The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-05
STAR
TO HAVE HOME
in VERMONT
Committee Selects JOsIyn
Home In Randolph for
This Purpose

At the last grand chapter meet
ing held in Burlington, June 7 and
8, which was the 50th session of
this grand body, the subject of am
Eastern Star home was introduced,
and favorably considered and a
committee was appointed consist
ing of three brothers and three sis
tiers, to investigate, locate and pur-
chase a home to be used for that
purpose. This committee were not
limited as to price, but were toI
act according to their best iudg-
ment in the choice and purchase of
the same. MANY homes were pre-
scented to this committee, in diff
ferent parts of the state, all de-
sirable, and all of which were visit
ed and examined by them. Friday
July 20, the committee were CALI
ed together by the chairman, DR..
John H. Miller of Wallingford,
who named White River Junction
as central place for the meet
ing to be held. All the members of
this committee were present and
each in turn were called upon to
express an opinion in regard to the,
several places visited. Following
this all were requested to write
their preference upon a slip of pa
per. On their return to the chair
man, the result was unanimous,
each slip bearing the name of Ran
dolph. An invitation had been eX-
tended to this committee to visit
here and examine residences, this
having been presented by l.. W.
Webster, president of the board of
trade, and the committee of the
local chapter, which they had ac-
cepted. Following the meeting at
White River Junction, the commit
tee motored to this place and were
met by those having the matter in
charge, and after an examination
of the F. A. Joslyn residence, an
agreement was made for the pun
chase of the home, and early this
week, the final plans will be made
and writings drawn, which will
make this property the future
Eastern Star home. This residence
was built about six years ago, by
one of the best architects and
builders in this vicinity and when
nearly completed, was purchased
by Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Josiyr for a
home. The house was finished I'M
their supervision and is perfect in
every detail. Mr.. and Mrs. Joslyn
have passed the time here since the
house was finished, from May until
November. The furnishings and
equipment are all of a very high
order, and in the purchase the
furniture is included. The house
is located on Maple street on the
highlands, in a residential part of
the town, on one of three lots own
ed by Mr.. Joslyn, who has spared
no time or expense in the decora
ton of the grounds, to make the
same attractive. A fine garage has
been built, entrance to which from
the street, is by the way of ce-
ment drive, cement walks lead to
the granite steps over which one
passes to a commodious piazza,
part of which is enclosed, all pre-
senting a delightful picture Of the
exterior. Entering the house one
is first introduced to a reception
room, having an elaborate stair
case, polished floor, large fireplace
and furnishings to correspond.
Back of this is the living room and
dining room connected by a wide
opening where is found every con-
venience. Two rooms in the rear
are all furnished with taste and
modern equipment, this making
the work easy. Seven sleeping room
large upper hall and bath room
are found on the second floor, all
finished in hardwood. On the third
floor are also found three rooms
finished and ready for use at any
time. The house is. situated on a
fine street in the residential part
of the town and nearby is the Mari
Castle park and beautiful resi-
dence of Col. A. B. Chandler, and
it is only short distance from the
Randolph sanatorium. II is from
five to seven minutes walk from
the postoffice, railroad station and
hotels, and less than ten minutes
walk to the churches, KimbaIl
Public library and Chandler Music