Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-25
IRE, WI. THURSDAY. MAY 25. 1899.

ever OF success has come to us has been
through the hearty cooperation of other
organizations and our loyal citizens. To
this new organization of yours we are
glad to extend the right hand of good
fellowship. Your movement means
more time for study, more time for cul-
ture. 1t is principle of our organiza-
ton that we are glad to welcome any
move towards advancement, enlighten-
ment, and improvement of our city.
whose interests we have most earnest
ly at heart. That which we hope next
to extend welcome to, is a Board of
Trade, Such an organization is nee
essity to promote the business interests
of the city 1t would unquestionybly
be great success here. Our articles
of faith are, faith in the present and fu-
ture prosperity of Barre, and we join
hands with everyone who has the good
of the city at heart as we have. In re-
gard to the prospect of Barre's down
fall. our fears for the Granite City are
very slight for so much good material
and so much good loyal citizenship will
surely keep us alive and tlourishing.
Unity in Diversity is the motto of the
Federation, and in this spirit let us all
unitedly labor"
c. S. Wallace, the popular veteran
clerk, next responded to "Unity." ave
are laboring to put down the bad and to
do this we must be united. Inever
come in sight of the park that am not
reminded of the good work of our Civic
Federation. In regard to the sugges-
ton Of boar(. of trade | cannot speak
too strongly of its need. Several years
ago the merchants had an association
but in some way it fell through. | am
very sorry and trust that they will or
ganize again it would be grand good
thing. One of its principles might well
be to expose those who do not pay their
bills. This banquet has been q success
and hope 1t will be the first 0f-sa an
nual series.
George Grant next entertained the as
sembly with a violin solo.
George I. Conner gave an eloquent
address on the subject of "Our Future"
His remarks were bright and interesting
81 came here eight years ago and at
once stated to the public that had un-
bounded confidence in the future pros
perity of Barre. As yet | have had no
reason to change my opinion. The
Vcrmonter has right to boast fol he
has done that for which he can well be
proud. The people Of Barre have not
put off until tomorrow what could be
done today and that is one reason for
our prosperity. | hailed with eight
the movement set on foot by our CLERKS
We shall not lose anything by early
closing" In closing he asked in behalf
of the &. A. Il. that the stores be closed
on Memorial Day which request will,
without doubt, be universally granted
John I. Callaghan, the poet baker
was the last speaker, his subject being
.'Ilit or Miss" He spoke of the grand
work being done by our ladies and said
there is much yet to be done. Ought to
be a kindergarten department establish
ed in the schools. Was glad to see the
clerks organize for the purpose of short
ening the hours of labor. but thought
there might be a better plan adopted.
He would like to see the merchants Or
ganized for protection against the
'dead beat" if for nothiug else.
In closing, the toastmaster expressed
the desire that these banquets and gath
erings where merchants and clerks
meet together might be more often re-
peated. The postmaster performed
his duties in most excellent and cred
table manner. Those who got up the
affair deserve the greatest of praise for
its successful completion,