Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-08-29
THE MUSTER.

There will be found in our columns
this week an extended report of the
muster which was held here last week.
The beginning OF the report will be
found in our last issue. We have Civ
en- so much space to this report that we
can only say few words editorially.
1t does not fall within our province to
criticise the proceedings, military or
otherwise, we can only speak of the
impression that was made upon us by
the event. 1t has probably never hap
pened in the history Of our village be-
fore that so many people have assem-
bled together at one time within its
limits. 1t is not often in the history
of Vermont town that so many dis
tinguished citizens of our own and 9TH
er States come together as were assem-
bled here on Thursday last. We have
reason to believe that our visitors from
abroad. to most of whom our village
and scenery were new, enjoyed their
visit here. We think we express the
sentiment of the people of the conmu-
nifty generally when we say that the
opportunity of meeting so many distin.
g,lished men has afforded an unusual
pleasure. If those who came here for
the first time made discovery in the
beauty Of our place and its surround
ings, as citizens we enjoyed looking IN
10 the faces of men with whose names
we have become familiar, some Of whom
have done much to make for Vermont
an honorable place among the States.
We think, too, we express the senti-
ments Of the people when we say that
there was a happy disappointment with
reference to the temper and behavior
Of the crowds that came together. No
matter what may be said Of former
musters there was very littls friction
here. The officers and privates Of the
Guards formed many acqsaintances
and made many friends among the peo-
ple. There was no quarrelEng of suf-
ficient magnitude to attract more than
a nassinc notice. There was some
good natured sport, but little boisterous-
ness and profanity and whatever drunk
enness there may have been was kept
well in the background ana we believe
that mogt of us are ready TO say that
we are ciad the muster was held here.
Sbould Il come again we think hearty
welcome would be extended TO the Ma
tional Guards Of Vermont by our citi-
zeps. Nae are assured by rhose having
the matter in charge that all needed
hospitality was extended by our people
and special credit is due our city friends
,ybo are passing the summer with us
for their generosity in opening their
houses for receptions and fer the enter
,a;nme,t ct guests. So far as we have
heard any expression those whom we
entertained were pleased with their Wis
II. Tie general officers pronounced 1t
The most satisfactory muster that has
20, been held. The grounds were the
hest facilities for transportation, access
20 the railroad station, were all that
eould reasonably be asked. The wealth
os fine. the best week that has been
~ this summer. Every oae was
. much pleased with the lOcatloa that
-, ,,ost;on was frequently asked why
-, sec,,re II for permanent use
- c.hosald seemed to think it bet
:. 20 make the muster travehns
aecount Of the interest that
:. ,,.o,,ld create throughout the State
xvhan \ comes our turn to have the
ara;n we shall anticipate its
.om;pe with some degree OF pleasure IN
= ,,r sxperience with the one we
have inst enjoyed. We hope the Gov
nav and all the ex-GOvs. {
q ~ IA ..bovs''-the veterans, and
az - ..boys''-the Guards, viii be !
lns M ms ns when that day comes.