The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-06-24
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From the Mlddlebury Reglster.l
The Doctors Picnic.


Early in the morning of Wednesday, the
18th inst, carriage after carriage rolled up
to the spacious dwelling of DIR. Cullen
Billiard, in western New Haven, and de-
posted their loads of Joyful persons, to-
gether with bountifu supplies of the good
things of this life. The committee had pre-
pared some two hundred feet of table In an
adjoining grove, covered with awnings, cap
able OF accommodating four hundred per.
sons at once. Inside the dwelling was con
fusion in the extreme, caused by the con-
tinued Misunderstanding and words of welcome
by the doctor and other members of his
family, together with kindly greetings be-
tween friends long separated but now re-
united at the home of their common father.
The adjoining grounds were filled promis
cuousy with an expectant crowd among
whom might he found large mixture of
the juvenile class.
The Nergennes cornet band were prompt
~ on the ground, having arrived by the first
boat in the morning.
At II o'clock the exercises were com.
menced at the speakers stand by use of the
following programme: Music by the band,
AUD Lang Syne !" prayer by the Rev. ID.
L. Huburd Introductory address by the
president. w. 5. Wright; music, "Vacant
Char;' complimentary address by q. L.
Harrington address by Capt w Is. Hui
burt, representative of the army music,
"IIal Columbia address by A. j. Stowe,
the doctors Oldest baby present, aged forty
six address by $. Il. NJ. Cowles, represen-
tative of agriculture music.
Procession formed for dinner under the
direction of Marshal Gorham in the follow
ing order band, Dr. Billiard escorted BY
Drs. Bass, Sutton, Day, and Hall speak
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everybody.
After having partaken heartily of the
bountiful repast, the procession reformed
and repaired to the stand where the follow
ing toasts were given by Capt G. L. Har-
rington, toast master
our host tho live citizen, the faithful physi-
clan and honored member OF the medical pro-
fesslon.
Responded to by the host, Dr. Cullen
Billiard.
The venerable Dr.. Bass, the prophet, the SER
want and pride OF three generations OF his fellow
men. Long may he remain to cheer and bless
his race.
Responded to by DR.. Bass IN his happiest
vein.
The clergy, our elder brothers and faithful
counsellorS this side the dark valley, who cheer
us with bright hopes OF happiness in the life to
come.
Responded to by Rev. T. A. Griffin, pre-
siding elder, Pittsburgh, N. Y, and Rev.
Mr.. Heath of Vergennes.
The legal profession, we greet the representa-
tives present with us to-day may our appeals
to their wisdom, advice, and decision never be
mlsdirected.
Ably responded to by L. A. Sturtevant
of Middlebury.
The ladies, mothers Of the numerous progeny
present with us to-day who come TO testify
their appreciation OF the professional skill OF
our host.
Responded to in happy style by Rev.
G. W. S. Porter, of Weybridge.
Letters were read by the president from
Rev's. Gregg, Wade and Partridge, congrat-
ulating the doctor on the event, and ex-
pressing regret at their inability to attend.
Addresses by the Rev. Messrs. Ayres, of
Schuyler Falls, N. Y. Washburn, of Mid
dlebury T A. Griffin, Plattsburgh w.
Billiard, New Haven A. s.. Ingalls,, Bran
dom q. w. S. Porter, Wey6ridge w.
w. Ayres, Zone of the doctors boys Win
chendon, Mass. r. j. Davies, Addison
B. Cox; Bridpo2rt Benediction by Rev.,D.
p. Huburd. Interspersed with music
The company were then photographed
by Mr.. Stearns, of Vergennes.
Representatives of the great family we're
present from Canada, New Jersey, Mas
sachusetts, New York, and several other
states.
1t was estimated that 500 people were
present on the occasion. Among those
from abroad we noticed Hon. Harvey Au-
brey, of New York city, brother.in- law of
DIR. Billiard, who presented the doctor
and wife on this occasion each with
superb gold chain, valued at $50 each.
A sufficient sum was also contributed by
the company present to purchase the doc
tor a gold watch
The going home time having arrived,
the band were given three cheers by the
people, and they in return gave three
cheers and tiger for the doctor and peo-
pie of New Haven and vicinity And so
ended the first and last gathering of the
kind upon record, and admitted by all, al
though well wearied by the duties of the
day, to be one of the happiest they had ever
experienced.