The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-22
Interesting Events In Life
of Mr.. Dunnett
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companion: "Thank God the Dago
can holler; it's a sure sign he isn't
dead"
Nh Dunnett was one who could al
ways see the bright side of the dark
est incident, and many were the
stories with which he used to enliven
his companions. Whenever the
SQuirc's eyes began to twinkle and
he started with the phrase, THAT re-
minds me-" there was a general slid
ing of chairs in his direction to get
in closer so that none of the details
Of the good story which was coming
might be missed. Mr.. Dunnnett used
TO tell one story on himself, of visit
which he took to the ancestral home
in Scotland. While there, he had
dinner on one occasion with two maid
en- ladies', who were distant relatives,
and at the commencement Of the
meal, he as asked to return grace.
Notwithstanding this was not entire
w in his line, he evidently officiated
nobly and well in this capacity, for
after he had finished, one of the la
dies turned to him and remarked,
"AleX, who looks after the parish
while We are aWa'?'
I'm addition to his legal attain
ments, Mr.. Dunnctt was a wide read
err, and from the persull of his large
and carefully selected private library,
and his powers of concentration, he
had a far better grasp of numerous
subjects than many college graduates,
In recognition of his learning, the
Norwich University, in 1917. confer
red upon him the honorary degree Of
Master of Science. He was a master
in the use of English, choosing with
ncety the words to express his exact
shade of meaning He was a lover
Of books and took great pride in both
his private and law library, the lat
ter being one of the best in the state.
For many years, and up to the time
of his death, Mr.. Dunnett was u
member of the American Bar Associ-
alton, the Vermont State Bar As
ISOLATION, and the Caledonia County
Bar Association, having served a.
President of the two latter organiza-
tions. At the time of his death, he
and Trustee of Norwich University,
as well as member of the Commits
SION for Revision Of the Vermont
Constitution.
He was a generous giver to all
philanthropic projects and distribute
ed his gifts without regard to sect
OF creed. He belonged to no lodge or
order save the Masonic, in which the
had attained the Knight TemplaI de-
gree.
Although not closely affiliated with
any church, his preference was for
the Unitarian faith. He was, how
ever. in sympathy with the high
ideals for which all churches stand,
but was opposed to anything small or
narrow. On several occasions he
gave d papcr in churches on the value
Of Bible study. which showed no little
fla liarjtv with his subject
Mr.. Dunnctt enjoyed having a
home where he could entertain his
friends Those who have particiDat-
ed of his hospitalitiey know that he
was a rare hos in his power to make
these occasions enjoyable and memor.
able He was thrice married: First.
on April 2, 1879, to Ella J. White of
South Rycgate, who died March 2
1881: again on December 23, 1884
to Sarah NJ Towne of Barre, who
died August 8, 1888, and lastly to
Mrs. Ella Chalmers of st. Johnsbury
who survives him. While he had no
children of his own who survived in
fancy, he become father to every
young man who needed his assis-
lance, and was particularly generous