Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-22

anee, OF Old Home week in Chelsea,
Prayer was offered by Rev. II. ]. wyekoff
OF south glastonbury, Conn.,, former
pastor OF the cong'l church.
Rev. Frank ), Hatch of Brookline,
Mass, native of the town, was then in
trodueed as the speaker OF the day. His
address was appropriate for the occasion
and very interesting. The close attention
OF the large outdoor audience during this
address was a tribute of their apprecia-
ton,
Mr., Darling then called ON Charles |.
Heoi OF Lowell, Mass, who gave an in
terestlng talk and told how be became a
farmer through the purchase OF the first
lot OF land that has since developed into
Hood farm" and also the small begin
ming which led TO the large and valuable
herd OF Jerseys and Berkshires which are
now TO be found at the farm.
Ephralm Hatch OF SAN Jose, CAL, who
had not been here for n years and came
expressly for Old Home week, was next
called upon and spoke briefly. A letter
was read from William Hebard OF san
Luis obispo, CAL, expressing regret that
he could not meet with the others on
this occasion.
Marcellus Gould OF Concord, y. H., sat
at the farther side OF the platform and
tried to escape, but Mr.. Darling knew too
well that the day would not be complete
without talk from Mr.. Gould and so he
was brought forward and spoke in his
usual genial manner.
Rev. William Roberts, native OF this
town, and Rev. A. ]. Eastman, a former
pastor of the Cong'l church, each gave a
few moments talk.
The last speaker was Marshall ID. Gard
ner OF Brooklyn, y. y, who had not
been here for forty years. He said he
never made a speech in his life, that he
came TO meet old friends Of his youth and
had passed one OF the pleasantest weeks
OF his life. The exercises were inter
spersed with music by the Chelsea Brass
band.
Friday evening the Town, hall was
crowded TO hear the pleasing entertainers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grilley of Boston.
The Automobile Parade.
The rain Saturday morning laid the
dust and made the streets perfect for the
automobile parade, which took place soon
after in the afternoon, II was process
sion Of cars equaling in beauty any seen
in a city parade. The first prize for the
best trimmed machine went to DR.. George
II. Helmer OF New York. His auto,
RAINIER, was trimmed with evergreen
and scarlet peoples, three graceful arches
forming the top. II was driven by his
chauffeur, and the occupants of the car
were Miss May Helmer and ten boys and
girls dressed in white. At the rear were
two buglers, Richard Perkins and Her
bert Comstock.
The second prize went to Charles r.
Corwin of Boston. His auto, a Column
bia, was driven by his son, Arthur Cor
win, and it was trimmed with evergreen
and pink roses. The occupants of this
car were Misses Gail Corwin, Hazel Blk
by, Myrtle Bixby and Yerena Adams, the
latter carrying a handsome banner. The
party were all dressed in pink.
The third prize went to Earle f. Parker
OF Barre city, who was accompanied by
his wife. His car was REQ and trimmed
with golden rod and green.
The fourth prize went to Fred A. Ord
way, whose auto was driven by his son,
Leon ordway, accompanied by Miss Lora
Hood. This car was daintily trimmed
with blue and white.
The fifth prize went to H. \. Matti-
sons car, Ford, which was trimmed
in red, white and blue, and driven by
Richard George, dressed to represent
Uncle Sam. He was accompanied by
Miss Florence Webster as Miss Columbia.
The judges who awarded these prizes
were Sanford Goss of Chicago, Hubbard
Sprague of Brookfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Davis OF East Barre and Mrs. Hale Mat
toon of Chelsea.
One other car took part in the parade
but was not trimmed-that of Mr.. Ketch-
UNI of Sharon.