Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-02

as though the experiences Of Memorial day
Of last year would be repeated and that rain
would interfere with successful carrying
out OF the programme. But towards noon
the sun came out and the weather Of the af-
terpoon was all that could be desired for an
out-of-door celebration.
Promptly at O'Clock Marshal Vincent
started the column. A feature of the process
sion was the presence of large number Of
school children, carrying banners and wear
ing sashes. 1t was happy idea and one
that is likely to be connected with future
observances of the day. On arriving at
City Hall Park the line drew up on the
north side OF College street and west side of
st. Paul street. while the invited guests in
carriages and veterans of Stannard post,
with the Sons Of Veterans as escort, passed
by and found places in and around the stand
in the park. Pupils of the High school &C.
cupied seats in front of the stand and, &c
rompanied by the band, sang Keller's
american Hymn" and Eichberg's "To
Thee, o Country" On tho stand were the
speaker of the day, Post Commander Scully,
city officials, several of the clergy and
number of the faculty Of the University.
The chaplain, Rev. f. w. Olmstcad, made
prayer and the address was delivered by
Rev q. II. Scott Of Cambridge Mass.
REV. Mr.. scoTT's ADDRESS.
The speaker said that an invitation to
address the G.. \. X. was one which must
be responded to with alacrty. He spoke Of
his great love for Vermont and said that he
was not alone in this feeling. 1t was
characteristic of Vermontcrs every where
THIS love of ones native State seemed to
exist among Verinonters more than among
citizens of any other State. Perhaps this
is so because Vermont is so small that we
carry her in our hearts. 1t may be due
in part to her scenery. The speaker paid
tribute to Burlington's location as being
one of the most beautiful in the world, re-
ferred to Nermont's rugged honesty and
said that she escaped the perils of States
with larger cities The bravery Of Yer
lnonters during the war of the revolution
Ind Vermont's part in that struggle were
also referred to- The members OF tue &.
A. r. have particular reason TO love Yer
mont because of the battles they fought and
the hardships they endured for her. But
we are all proud of Vermont because of the
deeds Of her soldiers in the wcr
Df the rebellion, when Vermont
troops won for themselves imperishable
glory. The speaker then referred to some
OF the battles in which Vermonters took
part, making particular reference to Gettys-
burg, and continued: "The generation to
which you and l belong is decimated one.
Our fathers fought to establish this gov
ernment and we fought TO maintain it,
Our part was the harder. The response to
the demand for men was prompt and pa
triotic History records your deeds. The
present generation was not only decimeted
but greatly weakened rs well. Iany Lave
died in the prime Of manhood, as a result Of
the privntions OF war. l see before me
many who are prenlaturely old with
whitoned locks and unsteady step.
1--WE can honor the dead by recountng
aome of the things settled by the war,
problems which statesmen for 100 years
could not solve. Among these are the
questions of nationality and States rights
and the equality of races, though some
prejudice as to color remains. Free and
honest labor, which has made this gov
ernment the richest on earth, has also been
made possible Not only this country, but
all lands have reaped the fruit of our war
faro. The success Of free government is
more marked in the last 25 years since the
war than in all time before. The govern
ments of Mexico, France, England. Spain
Austria, Germany and Italy and other ma
tons have givon their people more liberty.
Fellow soldiers, you did not give up your
lives IN vain. The cost was great but the
gain to the nation was greater. To-day
one flag floats from sea to sea and from the
lakes to the gulf That flag is the
tug OF the free. But our worl,
did not end in 1865. Our children
are around us, and it becomes US to live as
we fought. We should be good citizens as
well us good soldiers. We showed our will.
ness to die for our country; let us now live
Tor it. We want a free ballot and fair
count, fraternity and peace, though we ere
ready to fight again if necessary. Sons of
veterans, cadets and others OF the younger
generation, it is your duty to guard this
Treasure and bequeathe it to posterity. We
should ell deal tenderly and generously with
the soldiers who gave tie best years Of then
life 10 the cause aud in many instances do
stroyod their chances of success in lifen
the speaker closed an earnest address
with reference TO what all owe TO thu
Lord Of Lords and King of Kings anC
wished for ali peace here and reward here
after.