Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-08-14
For the Freeman.
The Picnic at East Montpelier.

The Picnic of the common schools of East
Montpelier came off last Saturday as previ-
ously announced. The day was exceedingly
fine, and the festival was an entire success.
Hon. Addison Peck acted as president, Rev.
L. Warren as chaplain, Capt. Timothy Davis
as marshal, and S. G. Shurtleff, ESQ.,, of
Plainfeld, as toast-master. There were two
hundred scholars present, and many parents.
Three full schools from other towns partici-
pated in the delights of the occasion. Of
the ten schools in East Montpelier, eight
sent full delegations. Nearly all the pupils
of these schools came in carriages tastefully
decorated. some carrying in happy groups
thirty and some twenty scholars. The exer-
cises at the church consisted of a voluntary
hymn, and an address, by Rev. j. o. Skin
ner of the Christian Repository. The address
was listened to with much attention, was a
fine, scholarly production, and was g straight
to the question"
After the exercises at the church, the peo-
pie, escorted by drum corps of seven per-
sons, and the Plainfeld Brass Band, proceeded
to the grove north of the church, where a
bountiful collation. was served under the
grand old trees to which the multitude paid
close attention until the tables were relieved
of many of the good things provided for the
occasion. After this feast the following sem
timents were read by Mr.. Shurtleff:
Education The bulwark of our National
safety.
Responded to by c. W. Willard of Mont
pelier.
The Sabbath .School-The Nursery of the
Church
West Virginia-The brave and true, may
Congress protect her in her rights.
ABSOLUTE Prohibition-The only salvation for
the poor inebriate and his family.
The Arts and Sciences-The legitimate re-
suits of education. Long may they flourish
under the fostering care of free and indie
Responded to by G. II. Heath, Esq,
of Plaintield.
The Rising Generation-May they be edu-
Gated in the principles of Republican form
of Government, as inaugurated, expounded
and cherished by Washington, Jefferson,
Monroe and jackson.
Woman-The morning-star of infancy
the day-star of manhood, the evening-star OF
old age.
The Children of America-The prettiest
the smartest, and the best in the world
May their numbers never grow less.
The Green Mountain Girls
Thou Oh naturally aristocratic, they like to roam
With Green Mountain boy by their sides,
By compromise and concession they don't scorn
To become loving, industrious and devoted brides
The Music--Long may their harps be kept il
tune as they have this day. to discourse
sweet music to the agreeable entertainment
of approaching and intelligent assemblies.
The Freedmen Of the SOuth-Now that the.
; are free, what is TO become of them?
Responded to by Rev. T. B. Taylor, o
Montpelier.
After the sentiments and the brief re
sponses, the gathering slowly and reluctant
dispersed The occasion was one of mucl
pleasure to all present, young and old enter
ing into the spirit of the festivities wit
equal zest and appreciation. Mr.. Goodwin
the efficient and active superintendent, wa
ndefatigable and successful in his efforts I
; make everything pleasing, and he was mos
handsomely seconded by the ladies, and abb
aided by the gentlemen in his work.
East Montpelier, Aug. II, 1867