Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-07-07

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cannon was brass, five-inch U. s. gun
weighing 1000 pounds. Near this was
a pure white chariot containing the god
dess of liberty. Close to this came thirteen
lady riders dressed in white and mounted
on black horses, each with the name of one
of the 10 original states. Following these
came a team drawn by six horses con-
tanning ladies to represent the states that
have been added to the Union. Farther
on was the North Troy band which fur
nished excellent music during the day and
evening. Next in order came the prohibit
ton team, tsstefully draped with bunting
and top of white. Riding in this team
were four ladies, four gentlemen and
driver. All were jolly, witty young people.
Books and papers were numerous on
table around which they gathered. Be-
hind this was a high license team drawn
by six horses. This rig was made of rough
boards and filled with dancers, who were
dancing end singing. There could be
seen bar inside, where liquors were being
sold for cents glass, and by the bottle.
These two teams very well represented the
con dition of affairs in high license and
prohibition town. While we do not think
it the place or time to bring politics into
play, we could not help noticing the great
difference in these teams. The merchants
ally pretty and tasty teams. The Missis-
quot Valley Grange had large float rep
resenting the grange ball with the Of
ficers in their places. The older citizens
of the place enjoyed the log cabin on
wheels which was very well made and
well represented rye olden time" dwelling
of which few of the older people of West
field remem Der distinctly. Another some
what wild scene was that of a band of In
dams with their tomahawks, bows, ar
rows and knives. In their hats were
feathers and the jackets and pants were
made to re present the tired mems" clothing
very nicely. Later, this band. mounted on
ponies, gave chase to young girl who was
also on horseback. This was very exciting
and was much enjoyed by all. The pro-
eession did not lack for horribles. Jeffer-
son Wilkes was there with record of
2:O4 IA. Didn't say how far be went in
that time. An OK team also took its place
in the procession. There were others which
were indeed "horribIe." In the parade
was the No. hyde Park drum corps which
furn ished high class of music. A team
from Troy representing the four seasons
was thought by many to be the best in the
parade. At the noon hour, for those who
did not bring lunch, eating saloons were
plenty and private families generously
opened their doors to visitors. Westfield
is noted for her hospitality. The speak rs'
platform and grand stand were built in FL.
o. Miller's field just south of the library
building. The speak ers were ex-Gov. c.
s. Psge of Hyde Park, Hon. T. ]. Boynton
of Boston and Hon. D. G. Miller of New
port. We are always glad to see and hear
the men who were once Westfield boys and
have left US to go higher up the ladder of
fame. 1t fills our hearts with joy to hear
them tell of EAST experiences in dear old
Westfield, to have them show US their tai
ent and wit and to have them with US once
more, reminding US that they, in their
busy lives, have not forgotten US. The ball
game between the North Hyde Park and
New port Center teams was well played and
good number witnessed it. The Mort b
Hyde Park team was victorious, score,
eight to two. The races were close and
exc itirg. The fireworks in the evening
were very coed. Among them were two
quite expensive set pieces, one showing the
Am ericsn flag with 1902" beneath it. The
other in large letters said "Westfield, 1902
1902. There was dance at the town hall
after the fireworks. Much ere dit is due
to the committees, and especially to l. S.
w oodworth, W no is president of the West
field Centennial Association for the manner
in which all sports and games were carried
out. In the crowd from early morniD g
until late at night we did not see one per-
son the worse for liquor. AS near as could
be estimated, $500 people came into town
to celebrate and we feel confident that they
were we'll satisfied. Let US thank the peo-
pie from surrounding towns for the inter
est they took in the celebration. God grant
that West field may in the next hundred
years develop as much and progress as
rapidly as in the past hundred years.
CALEDONIA COUNTY,.