St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY.
FittingIy Observed by the Academy, the
Public and PnrochinI Schools and by
CbnmbcrIin Post, q. A. IL.

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gramme was unusually varied and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who were pre-
sent. The speakers were Rev. G. w.
Hunt, Captain P. D. Blodgett, and G. r.
Crosby. From Rev. Mr.. Hunt the stu
dents received most stirring and helpful
thoughts. full of patriotic sentiment.
He made clear and forcible the RESPONSE
bility that is laid upon the youth OF the
present generation by the achievements
and sacrifices Of those who have fought
the battles of the past. In Mr.. Crosby's
recital of his experiences while prisoner
in Andersonvile graphic picture was
presented, "a chapter of the Civil War
which most deeply impressed his hearers.
In simple. conversational style he told Of
suffering and death, of hope long deferred,
Of release, of the pathetic JOY with which
the "boys," broken in health but not in
patriotism, again caught sight of the old
flag. Captain Blodgett related touch
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rble slaughter pen," where occurred
one of the most frightful scenes OF havoc
recorded in the whole war. The descrip.
tion of the fourteen-year old North
Carolina lad, compelled to serve under
the Confederate flag, wounded unto
death, saying with almost his dying
breath, "The saddest part Of it is that
am to die fighting against the old flag"
all this was told in a most interesting
way.
Miss Ethel Abbott sang most accept
ably the Battle Hymn of the Republic,
the choruses being sung by the audience.
J. w. Batchelder rendered on the
cornet very pleasing medley of patriotic
airs, Miss Alice Warden playing the
piano accompaniment.
At the Public schools.
Through the thoughtfulness of Cham
berlin Post, G. A. r.. veterans were as
signed to many of the schools on Mon
day afternoon and interesting exercises
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of the Summer street schools marched
in body to the cemetery and decorated
the soldiers monument. Capt. P. D.
Blodgett addressed the third and fourth
grades, Marshall Montgomery the fifth
and seventh and Arthur F. Stone and
Lieut.-Gov. Bates the eighth and ninth.
In the first and second grades in Sum.
merville there were appropriate exercises.
Interesting programmes were also given
in the two upper rooms where Capt. E.
L. Hovey spoke in Miss Rockwell's room
and Capt. Edward F. Griswold in Mrs.
Peck's room.
Rev. H. l.. Veazey spoke in the Fair
banks Village school, w. H. Ward at
Four Corners, c. H. Woodbury. at Goss
Hollow. Elisha May was assigned to
Paddock Village and c. H. West to
Maple street. The day was also appro-
priately observed at St. Johnsbury
Center and East st. Johnsbury.
At the ParOchial School.
The usual Memorial Day exercises were
held in the convent and parochial school
Monday afternoon. A new feature of the
exercises was the tribute paid to the heroes
ofthe late war. An interesting programme
was rendered at the convent, including
declamations, fancy drill, the pledge Of
allegiance to the flag and patriotic songs.
Chnmberlin POSTS Part in the Day.
A heavy shower early yesterday morn
ing cleared the air for fine holiday and
many enjoyed the day. In the morn
ing detail from Chamberin Post dec
GRATED the soldiers graves at the ceme-
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at Grand Army Hall for their annual
dinner.
At 100 the St. Johnsbury Band gave
concert in Court House square, after
which they escorted the members of
Chamberlin Post to Soldiers Monument,
where the regular Grand Army service
was held. The soldiers then marched
to Music Hall which was well filled for
the occasion of the Grafton of the day.
P. F. Hazen was president of the day
and after calling the meeting to order
the band gave a patriotic medley.
PRAYER was then offered by Rev. G. w.
Hunt, pastor of Grace Methodist church.
After few remarks by P. F. Hazen,
to any who are not already filled with
patriotism, he read President Lincolns
address at Gettysburg, and then fol-
lowed stirring and practical address of
the day by Rev. Harry Lawrence Veazey.
He spoke Of the many changes in the
worlds geography, of the many pages
of history added since last Memorial Day
and Of the large number of people who
have since hen been blessed with Ameri-
can civilization. The practical and pro-
gressive American patriotism rejoices in
the friendly feeling that exists between
the North and South and the blessings of
free government. While Mr. Veazey is
not partisan of the present adn,instra-
tion he does believe that the authority
and wisdom of the President should be
recognized in the present great questions.
He says the anti-imperialists are only
afraid OF their own vain imaginations,
and to the questions now raised as to
whether we want the Philippines or not
and what shall we do with them we can
simply say we have them and have paid
500, 0,000,0 900 for them To the question
can we afford to become world power
we answer we ought to expand Ameri-
can ideas and let the blessings of an
American people come to the Filipinos.
We cannot afford to do less than our
duty, and we shall give the Filipinos a
voice in our government when they are
fitted for it.
This was followed by the singing of
America" led by the band, and prayer
and benediction by Rev. 6. w. Hunt.
A home talent concert in Music Hall
which was well attended closed the exer-
cises of the day.