Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-04
Dedication Bail AT Ludlow.
LUDLOW, Dec. goth.

Dedication Ball AT Ludlow.
LUDLOW. Dee Goth.
Editor Rutland Herald In the
grand Dedication Ball which was held
Thursday night, complimentary to L.
| G. Hammond, Esq, people Of
Ludlow, and many others who attended
from adjoining towns, as also a goodly
number of merchants from Boston, will
recognize one of the most social gather
ings it has yet been their privilege 10
participate in.
1t was not a dedication alone, it had
other features which viii serve to make
it memorable not only to Mr. Hammond
but to many of his friends, who left
their houses Of business in the city to
come and unite their congratulations
with his many friends in Ludlow and
vicinity, and to mark the dedication of
his beautiful hall with those evidences
of harmony and good will which true
friendship alone can excite. 1t has
probably been a long time since Ludlow
has witnessed such a celebration, and
long time too since one of its citizens
received such a tribute OF respect and
gratitude, Nor was this tribute Deepen
dent upon the people of Ludlow alone,
merchants with whom Mr. Hammond
has done business for the past Is or 20
years, representing as they do many Of
the lead ing houses sof Boston,
were here to manifest their regard for
man whom they prize as a friend. and
in whom they recognize a type of a
straightforward business man.
The following are the names Of some
of the merchants of Boston who were
present, names which viii sound familiar
to many dealers among your patrons.
J. c. Dana of Pierce, Dana & Co,
d. L. Green, of Mitchell, Green & Stey-
ems; VIM. H. Hall, of c. Richardson &
Co.;Charlcs Dudlcy.o of Butler, johnson &
Co.; /. G. Coburn, Of \. French & Co;
\. c. RICHARDSON. of Warner & Rich
ardson: S J. Whau of :. J. Whall *
Co.; r. \. futile. of A Hamilton &
Co.: A. T. Burdett, OF J. r. & 4. T.
Burdett: c. ". Bradstrcct. of W. c.
Sargent 4 Co.; f. A. Burchard. Esq.
one of the directors of r & B. Railroad;
Charles Olmstead. ticket agent Rutland;
L. c. Carter of Eaton. Wellington &
Co; A. Pitts. with Geo. W Glazicr &
Co.; T. B. Fitz, with Mason. Tucker 4
Co.
A life size picture of Nj. Hammond
was obtained in Boston, and several Of
the gentlemen l have mentioned had
pictures of a smaller size taken. They
procured a large and beautiful frame in
the center Of which was placed the pic
ure Mr. Hammond. surrounded by the
smaller ones referred to.
Previous to the commencement OF the
this groupe wa, hung Al
the head OF the hail, and it will I'm
remain th9rc a, the proudest
emblem that adons il.
After all was ready, q number Of Dos
ton and Ludlow gentlemen escorted Mr..
to the hall, where cheers and
were freely exchanged.
This was the first intimaiion Mr. Ham
mond had Of the picture. 1t was offered
as a token of friendship and respect, and
it's acceptance was marked by the same
feelings 1t was pleasant to
witness such a testimonial as this among
business men. and to see them forget for
a while their business cares and unite in
social harmony and enjoyment.
Halls Band of Boston was employed
and received with much favor. There
were more than a hundred couples pre-
sent. and at no one time have | noticed
a more orderly or respectable company.
A beautiful supper was furnished by
Messrs. Howe & Moore, prOprietOrs of
the Ludlow House. Dancing continued
until a late hour.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Ham
mond's store and hall were burned last
May, and he has since occupied tenn
porary place of business. He was not
discouraged by the loss, but Immediately
rebuilding. A fine three
story block occupies the site of the old
one, in the second story of which IS
Hammond Hall. The hall is 70 feet
long, 80 feet wide ard II feet high,
making one of the largest halls in the
State. It is finished in the latest and
most approved style, and its beauty and
do credit to the designer.
Altogether it is a hall worthy of the
man whose name it bears. The com
pany who attended its dedication left it
with hopes that future opportunities may
enable them to enjoy many repetitions
of SO enjoyable an occasion, and thus
manifest a lively continuance of good
will to their esteemed friend l.. G. Ham
mond. T. B. F.
The frost did a curious bit of work on
a window on Michigan avenue, Detroit.
A tobacconist's Indian, standing just in
front of the window, ard about two feet