Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-31
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
North Bennington.
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ewes and is now beginning to notice a
change for the better.
The memorial services in the Hins-
dillville cemetery Wednesday at six
O'Clock, where lie the remains of ten
who served in the War of the Rebellion
and one of the Revolutionary patriots,
were conducted by the G. A. K. Post
from Bennington, cOmrade A. j. Noyes
assisting. The North Bennington Viii
LACE Band was III attendance, rendering
some very choice music. At the appoint
ed time a dirge was played and the
graves of the honOred dead decorated
with flowers, signifying affection and
gratitude, after which q short address
was given by Rev. G. II. Peck, which
was well appreciated by the comrades
and those who had gathered to silently
take part in these very appropriate an
nual memorial exercises. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr.. Spencer of the
Methodist church, and America sung,
accompanied by the band, when the
benediction was pronounced, and all
left the cemetery in the twilight of a
beautiful evening,
Mrs. j, II. Walbridge has returned
from a pleasant visit to her daughter,
Mrs. DR.. Reed, of Carmel, N. Y. Her
stay was heightened by trip to Balti-
more and Washington, returning by
way of New York.
The funeral of Mrs. Harvey was at
tended from the st. John Baptist church
yesterday, Thursday morning, at nine
o'clock. She was much respected la
dy and had been in poor health for some
time. Father LaChance OBLIGATED, and
her remains were followed to the GEM
etery by large number ofrelatiYes and
q long cOncOursc of friends in carriages.
Two daughters were far away at the
time of her death, but were permitted
to be in attendance at the funeral and
interment, which was in Bennington.
The exercises by our school prepare
tory to memorial day, us required by
recent law of the State, were conducted
in an exceedingly interesting manner
by Prof. II. Dressed, Jr., principal. Some
preparation had been in progress for
day or two. The school formed on the
school grounds at 3 p. m, and marched
through Main street, beaded by the No.
Bennington Cornet Band, TO the public
hall. The programme from beginning
to the end was very choice. There were
reCitations by individuals and classes,
many of unique and strikingly inter-
esting character. Solos and chorus sing
ing of high order. There were some,
of course, who excelled, but as all did
so well we refrain from mentioning
names. II. T. Cushman made an ad-
dress reIating to memorial day, and j.
B. McNamar spoke to the children. Al
together it was very entertaining and
profitable occasion, and reflects credit
on Prof. Dressel's ability in this direc-
ton.
Walter NJ. Gates, son of Henry S.
Gates of Chicago, made a call on friends
in our village this week. Mr. Gates is
nephew Of our former tOwnsman, Oscar
l.. Gates, who was years ago the popular
book keeper of the North Bennington
Boot and Shoe Co.
Decoration day was beautiful, begin
nlng with a cloudleSs sky, and though
the sun was bright and warm the ground
was so saturated with previous rains,
the dust was not troublesome. The
long train arrived from Bennington
about o'clock filled with passengers,
accompanied by the Continental Drum
Corps of North Adams. with the presi-
dent of the day. the G, A. Il. posts Of
Bennington, the military companies and
the young ladies representing the states
of our Union. They were met by our
citizens, headed by the cornet band of
the village, at the depot, under charge
of the committee appointed, and all
marched to the cemetery with musical
ternating by the corps. A larger con-
course Ofpeople were present than usu-
81 to witness the impressive service of
decorating the graves of the hOnored
heroes. and the address, too short, de-
livered by Rev. Mr.. Blanchard Of Shafts
bury. From the cemetery the military
marched, making q fine appearance,
through Main street to the band stand
square with stirring music, and return
ing took the cars for Bennington. The
residences and stores in our village
were generally decorated with flags and
bunting, all giving lively appearance
on the occasion.
We regret to learn of the resignation
of Prof. II. Dressed, Jr., as principal of
our Graded School, who has so well
performed his duties during his work of
several years, as to win Interpretation
of all as being tirst-class teacher and
superintendent. We bespeak for.him
success in his chosen field of labor
wherever his lot may be cast, and con-
graduate any community that may be
so fortunate as to obtain his services.
1t is understood new principal, Prof.
Adams, of Arlington, graduate of
Middlebury College. is engaged to take
the place Of Prof. Dressed, who comes
highly recommended. Tits believed the
good standing of our school will not
suffer under the management of the new
superintendent.
Mrs. Eliza NaselD Stafford of Wal
lingford, has been visiting relations
here, Mrs NJ. c. Holt and G.. S. Wright
going to Troy with her, before her re-
turn, to visit her brother, S. II. Lasell
at the head of the firm of Messrs. G.. V.
S. Quackenbush g. Co.
The division of services by the G. A.
r. posts of Bennington in decorating
the graves in HinsdillYille, was expect
ed to be carried out az the cemetery in
our village by the committee, but for
some unexplainable reason, as yet, but
one post took part in it.