The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-11
serenude 10 Col. charles III. Joyce.


Serennde 90 Col. charles ~. joyce.
1t will be remembered by many of our
readers, doubtless, that at the session of
the State far, last year, the Northfield
Cornet Band, who were then, as they are
the present year, furnishing the music for
the OCCASION called upon our well-known
townsman, Col. Joyce, one evening, and
gave him very delightful sercnade. This
was given from the fact not only that the
gentleman was one of our most prominent
citizens, but also that he was formerly
resident of Mortified and personally
| known to the members of the band.
Well, last evening the occasion was re-
peated and was made exceedingly enjoya-
BILE from the musical treat afforded by the
band, the reception given them by the gal
liant Colonel and his family, and also by
the few pleasant speeches made by the
host and other gentlemen present
The serenade rendered was made still
more pleasant to all concerned from the
fact of the recent honors bestowed upon
the recipient in his election to Congress
from this district, and the band were thus
prompt TO give him an expression of their
sympathy and pleasure on that account
also.
The band arrived ut the residence of Col.
Joyce, on Cottage street, at about eight
o'clock, in large carryall. and provided
oil
themselves in the yard and discoursed sew
eral fine pieces of musc with good effect.
AT the conclusion of the applause which
followed the efforts, from those present, the
Colonel stepped forward and thanked them
sincerely for their music and for his eXhi-
bition of their kind sympathy and esteem.
AS he was not given to spcech-making lie
would attempt nothing Of the kind, but
could present to them one who was always
ready and one whom they would doubtless
be glad to hear, Col. r. c. Benton of st.
Adams.
Col. Benton responded 10 the introd uc
ton and said he was very happy to meet
the band and hear their music. He wished
TO say, however, that as to Colonel Joyce
not being speech maker, il he was not lie
knew not who was. He was glad to be
present on that occasion, TO meet Colonel
Joyce and rc-Joycc with the rest He had
known the Colonel for many years, had
watched him during his whole career; as
an attorney he had been with him and also
as Il soldier still more he had fought the
battles of the last campaign side by side
with him and could attest to the labors of
the Colonel at that time. 1t gave the
speaker great pleasure to congratulate him
upon his election to Congress and trusted
that his future would be as honorable TO
himself and to his country as the past had
been successful.
Major J. Halsey Cushman, editor Of the
Bennington Banner, Who was present, was
then introduced by Colonel Joyce as one
whom the band would remember as having
heard from last year. The major said he
had not much to say. The band knew as
he told them last year, that he was mort
VIXEN, at Fredericksburgh, Gen. Heintze-
man made that dash in front of Iooker's
brigade, and martial music did more than
any hing else TO cheer them ON. lie was
glad to add his sympathy with Colonel
Benton against the idea of Colonel Joyce
being no speechmaker. He knew tie col
onel's sword-arm had been of value in the
service of his country and he should be
sorry TO lose faith in his tongue and lips
in the cause of the right, and that they
would still do the same for the country,
for its advancement and for honest repub-
licanism. AS evidence of the present adj
vancement of our government in the cause
of the right was the election of the gallant
colonel to Congress from the First district,
While his sympathy with Colonel Benton
would be extensive enough to reach any
emergency which might arise in the event
of Colonel Joyce losing his voice, he had
no doubt we should hear from him again
in his efforts in behalf of the state and of
the country. The major then asked that
Colonel Joyce be recalled.
COLONEL JOYCE