Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11
An Interesting Event.


On Thursday Of last week the descendants and
relatives Of that illusrious patriot and soldier,
Ethan Allen, Of revolutionary fame, had re-
union OF such Of the family "a could be got
together on n short notice at the residence Of W.
T. Marshall, in Waterbury Center. More than
thirty assembled coming from Washington, d.
c., New York city, New Rochelle, and from Bur
lington, besides those from the immediate vicin-
ity. At least twenty-five could trace their line
age direct from the founder OF the family in Yer
mont, and yet not one OF the number bore the
name Of Allen The tables were spread in an
orchard near the house, and a sumptuous din
ner provided, for which the mountain breezes had
prepared the guests to do ample justice. Mr.. II.
Amidon, Of Washington, d. c., was called
upon to preside, and upon taking the chair
made brief speech, thanking the company for
the honor conferred upon one 20 lately engrafted
upon the genealogical family tree After the
guests were assembled about the table, the
chairman called upon all to join in singing,
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, -
which was given with will. The viands were
seasoned with wit and humor, and the dinner
was one long to be remembered. After the cloth
was removed came the feast Of reason and
flow of soul" The chairman announced that no
regular 'oasts hau oeeh prepared pu' th"'
speeches ana volunteer toaStS were no" III oiuer'
c. +. Clough, Esq, gave the name Of Ethan Allen
making an eloquent speech Of some length. Mr..
Clough was followed by a younger member OF
the family NJ. Ferguson, Esq, promising
young lawyer of New York-in a speech replete
with wit and humor, and which " brought down
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