The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-07-08
The Celebration.
A Complete Success.



Last Saturday was celebrated in Old
fashion style, at Londonderry, the l10th
anniversary of National Independence.
The day opened clear and bright. At
sunrise the big gun belched forth sa-
lutte of IS guns. Its thunderings rolled
up the mountain sides, sought out its
hooks and crninies, rolled down its
valleys, and its reverberating echoes
only ceased after the inhabitants for
miles around had drank in its inspira-
ton. As early Us 8 O'Clock the people
began to arrive. This was kept up con-
tinuously until noon. AT II the streets
were crowded with mass of living,
moving humanity. From the hotel to
the old Arnold store and up the hill in
front of Esquirc Waits residence was
scething mass of Green MountainerS,
imbudcd with the spirit of Liberty.
They had come slngly and i'll pairs, by
foms and by skies; from store, and
mill and workshop; from village, ham
let and farm house, men, women and
children, until they numbered in excess
of 1000 souls. AT this time old Sol was
fairly reveling in his summer clothes.
He mad clear and uuimpeded sky. lie
got right up on his ear. lie fairly
jumped and danced for joy as he shot
down his blistering rays, and sent the
mercury jumping up to 9S i'll the shade.
The first appearance, in the regular
order of the day was the Honibles,
Mrd6ite tisu. We pitied the poor
devils as they sweltered under mask
and togary, representing all nations and
phases of humanity. But they brave
" marched and counter-nlarched, and
made fine appearance CD Long live
Captain Comatalamtus, Jr.
A little after II the procession was
formed, at the church, by marshal, F..
W. Williams and assistance marshal,
Geo. O. Davis, in the following or
der:
LIST. Londonderry Cornet Band.
I'd. Speakers and invited guests.
Sd. Ladies representing the States.
4th. Windham Drum Corps, 10
pieces.
9TH. Champion Engine Co., so MEM
bers.
9th. Citizens.
The procession was conducted up
main street and across the bridge when
it proceeded directly to the grove. At
the grove abundant seat room had been
provided, but they were rapidly filled
to overlooking, and fully 2000 persons
remained throughout the exercises.
After music by the band the Presi-
dent of the Day, d. ID. Wait. Esq.
formally opened the meeting with Il
song, finally rendered by a male quar-
tettc. Mrs. McWain at the organ, fol-
lowed by prayer by Rev. d. II. Strong.
Dr. f. T. Arnold was then introduced
who read the declaration. After the
appropriate gun, Hon. Lovcland Nun
son OF Manchester was introduced as
the orator of the day, and was received
with applause. Mr.. Munson delivered
very fine address, but our limited
space forbids even t. synopsis. Suffice
it to say it was well received and listen
ed to attentivcly throughout. After
music by the Band Mr.. A. +. DaiX, Jr.
quite Young gentleman, from Phila-
dciphia was introduced. Mr.. DaiX
spoke briefly but very pointcdly and
his remarks were well received. After
a song finely rendered by the Johnson
brothers, Mrs. Fred Leonard, l.. S.
Richardson and others whom NC can
not now recall, Mr.. A. a. Curtis, Esq.
was introduced as master of toasts.
Mr.. Curtis made some faceteous re-
marks, saying among other things that
he was q ''new cook in this line and
perhaps would not be able to get up Il
dainty dish" However his cooking
proved very palatablc, judging from
the applause that greeted each and
every toast and response. Mr.. f. w.
Williams then read Cartoons poem
GLOW We celebrated which proved
the hit of the occasion. Mr.. Williams
is very fine reader and this piece was
given in a manner that called forth fire.
quent bursts of applause. The process
sion was now reformed and marched
to the hall where u sumptuous dinner,
provided by the citizens, was furnished
the State Ladies, Music and Fire
men.
At 5 p. III. Champion Engine Com
pany made fine display, throwing tor
rents of water in single and double
streams. They received the thanks of
the management, i'll neat little speech
by A. A. Curtis, Esq. and given three
hearty cheers, to which the boys Justify
responded. The potato and sack "a
ces created much mcrrimcnt. The po-
tato race was won by J. H.. Peck of
Jamaica with VIII Chids of London
derry, second; the running race prize
was won by c. W. Holden and j. ii.
Peck, second. The sack race first prize
II. f. Bostwick of Londonderry, I'd
Irving Colburn of Landgrovc.
This completed the days programme
Everything passed off without friction,
much-credit for the same being due the
various offices Of The day.
NoTEs.
The most pleasing feature of the day
was the entire absence of all disordcrly
elements. No drunkenness was discov
cradle. While landlord Knight fed thu
hungry by The hundreds no liquor wa
sold by him, and in consequence peace
reigned throughout Tie day.