Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-07-17
out of Town Notes.
LUDLOW.

There was very pleasant entertain
ment at the Ludlow House on the even
inc of July 9th, which may be regarded
as an episode growing out of the fourth
After escorting the fire companies to the
depot ut the close of the celebration, the
Altimont Cornet Band, under the direc-
ton of the marshal, G. l.. Howe, made
a few complimentary visits, and among
those who were especially favored was
H. L. Powers, Esq, the proprietor of
the Grand Central Hotel of New York
city, WHO is stopping at present with
his sister. Mrs. Gale, of this village. Mr..
Powers returned the compliment by
fayoring the band and also the fire COM
panv with a dinner. He secured the
services of Mr.. G. L. Howe to make the
necessary arrangement with Messrs.
Starkev 81 Jameson, the prOprletorS OF
the Ludlow House, to provide the repast.
Roast meats, pastry, Strawberries, ice
cream, fruits, nuts, etc, were provided
in abundance, rejecting credit upon the
enterprising prOprietOrs. AS the time
arrived the guests were on hand, togeth-
er with a few citizens who came to par
ticipate it the festivities of the occasion.
Mr., Powers, of New York, being absent
on account of illness, Rev. j. T. Powers,
of this village, spoke in his behalf. Al
ter Justice had been done to the tempt
ING viands, there were other refresh
ments served of a somewhat sparkling
character. This part of programme,
no xever, didn't reflect upon the temper
ance principles of the gentlemanly pro-
priet0rs of the house, for the company
brought these refreshments with them.
1t was that kind, however, which gene
rally prompts a man to go home right
side up, and sustain a genial bearing
towards his fellows, while at the same
time it doesn't prevent him from return
ing home at a seaSOnable hour. 1t
seemed highly proper that some one or
more should preside over the distribution
of such fare, and, accordingly, Hon.
VIM. II. Walker was duly chosen presi-
dent and L. Z. Sherman, toast master.
No one complained of the agreeable
and satisfactory manner in which the
dishes were served up, and no one rose
| to explain that he hadn't had his pOr-
ton. Sentiments were offeredin behalf
| of Mr. Powers, through whose abundant
! generosity the occasion was made so en-
| ioyable for the fire engine company
| who ever design to be on the ''alert
when duty calls; for our home institu-
tions, civil, social and literary; for the
Altimont Cornet band, whose devotion
to the interests of others viii only be re-
Quilted when they listen to the beauti-
full music of golden harps; for the la
dies, whose presence is requisite at all
social gatherings to lend the grace of
their charms, and who are ever near to
administer to our temporal and spiritual
needs in time of danger and peril; tor
the Legislature of Vermont, composed
of wise and true men; and for Mr..
Jameson, ''mine host" whose pains
taking was so marked to render the oc-
casion a success. AS these toasts were
presented, the president, in his unique
and pleasant manner, introduced the re-
spondents, who answered to the call in
brief and felicitous speeches, which con-
tributed not little to render the occa-
sion one of pleasant memories. After
the company dispersed the band sere-
naded 1.-the man who pays our bills, J" at
the residence of Mr.. Gale, which called
forth little speech from Mr.. Powers.
May his lawful increase be commensur'
ate with his generosity. Lux.