The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-05-28
TfREMEN'S FESTIVAL.
MIDDLEBURY, May 20, 1867.

men OF Washington Engine Go. No. /,
celebrated their 21st birthday, at the
Addison House with supper.
AT the start, it was intended that tho
invitation should be confined 10 the Fire
Company and the Fire Department, and
their ladies but as there seemed 10 be
desire on the part Of some of our citizens
to be present, and participate, a mora
general Invitation was extended to Others.
And when all together, made one of tho
most pleasant gatherings ever enjoyed.
The supper prepared by Mr., Rider, did
credit TO his taste as Il caterer for his Gus
toners
Rev. Mr.. Graves of the Episcopal
Church, invoked blessing upon tho
supper in readiness, and after all had eaten
their full, | have no doubt but there wero
more than "sevcn baskets " left
Mr.. Cobb, the Toastmaster, then called
upon an impromptu Glee Club, composed
of two or three young gentlemen from tho
College, and as many young ladies from
our village, for a song, which was respond
ed to in manner that did great credit
TO their musical requirements. After
wards they were called upon throughout
the exercises, and responded in the same
happy manner, giving great satisfaction
to all present.
ToAsTs.
Our .N1oriy While empires have arisen.
| and thrones have been demolished, we have
kept steadily on in our onward march tor
twenty one years. To-day finds US strong and
vigorous in carly manhood.
Responded to by Capt. Simmons, the
Foreman. lie said that the company
had been organized twenty one years.
lie traced its history all through the
period Of its cxistencc-giving statistical
information in reference to Its officers and
members, &c.
Orr Honorary II mbcrs. They have fought
the good fight" and finished their urse
among U.S. yet we sincerely hope that their
lives may be one uRrufet stream, and that
they may have safe passage over Jordan.
Jason Davenport, Esq, former Fore
man ot the Company, being called upon,
said that he had taken great interest in
the success Of the Company, although he
was not now a member. The associations
he had formed while member, would
! i..,, 4 4 4
him, And that hefelt honored to rcmem.
Der that he had belonged 10 the Company
, and helped to make it called what it
really was, one Of the best Fire Companies
in Vermont. lie thanked the company
for an invitation to be present, and closed
by hoping that their course would be still
upward.
Or Fire Iari'HS. Their promptness and
d sore ion in times ofdanger, merit our warmcst
gratitude. May their number never be less.
Prot. kellogg responded in brief but
happy manner. He claimed that at this
festival it was first announced to him that
he WAS Warden. That as the honor
had been conferred upon him by the board
of Truetooo, ho should onioovor to do hi.
duty. That he considered 1t an honor to
be iireman--that they were truly ben
ctac;ors of our race, and deserve the cs.
TEEN and appreciation Of our people. lie
felt that this was one Of the institutions
OF the resent az that should be sustained
among US. lie congratulated the company
on having attained its mJorty-hoped it
would marry-i;s Captain also. That
we might celebrate its wooden. its glass,
It's silver ard its gold wedding. After
| further general remarks, lie closed-by
hoping TO be permitted to enjoy many
more pleasant occasions like ill.,. present.
orr city Fdthe,S-Me TRUSTEES Blest bs
the Town that has such fathers whose only
aim is to benefit their children. Their daily
IRA KS before men, are worthy of imitation
May they have 6Oceis Of mercy towards our
Taxpayers,
Hon. j. W. Stewart in response, said
IN substance, that although he was not
an old man, no' ,roaii nat be for years to
come he was called up as a t;,tlr. lie
supposed, however, that the reason for
such appeation arose from the fact tina.
he held the office of one of the Trustees
of the village-an office which has under
lis supervision, its parks, its walks, and
various other duties pertaining to the
welfare Of the village. lie also paid
fitting tribute to the Fire Company, for
their efficiency in staying the fires that
have occurred since its organization, and
closed by requesting DR.. Russell to finish
his speech, AS lie said at the outset, he
hat nottiDg 10 sQH and he had said it.
Onr lime Inst ttioas The heritage of
our Fathers What of good they contain may
We cherish; and transmit the legacy to those
who come after us, somewhat enlarged and
improved.
This toast was responded to by l.. d.
Eldredge, Esq who spoke substantially
as follows; We have been greatly favor
ed in the gift of the institutions that have
come do IN to US from n former gcner-
alton. They are the result of the labors
OF our fathers, and are examples of their
tOrethought and indomitable energy and
perseverance. While toiling for the ne
cessites OF life, and the forest trees were
yet uutelled apon this very spot, they did
not forget the moral necessities Of them
selves, and those who were to come after
them. Though poSseSsed of small Decun