Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-12-13

by A. Hatch of Woodstock. The stoves
and pipe by Edward Doyle of Bridgewater
And 1t is but justice to say, and we know
we affirm the sentiments of the proprietor
that cech and all have executed thcil
several trusts with fidelity, and in man
ner which reflects credit on all.
THE DEDICATION.
Saturday morning, the day fixed for tn,
Dedication, came wi til q snow storm, the
like of which had not been seen fol-
years. The "beautiful snow" was per
haps never known to fall faster, and it con
continued to descend till hour, II O'Clock
a. M, the time fixed for the ceremonies to
commence. But though the snow had
got deep, and continued to fall, the broth
crs and sisters with their friends, came,
some on wheels and some on runners, and
by II O'Clock noon, the number present in
the hall, was over two hundred, and not
Withstanding the 'inclemency of the
weather." Woodstock, Harlland and Plym-
outh Oranges were represented. The
storm did not prevent the arrival of Hon.
L. P. Cotton, Worthy Master of the State
Grange, and Hon. Peter Collier Of Bur-
lington University, who had been invited
to take part in the dedication.
The ceremonies commenced at o'clocl;
p. m. in the main Hall, which was hand
somely furnished with the furniture of the
Grange, and q fine toned organ, with sing
ing by the choir-all the members Of the
Grange-of an appropriate piece. The for
malities Of the dedication were continued
the Worthy Master Of the State Grange
taking the leading part, interspersed with
music from the choir, to their conclusion.
The music was very fine, and the ceremo-
MES throughout were Of an interesting
character. At the close of the services Of
dedication, Professor Collier made an
eloquent and able address, which occupied
an hour in its delivery. We could not do
justice to it and its author, by any report
wemight give, and can only say that it was
rcpletc with sound sentiments, practical
suggestions, and happy illustration of the
Importance, and dignity of the tillers Of
the soil, and he urged the necessity of
thorough education of farmers, as well rs
those engaged in professional pursuits
His remarks were listened to with marked
attention and satisfaction.
The dedication over, dinner was an
nounccd, and the company proceeded to
tue Dining Hail. Here the Sister Grang-
ers had displayed their generosity and
good taste. There were four long tables.
the length OF the hall, beautifully laid and
ready to break with the abundance of
good things upon them: nicely cooked
oysters, turkeys, chickens, ducks, were
represented, with meats Of different kinds,
and an almost innumerable number Of
kinds of cakes, pies, and pastry, of every
variety; and fruits of the orchards
There were over two hundred at the
tables, bat they prepared for four or five
hundred, and had the weather been pro-
pitious there would have been probably
that number present. As it was, those
who were present at the feast, did ample
justice to the provisions, and were I'M
stinted in their praise of the ladies who
had charge of the banquet.
1t was the intention of the Grange to
have lit up the hall in the evening, but
the storm still continuing, though some
what abating, it was thought best to close
the meeting, as many had Il long distance
to go, through the deep snow and pelting
storm, and the company separated. 1t
was cold dreary day without, but with
in JossELYN HALL there were many warm
hearts and noble heads who will look
back on the dedication wi h fond rccol-
lections, and no regrets but those oc-
casioned by the storm which prevented
so many of their friends from being with
them on the occasion.