Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-10


The second decennial reunion O
members of the Vermont legislature
ofthe past brought together at Mont
pelier last week representative gath
ering of men of the state and proved
an occasion of rare enjoyment.
The exercises opened Wednesday
morning. AT 1890 o'clock, the mem
bers Of the legislature, headed by the
Montpelier military band Of 81
pieces, marched from the Pavilion to
The Golden Fleece building on Main
street. There were 375 members in
the procession, under the direction oil
Gen. W. w. Henry Of Burlington,
who acted as.marshal.
On the stage at the Golden Fleece
were seated many distinguished per-
sons.
Senator Morrill, came into the hall
in company with Gen. Stephen
Thomas. Some one in the back OF
the hall called for "three cheers for
that old hero, Gen. Stephen Thomas"
President Dillingham; introduced
Rev. +. M. Haynes, chaplain OF the
Senate of '94, who asked the blessing,
after which there was music by the
band.
President Dillingham; then intro
duced Mayor Wing, who welcomed
the members of the Reunion society
to Montpelier. An eloquent response
for the members was made by the
president.
The forenoon meeting was brought
to close by medley of patriotic
airs played by the band.
The Senate reunion was held in
Representatives hall Wednesday at
ternoon, Lieutenant Governor Man
sur presiding. After some brief in
troductory remarks, burlesque jour-
nal was read by G.. M. Powers and a
season of fun set in which was greatly
enjoyed by all present.
The governors reception at the
State House in the evening was very
largely attended. For nearly two
months the receiving party were kept
busy shaking hands with former mem
bers of the legislature, their wives and
the people of Montpelier. The guests
were introduced by Gen.. Peck, Capt. |
Tutherly and Coils Allen, Coffey,
Morse and Bennett. The receiving
party consisted of GOV. Woodbury.,
Lieutenant Governor Mansur and ex-
Cows. Proctor, Farnham, Pingree and
Page. The guests were received in
the lobby at the entrance to Repre-
hall, and the Montpelier
orchestra, stationed in the office Of
the secretary OF civil and military af-
fairs, discoursed fine music.
THURSDAY.
The second day saw no diminution
in the attendance nor loss of interest
in the proceedings.
First in the morning was the joint
assembly, which was held at the
Golden Fleece, Hon.F. Stewart Stran-
ahan presiding. The ball was dense
" crowded and the proceedings were
followed with the closest interest.
Remarks were made by ex-Govs.
Stewart and Farnham, Congressman
Irout and Others.
In calling the meeting to order,
Chairman Stranahan said: "The idea
# calling this meeting together is
rood one. Its purpose is simple
hat Of renewing our friendship with
me another and bringing back the
rood old times can never forget
he reunion we had ten years ago, and
0 think OF Lieut. Gov. Hinck.ey and
theirs who were there makes it pleas
mt to look back to that day."
Ex-Gov. Farnham said: 81 can see
good many old faces among this
udience and am proud to speak up |,
II the old legislatures Of Vermont,
nd want to call attention to some
I the bills Of the past and OF the ones
e now have. One of the earliest !
mes is the following: bennington,
uly %, It'll. You are hereby ordered
, seize all lands, houses, sheds, etc., I
elonging to enemies and sell the same y
nd turn the money over to the coun- !
H. Another one addressed to Mrs !
imons: PLEASE send me fifteen y
ounds of lead. Signed Col. Simons.' ?
he days of that time required many !,
'medies as they were surrounded by y,
lemies on all Sides" u
Ex-Gov. j. w. Stewart of Middle X
Try followed. lie referred to the al
Iys when Tom Bartlett, the great u
ON Powers and that vigorous debat- !. u
G. X. Field of Franklin county, u
Id sway, and the times OF Dorr1 q
'adley, the clear-headed Gov. Wash 10
i'm, the courtly Kittridge, Gov. 81
NTH Of st. Adams, Lyman Hinck-
7 and several Others. W
There is one trouble now, and that ca
the people do not take the interest
ut they did when was in the legis- Sc
ure. Consolidation and aggrega- at
N are merging people into corpora St
ms, and they now go by aggrega- tn
II rather than by individuals. Thus Ii
r individuality is gradually being th
t in the turmoil Of the times. But tn
cannot help this. Our rapid in
owth calls for accomplishments up a