Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-10
. BURLINGTON, WI. FRIDAY, APRIL TO- 1891
OuARTO CeN1ENNlALs.

llORk u tGN eNlNlRLS'
Celebrating the a5th Anniversary of tho
g. A. R.--Appropriate Exercises Held
In Many Vermont Towns.
RUTLAND, April AT the town hall
Roberts post last evening observed the
quarto centennial anniversary Of the found
ing of tho Grand Army of the Republic.
Col. G. G. Kinsman master of cere
monies. Department Commander Morgan
in the course of his remarks said that the
order had paid out over 81, 600, 900 in char
ity since its organization. Gen. Kingsley
followed with paper on the history Of the
post. Other speakers were Col. A. Walker,
Rev. s. Mclaughlin, f. i. Temple and DIR.
Marstin, with recitation by Miss King
sley.
At Vergenncs
NERGENNEs, April 7.-Tho 2jth annver-
sary of the Grand Army OF the Republic was
celebrated at the city hall last evening by
Ethan Allen post, the Sons Of Veterans,
members of the Ladies' Relief corps acd the
public generally. Past Commander G. d.
Ingham presided. The "Battle Cry of
Freedom was sung; Commander in Chief
Nenzey's order was read by NJ. A. Everest; ;
prayer was offered by Mr.. Rulison, follow
ed by the address of the v,ning on Gen.
w. r. sherman by Rev. II &. Pillsbury.
1t was a brilliant tribute to great gen
eral. Marching Through Georgia was
sung and {. T. S Pierce, DR.. Rich and
Prof Morrill, made appropriate remarks
Capt. Pccu gave the manual of arms by the
Sons of Veterans. fine supper was served
by the Ladies' Relief corps
In LamoiIlc County.
WORTHWHILE, April THE the twenty-
| fifth anniversary OF the organization of the
g. A. X. was very tittngly celebrated by
Post James NJ. NJ Warren, No. !, together
with the w. r. c., and 5. V. at their head
quarters last evening. Past Commander A.
O. Gates delivered historical address.
Comrade George W. Doty, Rev. p. b. Fisk,
Rev. w. L. Douglass, and Comrade A. A.
Niles made remarks Letters were read
from Captain Charles j. Lewis of Hannibal,
Mo-, the first commander of the post ana
from Col. Darius j. Stafford of Augusta,
| Maine.
Al the soldiers Home.
BENNINGTON, April THE quarto cen.
tennial OF the G. A. r. was celebrated al
the soldiers home last night. 1t was q
grand affair. About 40 members of the
Willard Post, G. A. Il. of Troy, n. y.
were present. Judge Griffith and other
speakers entertained tho audience, and
merry night was thus passed. 7. Benton
Kelley, of Rutland as a whole -souled sing
er of stirring war songs has few peers.
In the White River Valley,
BETHEL, April 7.-The G.. A. r. post
| Daniel Lille and the camp s. Of. V. Col
= Hooker, celebrated the 2Jth anniversary o
the origin of the order last evening in Bas
com House hall. Remarks were made by
ba If 81. a
historical address by DR.. Smith Of Gaysviile
prayer by Che Jain Tucker of Gays nile
r patriotic address by Rev. G. W. Wrigh
A and appropriate music.
WEST RANDOLPH, April THE G. A
r. anniversary exercises last night were ex
l tremely interesting. There was music
speeches. etc. The High school scholars :
of V, W. r. c. and &. a. X. post were i
attendance.
In the Railroad Town.
g ST ALBANs. April 7.-Post Hurbur
held a successful celebration of the c. \. i
t anniversary last night with the local W. 4
II c.. Sons OF Veterans, and many others i
6 attendance. Post Commander !}ellen mad
an address of we come and review el the hi
d tory Of tie organization. The nvocatio
1t was made by Rev. &. Z. Smith of II
= Methodist church and the order Of econ
r mauder-u- Chief NeaZey convenng the NEE
n ing, also his circular letter, were read |
ID Post Adjutant Connnt. The gathering the
Is took on the habiiments OF a campfire, II
first speaker being Comrade c. +. Hogan
Of Comrade Hill OF Georgia also -poke. I'll
n entertainment closed with Col Cnids's el,
IN quent recitation of Shamus o. Brien
ouarto-CentenniaI Celebration at NortI
field.