Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

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OF the day. A few young misses gathered wild
flowers in the forenoon and with these and the
cultivated flowers given to them, and under the
direction Of their teacher decorated the soldiers
graves at the cemetery. Captain French thanked
them for this simple but beautiful proceeding.
BURLINGTON celebration was a fine one
The city was profusely decorated with flags and
other patriotic devices and many people from
surrounding towns were present The Grafton by
Major George t. Chids OF St. Adams was an
able, patriotic and eloquent effort, and was lis
tened to with deep attention and interest by a
great assemblage.
EAST MIDDLEBURY.-There was a general sus-
pension OF business and the morning hours were
devoted to the decoration Of the graves. pro-
cession was formed in the afternoon composed Of
veterans social organizations and citizens gen.
orally. The address delivered by Dr. II. C.
Powers Of Ripton. The attendance was large,
comprising many from adjoining towns.
vERGENNEs.- day was observed under the
auspices of the newly-organized Ethan Allen
Grand Army post The principal address was by
Hon George W. Grandey-an able and interest
ing effort. lie was followed in timely and in
teresting remarks by Rev. NJ. A. Wicker. The
exercises took place in City park, which was we'll
filled with an interested and attentive audience.
EssEx.-M Memorial day was observed at the Gem
ter by the school children under the direction OF
their teacher, Miss Chapman After some pre-
liminary exercises at the school-house, they
marched in procession to the cemetery, where
they sang an appropriate selection and then placed
a bouquet Of flowers on every dead soldiers grave
both OF the late war and that of 1912 and the
revolution.
MANCHESTER. Skinner Post, No. a. G. A. r.,
Joined by the Pacific engine company OF Factory
Point, marched to Delwood cemetery where APP
propriate exercises were held by the post and the
graves decorated. Then the procession marched
to Factory Point cemetery, and after the services
there, to the residence OF Judge Howard to listen
to the address by Rev. S. W. Clemans Of valatie,
New York
SAXroNs RIvER-The people came out en-
masse. The special feature OF the occasion was
the presence Of the Bellows Falls band and the
Vermont Academy cadets under the command Of
Major Spooner. The address by Rev George +.
Lowering, chaplain of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public of the United States, occupied about an
hour, and abounded in passages Of eloquence and
patriotic sympathy.
WALLINGFoRD.-The day was observed very
quietly The programme consisted OF prayer and
speaking by Rev S. Henry Archibald; singing by
the choir-Mrs. S. M. Pooler, Mrs w. +. Crazy,
MIR. w. F. Crazy and Mr.. j. B. billiard; speaking
by Messrs. Joel w. Ainsworth and Charles d,
Congdon; The exercises concluded with the sing
ing Of " America" The procession then marched
to the cemetery and decorated the graves of the
soldiers Of the rebellion and 1912.
RUTLAND.-The streets were crowded and from
store fronts and many private residences many
flags were displayed. Business was generally
suspended. The exercises took place at the town
hall The Rutland band furnished the music,
Colonel Stephen NJ Pingree OF Hartford the ora
ton and Rev Ferguson e F hds Rce thf
tribute to Rutlands heroes-alive and dead-and
was often interrupted by applause. He was fol
lowed by a eulOgy on the late Colonel w. I.
Nichols by Hon. W. c. Dunton. 1t was worthy
the speaker and the subject.
BENNINGTON. According to the Banner the
day was memorable for the complete and salts
factory manner in which the programme was
carried out. The decoration was performed by
dPtaphmpnta Of (ustpr Post and Park (unrd
procession headed by a drum corps and COM
posed OF various societies marched to the Gene
terry where the memorial service was held. Pro-
fessor Bradford read viii Cartons poem, " Our
Army of the Dead" and was followed by the
Grafton of Rev j. X. Richardson, the department
chaplain upon the subject "War Memories"
Captain Baker delivered the address at North
Bennington.
ST.. JoHSsnURY.-The observance of the day in
this town was an entire success. The procession
was made up OF platoon OF police, band, St. Johns
bury Guards, Palestine commandery, Moose River
encampment, Caledonia Lodge, l. o. o. T.. floral
car, drum corps, Grand Army post and veterans,
disabled soldiers in carriages, teachers and stu
dents OF the academy village schools glee club,
citizens in carriages and on foot Rev. L. T.
Sanford after few preliminary remarks, read
the roll OF honor. The Grafton by Major Josiah
Grout, brother of Congressman Grout, was well
written and carefully listened to by all who
could hear who were few on account of strong
wind.
BELLOWS FALLs.-These exercises took place
after the close of those at Saxton's River Beau
seant Commandery OF Knights Templar formed
part OF the procession and made an imposing APP
pearance. The band and cadets were also in line.
More veterans were out than on any previous
similar occasion. 1t was the first public parade
of the Odd Fellows and the Sons OF Temperance,
and they contributed much to the imposing dis
play. Rev. Mr.. Lowering delivered the address,
In which he gave an interesting description of
Andersonville prison. Among the disabled vet
AEan In ria ..lC -.
River and Dan Higgins of Bellows Falls, who sat
in their carriage side by side. 1t was at Cold
Harbor that both stood in line OF battle side by
side, when the same rebel shell took the left leg
OF one and the right leg Of the other
FAIRHAyEN Decoration day was generally OBJ
served in Farhaven. All the stores and mills
suspended work at noon, and at two o'clock p
NJ, a procession was formed in the following or
der: Fairhaven cornet band; Bosworth post, g.
A. r.; Fairhaven drum corps; Allen hose COM
pany and Knights hose company, together with
carriages containing the orator OF the day and
other prominent persons; and at once proceeded
to the different cemeteries, where the graves Of
the fallen heroes were decorated by committee
OF five young ladies. After the decoration cere-
monies the procession reformed and marched to
the Baptist church, which was quickly filled with
a large audience. Hon. Ira c. Allen presided
and an original and excellent poem was read by
T. II. Phelps, after which Rev, d. r. Lowell OF
Rutland delivered very interesting Grafton upon
the Origin and Purposes of Decoration Day."
The meeting closed with the singing OF america"
and the benediction by Rev. X. G. Flagg.
wAUsFIELD.-Memorial day was observed
much as usual. The exercises passed off WELL
doing credit to all taking part. At one O'Clock r.
NJ. the graves OF dead comrades were decorated by
squads OF the Grand Army post visiting each OF
the three cemeteries. Immediately after Aims
worth post, headed by the Waitsfeld cornet band
marched To the brick church where the following
exercises were observed: Music by the band and
singing by chorus led by ]. s. wilkins; prayer
by Rev. G. 7. Taplini decorating monument in
honor of the dead who sleep In southern graves
by school children; poem by ID. A. Kneeand
Grafton by Lucius Bigelow Of Rutland. We can
not give his Grafton in full. lie appealed very
eloquenty to our citizens TO ever continue TO dec
crate the graves of our honored dead, and briefly
gave history OF those men who gave their lives
In that war of ideas. II was scholarly, well
written Grafton and did credit to the speaker.
After singing by the chorus the band escorted the
post back to their hall. The weather was fine
and the attendance unusually large.
MARsHFIELp Decoration Day was observed
with great satisfaction TO all who participated and
were present. It was beautiful day and al
though there was no large crowd, very appreci-
alive audience listened to the services at the
church and cemetery. The music Of the band as
they started from their band room at one o'clock
reminded the people that the hour had arrived,
and at half-past past one the Union church
was well filled The order OF exercises there was
dirge by the band prayer by Rev, George T..
Forbes an address by Rev, Q, H. Farnsworth re-
marks by o. L. Hoyt and Rev Mr.. Swlnnerton of
Plainheld and Rev. Mr., Forbes OF Calais with
singing interspersed closing with America " by
band and singers The procession was formed In
the following order Marshfield brass band, Ira
IL. Edson leader; old soldiers, Theron T, Lam
phere, commander speakers and clergy village
school, depot-school and citizens marching down
through the village and back To the cemetery
where the graves of the fallen dead were tenderly
decorated, These services were mingled with
dirges by the band and singing by the people. AT
their conclusion the procession was reformed and
marched back TO the church and broke ranks.
All passed off well, and great credit is due to
Comrades r. r. lamphere and Nathaniel Robin
son for their persistent labors In completing the
arrangements aud in carrying them out. AT the
close Of the ceremonies Comrades lamphere, Rob