Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-11

grounds and each was we'll patronized.
At the main stand near the center OF
the park ice cream, sandwiches and
fruit was sold. This was in charge
OF James Taail, Peter Emslie and
John Wildgoose.
At the stand next to it only soft
drinks and cigars were sold. This
was in charge of Charles Williams,
John P. Emslie, Alex Morton and
Walter Scott.
At the stand out in the shade near
the west side Of the park, Robert
Raeside and Tom Graham had their
hands full supplying the demand for
soft drinks, cigars, sandwiches and
fruit.
The fourth stand was over by the
quoit field and was also in the shade.
Here Donald Blake, Thomas Kesson
and William Emslie were in charge.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
James Bainbridge had charge Of the
quoits over in the shade on the west
side Of the park and was kept busy
all day. The first prize at this game
was won by George Gay, who made "a
as his score. William Garden was
second with a score Of %.
''Old Aunt Sally" was In charge of
Peter Brown and George Booth, who
did rushing business all day and
who claim the record with this attrac-
tion.
DANCING.
The dancing this year took pla ce
In the new dance hall just built for
this purpose which was we'll filled all
day long. The floor was In charge Of
Henry Petrie, James Patterson and
Henry Clark Excellent music was
furnished by Gilbertson's orchestra Of
i've pieces.
9TH Err FEATURES.
William Barclay who was one of the
judges was present all day, wearing 9
his valuable Highland costume. This
is afull set of kilts with all that goes
with them and includes sword pick.
ed up on the battle field OF Culloden
where the Stuarts forever lost the
throne Of Scotland. Mr.. Barclay was
not alone In the distinction OF wear
ing full Highland costume as two
sturdy Scotch lads were also attired
in a similar way. They were James
Roy Coutts, aged 44 years, the son Of
former Chief James Coutts, and
George Mortimer, tue three. year old
son Of the late John Mortimer. Each
attracted no little attention as they
moved about the grounds.
Mr.. Barclay had advertised he
would give 10 cents to every boy or
girl under II years Of age. He had
to spend nearly $50 to redeem his
promies but he says he feels we'll re.
paid for the money given away by the
pleasure shown by the little ones as
they received their money.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
Last but not least is the means
which contributed to the pleasure of
the day was the admirable way in
which the people we're brought to the
park and then carried back again.
the committee had made arrange.
ments with the M. & W. R. R., the
one running nearest to the park, to
have special trains to carry the peo-
pie there and thence back to the city
again. During the day six special
trains of five cars were run to the
park for this purpose and were crowd
ed. Everybody was taken down to the
park without any confusion or crowd
ing and when it was all over were
taken back to the city In the same
way. The road deserves much credit
for the way in which it handled the
people.
The committee to whom credit is
due for the admirable way in which
everything passed off was composed Of
the following Clansmen: Joseph Ora.
ham, chief clansmen; Jas. Elrick, sec.
retary; Alex Hadden, treasurer; John