Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-30
TOWNSHEND
All Are Ready For the Big CeIe-
bratiOn July 4
Dollttle Hornet Band In. the Parade
Some Of the Prizes for the Athletic
Contests.

Dollttle Hornet Band In. the Parade
Some Of the Prizes for the Athletic
Contests.
Two weeks ago the printer was set to
work getting out bills to notify the pub
lie that Townshend was to have the only
real old-fashioned Fourth of July cele-
bration i'm this part of the state. That
these very attractive bills, with the aid
of the press, have done their work well
is proved beyond doubt Word has been
received from all over the county that
all roads will lead to Townshend on July
4th. There is also some talk Of a special
train from Brattleboro, which would prove
great accommodation, as many have
expressed a desire to be here had we bet
ter train service, Mr.. Burke, the Brat
tleboro station agent, has this matter in
hand, and We trust he will be able to
furnish the train. But II you can't get
here any other way, just walk. You will
be well repaid for your trouble.
With Col. A. b. Franklin chief marshal
of the day there is no doubt but things
will be kept moving and all long tire
some waits will be avoided. In fact, all
that is really needed to make a grand
success Of our celebration is that the
weather man gives us a good day. At
this early date all the committee have
their work in hand. The citizens have
contributed literally of their time and
money, showing a willingness to do
all in their power to make the Fourth
truly a gala day
Since engaging the Grafton Cornet
band, the committee have found that
several members OF the Dolittle Hornet
band, oneof the leading musical organiza-
lions in the land, will be in Townshend
on that day and have very generously
consented to take part in the parade.
This, we understand, Is the only public
appearance this organization will make
during their sojourn with us and each
one should avail himself of this oppor-
tunity to hear them. Again we wish to
state that the parade will be the grandest
parade of it's kind ever seen in the West
River valley. Old and young alike have
interested themselves in this attractive
as well as amusing feature of the day.
and II is already an assured success.
The very attractive merchandise prizes
being offered by the merchants of Brat
tleboro not only prove that they believe
in patronizing those who patronize them.
but they are also a strong drawing card
for the field sports and strong competi-
ton is already assured in these events.
OF the is asked to contribute, the fol-
lowing were very prompt and generous
with their response: Vaughan & Burnett,
$3.50 stick pin; L. J. Fenton & Co., pair
$3.50 shoes; Z. E. Perry & Co. SO hat;
GoOdnow, Pearson & Hunt, SO umbrella
Randall & Clapp, So fountain pen; Moran
Co, framed picture; Dewitt Grocery
Co., a So prize; c. II. Eddy & Co, a SO
prize. Remember the field sports are
open to all and free OF entrance fee. All
that is necessary is to register with the
chairman of the committee before 10 a.
m. on July 4th and be ready to start at
the hour set for the events in which you
enter
The ball game on Reeds field at $50
p. m. will prove a great attraction to
many. and the fact that the locals have
by far the strongest team they ever had
means that the game will be a fast one.
D. The grand benefit concert by the Weber
Male quartet Of Boston will be held at
the Baptist church at p. m. This is
one of the leading male quartets OF the
land. All music lovers should avail
themselves of the opportunity to enjoy
rare musical treat The tickets are
now on sale. The proceeds OF this con-
cert will go to the gymnasium fund OF
Leland and Gray seminary.
What next? Nothing. unless you go
out on the park, fire firecrackers. talk
it over with your friends and cheer up
airy who may be suffering from heart
disease. Then go home and dream OF
the good time you have had at Town
shend's Fourth Of July celebration.