Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-10-02

mOnd as he won the three hrSt meats;
some thought the other horse was not
driven to win; best time 2:32.
The management of this fair is ex-
cellent. The officers are selected with
reference to their special fitness for
their places, and they do it we'll. Ev-
erything comes off according to pro-
gram, and those who do not get them
selves out on time get left. The pre-
miums are awarded early and the
cards are put on at once. The caval
cade IS a pretty thing and every ex
hibiter is there with such animals as
compose it.
There was fine music both days.
The Barton band Mr.. Stone, leader, with
Mr.. Blair of Newport to assist, was
present the first day and the playing
was highly complimented. The East
Burke drum corps were also present
the first day. On Wednesday the
Glover band was down, Mr.. French,
leader, and Wesley Batchelder, cor
netist, as helper. We would not dare
to tell, if we knew, which played the
| best. We learned that the Associa
ton and the people were much pleased
with both bands.
Mr.. Stone of the Caledonian having
been present at the meeting we use
his report by courtesy.
The 10Th Vermont Regiment held
their first reunion on the fair grounds
Tuesday. There are 379 soldiers living
and III were present at the reunion,
Or nearly one third of the entire num-
Der. Senator Proctor, who was colo
mel of the regiment, was most cordial
ly greeted by the sboys," but Con-
| gressman Grout, who was lieut. colo
mel of the regiment, could not leave
Washington. The regiment had their
headquarters in big tent and in their
marches around the grounds were led
by a fife and drum corps. At the bust
ness meeting these officers were
elected:
President, Hon. Redfeld Proctor.
Vice president, George FL. Blake of
Barton.
Secretary and Treasurer, j. T. Glea
son of Lyndonville.
Executive Committe Of one from
each company:
Co. A, Capt. Brown of Thetford
Center.
Co. B, Nehemiah Page of Island
Pond.
Co. G, Matthew Robinson of st.
Johnsbury.
Co. D, Warren Meserve of Lyndon
vile.
Co. E, D. G. Foss of Island Pond.
F, B. A. Gilfllan of Barnet.
{" G, A. w. Bean of Lyndon.
Ell, Rufus Averill of Westmore /
C I, j. n. Webster of Barton.
K, G. E. Goodell of ST. Johns
bury.
During the races Senator Proctor
spoke from the judges stand and was
enthusiastically received.
Senator Proctor said he came here
to greet old comrades and not to
make speech, but he was glad to
come here and see Vermont people.
1t was from Vermont that he went
to war and he rode in the war horse
that came from Lyndon. The presi-
dent and one cabinet officer of the
republican administration showed
their good sense by driving each
team Of Vermont horses, and Presi-
dent Harrison took his to his home
when he left the White House. be-
lieve that in whatever ways the pres
ent administration might initiate the
previous one, here is at least one in
stance where they will do rightly to
initiate. He said he was glad to be
in Vermont in the autumn when the
hills had adopted the gold standard {
by putting on golden hues. At the
close of the speech three rousing
cheers were given him.
In the evening a rousing camp fire !
was held in Music hall, Lyndonville, :
at which Judge J.T. Gleason presided.
An address of welcome was given by
Rev. j. @. Bodwell to which Editor
Blake of the Barton MONITOR respond
ed. Short speeches were also made
by Major n. P. Bowman, DR.. G. B.
Billiard, @. P. Carpenter, F. L. Hovey
and FL. K. Ide. A fine recitation was
given by Comrade Bush of Barton ,
Landing entitled "The Old Sergeant -
Excellent music was furnished by
1uartette consisting of Miss Persis h
Parker of Littleton, Mrs Morrison, E.
W Hutchins and FL. L. Parker. and {
solos by Miss Parker and Mrs. Morri-
,on with flute obligato by N. P. Low
# Veterans had promenade.