Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-06-14

annual combination Oh noteworthy events
in Burlington, namely, the commence
ment of the University of Vermont, bring
the country, and old home week attract
ing former residents of Chittenden coun-
" to their one-timc homes and to the
Burlington celebration. and last but not
least n carnival OF summer sports includ-
ing an annual international regatta This
in brief is the project which the Burling
ton Commercial club is endeavoring to
promote at the present time. and Judging
from the manner in which our citizens, by
their efforts, as well as the transportation
lines by reduced rates and other conces-
sions for the week are cooperating, the
week will be full of interest for all
The frs; three secular days of the
week will be principally occupied with
the commencement exercises and in order
not to conflict with those the other events
have been set for the days following.
Commencement week is always interest
ing but an event of peculiar interest at
this time will be the exercises attending
the laying of the corner stone of Morrill,
hall.
to the father of the college land grant,
in stone and story by monument ana
Il I,n To-.
to erect a structure in tribute to her
ilustrious son. should take advantage of
this opportunity to make amends for her
hardness, and it is hoped the State can
bc induced to join formally in some way
in the way of recognition OF his services,
not only to the people of Vermont, but TO
the cause of education throughout the
country and to the work of promoting the
development of American markets and
American industries. Governor Bell and
the other state officers have been invited
to be present and take part in the exer-
cises. The events Of the fore week will at
tract large number of people from all
parts of the State as well as from other
sections of the country
The reduced rates secured on the trans
former Burlingt onians and other one-,ime
residents of Chittender county t. visit
their old homes and also participate in
the festivities Of the week in Burlington.
1t is hoped that Secretary Shaw, of the
treasury department, may he able tc
com" TO this city for the purpose Of adj
dressing n grand reunion of Chittondeu
county people but If he Is unable to do
TINS, some other speaker of national repu-
tation will he engaged through tho assist.
ance of our friends in Washington. Othe,
exercises suitable to old home week such
as nave made these reunions a success ii
other States. will be sprlnkied through in.
weeks programme, and former resident,
may he sure of fitting welcome.
Attractive features of the week will
consist of sporting carnivaLincluding :,
rowing regatta with famous oarsmen rem
resented, canoe races, power boat races
sailing contests and tests of speed aud
humorous contests on the lake tn,
first day with an illuminated parade Of
water craft in the evening: a State fire
mems tournament, including "A grand
parade in the mornin' n which il j,
hoped escort duty may be performed b,
military forces from Fort Ethan Allen
In the afternoon there will he hose races
famous runners of Vermont aud New
York State departments. and an exhi.
bition of old-time engine work in tn,
city park
There viii he base ball games each o,
the last four days If tine week betwcor
teams representing the different cities
in the Northern League, and by that
time Che rivalry between the con
testants for the championship Will 10
IN full swing. The ChampIain Kenne
club will have its ANNUAL exhibition in
plpEIf99 lIltt utNS III lnc week, repre-
senting some of the best known kennels
in the country, and the unusual prizes
offered viii attract wide attention The
base bali fair Will be in progress at the
city hall. there viii :, various attrac-
tons at the opera house.
1t is expected that tn, city will present
a gala appearance with public buildings
and not few private residences dee
GRATED in keeping with the importance OF
the weeks events. There VIII be bands
OF music playing, the carnival spirit vii
be in the air and if burlington MGR
chants do not enjoy the occasion they
will have no one TO blame but them
selves.
Tn" public will not have chance to for.
get the last week of June in Burlington
RECENT DEATH.