Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-24
THE SUPPER OF THE HOWARD
GUARDS.

The Fourth annual supper Of the Howard
Guards came off at the American Hotel Wes-
nesday evening. The Guards marched down
and invaded the parlor, filled the hall with
stacks of arms, and exchanged friendly shots,
while waiting for the announcement OF sup
per After half hour agreeably spent the
Guards formed in two ranks in the parlOr.-
There was danger for a period of having
roast Guard for supper, but they stood un-
der the heavy fire of that CRATE remarkably
well, until the honorary members and invited
guests having proceeded them to the dining
hall. the Guards followed. and sat down at
the table. The hall wa hung with flags,
and large picture of Washington adorned
the upper end. The tables looked very
much better at the commencement of the
feast than at the end of it, for the valiant
sons of Mars made sad havoc with the good
things before them.
The cloth having been (fguratively)
drawn, Capt Tyler called the company to
order, and J. B. Wheeler, Esq, who oficia-
ted as postmaster, read the following
toasts
!, Our Commander in Cuef-t6e Pr.sid,nt Of the
Jiuned States When the regular army Of the
Union shall be found insufficient for its defence,
he will find Volunteers in abundance to maintain
its honor.
Responded to by I. E. Wales, Esq.
The Gop,-,oy oT Vs,-o,f and ComnanIer If
the State Militia.
Responded to by Lieut.. G. S. Blodgett,
who concluded his remarks by toasting
Ex-Gov. Fletcher.
g. The Honorary Members May their notes
be protested, for they will always be called
on to pay.
Responded to by Fl. Rolfe, Esq
1, The Er-OGesrs oftle Guard. We shall al
ways be pleased to meet them at our annual "bat-
ties"
Responded to by Ex-Lieut E. Lyman, in !
few words, and by Lieut.. Blodgett. who
made very appropriate reference to the late
Capt. NJ L. Church.
s, The Hotcard Guards
R. S. Taft, Esq, responded. giving an in
teresting account of the present and prospec-
tive prosperity of the Guards. He closed by
giving the sixth toast
The Vermont Volunteer Niltia-A citizen SOL
diery, the pride and bulwark of our State; may it
ever guard our honor at home and abroad;
and called on the toast-master himself to an
swer.
Mr.. Wheeler objected to being ensnared in
that way, and after few remarks called up
H. R. Campbell, Esq, who spoke at some
length.
Mr. H. W Root reminded the chairman
of the presence of another guest, Capt. Lot
Chamberlin, who was Immediately forced
upon his feet, and in default of speech, sang
% Dandy Dick of Burlington assuring his
hearers that, though he could not vouch for
the quality of the music, the song was
90 every word of it true and he gave them as
toast
"Gov. Sare"
Z. The Officers ofthe Fourth Reqiment-Brave
and efficient soldiers, in the camp, the field and
at the mess. In the hour Of danger ready to
Stand ard by their post, and never HALL down
their colors, fearing not the danger of being
sent to Coventry.
Major Lewis responded.
8. Ethan AHer.-While hi. form is here in
each Boy Of the Green Mountain State, represent
ed in "heroic proportions, let it not be forgotten
that his 'bones are found here also, already suf-
fciently terminated to reiterate in thunder tones
the surrender of all oppressors in the name of he
Great Jehovah"-and the Congress of human
rights.
To this toast Lieut.. Duncklee responded.
3. tn. memory Of Captain Moses L. Chpeh-
The efficient oficer-the good citizen-the fear
lessly honest man-May the sparkling virtues Of
our lamented friend be emulated by each one of
us; that of us, of him, it may be said in life
close-'Well done thou good and faithful servant
This toast was received standing and in
silence.
It was towards twelve O'Clock when the par