Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1878-08-24
Lord DufIerin and Gov. Fairbanks at
Stanstead.

The reception of Lord Dufferi
and party and Governor Horac
Fairbanks and staff took place q
Stanstead last week Friday. Thou
sands of Canadians and Vernon,
ers crowded the streets, while fror
every house top and public build
ing bunting and banners, Provin
cial and International, bespoke tn
warm enthusiasm of the Canada,
people for their long honored Chic
and the distinguished guests of til,
United States.
At precisely u o'clock the specia
train bearing Gov. Fairbanks AM
aids arrived at Statistical station
from whence in public carriage.
they were driven to the Plain.
At 3 o'clock vociferous cheering
of the spectators announced tn,
approach of Lord Dufferin, who
with Gov. Fairbanks and party
we're escorted by the fire depart
ments of Stanstead and Derby Line
Captains Channel and Jones com
handing, to the beautifully festoon
ed and decorated residence of Chas
w. Pierce. Esq. After partaking
of the rich collation. prepared fol-
the distinguished visitors they were
escorted to Stanstead College
where, in behalf of the citizens Of
Stanstead, the Governor Genera
and lady were introduced to the
people by Hon. Joseph L. Terrill
the Mayor.
His E6rdship replied in a speech
in which he referred in eloquent
terms to the loyalty of the Canadi
an people, particularly the inhabi
tants of st. Francis district, com
plimenting them for their industry
and especially their advancement
in educational matters. He paid
fitting compliments to the Trustees
and Faculty of Stanstead College,
and urged upon the people their
utmost effort to support and fur
Their its prosperity and influence.
After referring at length in com.
plimentary terms to the friendly re.
lations of the Canadian and Amer.
lean people, said: 81 never visited
the United States when 1 was not
most cordially, enthusiastically and
complimentary received by both
the public and officers of State.
While l love and shall ever love
Canada, and the people Of Canada,
side by side and with this ever will
be my love and profound admira.
ton for the people of the United
States"
He also said: "Before retiring l
wish to perform a task never before
attempted by me, yet ] take great
pleasure in so doing. I have the
honor of naming the President Of
the United States and the Cover
nor of Vermont; let us give them
three rousing cheers" After the
deafening cheers of the thousands
present, the Stanstead Band dis.
coursing "Yankee Doodle" the
Governor General and party were
escorted to the reception room, from
whence, after receiving the people
for some thirty minutes, the Cana
lian party took their leave.
The following were the American
guests: His Excellency Horace
Fairbanks, Adiutant and Inspector
General j. S. Peck, Quartermaster
General T. G. Kingsley, Cob Julius
J. Esty, Col. Roswell Farm Cofs
Fred E. Smith, Hon. Luke P. Po-
and, G. M. Stone, editor of st.
Johnsbury Caledonian, and Rev.
Dr.. Goodall of st. Louis. During
he private reception, Col. Farnham
presented Lady Dufferin a choice
the compliments of Mrs.
Governor Fairbanks. In accepting
hem her ladyship made happy &C.
and returned similar
acknowledgement to Mrs. Fair
banks.