high school has recently re-
ceived from the New England col
lege entrance certificate board permits
sion to send pupils to colleges repre-
sented upon the board upon the prin-
cipal's certificate. If such pupils are
successful in their work the school
will be placed upon the boards ap-
| proved list of schools. Hereafter,
pupils whose work in high school has
been creditable may enter any of
those colleges without examination
upon recommendation of the princi-
pal. Among the colleges having
membership in this board are the
University of Vermont, Middlebury
college, and a majority of the col
leges of New England. This privi-
lege is an important one and is
granted to less than half the high
schools and academies of the state.
1t is based upon the qualifications of
the teachers, the courses of study, and
the equipment of the school.
John Daley died very suddenly of
| pneumonia at the hospital at St
Johnsbury last Saturday. His re-
mains were taken at once to his for
| mer home in Berlin N H for burial
"Wednesday and Thursday even
| ings will see the last of the band con-
certs for this season. Owing to the
increasing GOODNESS Of the weather it
was thought best to bring them to a
close this week. The concert Wednes-
| day evening will be held on Railroad
| evening will be held on Railroad
| street, and Thursday night on Court