Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
Silver Lake. Barnard .

night, the 18th. Funeral Tuesday, tbs
Dist, at the Universslist church; burial al
the Central cemetery. he leaves nc
/ family, but one daughter, Mrs. Fred p
Aliens, who has had the sole care OF bel
father for some years,
The Republican caucus Saturday nomi-
mated NJ. A. Chandler for town represen-
tative. A resolution instructing him tc
vote for W. p. Dillingham; for United
States senator was voted down, 10 to J.
A union ticket for justices was agreed
upon with the Democrats. The Demo
cratic caucus, held at the town hall an
hour later, was well attended. John A.
Moore was unanimously nominated for
town representative.
REUNION OF WINDSOR COUNTY VETERANS.
This anniversary, looked upon with so
much interest, opened with dull skies and
| q down. pouring rain. Dripping trees at
the park made this beautiful grove unin-
habitable, and only one expression was
heard on all sides, "Too bad
But 10 O'Clock brought brighter skies,
and with the sun came a steady stream OF
carriages, double and single, converting
this good, old, sedate town into modern,
stirring city. Soon Dewey's famous band
put in its appearance, with choice music,
which changed the complexion OF things
/ in general. By y, the roads we're fall, all
making for Silver Lake park. The new
steam launch, Lucy c., Capt. Strong,
made her trips as often as possible,
crowded to the waters edge. Everything
in fine working order, successful day
seemed to be promised.
The speakers, Gen. William w. Grout,
Col. Kittredge Haskins, Capt. Hugh
Henry, followed by delegations OF Army
Posts containing great many veterans OF
the rebellion, marched TO the park, mixing
with the large crowd already assem- bled.
A stand erected for the speaking near the
pavilion was quickly filled, when Capt.
John Gilman, president OF the day, stepped
to the front, with a brief speech OF well
come, and In graceful manner introduced
Col. Kittredge Haskins.
Col. Haskins was well received, and in
his usual happy manner expressed his
pleasure in meeting so many old comrades
and their friends on this occasion. 10 was
his first appearance in Barnard, but hoped
not his last. He paid high tribute 10
the lake, Its surroundings and the man
agement OF this meeting. Knowing that
the Colonel will represent the Second
District OF Vermont in the national
congress, be WIS heard with interest /
and we trust none were disappointed.
Gen. William w. Grout was the next /
speaker introduced by Capt. Gilman, and 4
at the name cheers and shouts came from /
the great crowd as they gathered nearer
Nermonter. The General was in good
form and, pleased with the iattering
ovation received at his appearance, he
gave a fine address. Making no allusion
TO the political situation, he
confined himself wholly to the cause and
occasion OF this great reunion. Not a man
within sound of his voice can with reason
hereafter doubt the ability or eloquence
d William W. Grout.
As ! looked upon the sea OF faces eagerly
lpturned in order to catch every word, 1t
brought to mind the occasion when Rev.
Henry Ward Beeeher gave an address for
he White River Agricultural society at ,
air held at Bethel 80 years ago. / had the
Measure and the honor OF carrying this
celebrated preacher around the grounds :
fter the address, and when on the back
ide OF the track, looking back upon the /
ores OF people assembled to hear this
nan, was proud OF the sight and, calling r
lis attention, asked him what he thought
1 the reception. With an animated face,
e readily replied, 81 am gratiied and
ALTERED, and wish / was running for
congress with the election here today
Gen. Grout made many new friends at
his meeting, and whether he continues \
0 serve Vermont at Washington or re- y
Tres to private life, be will long be favor
bly, remem bered in Barnard. 4.
Capt. Hugh Henry was the third speaker =
n this memorable occasion. Capt. Henry v
! a great favorite in Windsor county, as
n other parts of the state, and his name D
elped to draw the people out. Hon. r
iugh was pleased with the reception given
i'm, and his many funny stories, told as r.
10 o.her Hugh can tell them, kept every {
'ody in excellent spirits and was a grand
male to the largest and most enjoyable I,
eunion this Veteran society ever held. 4
Long may the organization live, until
he grey boards that assemble are whittier =,
han their veteran grandiathers' who are !
ere today. I
OF course great occasions like this, or
ven the Inauguration OF a President, are s.
early always accompanied by ball or Il
ance, and the 10th was no exception.
Ill through the hours of the beautiful 4
light, until the light of coming day, In h
he pavilion, under the shade OF tall
naples, both old and young stepped to :,
Ime and tune, after the music OF Gilson's !
me orchestra, and the promptiDgs OF "AII
ands round" "Grand right and left,"
7ere distinctly heard in the village one \
lile away. Going past the grounds at 5
80 next morning, we noticed the lights
till burning, but the merry throng OF "
light jewellers we're sleeping the sleep OF n
be Just. w. G. ID.