Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-06-26
UNWILLING THE STATUE.
STANNARD MEMORIAL SERVICES SAT-
URDAY AT TERNOON.
Procession to the Cemetery-Prescnta-
ton of Statue by Gen. w. w. Henry For
the acknowledgements on Behalf OF
Family by Col. G. q. Benedict,


muster into the United States service of tho
I'd Vermont regiment Of which Con. George
j. Stanpard was the lieutenant-colone in a
charming spot in Lake View cemetery, in
the presence of Veterans who fought wish
him in the good cause and of citizens who
take pleasure in honoring his memory, there
was unveiled "A bronze statue of the bravo
soldier. No better day could have been Sc
lected for the exercises. The sun was OBJ
scured, the temperature just right for out
Of door gatherings, and the natural quiet
ness of the spot added much to the impress
iveness of the scene.
Shortly after o'clock the column started
from City Hall square. Gen. w. l.. Green
leaf was the marshal and his oides were
Lieut.. II. Ii. Trick, J. c. Rutherford and
Y. A. Richardson. 1he column was headed
by the Sherman band, followed by the Bur
lington cadets, who marched vol and won
many praises, Sons of Veterans and Stan
nard post all on foot. Carriages were oc-
cupied by Gov. Page, Mayor Haselton, Gen.
w. ". Henry, Col. G. G Benedict ex- Cows.
Ormsbee and I}arstow, Chaplain Olmstcad,
Con. William Wells. Editor Warren Gibbs
of st. Adams, Capt. j. f. Eldredge of
Warron, Major &. S. Bodgett, City Clerk
G. +. Allen, Secretary of state G. w.
Brownell, ir., Senator Robert Roberts Col.
II. o. Clark Of New Jersey, Il. :. Styles,
Principal S. w. Iandou, W. J. Van Patton,
c. p. Brown, L. b. Whitney, j. y. Arthur
and representatives OF the press.
A number of citizens and others, nclud
ing Hon. II. n. Hibbard OF Chicago, Col.
Hiram Perkins, Hon. Herbert BranerI,
Major J.. Mod. Smith and W. l.. Holloway
OF st. Adams, and Hon. E. w, Jewett, were
at the cemetery when the procession arrived.
Mrs. STANDARD, two of her daughters, and
her son-in-law, w. i. stone, were also
present. Mrs stone was prevented by sick
less from being present.
The exercises at the cemetery were pre-
sided over by Gen. T. >. Peck, who said
Comrades and friends-We meet here to-
day to honor the memory of that
distinguished soldier and our beloved COM
mander, Ma or Gen. George Jerri5on Stan
nard.
The Sherman Military band played a So
lection, after which the Rev. +. W. Ohm
stead, chaplain OF Stannard post No. >, e.
a. r., made a most excellent prayer. On
conclusion OF the prayer the three volleys Of
musketry were fired BY the members of Gen.
William Wells camp No. 10, sons of Neter-
ans during which time the statue, which
had been concealed from view by the ma
tional flag, was unveiled by Gen. 7, ). Peck.
Geu. W. W. Henry i'll behalf of tho
trustees presented the statue in the follow
ing words
PRESENTATION BY GI,N. HENRY.
Mrs. STANDARD and daughters-T GU will
recolect that at the time this graulte monu-
ment was dedicated. the Trustees OF the Gen.
Stannard Memorial Fund Promised you that
they would not consider their work iinish-
ed, until there was placed upon the top of
tins solid foundation Il bronze statue of our
well-Ueioved comrnde. By the l.b.r-
ahty and patriotism of the Log
islature OF the State Of Vermont
sood.y sum Of moneY was Rppropritel and
this together with what we had Left over,
the gift of the Grand Amy OF the Repub-
hc and friends of your family, enabled
MS 10 fulfill our promise, and TO day it IS my
pleasant duty, 10y order of the trustees, 10
turn over to you, and yours forever, this
beautiful representation i'll bronze, of your
lHmented husband AMI father, and our brave
and gallant commander.
We hope this elegant piece of work. from
the hands of celebrated artist, viii please
you we'll as it does us, and that it may he
permitted to stand guard over the sacred
dust as long as bravery and patriotism are
nonorod in Vermont.
Col q. q. Benedict 81 Vermont brigade,
aide-de-camp on the stnf Of Gen Stannurd
then accepted the statue in behalf OF the
family, in the following words:
MR.. BENLDIcr's REMARKS.
Gen. Hcury aad trustees Of tie Stuanaro
HtonuHtch Juji
In behalf OF Mrs. Stannari and her