The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-19

ing Ever Held. Many New Members
Admitted. Party Entertained at Resi-
dence of Hon. Elmer A. Darling.
SNewport, Aug. 20. - The second day
of the outing of the Vermont Press Associa-
tion opened this morning with an auto trip
to the beautiful residence of Hon. Elmer
A. Darling at East Burke 1t will be re-
membered that he was formerly the pro-
prietor of the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New
York City, but removing to this State, he
has built himself beautiful home on a
slightly hilltop overlooking some of the
most wonderful scenery in Vermont.
At IL o'clock the special train of Theo-
dore M. Vail arrived and the entire party
left for Newport, where they took trip
on Lake Mempremagog in the steamer
Lady of the Lake" Sailing to extreme
northern end of the lake, luncheon was
served on board by the proprietors of the
boat, after which business meeting of
the association was held. 1t may be
interesting to note that hanging in the
saloon of the steamer is certificate stat
ing that in 1871 the New England Press
Association took a trip through the lake,
and the parchment bears witness of the
gratitude Of the members of the party for
the entertainment afforded them Among
the signers of the certificate is the name of
E. p Walton, former editor of the Ver-
mont Watchman, who affixed his sigma
ture on behalf of the Vermont Press
Association.
The business meeting was given up
almost entirely to the election of officers
of the organization, which resulted as
follows
President, Howard L. Hindley of Rut
land; vice presidents, Addison County,
R. w. McCuen of Vergennes; Bennington,
o. M. Bennett of Manchester; Caledonia,
c. P. Walters, of st. Johnsbury; Chitten-
den, w. j. Bigelow, of Burlington; Essex,
w. H. Bishop, of Island Pond; Franklin,
e. j. Tyler of Enosburg Falls; Lamoille,
L. H. Lewis, of Hyde Park; Orange, L. B.
Johnson, of Randolph; Orleans, w. H.
iGilpin, of Barton; Rutland, c. W. Hum
phrey, of Poulteney; Washington, w. H.
Crockett, of Montpelier; Windham, O. L.
French, of Brattleboro; Windsor, c. R.
Cummings, of White River Junction;
Secretary-treasurer, H. c. Whitehin, of
Waterbury; Legislative committee, L. B.
johnson, w. G. Belknap, L. II. d1ewis;
membership committee, A. F. Stone, j. L.
Southwick, o. L. French advertising,
F. E. Langley, w. H. Gilpin, c. w. Hum
phrey; circulation, F. M. Whitney, w. E.
Hubbard, F. T. Parsons; entertainment,
F. E. Howe, H. c. Rice, L. NJ. Hays.
The following new members were
admitted to the organizations c. W.
Humphrey of the Poulteney Journal,
M. j. Maloney, of the Richford Gazette,
A. B. Bradford, of the Morrisville Mes
senger, H. C. Rice, of the Brattleboro
Reformer, w. A. Gilbert, of the Brattle-
boro Phoenix, F. T. Parsons of the
Montpelier Morning Journal, H. w.
Allen, of the Rutland Herald, Donald
Tobin, of the Swanton Courier.
Although rain fell during the return
trip very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed
on the boat, and on dsembarking at
Newport at O'Clock, an excellent banquet
was served at the Newport House. While
no formal program of speakers had been
arranged, President H. L. Windley acted
as POSTMASTER and after a few brief
remarks, in which he took occasion to
thank T. Nj. Vail for his hospitality in
entertaining the association, Mr.. Vail
responded, in few we'll chosen words,
Expressing his pleasure at being able to
provide suitable entertainment for his
guests.
Governor Prouty was next asked to say
a few words and he responded with
brief word of advice to the newspapers of
the State concerning their comment on the
last Legislature. He stated that in his
opinion, enough has been said in criticism
of the session, which, in spite of the many
things quoted against it, was extremely
beneficial in many respects, and said that
the problem of taxation reform, while not
solved last fall will be eventually disposed
of along the same lines presented by the
taxation commission appointed by Gov.
Proctor.
Chas. f. Gleed of Kansas City spoke for
a few moments on general topics, calling
oermont the beauty spot of the country
and urging the citizens of the State to-
preserve its natural resources in every
way possible. Mr. Gleed is a former
Vermonter, having resided in Morrisville,
but now being connected with the Atchi-
son, Topeka q Santa Fe Railroad in the
capacity Of director. After singing
Auld Lang Syne" the party dispersed,
closing one of the most enjoyable outings
of the Vermont Press Association ever
held.
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