The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-08-21

cabinet, the governors Of different statel
and other distinguished guests. The
president held a reception at the Soldiers
home after the exc rcises Ut the banquet
tent.
The Pyr0techntc Display.
The display Of fireworks by Masten
Wells OF Boston was the most elaborate
ever made In Vermont. The display was
presented In four sections. aud consisted
first, OF general designs, devices and set
pieces; second, the fac-simile of the monu
ment, Ia lines OF fire; third, the tribute to
Vermont's centennial; fourth, the grand
historical pageant, or fire pictures repre-
senttng heroic scenes OF Vermont's past
history.
Preceding the opening Of the evening".
exhibit grand illumination of the exhi
bttion grounds occurred, extending the
length and breadth OF the enclosure, and
revealing the various designs, devices
mottos and special features prepared fol
the occasion. The design OF the battle
monument was thirty-five feet in height.
Tribute to Vermont.
In the third section, or tribute to Yer.
mont's centennial, an American eagle with
extended pinions elapsed In its talons the
olive branch of peace and the shield of our
union. Around border Of artistic design
glowed and scintillated in variegated hues
Of diamond and protean lance work the
motto: In the Sisterhood of the States. /"
Below, on vertical base, appeared the
legend: Vermont, March II, 1791.n
Above the whole shOne an arc of thirteen
stars, emblematic OF the thirteen original
states, while In the clear field, springine
from the head of the eagle and flashing ir
the silver majesty of dazzling electric
glory, appeared the fourteenth star.
Tableau Of Ethan Allen.
For the historical pageant, on the back
ground of the sky, rose the green hills
and the forest, while rolling down from
the mountains was crystal stream, and
over its waves gljded canoe padded by
an Indian. Then appeared the. tableau Of
Ethan Allen, as he stood with his Green
Mountain boys at the gates of the citadel
OF Ticonderoga. Then was seen the
motto, MAY 10, 1775," while the re-
nowned warrior was portrayed in that
critical moment when the Tory com.
mander had demanded by whose au.
thority DO you call upon me to surrender"
Allen is raising his sword as If to strike,
while he replies in the words of the &C.
companying legend, I'm the name of the
great Jehovah and the Continental con.
gress."
Battle Of Remington.
The next scene was taken from the
authentic incidents Of the decisive battle
of Bennington. A colossal likeness Of
Parson Allen, the fighting parson Of the
revolution, in the Continental dress, wa
seen. In the distance appear the Hessians
The scene represented was the parsons
famous appeal to the enemy to quietly
and avoid bloodshed. Then
on the scene another tableau,
General Stark himself in that never-to-be
forgotten event. Then followed the fierce
of the battle Of Bennington,
Aug. 16, 1777. Then salvos on salvos Of
artillery announced the victory, and . feu
de joie Of bombs and rockets and photo
spheric batteries filled the air. Out Of this
shone q fac-simile Of the state shield OF
Vermont, with the legend, vermont,
Freedom and Unity" The central attrac.
lion was hanked on either side by an ollie
dedicated to the forests of the Green
and extended 1875 feet right
and left. setting the seal of the common.
wealth in halo Of glory.
Committee Of Arrangements.
The committee under whose manage |
nent the event took place deserve great
,redit for their interchangeable exertiops in
making the remarkable day one long y be |
by all who participated il the
exercises. They were selected by Governor
Page from the leading citizens of Vermont
ind his tact and judgment has been fully
sustained by them.