News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-07-16
THE VERMONT EDITORS.
THEIR ANNUAL OUTING.

nual Outing-the 18th since It's organlza-
tion-and as those who participate IN
these pleasant yearly reunions are ex-
pected to make more or less mention OF
the same in their respective newspapers
when they return to their duties, we
comply with the established custom
although in this instance we shall nave
to skip many enjoyable incidents OF TINS
delightful occasion.
This year in addition to the regular
a large number of our
prominent Vermonters were invited. !
Among the number were Ex-Governor
Proctor, Lieut-Gov. Ormsbee and wife,
Speaker James K. Batchelder and wife,
State Treasurer Dubois and wife, State
Auditor Powell and wife, Judge Veazey,
wife and daughter, Carroll S. Page, In
spector of Finance, Hon. B. D. Harris
and wife, Col. Hooker and wife, and
Mayor Woodbury. and wife.
The place of meeting was at Brattle-
boro Wednesday, July Sth, followed by a
trip to Block Island, I. And first as to |
how we got there. Having the choice of |
two or three different routes we finally |
concluded to go via Rutland, and so en-
barked with part of the Burlington dele
CATION on the S.35 train Wednesday
from that place. Special cars
were attached to the train, and it was
evident from the start that the Central
Vermont management had spared no
-, rNlQ
the excursionists. Arriving at Rutland
the party took dinner. We here met;
our old friend and former typographer,
Bert Boynton, who occupies the position
of clerk at the Bates House. Our La
noble county readers will always re-
ceive cordial welcome should they call
on bert" when at Rutland. AT 1870,
joined by many more, now filling two
cars, the journey to Brattleboro was re-
sumed. The trip across the State, from
Rutland to Bellows Falls, is amid seen
cry that for variety, picturesqueness,
beauty and grandeur is unsurpassed by
any other route in the State. Reaching
Bellows Falls the party were somewhat
disappointed in learning that the train
from White River Junction containing
another large installment of excursion
lists had just left, and so our party was
compelled to wait at the depot an hour
and half. There are pleasanter placesto
sojourn than at this depot-up in the
village, for instance-but as the party
were bent ON having a good time this
circumstance did not mar the pleasures
of the event. A telegram was sent to
Col. Hooker stating that the ''solid part
of the excursion" were on the way
While waiting here we met that "offen-
sive partisan" D. K. Simonds of the
Manchester Journal, who has just been
relieved from the arduous duties of post
master, and expecting soon to be re-
lieved in similar manner and for the
same cause, we thought it good oppor-
trnity to ascertain what effect it had on
one who had thus been decapitated. We
found Mr.. Simonds very agreeable, full
of sociality, and anything but ''offen-
sive." At 4.30 the train left, reaching
Brattleboro shortly after five.
At the depot a committee consisting
of Geo. E. Crowell, D. Leonard and D.
b. Stedman met the visitors and escorted
them to the Brooks House, the head
quarters of the association, which was
soon filed, and it became necessary to
send a goodly number out to private
houses, all of whom threw open their
homes and gave their guests a royal
reception. During the afternoon, all
who desired were taken out to ride, and
thus obtained a view of beautiful Brat
tleboro. The drive was by the Asylum,
Highland Park, the Fisk monument, the
Estey shops, the new high school, and
various other places of interest.
AT Z O'Clock the business meeting of
the association was held and after
voting in the following new mem
bers the meeting adjourned until the
next day: Warren Gibbs of the st. AL
bans Messenger, Charles F. Walter of the
st. Johsbury Republican, A. B. Hoyt of
the Danville North Star, and Addie F.
Davis of the Brattleboro Refornser.
AT 1870 the spacious parlors of the
Brooks House were filled by the largest
gathering the association ever had
about $50 members of the press and some
so invited guests. The First Regiment
band was located in front of the hotel
and gave the party a serenade. At
O'Clock the large dining hall was thrown
open and the party ushered in. Hon.
B. D. Harris of Brattleboro, who 80
years ago was the editor of the Brattle-
boro Eagle, presided. Lieut.-Gov. Orms-
bee occupied a seat on his right and
Judge w. III. III. Wheeler on the left.
The tables were beautifully adorned
with flowers. The handsomely printed
menu, in addition to the list of substan-
tials and delicacies, contained many apt
Shakespearian quotations. During the
feast delightful music was rendered by
the Philharmonic Orchestra. After de-
voting an hour to the inner man, Mr..
Harris delivered the address of welcome.
1t was full of cordiality and after paying
a glowing tribute to the pioneers of the
Vermont press, extended cordia well
come to the association and its guests.
The address was feelingly responded to
by A. n. Swain, the President. Lieut.
Gov. Ormsbee responded to the toast
$ The State of Vermont Hon. GIG.
Benedict spoke for the press, Judge
Veasey for 1.-THE Judiciary" Rev. J. r.
Bartlett for " The Clergy, " Hon. Jas. A.
Tyler for 6 Brattleboro, !" B. F. Bingham
for The Public Schools and Ex-Gov.
Proctor for The Ladies'" Col. Hook
er, Hon. Jas. K. Batchelder and Hiram
Atkins also made remarks. Misses Howe
and Brasor of Brattleboro favored the
audience with several duets. At mid
night the company broke up.
AT AS Thursday morning the party
started for New London, Conn. Palmer,
where breakfast was served, was reached
at 7.30. The dining rooms were severe
ly taxed, but the proprietor had been
previously notified as to the sort of a
crowd he was to have, and consequently
proved himself equal to the emergency.
For once at least, the numerous quill
drivers, who received much attention
from Emma" acknowledged s. full
FORM
The trip to New London, over the
New London Northern railroad on a
special train of four fine passenger
coaches, is through Massachusetts, and
| Connecticut The road is an exceIIent