Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01
THE RECEPTION
At V. NJ. g. A. Hail to the q. A. X. and
Sons of Veterans.

~ 'ON
At V. NJ. G. A. Hail to the q. A. II and
Sons of Veterans.
The day was appropriately and pleas
antly brought to a close by "A reception
given to Stannard Post &. A. r. and the
Sons of Veterans by the Young Mems
Christian association at their hall bounti-
fu and elegant refreshments being served
by the Ladies' Auxiliary. The halt was
finely decorated with flags, the walls he
ing hung with the stars and stripes the
entire length of the hall, the chandeliers
also being tastefully adorned with flags.
Three rows of tables extended the
entire length OF the hall, and
on the platform was arranged
table for the officers Of the Post,
prominent guests and principal speakers
of the evening. The tables we've all beauti-
fully adorned with flowers, and loaded
with choice refreshments. Supper was
served by the ladies at G:3O o clock There
was very large attendance of members
OF the post and of sons OF veterans, and
/ the tables were well filed. Blessing was
asked 10y Rev. {. f. Carter after which
a general onslaught was made upon the
good things provided and distributed by
the fair hands of the ladies' AT the con
clusion of the feast the tables were raped
to order by the president Of the Young
Mems Christian association, Mr.. w. j.
/. Van Patten, who spoke a few appropriate
words OF greeting to the guests of the
evening, and then called upon Principal
/ >. w. IaudOn, who extended the formal
address of welcome.
Principal Landon spoke of the eminent
fl ness of those two associations, the Grand
Army OF the Republic and the Young
Mems Christian association, meeting to-
gether upon such an occasiou-Organiza
uons whose purposes and aims
were 50 nearly alike, and in fact identical.
Both organizations condemn oppression
and wrong, and unite in the UNFOLDING of
law and order. The Y. NJ. G. A. is dong
its best, with the means afforded 10y peace
to advance the highest interests OF he ma
ton, those interests which the Grand
Army saved from destruction With this
common spirit and these common aims the
two organizations are in no sense
strangers but in a large degree the same
body. No organization holds the Grand
Army of the Republic i'll such low
Ing. aud grateful regard, for its
selt-sacriiice and devotion in our
behalf, as the ! NJ. e. \. 1t was this
sacrifice which made the existence OF the
association possible. This debt we can
never repay we can only offer some such
slight acknowledgment rs is afforded by
: occasions like the present. We have
joined most reverently with you in these
touching Observances for the dead and
. in your service for the living also be as
sured Of our deepest interest and heartiest
co operation. All these things are indeed
Christian lahors. The y. NJ. &. \. is not
apart from this world. 1t touches every
material interest OF the country, and seeks
to unite all tor the common good. We in
vite your deepest and continued interest
in THIS association and Its works. Let Us
feel III our common work the "inspiriug
touch Of the elbow Tomorrow this as
| sociatlon ceases to become tenant of this
. property, ana becomes owner. Then IN
deed its doors Will be open to all, but GER
talnly to none Will more cordial welcome
be extended than to our nations defend
ef'.
e. Principal Laudon's remark, Of welcome
I were received With prolonged applause
- Commander Trick responded briefly as
: follows:
= For years the Grand Army of the
a Republic III Burlington struggled along,
. "A little band of soldiers, thinking they
hal but few friends III the city. But
two years ago the y. NJ. {. a. sent
y our society an invitation to a reception of
the kind we are enjoying this evening. 1t
T. was cordially accepted, and u year ago it
7 was repeated. need not say that we
= thank You as heartily now AS then Our
: record as soldiers, good or bad, Is past, but
a our record as citizens Is yet before us.
i Nuu cannot make lis better soldiers, but
a 10y such occasions as this, and by your
= constant interest in us, you can and do
N make us better citizens. | thank you
:. again III behalf of the post for this enter
a taument, and We hope To show i'll the
a future that 1t has made us better citizens
r Loud Applause.
. President Van Patten then Wittily call.
+ ed upon Rev DR.. Eaton, the chaplain OF
the day, as one whose name was peculiar
- ly appropriate upon such an occasion. DR..
Eaton responded briefly and feellngly
y with "Reminiscences of the early war times
4 ! was born Nermonter, he said, and il
i gives me pleasure upon this occasion 10
q see you and to greet you us fellow Yer
~ mOuterS.
:, "a Commander Trick then called upon
=, comrade and eX-Alderman HOlton. Mr.
Il liolton said that he was not pleased to be
called upon to speak, but that he was GER
# taiuly pleased TO be called upon as an eX
!, alderman. Comrade Holtuu spoke of his
p qualification at seeing 50 many OF the post
!, present Once year, he SAID we all get
a together to commemorate the services of
i those Of our number who are dead. But
# our ranks are growing thinner, and the
y time is coming when there will be but
few Of the c. a. K. in existence
- President Van patten then called upon
"a Prof Perkins to respond for the ladies.
!, Prof Perkins spoke teellnE!y Of the IN
: SEPARATION coming To our soldiers from the
n devotion, the prayers, the helpful minis
+ tries of the wives, mothers, sisters and
n sWeethearts left at home He also spoke
~ of the generous efforts of the ladies upon
+ such occasions as the present.
a. COmraGe Kay was lHeH CdlIcu upon ny
l. Commander Trick, and spoke very elo
I quently of the significance TO the soldier
= of Memorial Day and the lessons for the
, living to be gathered from it. He also adj
a dressed a few words to the sons OF Neter
~ ans urging them to keep alive the man
- hood and the devotion of their fathers
,o Comrade q. q. Benedict was then calleC
~ upon and spoke briefly. Among othel
~ things he said know Of no place where
m Memorial Day ends in such graceful
- agreeable, pleasant way as here IN Bur
~ lngton, by the Kindness of the y Nj. {
A. The two things which are most need
= ed in this community are y. NJ. {. A
9. building and Il soldiers monument lap
plause.
70 Commander Trick then called inform
ally upon several members Of the post
Capt. Smith proposed three rousing cheer'
and tiger for the ladies of the y. NJ. {
\. auxiliary, and they were RICH
n heartily given, all rising. Comradt
= Malker snnke of TINT hriEhI snnt in every