Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-28
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORo FRIDAY, OCTOB

seating capacity. The exercises were mostly
by the school children, under the direction
of the school superintendent, Mrs. j. w.
Stowell scholars of the several districts
being called upon TO read or recite an essay
descriptive of the life of Columbus and in
cidents connected with the discovery of
America or some historical fact. These
numbers were interspersed with singing by
a select choir, and music by the band. At
the close the Grand Army presented the
teacher of each district with a small flag,
with instructions that it be left in the
schoolhouse of the district. Comrade NJ.
II. Pember made the presentation speech.
The exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr. Douglas and benediction was
pronounced by Rev. Mr. Lewis. Taken
altogether the exercises Of the occasion
were entertaining and pleasant.
DummerstOn.
The principal celebration of Columbus
day in this town was by Miss Eta Iynde's
school, numbering % pupils, the exercises
being held in the vestry of the CongTega-
tional church in order to accommodate the
public. The national program was follow
ed, with slight changes, and several adddi-
tional exercises were given. r. NJ. Pratt,
a veteran soldier, presented to the school
in well chosen words, the new flag bought
by subscription for that purpose. John
Miller, another veteran, furnished a tall
Flagstaff and helped get it ready and into
position in season so that the flag-raising
took place Immediately after the literary
exercises. The celebration was very
/ creditable performance for the school, and
the teacher and pupils were accorded much
| praise.
All the schools in town and many of the
citizens met at the church at 10 A. NJ and
formed in line and marched to the music
| of fife and drum by Messrs. Powers and A.
| Brooks, NJ. Lee acting as chairman of the
day. After marching and engaging in
various sports until noon all repaired to
the vestry of the church where the ladies
had provided abundantly for the needs Of
the hungry and all were satisfied. After
dinner came the exercises by schools, each
teacher having a program prepared for the
day, and all acquitted themselves in com
mendable manner. The historical address
by j. A. Brown was enjoyed by all, Lo-
renzo Brown, Esq, aged 80, also made eX-
cellent remarks which indicated that his
vigoI still remains undated. 4. o. Lee,
NJ. /. Reed and Mrs c. II. Newton also
added remarks. The singing by Misses
Hill and Stebbins of "IIome, Sweet Home
was the number which claimed the highest
praise, but closely following in merit was
the song of the ancient discoveries by
school No. :. All in all it was day never
to be forgotten by those present.
Jacksonville.
Columbus day was celebrated at the
Methodist church with suitable exercises
by the school children. under the manage
ment of their teachers, Mr.. Kendall and
Miss Wilcox. The scholars in No. >. Miss
Marion Hall teacher, joined in the eXer-
cises, and added much to the interest of
the occasion. Hon. A. A. Butterield de-
livered a short speech suitable to the occa-
sion, after which all repaired to the school
grounds to witness the raising of the flag,
which was put in place by the old soldiers
present, amid cheers and the singing of the
"Star spangled banner
StrottOn.
The schools OF this town set an example
for some of the larger ones in their observ-
ance of Columbus day. In district No. [
a fine silk flag, six feet long, was raised
with exercises which included charadf
and acrostic on the name of Columbus, di-
alogues, Rotations, singing and salute tC
the flag followed by dinner in the school
house. In the afternoon there was a gen
eral good time in honor of the day. Mucl
credit is given Mrs. Styles the teacher, ant
the pupils. In district No. a flag was al
so raised. There was an address by Rev
w. j. Smith, remarks by Rev. o. II
Palmer, and appropriate recitations, sing
ing, and salute TO the flag
NVindham.
Columbus day was very pleasantly ob
served here. The different schools of tn,
town met at the Centre, where a flag wa
raised with appropriate exercises, afte
which adjournment was taken to tn,
church, in which the chief exercises of tn
day were to take place. The program wa
given by the children and others, and in
cluded an address suitable to the occasion
by Rev Mr.. Van SchaiCk. The next fea
ture in the observance was an old-fashion
ed dinner, after which the young peopl
, enjoyed a straw ride. A pleasant an,
: profitable day, is the way they all sum i
: up.
GuiIford.
While there was no public celebration O
Columbus day. the occasion was suitabl
observed by several of the schools. A
= Guilford Centre, Gulford, Green Rive
and Hinesburg the pupils carried out pre-
grams of recitations, songs, etc, whic
/ were enjoyed by the schools and which Wis
tors found very interesting
Green River.
, Columbus day was observed by Mis-
q Eason's school with a program of exercise
which showed careful preparation and G
q which visitors speak in terms of high praise
= BrOOkIIne.
The celebration on Columbus day, at tn
= church, was well attended. The exercise
y were opened by the reading of Scriptur
J. and prayer, followed by recitations an
!, music. A song was given by four youn
u misses, also a solo by Royal Marsh. TIL
u church was very prettily draped with tn
= flag of the Grand Army post and sma
{ flags
n Athens.
= The schools in town met at the churc
" on Friday afternoon, Oct. p, and with sui
= able exercises celebrated Columbus da,
. The well-filed house showed that generi
l. interest was felt in the observance of I'll
y, day.
IL GraftOn.
There was no public Columbus day den
Onstration in Grafton, but the warrior
n schools hOnored the memory of Columbl
20 with appropriate exercises, bringing OF
- facts of interest in his life work, and h
~ perseverance, disappointments, and fin
success
n Westminster.