Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02
Members of the Old Regiment Met
with Their Colonel, Sen
ator Proctor.
WAS SENATOR'S BIRTHDAY
His Guests Travelled by Special Traiu
from Newport to Proctor--spent
the Afternoon in That Towu-
Given Reception in the
Evening in Rutland.

Rutland. June The surviving members
of senator Rodiiold Proctor's regiment in
tho Civil War, the 18th Vermont, ioincd
today with their former colonel in celo-
bratirC the 13rd anniversary of his birth,
IN reunion which Will come to an end at
noon Tomorrow at the close of an attrac-
tive two days programme. To-day was
spent at Proctor where tho town was
placed at the disposal of the visitors and
tonight was spent in this city. To-mor-
row the senator's guests will visit the
quarries at West Rutland and make an
inspection of this city, Their train start-
ing on the return trip to Newport and VII
entity. whoro most of the party reside at
one o'clock in the afternoon.
There were just 2,3 people in tho rartv
when the special train of five coaches
pulled into Proctor from the north short.
" before noon to-day The special made
a record run from burlington and arrived.
On scheduled time. At Proctor tho towrs-
p"opl" had prepared 20 splendid welcome
for the guests who leaving their wraps IN
tho train followed th.ir hosts TO the Young
Mems Christian association building.
where dinner awaited th.ru. d. number ur
Youug women served the guests and 20
perfect Were the arrangements that not Il
hitch occurred tho Ser1lcc being cspec-
i1liv remarked on. During the meal tho
Proctor band Of p pieces gave q concert
programme on the lawn outside the build
ing.
Tho noon rerast finished. the visitors
started on tour of inspection. It in
Cludod all the points of interest about
the pretty town. A large number If Young
mon from the office acted az 4 force of
guides and showed the visitors all there
| was To be soon. explaining the different
details of the marble business to the in
terested listeners. Teams were also fur
nished those who cared to drive about the
| hills while small parties wandered off
about the town admirinG the SCENERY in
| tho valley \ visit was also paid to tho
grave Of senator Iroctors old army horse,
who died some years ago. The grave is
well kept by order Of Col. Proctor
The senator's house WAS thrown oTcu
to guests and in fact Liberty HllT' htly
describes the town as H. was to-day A
! few minutes before the special started
on its trip to Rutland Senator Proctor
| briefly addressed his guests, standing
under 4 big elm on the lawn. Tho soma
tor told now much he had himself on Joy I'd
III" day and expressed the hope that his
guests had don" 50 as we'll. Ills answer
WAS lusty cheer and when h. had con-
. Glade his short speech which was simply
an expression Of his delight at being able
! 10 welcome SO many Of his former COM
rad, $. 70 hearty round of three tho, -
dnd II tiger WAS given with vim 4
/ largo number Of the visitors b.tr the
marks of timo and it WIS a pretty tired
| party that reached this city shortly aftor
SIX o'clock. Tho Proctor band aooon-
panied tho party and lightored the stops
ct the veterans as They were escorted
, tp TN, hotels. Many of tho party were
| accompanied hy their wives and Gaugh.
ters.
In thc evening an Informal reception
Wa tendorod the visitors by Roberts
Post ANA the W. L. g. at q. \. K. hal,
tn" visitors were escorted to the hall
10y the Proctor band. The hall was
beautifully decorated with flowers and