The Press., 1884-07-10
Issued Every Thursday Evening.
LOCAL ToPICs-PENN,D AND sCIssORED.
MoNsoN's FOURTH OF JULY.

LOCAL ToPICs-PENN'D AND sCIssORED.
 MONsONS s FOURTH OF JULY.
 -Monson's celebration of the 4th not only overtops any honors the day got in this section of the country, but, for years will stand eminent as model celebra- tion It was like the old fashioned eel ebrations, full of patriotism, and brim ming with interest, without the aid of jockeying, or acrobatlcs. Its foundation was ill honorary testimony to the patriotism of later era than that of '76, but the 4th should be day of hon. or to patriotism of any era in Americas history, and the nations birthday IS sure ly fit time to honor those who saved the nation in its first century from peril of death.
 The occasion was the dedication of soldiers monument, erected at @ cost Of $5, 800, all of which was given by Cyrus w. Holmes, and the monument erected by the local grand army post. The mOnu- ment is shaft 464 feet high. On its top is feet figure of 8 soldier on picket, and alert at signs of danger It is ln- scribed on four sides, that on the front be- ing, "Erected by Cyrus w. Holmes to commemorate the valor and patriotism of the soldiers who on sea and land upht Id the national cause-1S61 1865" On the other three sides are inscription of words from Lincoln, Webster, and Jackson. Higher up on the four sides are carved. "Newburn'' over crossed cannon, ''Roa- noke'' over anchor and shot, "Knoxville" over crossed sabers, ''Gettysburgh" over the national arms, thus honoring infantry, artillery, cavalry, and navy. and designat- ing four of the chief battle-tields ill which Monson men fought. .......
 During the morning trains from the north and south steadily poured in their loads of passengers to swell the crowd which the village and surrounding coun- try contributed. About II a. m. the pro- cession commenced moving from the front of Central block, going down Main street through the south end streets and back to the monument, which stands in front of the library building. Here the monu- ment was dedicated, with a suitable ad- dress by Dr. G. B. Fuller, president of the day, after which the procession went to Flynt's park.
 Thousands of spectators lined the side walks, as the fine looking procession pass ed through Main street. The day was beautiful, 8 cool breeze tempering the
 
 uniforms gave gay appearance, though the most thrilling sight was that of the many veterans in line, fast becoming vet erans indeed, many gray heads and halt ing feet attesting to the score of years that have passed since these men were massed ill van of battle. Nineteen G. A. R. pcsls, one post of sons of veterans, seven bal ds, numerous drum corps, besides unattached G. A. R. members, and the Springfield city guard, made up the procession on foot, following which came battery B. of Worcester, and carriages containing Gov. Robinson and staff, Gen. (ex-governor) Chamberlin of Maine, state officers of G. A. R. organization, etc.
 At Flynt park immense dining tents had been set up teAfeedA the multitude, the largest of which was for the entertain ment of the governor and invited guests, including the men in line of the process sion. It was a beautiful sight, as the pro- cession wound through the park in serpen- tine doublings before the governor for re- view. The stand for speaking was upon the edge of beautiful grove, small space in front of which was occupied with seats, in the rear of which arose hillside, wooded and rocky, affording seats for many more /
 Gen. Chamberlin 's>oration was fine ef- fort, and held close attention. It has been nothing short of this can do it justice. The excellent report of all.
 After the oration came dinner, then ex- hibition drills of Springfield City Guards, Wilcox Post G. A. R., of Springfield, and Battery B of Worcester. In the evening came fireworks, the display of which was injured, but not spoiled, by the shower.
 The entire affnir was carried out on the most generous scale. People went with confidence in the fact that Monson does nothing by halves, and the confidence was we'll placed. It was a model celebration, planned and carried forward in whole souled manner by people who love the town they live in, and guard with jealous care its good name.
 The base ball match between the Meriden Athletics and the Westfeld's at the Stafford Agricultural Society's park last Saturday was taken easily by the lat ter p to 7. The first inning was so con- tested as to promise a sharp game, but when the Athletics found that they had more than match they played with less spirit. The considerable crowd in attend ance evinced much interest in the game, and ImpartlallV commended all Gotd llaES made. The Westfelds have good club, and used their best pitcher in but few ia- nings, having no need to do their best.
 -The Palmer Journal show, consider able enterprise in the issue on Satm day evening of fourteen column extra, giving full report of the Monson celebration, with addresses, poems, incidents, etc, besides reports of minor observanoes ill the differ ent towns around '' |" = -.ss. ..EE a.a%
 --The Stafford "Clerks" and Williman- tic Book keepers" had a pretty game at the Stafford Agricultural Societys park on the 4th. The clerks played wild at the start, but toward the finish came very near to overcoming the great lead their oppon- ents had got. The score stood:
 CLERKS. R o BooK-KEEPERs. o Leach, l. f., 3 T. Sullivan, D., 2 3 Mccarthy, c., l Riley, 2b., 3 Sanford, c. f., 2 3 Crane, h., 3 3 Eaton, r. f., 2 2 M. Sullivan, c., 2 4 McMahan, p, 2 2 Walden, 3b., 2 3 Heald, 3b, l Storrs, c. f., 4 Shea, h., 0 6 Moulton, l. f., 3 2 Converse, 2b, 3 2 Morrison, T. f. 3 0 q