The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-10
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER,
The Glorious Fourth !

How Il was Observed In this Vicinity. |
The only demonstration made in
this place was by the everywhere
present small boy, aided for q time
early in the morning by a few of
larger growth but of youthful and
patriotic spirit Aside from this and
the continued goings of those seeking
to celebrate elsewhere unusual quiet
prevailed.
AT THE LAKE.
A large number went to Lowell
Lake and were Hospitality received
and handsomely treated by the
Kommodore. The Londonderry
Cornet Band discoursed at intervals
through the day their sweetest notes,
while Wales Band furnished the
music for the dance hall that was
crowded throughout the day and eve
ming. The Lake is a delightful
place to go to, at any time, and upon
this occasion hundreds enjoyed its
cool breezes and its Inspirations. In
the evening fine display Of fire
works was made from boat anchored
on the Lake.
AT BONNEVILLE.
This place enjoyed the only set
celebration that took place in this Vi
entity, and but week was used in
making the preparations. A large
number of people were present, and
a more orderly crowd was never seen
at any place. This alone was suf1i-
cient to render the occasion a pleas
ant one. The Weston Cornet Band
furnished the music, and of the very
best. At 10 o'clock the " Horribles"
under Capt. Hoard made an appear
ance-and what an appearance they
did make
"Hark, bark, the dogs did bark,
The beggars had come to town,
Some in rags and some IN shags,
And some in dirty gowns
After marching up and down the
streets the company halted and their
captain delivered an eloquent "hora-
ton" At 2 p. m. the procession was
formed and marched to the grove in
the following order: list marshals
and band; I'd speakers and invited
guests; Sd ladies in white, represent
ing the States. These wore upon
their heads evergreen wreathes trim
med with flowers, blue sashes with
names of the states printed in red
upon a white ground. They made
very pretty appearance e; 4th citizens.
Arriving at the grove, where plat
forms and seats had been prepared
in delightful shade, Mr.. Geo. A.
Hoard, president of the day, intro
duced j. G. Martin, Esq, of Man
chester Centre, as the orator of the
day. Mr.. Martin delivered a fine
address holding his large audience in
close attention for an hour. Music
by the band followed the address and
then Mr.. G. +. Skinner as toast
master read several appropriate
toasts, some of which were respond
ed to. The following was the best
received, showing the deep feeling
that everywhere exists upon this sub
ject: "Our common schools-may
they survive the efforts of the legis-
lature to tax them out of existence. !"
Upon repeated calls Mr.. Martin very
happily responded. Yankee doodle
by the band concluded the programme.
NoTEs.
The day opened cloudy with indi-
cations of rain. This kept many
away, but no rain fell and the day
was quite pleasant.
i Mrs. G. W. Chaflin is entitled to
the thanks of those who attended the
celebration, for her industry and per-
severance in getting out the ladies
representing the States and doing the
work depending upon it's success.
In the grove large platform was
erected for dancing. This was uti.
liked throughout the day, Kingsbury's
band furnishing delightful music.
A dance in the evening at the Towr
Hall rounded up the celebration.