Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-29

G. A. G. jackson of the Argus fol-
lowed with a short, but excellent
speech.
The cornet solo by L. L. Leonard Of
Barre showed that he was an artist in
that line, and it was thoroughly ap-
preciated by those present.
l.. p. Thayer of the Barre TELE-
GRAN, SAID he would not weary the
members at this late hour with any
remarks, but heartily thanked the
association for the pleasure of being
It's guest. All the newspaper men
were given permission ''to print" as
the Congressional Directory says.
Fred b. Mudgett of the banquet
committee, made the closing speech,
which was heartily applauded by those
who remained in the banquet hail.
Unfortunately owing to our limited
space we are unable to give verbatim
a full report of this speech, considered
by many present as the best of the
evening. 1t fairly teemed with witty
sayings, hits on our aldermen and
mayor and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The speaker was Mr.. Fred Mudgett
and in opening said that while feeling
much tlattered to know that | was
even thought of as one OF the speak
ers still few remarks will be probab-
ly acceptable at this late hour.
"We have listened to the mayor of
Montpelier, bidding this association
welcome to this city, but to those
who are not familiar with the charac-
teristics of the people of Montpelier,
his speech of welcome would seem to
come from the very hearts of the
citizens who he represents but it is a
delusion and a snare, this borough is
known throughout the as state ''CrcuS
Town
BY all kinds of schemes it's people
endeavor to get within it's borders
great aggregations, by Offering in
ducements in the way of cheap cigars,
reduced tax rates and city agency that !
is run on the "Open Door Policy"
Dewey and the greater Bryan Gn |
his opinon) would have visited Barre,
had they not been able to have gotten
lower hotel rates in this city.
We understand that under the new
rules governing Barre IT, aldermen !
are expected to be on hand when any |
citizen wants to make complaint and |
hand in their daily report to the
chairman of the Board of Complaints |
and Strategy.
1t will be suggested by those who
opposed the building of the City Hall
that the buff brick be painted to re-
semble rock-face granite. All tax
payers will be given the privilege of
making an inventory of his real and
personal property after April lst.
Thanks to Mayor Gordon for recon-
mending this new departure
1t is hoped. that Mayor Hersey
will find time to carry out the sug-
gestions of his predecessor, and that
in making his appointments he will
meet with no opposition.
In closing Mr.. Chairman too much
cannot be said in praise of the very
acceptable and successful way in
which DR.. Bowers has carried on the
medical department of this associa-
tion for the past year.
He has without compensation at
tended to those who have needed ad-
vice for their exhausted nerves and
overworked bodies. He seems to start
at the foundation, renovating and
cleansing the blood, removes weari-
ness of brain and body, depression
and nervousness; he revives our spir-
it's and builds up our bodies until they
become tower of strength. We hope
he will be appointed for another year,
and at a larger salary
Several new candidates were initiat-
ed into the ancient and mysterious
order of the Knights of the Skeleton
and introduced to his royal highness
who entertained them according to
true oriental custome.
Wilder's full orchestra furnished
delightful music for the evening,
which was of the usual high standard
for which this famous orchestra is
noted.
Members of the association and in
vited guests were present from North
field, Berlin, Hardwick, st. AlbanS,
and several other places. Plates were
laid for 173, and nearly every seat was
filled.
The Barre party left for home
about two O'Clock this morning with
warm expressions of regret that there
were not more than twenty four hours
in each night when this association
spreads it's festal board and invites
the clans to gather.