Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-13
GRAND REUNION
Of Windsor and Orange Co. Veterans
ct Silver Lake.

X silver Ioko.
The soldiers of Windsor and Orange
counties held their reunion at Silver lake
grove Aug. 5 and, although the weather
at early morn was not favorable to draw
q record-breaking gathering, ct noon
there was big crowd, all eager to see
and.hear anything in the line Of enter
tainment.
A business meeting wds held in the
grove by the officers, ct which the old
board was reelected.
Shortly after / o'clock in the after
noon, Col. Albert Clark of Boston, chair
man of the day, raped for order and, aft
er . short prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Faust
of New York city, Col. Clark introduced
his excellency, GOV. Fletcher d. Proctor.
The governor was not advertised to
speak, which was q great mistake, but it
was uncertain whether he could attend
and he would not consent to any uncer-
tain advertising. It was his first visit to
Silver lake and the first time . governor
ever appeared at q function in Barnard,
SO when he stepped to the front Of the
stand he was given . rousing reception.
He bore inspection well and, aside from
bis sound practical speech for the further
ance of the interests OF Vermont, the
strength, honor and integrity Of the man
made profound impression.
The next speaker was ex-Lieut.- Governor
z. 3. Stanton of Roxbury, for whom
Barnard has warm corner in her heart.
His subject was the war and its benefits
and, as usual, he made Q ringing address.
The next speakers were Department
Commander Beach OF Burlington and
Gen. 0. 0. Howard OF Burlington, who
gave many interesting incidents OF the
war that were very entertaining.
Hon. Hugh Henry of Chester was un-
able to come, which was a great disap-
pointment to many who have listened to
his stories in years gone by. One that
was told by many in the gathering was
Hugh's dream. He dreamed he had
passed away and st. Peter told him that
to get to heaven he would have to climb
ladder and with piece OF chalk mark on
the rungs for every lie he had told. so
he made the start and, on looking up, he
saw a speck thatsseemed miles away; but
he kept on climbing until he heard
noise above his head. Looking up, be
saw Kit Haskins trying to get by.
Hello, Kit, where are you goingw
"Down after more chalk said Kit.
Hugh. "So," said Kit, ssyou are worse
on than am"
To the past go more dead faces
Every year,
And the loved leave vacant places
Every year;
Old faces changing fret US
The living more forget us
There are fewer to regret US
Every year.
Colonel Clark next introduced Rev.
William +. Shinn of New Orleans, La,
stranger in a strange land. DIR. Shin has
lectured constantly for the last four years
in the interest of the National Anti-Sa-
loon league in Missouri, Iowa. Virginia,
Washington, ID. c., Maryland, Delaware
and Pennsylvania. He came from Phila-
delphis to Vermont about four months
ago. Although Southerner, his father
was with Sherman in his march to the
sea and he Is able to give vivid iIlustra-
tions OF the war. Quick in repartee, of
fine physique, gentle of manner, strong
of speech, he soon had his hearers well
in hand and proved himself an able and
eloquent speaker, whose remarks were
highly appreciated.
Colonel Clark next introduced as the
last speaker DIR. Norman Wood OF North
field, Mass.
DIR. Wood is q product of Barnard and
9 son of whom she feels justly proud.
He is an easy speaker and in his remem-
brance OF the great and valuable service
rendered by the ladies Of Vermont and
the country at large during that long and
fierce struggle, he paid q fitting tribute
to the mothers, the dsug hters, sisters and
sweethearts, and with his speech closed
the greatest reunion held by the Windsor
and Orange county veterans.
The oPofara of the 1900 siox, x.-opa mat
Bethel at II a. m. by automobiles fur
nished through the courtesy of John Kele-
her and Eugene Kleehen and conveyed to
Silver lake. Upon arrival, they took din
ner at the cottage Of Mrs. Mary Z. Har-
rington, which was placed at the disposal
of the association. The guests were en-
'tertained by.Miss Fannie NJ. Waldo and
Mrs. Josephine NJ. French, members OF
the South Royalton Relief corps. After
dinner the party proceeded to the pavil-
ion, where the program was carried out.
Capt. B. F. Bowman OF Randolph was
chairman OF the committee on speakers
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