St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-12-01

banks. Andrew f. Rankin, Franklin
Fairbanks.
In secm ing for Librarian such Il IMAM
a> Mr.. Thaver- man who has 81 much
at heart the elevation of the public
mind and tiStr-in connection with this
institution. "lr citizens are t" lac con-
graduated.
SiI"Hld do Injustice To myself if
did not here make mention of the faith
fillncsS and personal interest shown by
my Architect and Master Builder. and
all who have had part in the erection.
construction and liting-up of tl.e build
ing. They have my warmr>t thanks.
One word of explanation in regard {"
the Reading Room. The newspapers
of the day with the exception of Il few
leading standard dailics and wteklies).
will not he found there. but Il full line
Of periodical literature. and this is offer
ed as an introduction to s"mcthin" hight
er in the adjoining rooms.
And now fellow citizens and towns
men. it gives me profound satisfaction
and sincere pleasure 10 present To You
/ and Nour children. and to all who may
come after yOu. the free Use of this build
1 ing and its contents. My highest amhi
ton will he satisfied and fullest eNpec-
tati"nS realized. if now. and in the
coming Years. the people make the
of IcSoit i"r patient research. reading
and study"
The audience received this announce
ment with the most hearty applause
Rev. W. W. Tlayer. the Librarian. then
made some announcements. read Tho
regulations which We're 10 govern the
building, drawing of books. etc. and
Just Is the audience WAS about Ia 20
ont. Hon. l.. L. Poland ;nn>r apnn III,
platform.
ELMAEk~ El II DGE POLAND.
Judge Poland said he, had been IL.
qucstrd on behalf of some of the eli
zcll> of -. ,Iulni>huIN. to express thcil
gratitude ior This magnificent @it!
Shonld he express his own feelings il
this matter. he knew he shoHld sly
things that would seem to the dono
j 4 a.,
one of singular muniirtmcr. BY it III,
gi>cr had planted Il tree of knowlcdg,
| and opened u fountain of lcaIniu"
whose stream should flow on dow
: through all time. The people apprc
ci;Itr the Eft. II c:inc 80 Gradual,
and quietly Ia them that IhcIc has beer
II" opportunity heretofore OF manifest
ing great enthusiasm. Vet they fee
in their hearts the value. Of what i th
night given them. Although our PEG
: pie are Il haid-wmking community
very generally earning their bread IL
: he toll of them hands. they are also
reading people. The only reward which
they can offer t"l ihr 9itI bestowed
i 10 use ii well. This they promise
1t is said in the good Book that il /,
more blessed /" Civ, lilan /" receive /
that i, true in thi> east. .r> he had II,
doubt. great will he the reward ui hin
through whose mrUniiictncr We iccciN ,
this gift
Judge Poland spoke in Il most tcliri
t"iIS manner. and his remarks wclt
warmly chccrrd. The audience wcl,
then Invited t"pa>> through the Library
and lower rooms of the building. amr
inspect lis contents. which they WEI,
Very glad la do: the band mcauWiil,
playin" some choice selections.
~ AIrEliNn"N WITH INT ,nn.pEE\
The exercises connected with til,
opening of the Nlhenaum would no
have been complete without recognizing
the children. They We're invited "l
Tuesday afternoon. when brief remark
were made In them 10y Me>$I>. IIorac,
Fairbanks and f.. &. Rcdin.tnm. an,
RrNs. l.. .. Bra>t"u. {. VI. Suuthsatc
II. {. sheldon and Henry Fairbanks
The band of six pieces WIS in attend
amcr. and played frequent selections
which added much 10 the entertainment
Afterwards the children were ivited t,
Il ramhle through the huilding. I" W hicl
they were quick to respond.
This ended all the preliminary cNer
ci>cS connected with the opening OF tn,
st. bloomsbury Athcnalm and on ;It
: after to-day. the Library aud Rcadn:
Room will hr open to the public. da,
: and evening. the Sabbath. holiday :
and Wednesday evenings excepted.
II is hardly necessary to add that thi
e occasion has been one of rare imtrrr>
and enjoyment to our citiZens-.. tt.i,
of fat things. The event marks N
epoch in the history of this town upon
which generations to come will lool
back with gratitude. The full value u
the gift the far-ot,' future only can dis
close.
" ERE MENTION.