St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-11
PRESENTATION.
ChamberIin Posts Gift from the
Woman Relief Corps.

The presentation of the Grant
monument soldiers record to Cham
berlin Post, by the Woman's Relief
Corps at G. A. R. Hall Thursday
evening, was we'll attended and very
interesting. The meeting was formal
ly opened by Mrs. E. L. Hovey, who
presided very acceptably during the
evening. After a piano overture
rendered by B. Frank Harris, Mrs
A. w. Adams, president of the w. R.
c., in a few we'll chosen words gave
fitting tribute to the brave soldiers
in blue who had fought so grandlv
for the flag and nation, and then
presented the record to the post
J. c. Thompson, commander of
Chamberlin post, accepted the gift.
thanking the ladies for their kind
ness.
Following Mrs. L. N. Smythe's
song, Capt. E. L. Hovey spoke more
particularly on the monument in the
cemetery. The lot was presented to
the post by the Cemetery Associa-
ton. after which monument was
erected. Besides the dedication of
the monument on July 4th, 1898, he
mentioned a number of important
events that have taken place on the
same day OF this month in other
years. He emphasized the fact that
the women had ever been ready and
willing to aid in everything pertain
ing to the welfare of the soldier, thus
showing the spirit of patrio tism
which so we'll becomes every Amer
ican citizen.
Maj. N. P. Bowman next read a
paper on Bunker Hill monument. He
recalled the strife that took place at
this hill so long ago, how the British
were compelled by the Americans to
retreat, how after many years money
was raised in which the women were
, very active, and the materials for
building were made ready, the
process of construction and compile
in honor of the battle He further
urged that the children be early
taught the mea ming of patriotism
that they might become true
patrols.
a song by Mrs. H. K. Ide was fol-
lowed by remarks from Elisha May,
who said there are but two republics
of Importance, the United States and
France. He alluded to the part
woman took in the time Of the
country's peril, and the generosity
extended us by the French republic
i'll time OF war and subsequently in
| the gift of the Bartholdi statue erect
ed in New York harbor.
Next was duet by Mrs. Ide and
and Harry May which was followed
by history of the monument in the
court house yard by DIR. Bullard. He
said that a motion was made in
town meeting by E. F. Brown many
years ago that money be given for
the erection of a monument, and
that a committee was appointed
consisting of Gov. Fairbanks and
himself. After careful considerable
and inquiry they decided upon the
design, and the monument which
now commentaries the true patriot
and soldier was erected. The dedica-
ton speech was made by Gov. Dill
! lingham. During his remarks DIR.
Billiard spoke very feelingIy OF Gov.
Fairbanks who was so earnest and
patriotic during his life.
Harry Mays song was followed
by Rev. Thomas lyrics remarks on
patriotic devotion. He said he liked
the word devotion because it meant
so much to us, either in times OF
peril or in peace. AS mother S
devotion to her child so should be
that of one for his country. He also
said that the days of fighting with
muskets were nearly past, and the
ballot and newspaper were used as
| substitute.
Gen. Grout interested the listeners
with a short description of the mon
ument erected in memory of Wash
ington and said all would be inter
ested to visit it. After speaking OF
two in Mexico and those on the
plains OF Abraham he explained the
real meaning OF monuments, during
which he pald tribute to Gov. Fair
banks and the true patriots who
supported and fought tor their
country.
Alexander Dunnett was asked to
make a few remarks and responded
by telling a humorous story.
Capt. Hovey again took the floor
and called attention to the part that
people OF Waterford contributed to
the monument fund, asking that
some townsman respond A B.
Carpenter was called upon, who
arose in response TO the call with the
words that he could say but little
and asked to be excused. After
wards refreshments consisting of ice
cream and cake were served.