The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-03
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After completing our labors here we re-
paired to the M. E. Church to await the ar
rival of delegations from schools in the neigh
boring towns. These soon arriving We pro.
cceded to form in procession in the following
order The speakers and other members of
the clerical profession present took the lead,
followed by thirty-four patriotic young ladies
dressed in splendid uniforms representing
the " thirty-lour States of our Union" Next
came the M. f. Sabbath School of Chelsea,
followed by Chelsea Congregational Sabbath
School, then came the Wlliamstown School,
after which the Schools from Tunbridge and
Royalton, and in the rear large concourse
of citizens and friends. The procession was
then escorted by the Wiliamstown Brass
Band, which furnished US with excellent mu-
sic on the occasion, through the streets 10 the
grove wherc we passed under an arch into the
grove. The Band was then conducted by
special agent to Camp Morrill, - and es-
corted the Volunteer soldiers encamped there
to our grove, where they were invited to par
ticipate in the entertainments. The Band
was then conducted to the stand With the
speakers.
The vast assembly was then called to order
by the President, Mr.. VIM. L. Dickinson.
The Sabbath School children then joined in
singing The Greeting Song" after which
prayer was offered by Rev. Peter Merrill,
and then all joined heartily in singing JOY
fully" A blessing was then invoked by Rev.
E. Penttengill, and all present partook Of
the bountiful repast with which the tables
were SO richly laden.
We were again called to order by the
President The Band then volunteered and
gave us very fine specimen Of music.
Rev. z. S. Haynes then came forward
and declined speaking introducing as sub.
stitute Mr.. Pcmber-a soldier of the 2ad
Vermont Regiment, who was in the battle at
Bull run, and who there received wound,
uniting him for active service at present.
He gave very interesting account Of the
battle, and stated that he refused to take a
discharge from service, but is at home on
furlough, and is going back to settle the
books as soon as he RECEIVERS from the effects
of his wound He was listened to with in.
tense interest by the hundreds who gave vent
to their enthusiasm by three good usty cheers,
upon his taking his seat.
The Sabbath School children were then
addressed by the following persons: Pevs.
w. e. McAllister, D. A. Mack and Peter
Merrill Sentiments were then offered by
Ezra Walker and Rev. j. L. Roberts. Mr..
Storrs, Superintendent of Chelsea Congrega-
tional Sabbath School, came forward and
made remarks after which Rev. j. S. Spin
ney pronounced the benediction, and the sew
eral schools retired to their respective homes
1t was day of universal interest to all pres
cnt, and we arc happy to pronounce the Fes'
tival complete success. The day seemed to
pass pleasantly, and everything moved in har-
mony, and we think great praise and many
thanks are due the citizens of Chelsea for
their united efforts, which have secured sue.
cess to their enterprise. And We can but
hope the friends Of the SabbathSchool
cause will take fresh courage, and prosecute
their labors in this direction with renewed
energy, trusting that their labors will be am.
ply rewarded by Him who gave the injunc-
ion, Feed my Lambs
Z. II. ROBERTS, Secretary.
Chelsea, Aug. 27, 1861.