St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-01
miscellany.
%VFRMONTER'S REUNION.
ANNUAL BANQUET IN CHICAGO

The 18th annual banquet OF the
Sons of Vermont association was
held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chr
caeo. last week Thursday evening,
and was one of the most successful
gatherings in the history OF the Asso'
citation. About 100 sons anddaugn'
ters of Vermont were present.
After an hour OF i%ntroductions ana
social chat, the large company pro-
ceeded to the banquet hall, where a
bountiful menu was served.
Hon. Z. B. Sherman presided as
POSTMASTER in his usual happy veln'
p~refacing his introduction OF the
speakers of the evening with a few
well turned sentiments apropos OF the
occasion.
The first speaker Of theevening was
Mai. E. D. Redington, the retiring
president OF the association, VINO
briefly referred to the success winch
has always attended the gatherings
of the association and expressing the
hone that the members of the Sons OF
Vermont association would continue
to support the association with the
same loyalty in the future they had
in the past. He then gracefully in
PRODUCED the incoming president,
Austin Clement, Esq.
Mr.. Clement prefaced his remaks
by the statement that he did not
claim to be a public speaker; that
there were many things he could do
better. but inasmuch as the associo-
citation did not lack for material OF
this kind he felt sure that the best
thing he could do would be to give
way to some of the eloquent orators
who were present. He expressed the
sentiments of all, he felt sure, in wish
ing for the association and its mem
bers abundant and continued pros
perity.
Rev. George H. Ide Of Milwaukee,
Wis, was then introduced and re-
sponded to the sentiment vermont
in Retrospect" Hereviewed at some
length the early and subsequent his
tory of the Green Mountain State,
calling to mind many OF the striking
incidents connected with its history
and development and paying a glow
ing tribute to its sons and daughters
who are found occupying positions OF
trust and homes of prosperity
throughout the length and breadth
of our own land and in foreign lands.
The speaker dwelt on the patriotism
of every son OF Vermont and the I'M
diving love for his native state which
was deep. seated and never eradicat-
ed, second only to his allegiance
to his God and his country,
saying that no matter where
he might be or how long since he left
the sight of the Green Mountains he
ever cherished in his breast the fond.
est recollection and lovelor his birth
place. He referred to the substantial
character of those who remained be.
hind, finding in their native state
contentment and prosperity, unhar-
Iassed by the hurry and worry of the
aggressive, pushing West, and saying
that it was questionable those who
remained at home were not to be en-
We'd, rather than those who had left.
Especial mention was made of the
educational advantages OF Vermont,
its schools, academies and colleges,
as being evidenced by the long roll of
distinguished alumni who had always
done credit to their alma matters.
The next speaker was Hon, A, n.
Waterman, judge of the Appellate
Court for the first district of Illinois,
who responded to the toast "a Yer
monter in Japan
Among those present formerly from
Caledonia Co., were; Clark Varnum,
E. D. Redington, and Z. A. Jewett.
Letters of regret were read by the
secretary from the following Sons OF
Vermont; Hon. George F. Edmunds,
Gov. Woodbury., Lieut.-Gov. Mansur,
ex-Gov. Stewart, Edward l.. Temple,
esq, Gov. Rich Of Michigan, Hon,
John Thurston Of Omaha, Hon. John
b. Carlisle of Detroit, and Norman
Bridge of Los Angeles,
The following are the officers of the
association President, Austin Glenn
ent; vice-presidents, A. A. Campbell,
Samuel f. Bliss, Z. A. Jewett; secre-
tary, Seymour Edgerton; treasurer,
w, II. Gleason; executive committee.
w. N, Sattley, George S, Marsh, l.
S. Grout, O. B. Knight, B. W, Sber'
man, G. E. Foss, The membership o.
the association is now over $50.
ANNUAL REUNION IN WORCESTER
The 23rd annual reunion of the
Worcester Sons and Daughters o
Vermont was held at the Y. NJ. c. A
building last week Thursday evening
During the early part of the evening
a reception was rendered to Gov
Woodbury., Lieut., cow, NJ. Mansu
and Quartermaster General W, H
Gilmore of Vermont.
At the banquet which followed il
Curtis Hall, DR.. Wesley Davis presid
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