Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-07
Memorial Dav.

Inc beautiful weather Memorial dey
auued lts part to the beautiful Memorial
observance, and Chelsea did her part we'll
~ tne annual Gay OF reverence to the de-
PattSu ueioes VINO nave been partakers in
making history through our broad land
Lac services of the day were in charge ~
Z n. =. n. Hall Camp, No. 2s, Sons OF Vet
Grams, and they have every reason IN feel
proud OF the successful manner in which
they fulfilled their trust.
AT nine O'Clock in the morning. detacb-
ments OF veterans and Sons OF Veterans
visited the cemeteries IN town and deco
rated the graves, except in Highland GEM
/ placed. 's'e
AT p. m. the exercises in the town hall
/ began, the soldiers occupying the right
/ 'front.' and the ladies Of the w, r. q. and
+ L. a. s., the left front seats.
4 Inc 'front.' seats in the balcony were re-
served for the public school children.
Inc town ball was appropriately trim
mea with bunting, flags and flowers.
w mite flowers we're massed at the front OF
tne stage ana RED and blue flowers on a
stand in the center.
The band opened the exercises with an
appropriate selection, followed by
prayer by Rev. w. e. Allen. A song.
scattered Flowers" was prettIly sung by
Misses Reta Abbott, Hazel and Myrtle
Blxby. A recitation, "The Old Brlgade.D
was hnely recited by Miss Lora Hood.
Fred '. fuller, chaplain OF Vermont
division ). v, U. 5. A., was introduced
ana gave short talk on "Reminiscences
OF Lincoln" with reference to the day,
which was very interesting. A song,
Don't Forget the Veterans" was finely
rendered by the quartette consisting OF
Mrs. Bryant, Miss Chandler and Messrs.
Madison and Dearborn with piano ac-
compartment by Miss Eunice Noyes. A
recitation by Miss PAMELA Coburn was
rendered in the nice manner she always
recites war stories. The song, Tribute to
the Brave, " by over 100 school children In
the balcony, sounded fine as their voices
rolled down through the house.
Past Division Commander VIM. w. La
point OF Barre was then introduced as the
orator Of the occasion. He delivered one
OF the best addresses ever given on this
day in town. He spoke without notes for
one hour and thirty minutes. He could
be heard in any part OF that crowded
house and, in fact outside OF the building,
where were many people who could not
get into the house, which had already its
full capacity OF 500. He did not repeat
and scarcely paused from start 10 finish.
II was truly a remarkable address. The
services in the hall closed with the sing
ing Of America and the procession was
FORMED IN mont OF the town hall IN the
following order to march to Highland
cemetery to complete the services OF the
day
Marshal, Past Col. II. o. Bixby; East |
Randolph Cornet band, 10 pieces; II. t. X. |
Hall Camp, No. IS, Sons OF Veterans, Capt. |
Z. @. Reed commanding veterans divis- |
ion, 45 men, consisting Of members OF
Waterson Post, g. A. r., and Hebard |
Command, u. V. IT,, in line without re-
gard to organization, in command OF Past |
Captain g. l.. Hayward; carriage contain |
ing the speaker, Rev. W. +. Allen and |
Rev. A. j. Eastman. This carriage was |
drawn by w. NJ. Mattoon's pair Of large, |
black horses, which were driven by Mr.. /
Mattoon the public school children num-
bering about 100; citizens in carriages 1
and on foot.
The services in the yard were at a mon
ument erected for the purpose to "Our /
Unknown Dead" The Sons OF Veterans
ritual service was performed here. Four |
young ladies, Misses Sally Emery, Emma
Hatch, Chorina Barnes aud Margaret
Comstock, each gave short rec
itation and deposited their Offering on
the monument. This speaking was in
place OF regular address in the yard.
The band then played a dirge and the tir-
Ing squad saluted the dead. The graves |
were decorated throughout the yard,
" bile the band played appropriate mu-
&c. The procession returned 10 the town /
ball in the same order and broke ranks.