Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-08-21

Chelsea, it may well be said, has hal
the banner Old Home Week celebration
this year. Everything passed of accord
ing to the program and there seems t,
have been left no place for any improve
ment in the celebration.
The festivities began with the recep
tion i'm the Town Hall last week Wednes
day evening" and it was the most largely
attended, up-to-date affair ever held il
town. There were over $50 peopl,
present, and the entire party was handled
in a very satisfactory manner. Every
detail in the arrangement being so care
fully planned, all went like clock-work.
Messrs. II. \. Mattison and II. o.
BiXby were In the vestibule to direct the
people on their arrival 10 Old Home Week
headquarters in the library, where Mrs
+, NJ. Perkins and Mrs. III. o. BiXby re-
ceiyed them. George NJ. Davis looked
after the registering OF visitors and
saw that each former resident was pro-
vided with a badge. On entering the
hall, the company were received by Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Powers and Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. ;. Emery as hosts, representing the
town and Old Home Week association.
In the receiving line were over 100
former residents 10 whom the people
were presented by Mrs. j. b. Bacon Mrs.
J. NJ. Comstock, Mrs. w. II. Dearborn,
Mrs. L.. A. Corwin, Mrs Geo. A. Tracy,
Mrs. ~ l.. Beckwith, Mrs. b. II. Adams
Jr., Mrs. {. A. Densmore, Mrs h. ID.
Fuller, Miss Mary Scales Miss Nellie
Bixby, Miss kdith Dearborn, Miss Flor
ence Whitney NJ iss Nellie Corwin. Miss
Flora COrNin aud Miss Grace Bacon.
The punch bowl was very gracefully
presided over BIZ Misses sally Emery aud
Rena Barnes.
AT the close OF the evening very pleas I
ing program was rendered as follows:
Flano solo. Midsummer Nisht Dream "
Paetigal Welcome. Mfs. D. 81 eamst6dk
song, "Ei8lets," Mrs Cecil II HHEaH5
,,,,.i and 81 encore THE Gip-y Maid"
soprano SOLO. accompanied IS Violin and mans.
Tue song rmt keHshel Ny Hesrt,H Mrs. W. s
halcu.
Moore's orchestra OF White River June
ton rendered fine music during the even
ing.
There were many handsome costumes
worn by the ladies, which deserve note
that il is impossible 10 give.
Thursday evening, Col. Chas. X. Dar-
ling OF Boston gave a lecture on Por5o
made from pictures taken by himself
This lecture not only included his per-
sonal experiences aud observations
while major OF the 9th Massachusetts
regiment in lS9S during the war with
Spain, but it also included a visit to the
island at later date. The large hall
was filled to the utmost by an appreeia- ,
tive audience.
This was free lecture, through the
courtesy OF Mr.. DAZZLING, who furnish ID a
splendid evenings ei tertainment.
OLD HOME DAY EXERCISES.
The public exercises Friday afternoon
were held on the north common, where :
a large platform had been erected for the !
speakers. A slight downfall Of rain came I
to dampen the enthusiasm Of the large au- l
dience before the exercises We're completed. !
but they seemed to consider it part OF the
program and enjoyed u with the rest. The 1
exercises opened with prayer by Rev. VIII
nam Roberts of Stockbrldge; address Of
welcome by the president, Col. {. 5.
Emery; response by W. II. Cummings Of :,
Iladley, Mass.
The address was by Rev. William II. \
Davis, ID. d., OF Newton, Mass This adj I
iress was rare gem, eloquently delivered, K
md viii long be remembered by those who u
iad the pleasure of listening to it. +
lie mentioned the historical features Of =
he town and state; referred to the people 2
Who formerly lived on these hills and in Z
his valley; to the boys and girls who had
'one out from these homes TO fight lifes
'attles in the north. south, east and west
nd to those who had remained here 10
make the town what 1t is today. Mr..
laws address will be printed i'm full in the q
"a Home week pamphlet to be issued o
iter.
Following the address BY Mr.. Davis @
anne short talks by former residents. W
{, l. Hood OF Lowell, Mass. gave enter 9.
lnlng "reminiscences Of men and things
town at the time OF his leaving and "a
lme interesting facts connected with the 80
IMMENSE business enterprise in which he N
engaged. -
Royal 3. Goodwin OF Craftsburv again M
'newed his reputation as one OF the best M
Dry tellers among the former residents OF dr.
Hon. Marcelus Gould Of Concord. Y. IL ~
'oke teelingly OF his regard for the town ~
ID the people he had known in his bow 6v
bod days ~
Martin 5. Han Of Fitchburg, Mass. m y,
'oke in reminiscent vein. ~
Col. Charles K Darling Of Rosto, =
lbert o. Hood OF Winooski. Rev. FranL m
Roberts of Hartland, Harry j. Roberts ~ IN
DWELL NJ tss., and several others on +be -
atiorm were expected to speak, but ow- 70.
= 20 1ne threatening appearance OF the
sather and the lateness Of the hour. the
'ogram was cut short somewhat. Fa
AZ the close OF the exercises. a quantity Re
japanese day shells were thrown from Hu
e upper side OF the common. and ]. So
Corwin had charge of dispensing lem Fl.
lade furnished through the Kindness az Te
ohraim Hatch Of san Jose. Cal. ana lie
aieh was made in a manner to remind Blu
6 older residents of the days of Russell Trl
irwin.
ne Old Home Week concert Friday
enlng by Wilder's Orchestral club CONF
nation Of Montpelier was one of the
esI entertainments ever given in town ~
r. Wilder IS in the front rank in bis pro- ~
sion ana too much cannot be said ia -
aise OF his organization aud his abilitv TT ~
please Vermont audience This town ~ ~
been favored with many readers mi ~ Va
ne have succeeded in more completeiv I,sl
lturlng their audience than did AIauda y,
.ntington Benjamin that evening. i5r1
ne big town picnic Saturday "a TIE "a
nmit OF II. = Auuis hill was snccess
q proved that the committee made no
stake IN locating it In that place. Tbs u
y was perfect for a fine view Ia an iirar-
ms. People were there not only iron, Che
elsea, but slso adjoining towns. Wi
g bonfire burned on the summit which, +
he mFnhnEF ~ fr~.s !