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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
PERSONALS
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d. C. Horner injured his hand
quite badly last Thursday while at
work in the Fairbanks factory. He is
ut Brightlook hospital and gaining.
Stillman, Christine, Charlotte and
Agnes Warren of Clark avenue are
all recovering from German measles.
II. II. Somers went to Rutland Mon
day to attend the sessions Of the
grand bodies of the /. O. O. f. Be
fore returning he will visit his sister,
Mrs. Alfred Howe, in Bridgeport, CT.
Mrs.C. e. Cushman of West Water
ford has returned home much i'm
proved in health after spending the
winter with her son, w. G.. Cushman,
in Champaign, Ill. On her way home
she visited relatives in Boston and in
Freedom. n. II.
Miss Susan E. Warren, matron of
the state hospital at Northampton,
Mass, and Mrs J. w. Parkhurst of
IIardwick have been visiting their
brother, C. V. Warren.
Isaac Promme of SherbrOoke, P. O.,
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
y. T. Carrotte the past few days.
Rev. A. E. Brownlee of Barnet
Center was amOug the out of town
visitors in St. Johnsbury Tuesday.
w. A. Taplin, George Calderbeck,
Rividy Cramer and Harry Randall
left Tuesday for Windsor where they
will serve as jurymen at a session of
court. The trip was made by motor.
]. G.. Ward of Portland, Me-, spent
Tuesday in st. Johnsbury on business.
Mrs. William Thomas of Harwick
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Edith East
man.
G. A. Clifford has returned from a
short visit with friends in Richford.
r. Fl. Blake of the Woodbury. Gran
lite Co, in Barre called on st. Johns
bury friends Tuesday. ~
Mrs. f. e. WinslOw of North Tibet
ford was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. e. Brown Tuesday.
John Bedonti left Tuesday for
Keene, n. H., where he will spend
two weeks vacation, visiting friends.
Donet La CrOiX has returned from
Wilder where he has been the guest
of relatives this week.
Harold Eastman of Hardwick is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Edith East
man this week.
Miss Ruth G.. Barr will assist Rev
George A. Martin in pastoral work
during May and June.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Walter Houston Dies

Walter Houston, formerly of Con-
cord. died Monday evening at his
home in North Woodstock, n. H.. af-
ter Il weeks illness of pneumonia.
Walter Houston was born in Con-
cord May 10, 1886, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs William Houston. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools of that
town, and later took a business course
at St Johnsbury Academy. Upon
finishing his work at the academy he
entered the employ of the johnson &
Stebbins Lumber Company. Since
1906 he had been bOokkeeper and
manager tor the firm at Johnson. n.
II. August IS, 1909, he married
Mamie Harvey of Concord, who sur
wives him with one son, Paul.
The funeral will be at Concord at
the home Of his parents at l O'Clock
on Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Real Estate

No. 1892 A 100 acre farm, 6 miles
% West Burke. a railroad town. and
miles to nearest village with stores,
school and churches. u mile to near
est school. Near neighbors and tele-
phone. Well water at house and
barn. so to 60 fruit trees. 25 acres
in tillage, dark loan, smooth, level
and few big stones. All machine
moving. Will winter 2 head, Pas
ture for Is head, watered by springs.
Good wire fences. Enough soft and
hardwood timber. House, 24X26,
large ell, 4 rooms, pantry on LIST
floor, finished in natural wood.
rooms on 2nd floor. Stock barn, 30X
40, with lean-to 1SX40, stable for ~
head and stalls. Good repair. There
are COWS, 4 calves, horses, and
few hens. All hay, grain and fOd-
der. 1 moving machine, l spring
tooth harrow, separator, l open
buggy, l double wagon, work har-
nesses, l Cutter sleigh, and l light
driving harness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Samuel Potter Dies

Samuel Potter 70, died at his home
on Railroad street in West Derby
Sunday afternoon. after IL few days
illness of pneumonia. The funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon at two
o'clock, in st. Marks church at New
port Rev. w. c. Bernard officiating
Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery
He is survived by a widow, an adopt
ed son. a brother living in New York
City, and Il sister living in Troy, n. Y.
Mr. Potter until about two weeks
ago lived in Westmore, where he own
ed and conducted 4 large farm, but
owing to advanced age he sold the
same and moved here, where he re-
Gently purchased the Lorimer place,
on Pine Hill. He was to have taken
possession in a few. days
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
OPERETTA REPEATED
FOR COMPANY D
BOYS BENEFIT

The charming operetta 1.-The Feast
of the Little Lanterns which was so
successfully presented Friday evening
at the Colonial Theatre, was repeat
ed Saturday afternoon for the bene-
fit of the boys of Company ID. Owing
10 the Indictment weather the house
was not filled but a good sum was
realized through the efforts of the
many who have worked to produce
the play.
The Feast of the Little Lanterns"
was one OF the prettiest and most
pleasing musical comedies ever offer
ed here. Much credit is due the Club
House committee of the Woman's
Club, Mrs. George Cary and Mrs. Rob-
ert French, who worked INCREASINGLY
for the perfection and success of the
productions. -
The members of the. chorus whose
excellent work and delightful selec-
tons reused the audience to enthusi-
asm was composed of the following
young women:
Eugenia Scott, Mabel Noel, Beat
rice Lamere, Beatrice Howe, Lillian
Richards, Marjorie Spaulding, Maud
Blaisdell, Ruth Goss. Marion Hall,
Maud Hall, Ruth Colby, Margaret
Bailey, Dorothy Adams, Viola May.
Josephine Howe, Frances Davis. Cla-
dys Carpenter, Helen Burbank. Mar
-ioric Day, Helen Flint, Mabel Flint
Violet Darling, Mildred Ram, Shir-
lilo Macdonald, Eunice McGillivary
Maguerite Clark, Della Walker. Mari
on Puffer, Mrs. f. 3. jacques, Mrs. f.
NJ. Walsh, Mrs. Homer Smith, and
/ Mrs Frank Taylor.
Miss Eunice McGillivary was plan
list at the matinee. while Howard
| FiSke and Eilene Gilman added q
| beautiful dancing number to the orr
Ginal program.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

At the annual parish meeting of the
Church of the Messiah, held Wednes-
day evening, the treasurer's report
showed substantial volume on the
right side of the ledger.
Mr.. John Simons was 8 elected TO
the Board of Trustees. Other officers
chosen were: Moderator, George &.
Felch: clerk, Adna d. True; treasurer,
George H. Stearns; welcome commit
tee: Edna ID. True; collector: Mrs.
John Montgomery; ushers: Allen Ia
derWood Robert Rodgers, George
Rice. and Eugene Dennis.
Votes Of thanks were extended to
Fred j. Babcock, for his five years
services as treasurer, and to George
G.. Fetch, Mrs. Ellen A. Philburt and
the chorus choir for their services Us
musicians.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

Rev Tolman left Sunday evening for
Boston on business. He Will return
Friday.
Wednesday evening: Prayer meet
ing. Mr. Marshall of the City MAS
sion will be in charge owing to Nj.
Tolmans absence.
Thursday: The Ladies' Mission CIR
Gle Will meet at three O'Clock at the
home of Miss Alice Clark, 103 Main
street.
Friday: The "What-so- Ever Cha IS
will hold a social meeting in the chit
pei. Refreshments will be served and
a Jolly time is looked forward to.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
GRAHAM TALKS
TO. RED CROSS

CONTINUED from Page onel
and enlarge the org anization 50 that
the members may not only contribute
out do a thousand and -one things
that it will be necessary to have done
if this war continues s,,-s4ssss.
In outlining the methods to he used
i'll connection With Il state campaign,
Charles r. Nutter, Associate Director
Of the New England Division. said the
American Red cross has issued n call
for increased membership to 1000,
600, and of this New England has
been asked to contribute 100000 andQ
Vermont is asked to contribute 3d.
900 or more. The speaker empha-
sized the fact that members were
more easily obtained when people
clearly understood that the Red Cross
Is neutral; that the dues paid are used
IN this country only for the running
expenses of the organization and for
its operation.
Mr.. Nutter said that the member
ship in this country did not exceed
tilation of 100, 100000 as compared
with membership Of nearly 100000
in Germany, Franco, England and
body belongs to the Red Cross as a
matter of course, and foreign bofn
citizens of this country are usually
better informed in regard to the ac-
tivities of the Red Cross than our ma
tive Americans.
Referring to the state wide cam
| paign the speaker stressed the two
. necessary factors of publicity and
no (jf n cd TO 70
people regarding the organization and
/ purposes of the Red Cross and for
! this purpose the headquarters in Bur
lington can supply speakers for any
| community that wants to learn about
| the Red Cross and its work. Liter
ature of all kinds and posters may be
had upon application to- the Burlihg-
ton headquarters. In regard to the
/ workers volunteers are needed to Sc
cure enrollments and large mum beg
of members may be enrolled through
various organizations such as clubs.
! churches and State Oranges.
Sydney S. Morgan stated that when
the Red Cross was preparing to make
a contribution to the allies the order
came that six of the base hospitals
should move to the front and tina!
this was actually the first contribution
made by the United States as Il whole
for the conduct of the war.
A. r. ]. HelmuS, Field Secretary
Of the New England Division said that
in going into this as a statewide cam
paiGn Vermont was undertaking 4
pioneer organization that it is up &c
Vermont to show that she can do and
that enrolment of $4,000 to- 40, 00o
VAS expected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Engagement OF Edward Stafford

The announcement of the engage
ment of Rear Admiral Peary's daugh-
ter, Miss Marie Anichito Peary, to Ed
ward Stafford, son of Justice Wendell
p. Stafford of the Supreme Court at
Washington, was made in that city
Wednesday.
Edward Stafford is a former ST
Johnsbury boy, having graduated
from the Academy in 1907. He is now
IL lawyer in Washington.
Miss Peary was born in the far
north during one of Admiral. Peary's
famous expeditions. She was born in
higher ATTITUDES of the Arctic region
than any other white child has ever
been, and for this reason was named
by Eskimo mothers Anichito, meaning
SNOW BABY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

SPRING FARM BARGAINS
142


rs acres, l u miles from ST. Johns
bury, cuts 35 tons of hay, plenty of
wood and lumber, room cottage
house, basement barn 36x36, new tool
house and garage. Price $4,000.
EOS
SO acres, miles from village. cuts
40 tons of hay, plenty of wood and
lumber, room house in extra good
condition, all hard wood floors, base
ment barn 30X4O, sugar. bush. Price
$4,000.
5 acres on state road, u mile to
village, house, barn and carriage
house. running water to buildings
Price $1,000.
IS acres, miles from villages, s
room house in fine state of repair,
barn 24x39, silo, about 100000 # of
lumber ready to cut. Price $1,000.
go acres on state road, miles to
village, good buildings, sugar place,
plenty wood and lumber. Price $1,000.
288
172 acres, miles to Lyndonville
on state road, 60 acres level fields,
balance pasture and woodland, over
$1,000 worth of soft wood lumber.
plenty of wood, extra good story
house, furnace heat, bathroom, hard
wood floors, spring water, barn AK
~, high drive, painted and clap
boarded, horse barn, carriage, hog,
hen and tool houses, 2 horses, Is Hol-
stein cows, 2 young cattle, hogs, 10
sheep, flock of hens, all crops and full
equipment of farming tools. Price
$4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Richards Surprised By Friends

Nelson Richards of this town was
surprised last evening by a party of
young people who came and held Il
festive evening at his home in honor
of his 21st birthday. Mr.. Richards
was given many gifts, including q
purse of 5000 from his parents.
Refreshments were served and q
pleasant evening enjoyed by Richards
and his friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Nj Sal1itOn Stockholders Meet

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Nj Sakiton Fish and
Game Club will be held at the club
house, in Waterford, Friday, May IS.
at two O'Clock. The years report will
be read by the officers, and an cleo
ton of officers and directors for the
ensuing year will be held. The fol-
lowing letter has been sent out to
stockholders by the secretary, J. Rolfe
Searles:
Nj Sakiton Fish and Game Club
St Johnsbury, VT, May 18th, 1917
To the Stockholders:
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of this club will be held at the
club house, in Waterford, Vermont,
on Friday, May 18th, 1917, at two
O'Clock pm, for the purpose Of hear
ing the reports of the officers and act
ing thereon, electng officers and eli
rectors for the: ensuing year, and for
the transaction of any other business
that MAY he legally done at said meet
ing. =
J. Rolf Scarles, Secretary
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
FOREIGN Missionary To Meet

A district meeting Of the Woman s
Foreign Missionary Society win be
held at the Grace Methodist church.
st. Johnsbury, Friday, May IS. Miss
Clementine Butler, of Boston, who is
well-known, and especially identified
with the missionary work in Mexico.
will be the principal speaker OF the
day.
Other excellent speakers will be
heard on the subject of missionary
work, and it is anticipated that the
occasion will be one of great and va
ricd interest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
ScarchliSht Club Meets

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Searchlight Club was held last
evening at the home of Miss Helen
Stevens. The attendance was unusu-
ally large and a very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed. The usual business
was transacted and q nomination
committee appointed to elect officers
at the annual meeting in June. Work
was done for the Red Cross. Re
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Ellen McGrcgOr Surprised

Miss Ellen McGregor was surprised
last evening when the La Utila Kludo
marched in q body to her residence
on Church street, gave the club yell,
and took possession Of her home. Spc-
cially arranged songs were sung, re-
freshments served, and a delightful
social evening enjoyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
SilaS d. Harvey

Sias D. Harvey. aged "A years, n
retired farmer. resident of Pierce
county, Washington, for 80 years, died
April l, HI Tacoma. He was born in
East Burke, Vt, SON of Silas and
Pamela Harvey. He leaves a widow,
a son, Chester, and a sister, Mrs. M.
IT. Mossnian, in Chicopee, Mass, and
one brother in San Jose, and one
in Anaheinl, Cal. Interment was in
Tacoma.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
DOu"la-RadfOrd

Victor L. Douglas, and Miss Kath-
crime Radford, both of st. Johnsbury,
were united in marriage, Saturday,
May II, by the Rev. George A. Mar
tin. Mr.. and Mrs Douglas will reside
in ST. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
q. T. Ide Goes To Boston

E. T. Ide left Monday for Boston.
where he will attend meeting today
of Bank Representatives of New Eng
land, called by the Governor of the
Federal Reserve Bank, to discuss
methods of placing the new govern
ment bond issue, known as the Libcr-
ty Loan, with the people of the coun-
try.
Mr.. Ide represents the Merchants,
National Bank, of st. JOhnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

Joseph NJ Francis of Sheffield, a
farmer. filed a petition in bankrupt
cy with United States Clerk f. S.
Plat yesterday He has liabilities of
$2371.37 and assets of $470, of which
STAG is claimed exempt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
BORN IN ST. JOHNSBURY
William Il. DOolin, Veteran Of Civil
War, Is Dead

Manchester, n. H., May 15.-Wil-
liam B. Doolin, a veteran of the Civil
War, died yesterday at his home, 2S2
Massabesic street, aged II. He was
horn in st. Johnsbury, VT, and served
in Co. A, 5th Vermont Infantry, He
was a member of Marsh Post, G. A
r., of Franklin. He is survived by his
wife, a son, Ira, of Bedford Center,
and a grandson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
WEATHER
gham's Drug Store. for the week
RICKER,s LOCAL MARKET.

RTCKER'S LOCAL MARKET.
The receipts at w. A. Ricker's market
for the week ending May IS, 1917
were:
Poultry, 200 lbs. "a 1e cents.
Lambs, 10 a. 4 to s cents.
Hogs, $50 q Is to AZ cents.
Cattle, l33 ~ a to 8 cents.
Calves, $50 "a S to 10 cents.
Mich Cows, 90 % $40 to $40.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
T. R. STILES, M. D.

Office Merchants Bank Building.
Hours 10 to ,12, 100 to 4 p. m. Even
ings and other hours at residence. st.
Johnsbury Center. General practice.
SPECIAL
eases of lungs, throat and nose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
CHURCH NOTES.

i First Church of Christ. Scientist
Pythian building. Sunday morning
service, 1o.45. Subject, "Mortals aud
Immortals'' The reading room is in
the same building and is open daily, ex-
cept Sunday, from 80 to 100 p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Church Of the Messiah.

Sunday morning sermon, The
Growing World" The Ladies' Social
Circle will serve q bean and salad
supper in connection with the annual
bazaar Thursday, May pa
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

At the regular meeting Of the st.
JohnsburN lodge, 3. p. O. E., Thurs
day night, Is new members were mi
tiated After the regular business of
the meeting was finished y banquet
and social evening was enjoyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
AnniS-RigcIOW

Miss Hazel Annis and Ralph f.
Bigelow. both of st. Johnsbury, were
quietly married Wednesday evening by
Rev. r. B. Richards, the parents
only being present. The single ring
service was used. Mr.. and Mrs. Rige-
low will live in Danville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

The matinee on Saturday of The
Feast of Little Lanterns" Melted $25.
This money will go for the purchase
of comfort bags for the boys of Com
pany D.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Burial Of Mrs. Fletcher

The remains of Mrs. Fayette FLEET
cher OF. this town, who, died in Min
neapolis, arrived here yesterday and
were buried III the family lot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
MARRIAGES.

At st. Johnsbury May ., by Rev.
+. B. Richards, Ralph B. Bigelow and
Hazel Anns, both of st. Johnsbury.
At St Johnsbury May 10, by Rev.
f. B. Richards, Bert II. Gibson of
Lyndonville, and Grace Varney of st.
Johnsbury.
At Lyndonville, Ray Gray Of New
ark and Charlotte Mcfarland of Sut-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Snith-Smith

Alexander D. Smith, of Walden, and
Mrs. Annie Smith, of st. Johnsbury,
were united in marriage Saturday
evening at the Universalist parsonage.
Rev. Clarence L. Eaton officiating.
Varney-GibSOn
Miss Grace Varney of ST. JOhnsbuTy
and Bert H.. Gibson Of Lyndonville,
were married Thursday night at the
home of the bride, on Church street.
Rev. Frederick B. Richards officiating.
Miss Varney has been employed by
the Passumpsic Telephone Co. as an
operator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
WEST WATERFORD.

(Mrs. f. A. Blodgett. Correspondent
Frank Hovey from Weehawken, n
j., visited Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Hovey
part of last week.-Eddie Cushman
helped Walter Cushman pillow a few
days last week.-Andrew Mckee has
bought some COWS of Mr.. Phelps at
Mc1ndoes.-Mr.B Barber from Concord
has put in a separator for Andrew
McKee-Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mckee and
child visited Sunday at Andrew Nc
KEGS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

The department was called to a
chimney fire in the house at ) Pros
pect street Saturday afternoon. The
damage was slight
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

At Newark May 13, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur King, a son.
At Barnet May 8, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall Merrifield, son.
At East st. Johnsbury May Q, to Mr..
and Mrs. Irving Tyler, son.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
WANTED-TEACHERS

Men and Women for Elementary
Schools and all subjects in High
Schools. For all who register before
June first, registration fee deferred
until located by us. Send for blanks
at once. American Teachers Agency,
Myrick Building, Springfield, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

FOR SALE-Heavy dump cart. per-
feet condition. Savern wheels.
inch axle, 4 dnch tires. side boards
to body Price $4,000. This cart
is good as new. Thomas ]. Christie,
Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
PUPIL NURSES

male and female. wanted at the
Taunton State Hospital Training
School for Nurses.
For particulars, address
DIR. ARTHUR v. COSS, Supt.,
TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL
TAUNTON. MASS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16

BULLS FOR Stl.II-Some registered.
c. w. Temple. Telephone 42T-2.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

tSmall advertisements Will b1 In.
serted i'm this column at the rate Il
two cents a wosd for the first tnserttCV
aud one cent word for subsequeAs
fnSertions.}
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-16
DEATHS.

READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-03-16
WHAT WE CALL A SYMPHONY
Merely Series Of Ordered Sounds
Produced by Means Of Instru-
ments of Different Kinda.

What we call symphony is merely
series of ordered sounds produced
by means of instruments of various
kinds. 1t is sound and nothing else.
Our program books tell us about ''first
themes" and second themes" and we
make what effort we can to patch to-
gether the various brilliant textures of
symphonic music into coherent pat
tern; but the music we seek lies be-
hind these outward manifestations, as,
in lesser sense, the Significance of
great poem lies behind or beneath the
actual words. A symphony is not
record of something else; it is not
picture of something else; you cannot
use the word 'else" in connection with
1t because it is Itself only. Any in
telligent person, on being shown a dla-
gram or plan of symphonic move
ment, could be made to understand
how and why the material was so dis
posed; for that disposition is dictated
to the composer by the nature of sound
and by the Limitations and capacities
of human beings, and 1t conforms to
certain principles which operate ey-
erywhere; but that understanding
would not reveal the symphony to him.
Thomas w. Surette, in the Atlantic.