News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-07-10

members of that committee were
H. Henry Powers, G. W. Hendee, I. X.
Gleed, /. n. LeBaron and nj. Z.
Mower. Through one year they dld
a successful work in making begin
ming and preparing the way for the
Immediate work of arranging details
At the 1890 meeting $500 was APP
by the town and Geo. W.
Doty, Frank Kenfield, A. o. Gates,
O. d. Matthews and r. l.. Fairbanks
were elected executive committee. TO
the enterprise and careful manage
ment of the ten gentlemen named,
as well as to the generosity and pub
lie spirit of the people of Morristown,
is due the success of Friday. We all
know how the furry of preparation
has been going on, and although we
are pleased that the affair is over,
vet we have a right to feeling OF
Congratulations are due
to Morristown for the successful day.
Below we give a sketch of the pro-
ceedings.
THE ARCH.
C.. W. Fitch, with a corps of men,
erected at the head of Congress street
a beautiful centennial arch OF becom-
ing proportions and appropriate dec
Grafton. The base of the structure
- either end spanned the sidewalks,
: iestrians as well as teams passing
: der. Upon one side the words
"Grateful for the past-hopeful for
the future; on the other Tooth an
niversary of settlement y; the whole
surmounted at the center by huge
moose antlers. At the east end was
a miniature log cabin; at the west in
significant contrast to the dwelling
of century ago and less, an attract
i've modern style house. Various
names and dates relating to the set
Element of Morristown were around
the pillars. The arch is left standing
for a time. A photograph has been
taken of it.
THE DECORATIONS.
Surely the people ofour village did
themselves proud" in the attractive
decorating of their homes, public
buildings, stores, etc. The red, white
and blue greeted the eye everywhere,
and but for the continuous rain OF
the day before would have been even
more profuse. Flags were suspended
across Main and Portland streets at
intervals, and Portland street espe-
c:ally was one continuous line of red,
white and blue Almost every prl-
vate residence had some mark of the
n
number of striking displays. Now
that we have this material in hand,
it would be well to decorate often,
that our eyes be more frequently glad
dened by the sight OF our country S
flag. Excellent taste was shown
throughout, and these decorations
proved an important factor in the
success of Friday. The residences OF
Judge Powers and A. 0. Gates were
so handsomely decorated that we
deem them worthy of especial notice
Of course the News AND CITIZEN dec
orations received much comment.
THE GROUNDS.
The large tent, accommodating
with the addition, 1000 people, was
the centerpiece on the grounds, which
were situated between Congress anC
Summer streets, fronting on Harri
son avenue. From the stage ont
could catch a delightful view of thu
country out toward the Stowe road
with Mansfeld's chin just in sight
! Various lunch stands, etc, were il
I full blast around on all sides, doing
| Al rushing business.
THE CROWD
Present from early morning until late
at night exceeded probably the ex,
pectations of the largest at figures,
That there were 10000 people in
town will, we think, be a mild esti-
timate-and yet what quiet, order
ly, good-natured crowd! Not a sin
gle arrest and no friction anywhere.
Such a record as this seldom comes
after such an occasion, and we may
well be proud fit.
THE CONCERT.
Probably no single event in all the
chain was anticipated orreceived with
more pleasure than the concert of the
evening of July 3. Sherman's Mill
tary Band. of Burlington, ranks al
most, if not quite, at the head in this
part of Vermont, particularly in con
cert work. They play with a finish
that denotes the thorough musician
and a unity that evinces long expert
ence in each others company. The
only criticism we make would be thai
the selections were so much of tn,
same character that the program be
came somewhat monotOnous befor,
the close. The people were lookin.
for more solos; but the concert was
decided treat and was highly enjoyed
The large tent was crowded, the re
ceipts were about 5000.
THE DAY
Began about the middle of the nigh
before 1t was well that nobody wa
expecting to sleep Thursday night
as the patriotism of young land old
America began to boil over quit
noisily at the small hours and effeI
vesced i'll a steady stream thereafter
But the vigilance of the watchmen sc
cured a remnant of slumber to tn
villagers until sunrise, when the ba'
was opened with the ringing of a
the bells in town, and 100 short re
marks from "Black Betsey." Fror
that time racket held reign. Despit
many predictions of bad weather tn
day was all that could be desired, til
rains of the day before having lai
the dust in good shape, and coole
the air nicely.
THE PROCESSION.
This was not as successful as
might have been had the bushes
men acceded to the request of tn
committee and represented their va
riOus occupations by floats But asid
from that it was a fine display. Tn
music was supplied by the Sherma
band at the head, Stowe Cornet ban
in the middle, and the Morrisvill
drum corps at the last of the proces
sion. The Burlington Cadets adde
not little to the column; they are
fine-looking and well. drilled compan
of young men. But they can't q
very far ahead of our own Sons c
Veterans. who presented a fine an,
soldierly appearance. Several G. A. r
posts from neighboring towns wer
also in line. The wagon-load c
young ladies, with "Uncle Sam" a
coachman, was well worth the hand
some compliment paid them by Gov
Dillingham;, and Morristown challen
ges any other town of it's size in tn
State to bring out a wagOn-load tina