Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-02-05

requesting that each school of the state
plant a tree to ever after be known as the
''Champlain Tree" An historical bro
chure, now in preparation by the Yer
mont commission, will be distributed to
the schools previous to Champlain Arbor
Day. 1t will be accompanied by a pro-
gram of the days exercises. Therefore
it is seen that in all the schools on that
day the same general program of honor
ing the name of Champlain will be car
ried out.
Another feature of the day will be the
distribution of Champlain medals among
the children. This medal will be sold to
the children at 10 cents each, the profits
from the same to go to the memorial
fund and a tablet giving the children of
the state credit for aiding in the project
will be placed in the memorial.
Two medals of Champlain have been
struck. They are both historically ac-
curate and are excellent souvenirs.
The small medal will be mailed upon re-
ceipt of 12 cents and the larger upon re-
ceipt of 30 cents. They can be secured
by addressing the secretary.
1t is hoped that every former Vermont
er will procure one or more of these me-
dals. Every dollar made from this sale
will be applied the constructing of the
memorial.
FRIDAY, ULY g..
At Isle La Motto Patriotic exercises
will be contributed by the societies of
Colonial Danes, Daughters of American
Revolution and Daughters of 1912. A
giant boulder will be unveiled TO the
memory of Col. Seth Warner and Cap
tain Remember Baker. Addresses will
no rnu1o hy prppninant MAN ~ tln ont,o-
and poems prepared especially for the
occasion will be read.
The Indian pageant and drama "Hia-
watha' will also he presented.
MEMORIAL.
Several projects are under considera-
ton for a permanent memorial. The
Vermont commission has set aside a lib.
eral amount of the $4,000 appropriation
made by the legislature for this memor
ial. 1t is expected that New York will
Join in this feature, making the memoir
al "A more heroic undertaking.
One plan is Vermont and New York to
unite with the United States Government
and erect a combination lighthouse end
museum annex, with "a bronze statue of
Champlain and suitable tablets This
matter is now before Congress.
Whichever plan is adopted more funds
will be needed. The Vermont commits
sion invites all former sons and daugh-
tiers of Vermont, all former residents of
the Champlain Valley. as well as all per
sons who desire TO take part in this un-
dertaklng, to contribute to this worthy
purpose.
Whether Vermont erects a memorial
to Champlain alone, or if a memorial is
erected Jointly by the States of Vermont
ard New York, or if the national govern
ment lends aid, all persons Interested in
this deserving project should contribute
financially, and in so doing pre- per credit
will he given in the form of tablets that
will become a part of the memorial.
Private contributions to the Quebec
Battlefields Association were generously
made by Canadians. 1t is hoped that
N%ermonters as well as all persons inter-
ested IN great historical events will be no
less generous.
Every contributor will be sent the lar
ger medal that has been purchased and
"A list of contributors will be published in
the papers of the State.
Low rates will be given on all tranpor-
tation lines, beginning June 80 and good
until July II.
If every person will mail the names
and addresses Of former V%ermonters that
occur to him to the secretary, matter per
tanning to the celebration will be for
warded to these addresses Immediately.
Contributions should be mailed to
Frank l.. Fish, treasurer, V~ergennes, Vt.
Further information regarding the eel
ebration will be sent opon request by
Lynn NJ. Hays, secretary.
Let every son and daughter of Yer
mont spend the week of July 4, 1909, in