The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
PORTLAND THURSDAY MORNING,

ing up their hearts in faith that God would
again bring the good cause OF freedom to a
just ISSUE" Great applause.l The Presi-
promise OF the crops Of the year. The crop
of Vermont was men and It was most noble
one.
The banquet was held in large tent in the
grounds of the Soldiers Home, at o'clock
this afternoon. Tables were set for $500. but
they were insuffilent to accommodate all who
desired to participate. Before the speaking
began, great number Of people from outside
were permitted to flock into the tent and oc-
cupy the space In the arsles.
There were probably 5000 persons present
when the President was introduced. Presi-
dent Harrison was quite hoarse. The tables
at which the distinguished gentlemen sat
were handsomely decorated. Hon. w. G..
Veasey was the president Of the occasion.
After stating that owing to the condition Of
his voice President Harrison would be unable
to be heard by the great audience unless the
utmost silence was preserved, the President
responded briefly in humorous vein at first,
and then. growing serious, spoke at length
OF the high character of the first citizens Of
Vermont and the indelible impress they had
left on their successors.
The President concluded with an eloquent
tribute to the women Of Vermont Of today
and the past.
At the conclusion Of the Presidents re-
citizens' committee OF 30, presented Mr.. :.
Harrison with gold medal as memento Of
the celebration.
Gov. Russell of Massachusetts spoke as
follows:
"Gladly bring to you from the old Bay
State her congratulations and her love as the
unanimous sentiment of her sturdy and pat
riotic children. In her struggles with her
much to give her up, Vermont had all the
sympathy Massachusetts, could give without
herself becoming embarrassed in her family
relations.
Shoulder to shoulder stood Massachusetts,
and Vermont In those days Of struggle and
suffering; hand In hand have they walked
since. Massachusetts has deep interest in
tnls commemorative monument.
But today we commemorate not one event
alone. A century ago Vermont, first of the
great incoming sisturh0od, took her place
ry.' The statesman will tell US that Vermont
Is stationary, that her population does not
Increase. Yes, she Is stationery, as the fam
lily home Is stationary, because those who
a. have been born into It have gone forth from
1t In obedience to the great law which God
gave man to subdue and replenish the earth.
Her children have made her influence felt
throughout the Union, because they have
carried forth from the home the mothers
teaching. the courage, strength and charac-
Of her blood 1t is her life rather than her
size, her virtues rather than her riches, that
have made ner prominent and powerful.
In their life and work, their character and
virtues, their purpose and influence. Yer
mont and Massachusetts stand close tOgeth-
or, with mutual love and esteem, each for the
other Massachusetts, has never failed In
interest In Vermont, and especially In Ben
nington, from the day when Stark sent to
our Commonwealth the trophies Of his vic
tory"
Gov. Tuttle of New Hampshire received a
warm reception. He, In behalf Of New
Hampshire. congratulated the Governor and
people OF Vermont on the success of their
efforts In effecting such grand consumma-
ti0n OF this work.
President Veasey called out Mai. Gen.
Howard to speak for New York Ia the alb
sence of Gov. Hill. Gen. Howard spoke
with refreshing abandon and humor, keep
ing the sitters at the tables in the best of
spirits.
General Russell Alger Of Michigan, the
next speaker, was introduced as one who
married Vermont lady. Hon. Redfield
Proct0r, Secretary OF War, received a great
reception when presented. Attorney Gen.
eral Miller was next called up. Other speak
ers were General A. 81. Webb. General John
G. Mccullough, Ex-Governor Rice of Massa-
chusetts, Colonel Albert Clarke, Z. I'll. Sher-
man Of Chicago, General Bartlett of Man
chester. n. H., and K. b. Bartlett.
A mOOkiu6 VI buC REPRESENTATIVES, VI Lu6
several state societies of the sons of Yer
mont Of the American Revolution was held
at the soldiers home. Hon. Il. s. Barrett of
Massachusetts was elected president, and L.
L. Tarbell OF Massachusetts secretary. 1t
was voted that testimonial signed by all
the representatives be presented to the Ver-
mont society for the splendid hospitality ex-
tended today. A fine display Of fireworks
was given in the evening.
Alter leaving the banquet the President
was driven to the home Of General McCul-
Tough. The President will spsnd the night
at General McCullough's house, and will
leave here at 9 tomorrow morning for Mt.
McGregor.
Notes by The way.
BENNINGTON. August 19.-Among the
many spendid features Of the parade none
attracted more attention than the passage
through the triumphal arch at the intersec-
tion of Main and North streets. About 5000
people were gathered in this vicinity. On
the arch were 150 girls dressed in white who
sang patriotic airs as the parade moved be-
arch stood Miss Lille Adams, attired as the
Goddess OF Liberty.
On the second platform stood I3 girls,
dressed to represent the 13 original states,
each holding banner of the state represent
President Harrison. Gen. Webb and Gov.
loudly
Just prior to the opening exercises at the
stand. Cushing's Battery b. End Art. U.S.A.,
fired national salute of 81 guns.
The grand stand was occupied by the
Presidential party, speakers and distin-
guished guests from other states and various
military and civic representatives aggrega-
ting 1000 people
As. President Harrison approached the
stand escorted by Gov. Page, he was the re-
ciplont OF an emphatic welcome by the wait
ing concourse. Senator Edmunds, Senator
Morrill,, Orator Phelps, Gen. Veazey, Gov.
Prescott. Gov. Russell Of Massachusetts aud
other distinguished gentlemen were similar
ly received. Ten thousand people gathered
about the speakers stand.