Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-23
LOG CABIN CELEBRATION.
1000 Gathered on Stratton Mountain
Where Daniel Webster Spoke to
$4,000 to 10000 In 184o.

Where Daniel Webster Spoke to
$4,000 to 10000 in 1910.
The log cabin celebration and old
home gathering in Stratton Friday,
Aug. 16, on the site where Daniel
Webster addressed the great conven-
ton in 1910 was a great success, over
1000 being present. The day came
with fog on old STATIONS top and
threatening clouds, but as morning
wore on the clouds broke, the sun
shone out the fresh breeze from the
northwest parted the clouds, and a
fine day was enjoyed. People came
slowly at first, but when a fine day
was assured, the throng increased un-
til by actual count fully 1000 had gath
cred on the grounds where in 1910
$4,000 to 10000 surged who had met
to start the ball rolling for Tippe-
canoe and Tyler too" General good
will and cordially was noticeable in
everybody, all seeming determined to
have a good time, and nothing occur
ed to mar the enjoyment
Among those from a distance were
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Lyon of Ken
lucky, r. E. Estabrooks of New York,
Mr.. Reynolds of Boston and many
others. OF those who were present in
1910 nine responded to the invitations
as follows: E. L. Wright and H. A.
Wait of West Wardsboro, ]. F. Grout
of East Arlington, z. NJ. Torrey of
East Dorset, NJ. c. Skinner and Orson
Howard of Jamaica, w. H. Eddy, E.
/. Grout and j. Babcock of Stratton.
Letters were received from Stephen
Grout of California Newell G. Grout
of Nebraska, e. H. Torrey of New
York city, H. E. Porter of Townshend,
j. l.. Tyler of Charlemont Mass, and
L. B. Owing of Hoosick Falls, N. Y.
j. C. Jones of Stratton and c. H.
Ryder of West Wardsboro were I'M
able to attend on account of i'll health.
The old convention ground had
been prepared by cutting away and
trimming the growth of spruce,
balsam and tamarack that had sprung
up. A log cabin II by 20 had been
built on or near the site of the orig
inal one The roof matched with
boughs was surmounted by a live
coon as of old. Inside was a stuffed
panther killed in Wardsboro some
years ago. One lone tamarack, dead
now but still standing, the only re-
naming tree on the grounds when
Webster was there, stands as a SEN
tinel to guard the spot from oblivion.
A stand for band and speakers was
erected and trimmed with evergreen
and bunting. Tables and seats were
also provided, and the ground looked
very inviting when a new 12-foot flag
was flung to the breeze. Ice cream,
candy, fruit and lemonade were served
from a stand, and a kitchen was
erected. After a social time, dinner
was served, some enjoying the repast
at the tables while others joined in
picnic parties.
After the dinner the crowd sur
rounded the stand, listening first to
the singing lead by the choir and
organ. Old New England, Battle
Hymn of the Republic. Home, Sweet
Home, were rendered during the ex-
ercises, and the Wardsboro Cornet
band played at intervals. After the
invocation by Rev. w. H. Estabrook
of Wilmington, words of welcome
were spoken by Rev. o. H. Palmer.
Rev. Mr.. Deane of the Methodist
church in Hinsdale, N. H., responded.
Hon. E. NJ. Torrey of Dorset spoke
effectively, giving information in re-
gard to the old times and especially
the convention of 1910, the date of
| which he fixed as July Z. Rev. N.
Newton Glazier of Greenfield, Mass,
native of this town, followed, speak
ing of old times and the people of
other days who have gone out from
this town. Mrs. ]. S. Williams of
Nebraska, a sister of Mr.. Glazier,
read poem and spoke words of warn
| ing and encouragement. 1t happened
curiously that Mrs. Williams was II
years old on the day of this celebra-
ton. c. NJ. Russell of Wilmington
followed with fine biographical ad.
ress on Daniel Webster. The speak
| ing was well received and the import
| ance of marking these historic spots
permanently was urged After a vote
of thanks had been rendered, Amer
| lea was sung and the benediction pro-
nounced.
Much credit is due to the commit.
| tee who made the arrangements. Her.
mon f. Eddy, who acted as chairman
| conducted the exercises very accept
ably. May many more such gather.
| ings be held here in the future.