Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-10

FOURTH or JULY-AN OLD FASHIONED
CELEBRATIONS.
The people of South Londonderry cele-
brRted the Fourth in the old time manner,
and with spirit and abandon that did them
credit. A special train was run for the pur-
pose OF bringing people from Brattleboro
and other towns along the line of the Brat
tleboro & Whitehall railroad noted speak
ers and bands of music were engaged and
mammoth posters proclaimed far and near
the patriotic purpose of the Londondarians
The consequence was a big crowd of people
estimated at from $500 to 5000 and q sue.
cessful and worthy celebration.
Tho day was ushered in by a salute of l3
guns from the old iron cannon at 6 A. M,
waking the echoes and causing the people to
assemble. The arrival of the special train
at 1920 A. NJ, bringing All accession Of some
800 people, was the signal for another salute
and the appearance Of tho procession of
"hOrribles." This feature was well planned
and carried out, some of the carcatures and
costumes showing evident marks of genius
on the part of the boys" Among the per-
sonations were the Goddess of Liberty, Sa
tan, Belva Lock wood, etc, also "cOrnet
band whose "strains" we're only equalled by
their dress-hardly to be called a uniform.
At least 80 persons took part in this process
sion, which, partly on foot, partly ON horse
back and partly in wagons, and accompanied
by the Windham drum corps paraded the
streets until about noon, the Weston cornet
band meanwhile discoursing music from the
hotel balcony. When the dinner hour ar
rived mine host Reed of the Peabody House
found his premises the chief centre of at
traction, but proved himself the man for the
hour and in due course minstered to the
wants of all who applied. Meals were also
served at the town hall by the ladies OF the
Methodist and Baptist societies, while the
wayside was lined with refreshment stands
not to mention side-shows.
About two o'clock procession was formed
on Main street under the lead of II. A. Dud-
ley, marshal, j. W. Melendy and ID. B. God
dard assistants, followed by the Weston cor
net band 80 young ladies in white, with
wreaths and badges, representing the several
states of the Union; Windham drum corps;
Hooker Post, q. A. Il. Foster Camp, Sons
of Veterans and citizens, which marched TO
the beautiful grove north of the village,
where stand had been erected and seats ar
ranged for the afternoon proceedings
After an opening piece by the band, DIR.
N. p. Wood, president of the day, called up.
on Rev. W. II. Wight to offer prayer. This
was followed by a song, Freedoms Ban
neT," by a volunteer choir. The Declaration
OF Il dep indenoe was then read by the presi-
dent and greeted with salute from the can
non and music by the band. The president
then introduced Col. Kittredge Haskins OF
BrattIeborO IA the leading orator Of the oc-
cason. The Colonels speech embodied an
interesting review OF the causes which led
our forefathers 10 rebel against the tyranny
Of British rule, showing that they were
justified in their rebellion by the intelligent
sentiment Of the period proceeding thence
to consideration of the ideas Of freedom
versus slavery and state versus national gu
premacy, whose inherent irrecOncilability led
to our great civil war. The orator was about
bringing his remarks TO a close when rain
drops began to fall, and soon heavy shower
set in, penetrating the thick foliage and put
ting AN eGectua "damper" upon the balance
of tho afternoon program, which was TO have
included also speeches by Hon. j. l.. Martin
and others. The train for Brattleboro loft at
$50 o'clock. The lower floor Of Winches-
ters new block was occupied afternoon and
evening for dancing and a display of fire.
works in the evening closed the days cele.
bration, which was marked by good order and
general good feeling on the part OF the at
tending multitude.
The Division of Sons of Temperance OF
this village at their quarterly meeting held ON
the evening of July 9, elected the following
officers for the ensuing quarter W. T., Fred
Vale; w. A, Mrs. O. ID. Farnum H. 81
Eliza Ford A, II. s. Sara IIoskins; f. y ,
J. q Pierce r., O. ID. Farnum chap, w.
W. Pierce @, May Fraser A. O Chloe
BItohader |. s., Geo Croker; o, 3, Let
tie Pierce