Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-28

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The celebration " st. Iohu'- day ou saturday
the 2lh instant, under the auslicoa Of the ST.
Jean Baptste Society Of this place, was very
successful affair, and much enjoyed BY all con
ccncd Several other societies had been invited
to join with The society here in tho celebration,
but from some cause or other no out-oi-town so
cietica were present, rs societies, and greater
worl, was thrown upon our town societies. They
proved themselves equal TO the task, however,
and their manner Of conducting the affair gave
evidence OF their perseverance and energy
Under the direction Of the officer Of the day, J.
{. Gala-e assisted by marshals Jessie Cayhue
and Thomas Brudncll, the procession was formed
at Village Hall, in abont the following order.
Officer Of the day and his aids standard bear
ers Montpelier Cornet Band, Of eighteen pieces
Engine Company No 4, Louis Wood, forcnani
llihernian Society. Moses Kane. marshal North
field Comet Band Little st. Jean Baptiste and
lamb. In carriage the parsonage jacques Cartier,
discovcrer Of Canada, on horseback, with Indians
following iour-horse team, with little school
girls st. Jean Blptiste Society, Of Montpelier,
under the charge Of Eugene layiolette little
school-hoy- on foot clergy, delegates and invited
/ guests, In carriages I'd. Alcsc per-onaled the
male Indian in company with Jacques Cartier,
and T. Ihcriault personatod the squaw James
/ Campbell took the part of Jacques Cartier, the
/ disco,ercr The du-ky red men attracted q
| good deal 81 attention, aud sustained their part
| OF the programme very well
Starting at Village Hall, the procession moved
/ down state street to Mddo.cS street, then back
| by Was Of High street to g. Augustine church,
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/ and sermon, Rev Fathers Cardinal Of Milton,
| Dmon Of st. Albans, Audct of winooski, and
/ Dnglue of this village, being present aud aiding
/ Ia the services. After music by the Montpelier
/ band Father Cardinal ohlciatel during mass,
aud was followed by Father nngluc. who made a
short address to the people concerning the ar
Engagements for the day. A sermon WAS then de-
liyctod In French by Father Duon, Of st. Adams
who spoke earnestly to the people for about hali
an hour The church was filled to repction with
an attentive audience, the exercises closing with
music b., the Mortified band
After tlc exercise at the church. the procession
was reformed and moved down Court street t.
school street, then around the upper portion oil
ue village and down through Main and stat,
streets To the Central depot. On the way down
the line was halted, a brief serenade was given
in front of The .irYs building, and SINH
hlr ceremony was gone through with IN front Of
the JOURNAL office and the Pavilion hotel Flag.
and banners were penhiuly displayed from the
buildings along the route, and this with con
tnued music by the bands, and the crowd on th,
streets made thing. exceedingly lively Tie pro
ces.ion crossed the bridge near the depot passe,
down On the Berlin side a short distance, and en-
tered Nicholas woods, which spot had been desig
mated and prepared for general picnic ground
Arriving on the picnic grounds about quartz
before two O. clock the first thing IN order was re
freshuent, and no one raised the least objection
to this, for tho journey had been long and dusty
and every body was ready 10 partake Of the eata
bic. which had been prepared A long line of Ia
hles had heon -ot up, and they were filled will
everything to satisfy the hunger OF the crowd
The bands, tie tire company and the two soce
tic~, were the frat 20 be seated At the tables au'
after they had been satisfied, the tables were oc
cuped los those Of the crowd who bad made N
private provision for dinner
After the good things had been sunicenu
discussed, to the great benefit of an concerned
music by the bands was next in order and the
the speeoh-making began. Father Audet Of Wi
Father Druon. Of St Nhans, then spoke to then
in English Ills remarks were extremely felic
tou- and called forth frequent applause from tn
listening crowd lie congratulated them On tn
happy occasion Of their gathering and was gla
to see that 30 much harmony prevailed hetwee
the different societies engaged in the celebration
Speeches were also made by Father Dlglue, 4
Campbell, 81, r. Allrd, Eugene lavioette, .
f. Merou. Moses Kane and j. c. Galaise, al {
whom did their utmost in every way to make III
occasion a successful one. j. {. Galaise ente
4 taised the crowd with a song which ELECTED niue
applause
About halfpast four the order was given TO II
o form, and the procession in the same order as b
fore. started for the village to the enliyening M
J sic Of dums-minus ffes-and Afterwards mus
hy the hands At Village Hall the line va
halted and preparations made 90 di'land. As
1T ending of The musical performances Of ii
p day both hands united when the line halted
D the Han, and played substantial quickstel
There were some thrty-eight pieces in ALL and IL
p "welkin rang in good style for few minute
st the conclusion NJ the music cheers were pr
, posed and pi,enWith q hearty viii for the band
h. the citizens Of the town, and the different 81
/, ceties concerned in The days work; and then Il
D company dishandod, having had fun day
t enjoyment and satisfied with themselves al
. each other.
Much credit is due the society under who
auspices the celebration occurred, rthe thoroug
p ness with which the whole affair was conducte
b The utmost order prevailed throughout the da
and ever, body connected with the societies, ct,
kept in admirable order The four-horse tea
with large number OF little girls, pretty dresse
added much to the appearance Of the processio
and won much elimination from the looSers-o
g The little st Jean with the attendant lamb, W
p also an attractive feature
q There were a large number Of people attenda
upon the celebration, and there would have be-
-, a much greater number had the programme be-
carried ont as at first contemplated The sever
societies which had been invited including,
believe those of St Johnsbury, Burlington,
Adams and Winooski-had agreed To come, an
= relying upon their word, the society here we
:. forward in the work OF preparation. 1t does Il
speak well for those socetes-the fact that TIA
. went back upon their word, aud thus threw t
entire burden Of the celebration upon the hoI
i. societies The society here did well in goi
e. ahead with the affair, even under such dific
l. ties. and all agree that they made success Of
IN and proved themselves independent.
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