Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-01
WEST RANDOLPH,



For the first time in number of years
Decoration day was observed in West Ran.
dolph and the brave boys who gave their
lives that this country might be saved and
who are now peacefully sleeping in our cem-
etery have been remembered. The day
was lovely one, well in keeping
with the ceremonies to be observed.
In the morning Il few Of the citizens accom-
panied by the Mechanics Band drove to Ran
dolph Centre, and lent their aid in the cxcr
cises In that place. lteturniug aftera hearty
dinner, they were joined by large throng
Of citizens. At 2p. m. the procession form.
ed In the school building yard, at the
corner of Main and School streets,
under the leadership OF j. II. A..
Bass, marshal, assisted by j. +. Cleveland
and N. NJ: Draper, forming 10 the following
order; Mechanics band, Frank Phillips,
leader; flower bearers soldiers Of the late
war; president and orator OF the day; chill.
dren OF the public schools; Fountain engine
company No. l. Then followed citizens 10
carriages aud on foot. The route to the Gem.
ctory was via Main and South Main streets.
across the fair ground where the graves of the
following soldiers were decorated by
q committee appointed for the pur.
pose and by Others whose patriotism made
them feel it au honor TO strew flowers upon
the resting places of the fallen heroes: Mai.
Robert A. Babhitt, serSi. OF 1st n. G. (Cnion)
Reg; Lieut. knowlton p. Howard, Co. +,
l2lh VI. Vol; Lieut.. L. 5. Chadwick, Co.
=. 18th ". VOL; Silas l.. Chambcrlin, Co.
IL, 36lh Mass; jerome j. Chadwick, Co, X,
4th VT. Rufus l.. Mpscs, Go. A, Sd VT;
benjamin Allen, Co. Il, lst VT cav; Orrin
l III
Z. Morton, Co. c, 1st VI. cav; George L.
Horback Co. +. 12h VIII. II. Kiider
Go. c. 18th VI: Edward McAvoy, Co. G.
LIST Vt, cav. Milton, j. Smith, Co. +. Sd
Vt. Langdon ii. Nichols Co. {. LIST cav. /;
George W. Reed, 81 n. H. Reg. Rev. L.
ID. Ames chaplain Of an Ohio regiment. All
OF the above soldiers served faithfully 10 the
great rebellion. Some lived to sec the glori.
Gus results of the great struggle, and others
passed away while yet the cloud hung dark
aud heavy over the Nation, but all died from
diseases contracted in the cause which per-
haps one exception.
Alter time spent in this manner
the procession reformed aud returned via
south Pleasant street, Merchants Row,
Railroad, Church and School. streets 10 the
school house yard. Rev. V. NJ. Hardy
.'"'s " PioJSi' iOioNCu ny
band, then came some very pleasant and
appropriate exercises by members of the
High School, under the supervision of Prin.
cipal A. l.. Hardy. After music by the
band, and speaker of the day, p. Redficld
Kendall, ayoung soldier in the late war was
introduced. The subject of his address was
Tho Spirit of Twenty Years Ago" The
speech was well delivered and one that called
forth the patriotism and good feelings of
those who listened
With this address the programme of the
day ended, and the.large. number who partic-
paled could have felt only too well pleased
with the occasion. The only thing to mar
the pleasant occasion was the absence of the
president of the day L. ]. McWain, Esq, to
whom the people are deeply indebted for this
long to be remembered occasion. While
in carriage preparatory TO return
ing home, the horses became frigh.
tened and rsu away over.turning
the carriage aud severely iujurlng him.
Every one interested can but feel proud of
the manner in which the programme was car
ried out, and 1t will be long remembered
day TO West Randolph. The Mechcuics' band
rendered some fine music and 1t was much
appreciated.