Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-31

taiment by Mayor Palmer, Chief Greed
Boston's citizens will ever he remembrrd
the Elhans and by the q .e1 City Of
mo1t, and by many Oh her bushes,
whose business intercourse IN Boston hss
ways been pleasant but who never
before how warm-heartcd the Bostoniani
toward Vermontefs.
Chief Engineer Green, who was the
mover In this magnificent reception, and
whom Boston takes much well desc
pride, Is a Vermonter, having been bor
Clarendon. lie Is one Of the arm
noble hearted men who have left Veth
greatly to her lose, but have helped 20 M
her honored as the birthplace. Of many of
substantial men OF the country. Such v
monters as these the L hans were graf fed
meet wherever they went, but none =
coined theD with more heirtness and d
ure than Chief Engineer Green. chi
Green has been member Of the Boston
department for nearly 40 years, and ITS
for 10. lie Is an enthusiast in his pf
sion. He goes to every fire and Is al
disappointed If he is not there first
city provides good horse and carriage
him aud to see this carriage 90 to u fire is on
OF the sights Of the city. It is driven bv
boy who is utterly fearless and sin
through the streets Ike Mark Twains lad
rabbit. II it does not get to the fin
frs. on the occasion you see ii -, it is b.
cause it has, on that occasion. much faiN
to 90 than anything else.
On such an occasion as the recent excu
sion the Ethan Aliens have the far fame D
their city in their keeping, and right royalty
do they care for it. They honor the city ,andl
the honors showered on them are shared
the entire community. Burlington is proflto|
by the attentions re ceived wherever the con
panv goes. These excursions should be et II
couraged by the Ethans' fellow citizens, for
In no other way can the city receive so much
favorable notice in other places. Such an y
ganization is alwaysa credit to its home II
| recent trip did not have one disagrecabN
feature Everything was harmonious, favorS
| able and pleasant. From beginning to end
the Journey was a succession of festivities
The weather Was delightful every where ana
the reception was more than could be aska
| The cities OF Boston and Providence will
gratefully remembered, with an ever greerA
memory, by the entire party.
The writer has said little alb nut Shcrman's
| military band because little need b. aid IL
is an organization second to none anil it -
Quilted itself handsomely as it always doc
| comment the upon Sherman's was every
where favorable aud many were the inquirie1
| as TO what band it was. Il received unslintci
| 49, 1855 ".iy h'h'hut VI uppldusc WHICH,
ever IL played, and it added greatly to t><
pleasures OF very pleasant excursion. 4
musical man always iecls safe with the Sher-
man band and always feels that it will do
itself credit.
| AZ Home.
The Ethans returned from their Bost -
anu Providence trip last evening, and re.
celved most cordial welcome home. The
star hose had taken tie initiative in the
matter OF reception, and, shortly before
O'Clock Uhe l. hans train was an
hour late), preceded ly the City Band
marched 10 tue railroad station, accom-
panied by the Boxers, Towards aud
stay -at-home Ethans On the arrival Of the
train procession was formed in the following
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