Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

taking a general view of the plantin
and growth of the colonies and thei
independence as a nation, said it was
the first successful republic on earth
Empires and kingdoms watched ou1
growth and stability and questioned
our permanency, but our influence
has modified all those old govern
in the East. He compared our leader
q. S. Grant, with Napoleon, showing
tn at Napoleon lost battles and cam
paigns and also crown; that Grant
never was defeated and the luster of
his name never dimmed. That our
government is still the best of earth
and what we fought for and perpetu
ated, saved from slavery and dissolu-
tion, showed what kind of soldiers or
veterans we were. This is the first
time we have heard Mai. Grout here,
but the people will want more such
talks later. The drum corps leading,
the people proceeded to the village,
where dinner was served. Gen. But
terfield arrived on the Air Line train
and received a cordial welcome. The
drum corps favored the audience with
martial music again, when the cleo
ton of officers took place as follows:
Pres, DR.. @. L. Erwin of Newport
Center; Vice Pres, II. E. Foster of
Derby Line; Sec. and Treas, G. w.
Cook of Barton; executive commit
tee, n. S. Rogers of Newport Center,
w. W. Wakefield of Westield, and 9.
w. Wheeler OF Irasburgh. eve are
Growing Old Together" a song, was
sung by Comrades Wiley, Hamilton
and Cheney. To our pleasure.
Mrs. Geo. Bush read an interesting
anniversary essay. A recitation by
CIemma Mathews, ''The Old vt. Brig
ade in the Battle of the Wilderness"
was rendered in an excellent manner,
followed by an address by Gen.
F. G.. Butterfield on the same topic.
To follow the speaker through that
action would be to recite again the
history of the day. The unfinching
steadfastness of the men in the most
destructive fire, their almost super
human determination in their staying
qualities in this holocaust of death,
won for them an enduring fame and
secured for the time the safety of
Grants position. The Gen. held the
forty minutes, and all regretted that
he must leave on the 4:15 train. Af-
ter this address Miss Carrie Paddock
of Craftsbury recited "The Little
Black Eyed Rebel" much to the
pleasure of the audience. The presi-
dent announced that the campfire
would be held at the M. E. church,
commencing at 7:30. A vote of thanks
was then extended to G. G. Meade
Post and w. r. c.; to our speakers, to
the citizens, to Mrs. Austin for use of
grove, to r. r. Co. for reduced fares,
singers and drum corps for their as
sistance, and all who had aided in the
days pleasure. The campfire, though
last, was no less enjoyable than the
days doings. Maj. @. F. Branch,
Commander, had been
with us all day and his presence was
the forerunner of good time at the |
evening hour. Capt. Nye of Newport |
was also on the platform, and Com
rade Currier of N. Troy, A. Paddock
of Craftsbury, our citizens friend, Mr.. |
Cattanach of N. Troy, and other per-
sons were present. The entertain
ment commenced with solo by Vieva
Wiley, which won applause. Miss
Edith Allen of Lyndonville
gave us an excellent recitation.
Maj Branch was introduced and his
well-chosen words and finely drawn
pictures of army life recalled the
swiftly shifting scenes of camp, field
and battle. A song by Mrs. Nye, "The
Soldiers Who Fought in Their Minds,"
forth applause. Mrs. Louise
original poem was in mem
Dry of last years. reunion, and met
With a warm welcome and the good
will Of all. Capt. Nye Of Newport
vas there and made humorous and
remarks. Comrade John
Jurrier gave some interesting remin-
SCIENCES, and all were sorry there
vas no more time to give to his re-
marks. VIM. w. Foster gave us some
acts about his cavalry experience,
,ut he is too modest of his own SER
ice. Few men saw so much Of active
ervice as he. A song prepared by
'res. Bush was sung by Comrade Will
ey and others. The hour was getting
ate but MANY wanted TO hear from