Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
THE BANQUET.

The banquet was complimentarv TO
the comma andery-in-chief. the hosts
being Vermont Commandorv. Nearly
200 sat down to the tables. Follow
ing the serving of the repast tho fol
lowing toasts were responded to. Com
mander T.. a. Woodbury. Of Vermont
Commandery presiding as toastmas-
ter:
Correcting from the Vermont Com
mandery." Commander L. a. wood
bury. Burlington
"Welcome to Burlington. Mayor
Walter j. Bigclow. Burlington.
The President Gen. James A.
Beaver. Bellcfontc. Pa.
Vermont" Hon. r G. Fleetwood.
Morrisvillc.
General Grant" Maiden. Grenville
NJ Dodge. New York.
THE Army" Maj-Gen. oliver o.
Howard. Burlington.
"The Navy" Rear Admiral George
w. Melville Philadelphia.
"The Loyal Legion" Lieut. Col John
p. Nicholson, philadelphia.
Music.
Vocal. Comrade a. J. Mo Khan. Bur
lington.
Instrumental, Watermans orchcs-
tra.
The dining room was resplcndcnt
with American Gags and presented
brilliant appearance. The stare and
stripes together with the flag Of Yer
mont and the banner Of tho Loyal
Legion occupied the space at the head
Of the main table. Tho scheme of
tnhle decorations was simple and cle-
uant consisting ~ scarlet SALIVA and
mountain ash berries. In the parlors
there was an elegant effect from the
profuse use of asters. The floral dec
orations were carried out under the
supervision of Mrs. 7. Woodbury..
MAYORS WELCOME.
After greetings from Vermont com
mandery by Commander Woodbury.. well
come was extended by Mayor W. J.
Bigelow. Mayor Birelow said he
considered it signal honor and
distinct pleasure to speak the
word welcome He spoke of the Cham
plain ter-centennary to be observed
next year and extended an invitation to
all to be preeent at the celebration. As
| a nation W" Il pIpbitSHlHb 40 Spiu'i
has ever seen such a reward the
soldier who fought in tho War Of the Re
| billion on the Union eide. The trust the
soldiers fought for has been best
upon those worthy to receive It.
GEN. BEAVER
Gen Beaver, IN responding to the
toast The President" paid a warm
tribute to Roosevelt. Although not a
volunteer in the sense IN which We use
the term, President Roosevelt is a
volunteer. We should keep our supreme
| alleGience 10 the man who stand the
| exponent OF the law and the constitution
of the United States.
SECRETARY FLEET WOOD.
Frederick G. Flee, wood In responding
10 Vermont" bade ,he Loyal Legion a
| hearty welcome
GENERAL lodge.
At the outset General Dodge gave ex-
preston Of his appro cation of the train
ing witch he received at Norwich Uni
versity saying that whatever OF success
! he had had In NE was due to that train
| ing. General Dodge responded to the
| toast. General Grant" and in rem!n.
iscent view. recounted some phases OF
General Grants military career. with
which he was familiar from his own con
rcctions with the great struggle. He told
Of General Grants career after the war
how he sought 70 develop Mexico and was
the close personal friend of President
Diaz. In conclusion the speaker said that
General Grant was as great a civil officer
as he was a military ono.
GENERAL HOWARD.
Gen. o. @. Howard said: There was
not man present. a member of the
Loyal Legion. who was not first a citizen
The army and navy OF tho United State
| have done honor 20 the scrvice and have
the right principle down IN their hearts.
ADMIRAL MELVILLE.
Rear Admiral Melville in responding
TO the sentiment, The Navy" paid hi.
respects to the dauntless men who hac
made history IN the past like Paul Jone.
and Jack Barry. Let the cost Of navie,
be what they will as long az men hay,
combative natures We shall have TO hav,
armies and nav!es
COLONEL NICHOLSON
The last speaker, Colonel Nicholson. re
spOnded to the toast THE Loyal Legion.
The War OF the Rebellion, he said. wa:
the peoples war because II cost so mucl
sacrifice The Loyal Legion represent.
the highest type OF tho citizenship OF thi,
country. Founded on tho death of Lin
coin, II seems TO typify his character.
TO-DAY'S ITINERARY.
At nine o'clock this morning, the com
mandery In chief will be given an auto
mobile ride about the city. At ten O'CLOCK
special car will be boarded for For
Ethan Allen. where a review OF th'
troops will be given. Az 80 this after
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