The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-07

ana 10 some even OF the veterans, as
there were those present who had never
before attended one since their return
from the war. But the free and easy
manner in which 1t was conducted soon
gave all homelike feeling, and no par
ticular excitement was manifested by
the two or three hundred present as the
excellent music furnished by our village
orchestra, was listened TO for a while
with great pleasure, Comrade Noyes
had taken occasion as the citizens came
into the Hall to invite quite u number to
sit upon the platform, which was pretty
well filled, though some of the extreme
y modest had declined and were seated
among the main audience. The Com.
mander of the Post, G. w. Wakefield,
now arose and stated the reasons for 80
many of the q. A. r. being DESTROYS of
m citing the smaller number who reside
In this part of the town, and that they
had come at the solicitation OF Comrades
A. ]. Noyes, ]. B. McNamar and others,
and also that the greater part OF the
preparation had devolved upon those
whose names he had mentioned. The
attention now became somewhat aroused
and after brief remarks in which he
spoke of the early struggles of the Post
In procuring and maintaining suitable
quarters for their gatherings, he told
some pleasing anecdotes and turned over
the running of the programme, of which
he was not fully informed to said Noyes
and McNamar. Commander Moves now
assumed the leadership, stating he had
arranged the programme somewhat after
his own ideas of conducting the Camp
Fire, and would ask the audience to rise
and JOIN in singing America" which
was done with a will and much patriotic
pride. He then called upon Judge Car
ney to make a speech, who after stating
that he came TO hear from Gen, McCui-
Tough who was expected to he present,
but was necessarily absent in New York,
and others, particularly from the old
soldiers as to incidents in their army
life, held the attention for some minutes
and sat down amidst applause. Next,
Col. j. Fl. Walbridge spoke of his being
present at Gettysburg at the recent ded
ication of the Vermont monuments
there, and of some things which oc-
CURED at the time of the three days' bat.
tie, which added interest to that solemn
and eventful occasion, and on complet-
ing his remarks was earnestly applauded.
Now the call by the Commander for re-
marks from citizens and veterans OF the
war, was promscuous, from the
platform and all parts of the Hall, and
some lodged as they were called upon
who were never known to shrink before,
and any who escaped the peering eve of
Comrade NOyes considered themselves
happy as the time was ample for speech
making or story telling, the train not
leaving for Bennington till after twelve
O'Clock. Music by the orchestra and
also by the drum corps of the Sons of
Veterans was interpreted, so that with
short speeches by citizens and reminis-
cences by the veterans, the time passed
very pleasantly. Mrs. Cutting, of the
Relief Corps, was called upon to give
soma account of the National gathering
of this order at Milwaukee, recently and
responded with a very interesting nara
tive of the meeting, contrasting the =
Communications at the National Home
there for soldiers, with those at the
Home in Bennington, and regarding the
latter as in many ways superior to the
former. Charles Miurer If the Sons oil
Veterans, was called upon and spoke in.
terestingly for few minutes, giving q
partial view of plan of his order for
erecting memorial building in Ben
ningtoD, to be used by the ''Sons'' for
social and intellectual purposes. Among
others called upon, was the venerable
Capt. w. E. Hawks, who said he was
not.a veteran or the son of a veteran, bu,
that he was the great-great-grandson of
a veteran Of the battle of Bennington,
J Comrade Burke of Pownal, made some
, / r>la he in ,,,Ls L. ]
to Commander Noyes being at Camp
Fire In his town, and with his fund of
story telling, aided by others, had "held
the fort" until morning, instead Of re-
turning after the usual exercises were
} closed. After pertinent and appropriate
remarks by our pastors, Revs Gilbert
and Peck, and music, and the singing OF
John Browns Body" Mr. Joseph Bob
the violinest, who has lately come
among us, gave much enj 'yment to the
: audience in the execution OF piece in
= which be closely inflated the NOES oil
the hooking bird in its varied songs
The programme ended with refresh
ments passed through the rooms, con
, ssting of hot coffee, baked beans, brown
bread, etc., which was partaken Of with
appetltes sharpened by the lateness oil
the hour, and with much satisfaction
All in all, it wac an occasion of much
J emf ment, and its management reflect
ed great credit upon the commitee Of
arrangements,
The Harvest concert of the B ptisI
Sabbath school last Sunday evening, was
we'll attended. The exercises were I'm.
der the direction of Superintendent Van
Setback, and consisted of singing, reci-
tations, scripture responsive readings
etc. The opening prayer was by Rsv
Mr.. Peck, and good degree of interest
was manifested through the entire SEES.
sion. The platform was loaded with
beautiful harvest trophies, which were
tastefully arranged, so as to present to
the mind the goodness of God in hi.
promise of Seed time and Harvest. .
) and to instill the teachings of the Blble
thot the fruit gathered ia always the
product OF the seed sowp, and thus in.
culcatlng the Importance of the sowing
; of good seed in the early years of life.
Quite a gathering were called togeth-
er, on the track west Of the village, to
witness some trotting by the horses in
this neighborhood, last Saturday after
noon. There was quite number of en-.
tries, and in the race of the first class,
G. II, A. Morse's horse won the first
three heats. j. B McNamar's the sec
ond three, and w. FL. Reeds, brought
up the rear. In the second class, DIR.
Woodhull's horse took the first three, P.
Donnelly's the second three, and A.
Colvin's was the third in time. In the
four old class, w. R. Whites took the
first three heats, Alden Colvin's the sec
ond in the lst heat, and Col. Walbridge's
the second in the 81 heat. The track
was in good condition, and lovers of
racing were pleased with the strife.
Union meetings continue to be held.
led by the pastors, and alternating be-
tween the churches on Sunday evenings
and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
during the week. Also a prayer meet
ing at the Hinsdillvile church on We'd
nesday evening, The two churches here
have united for special Evangelical SER
vices aud extended call to Rev. w, II,
Main OF Troy, TO conduct a series of
meetings to commence about the 18th
of this month. Mr.. Main comes well
recommended. Churches where ne has
labored speak highly Of him as a good
worker. Mrs. Main accompanies him
as aid in singing the gospel story.
1t is understood that majority of the
owners OF the shoe shop
property, favor the erection of a build.
ing on the old site, which has so long
remained blot upon he fair face of our