Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-08-23

DIR. Nntting OF Randolph Center
said that after being away in Egypt
and Turkey for 30 years, he could tes-
fifty that Vermont is a good place to
retire TO. Randolph i very healthy
town, especially Randolph Center.
Rev. J. A. Bates regretted, after all
he had heard here Mandatory Of Yer
mont. that he was not born III the
state, but should claim to belong to
I Vermont: FOR his grandfather was one
Of the early settlers OF this town in
1890 Mr. Bates made rousing
speech. which would have 10 be heard
to be appreciated.
Noah Granger stoutly maintained
that Randolph is the best town in the
state, Vermont the best state in New
England. and New England the best
section Ct country in the world 1t
therefore logically follows that we
were standing on the most favored
spot on earth.
Albert b. Manchester spoke in high
terms Of reunions as social feature
that other communities would do well
10 adopt.
During the exercises. Miss Lizzie
Smith sang THAT Autograph Album
Of Mine in a very pleasing manner,
and "The Star-Spangled Banner" was
well rendered by Mrs. Fanny Waldo
aud Miss Laura L. Paine
A brass band, organized for the oc-
casion by Frank Green. the musical
director. did good service and won
the thanks Of the meeting.
Il was voted 10 have another reun-
ion in ten years
After the exercises, many 81 the
people. 10th 10 leave 80 pleasant
place. 80 fair day and so good an OPP
portuiity, visited for an hour longer
and then dispersed. all seemingly very
much pleased with the days cxper-
ien"e,
We give here the names OF some Of
the pilgrims who returned once more
to the homes Of their youth 10 renew
the old-time acquaintance: Or. II.
+. Hanks, wife and two daughters of
New York. Israel kibbee, wife and
children of Rhode Island: Chas. kib-
bee of Massachusetts: Ira Wakefield
and son Of Lincoln Frank Wakefield
Of Springfield, Mass: Horace G. Paine
and -on. Mrs y. y. Paine and her
daughter. Mrs lda Carty, son and
daughter Of Concord, Mass: Mrs. +. !
NJ. Paine, son and daughter and Mr.
and Mrs r. b. Paine Of HYDE Park. T.
Mass: Dr. w. : Paine Of Theiford: !
Mrs. /. II. Edison and sister Mis-. In. |
cy Paine Of Bethel: Geo. Peake Of 1
Brookheld, Mr., Emily Paine) MUIR
~ Of MEANWHILE. Ohio: Males French /
and son of Rockland, " y; Theron
Cummings and wife Of Dixon. IT.:
Hon David ;. St0rrs Of Island Pond: /
Mark Durham. wife and two chill /
dren Of Valley Falls, X. L. pr Nor
man Morgan. wife and children Of I
New York: Mrs. Mary (Colbyl Wat /
ter,on of Lowell. Mass: Warren {. /
French OF Woodstock: Mrs. Sarah [
llackett. /. ;. Fainham, wife and /
daughter Of Tunbridge; NJ. d. Per-
son, and sister. Mrs. White. of Bar
nard Most of these. except children.
were old residents Of the school dis
trict. or were connected, by marriage
or otherwise, with former residents.
Many 81 these remained for few
DAYS 10 visit relatives and friends be-
fore returning home.
Address by DIR. Hanks.
Mr. President and former teachers,
neighbors and friends:-lt will hard
~ be expected that one like myself
can interest and instruct YOU to-day
For the last quarter of a century, |
have been resident of another state,
a denizen of Il mighty city, city sit ,
ting at the gates of commerce Of
great nation, the Empire City of
America. This city is SO full of activ-
ity in every department of life, that
one can find his hearts desire filled to
The full, if he seeks for companions
hose who are in the very front ranks
IF literature, science and art. He can,
llso. as surely find companions from ,
he lowest strata of sin, from among /,
he deyotees of intemperance and NOR :
Il deformities The purest in heart !
md the noblest in intellect. rs well as /;
he vilest in thought and most dam ,
gerous in action, are ever present. i,
This city of nearly two million souls
: SO full Of life and husband strife for :
honorable and prominent positions in :
business and in society, that the pulse :
,eat of the city is fearfully tense. and !
he friction of living, tremendous.
Fine machinery Of life is, therefore, !,
'ften worn out far too soon one. ;,
Ike myself, coming to the city from !
n inland country town feels this in =
ensely. and he must strive with all J
lis energy for the high goal if he is TO J,
chieye honorable position with those !,
With whom he is competing. My life, :,
aving been thus filled with other du- :;
les along other lines, in this new home. ,
uring all these years, YOU viii not :,
ronder If may not be able TO ad
ress YOU upon topics which lie near :.
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