Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-06-29
WESTERN LETTER.
Mr.. Editor =

We are constant readers of your ex-
cellent paper, and are especially CRATE
full for the articles entitled "The His
tory of Orleans County," 1t will
surely awaken an undying reverence in
the heart of every true Vermonter
especially when they consider the
mighty struggles that dominated
those brave pioneers, who made it
possible, not only for their children,
but for US to enjoy the fruits Of their
labors
Many have wandered from the hearth
stone, but they can never forget the
old state, and the world is made bet
ter by their influence. This was espe-
cially true in the early sixties, when
the "Green Mountain Boys" made a
heroic stand, both for state and ma
tion; we honor those valiant men who
died on the battle field, or in the prison
pen. 1t was in those stirring times,
that many young women went forth to
meet the battles of life, and seek their
fortune, believing that the same di-
vine power that protects man, will
also protect woman, we consider this a
true "Woman's Rights" Among
those who went forth in those stirring
times was one who will be remembered
by her friends and it is with deepest
gratitude to those who encouraged
her with kind words, and helped her
to rise above the petty envy and jeal-
OuSies that beset those who struggle
with self denial and disappointments
and yet strive diligently for the best
and noblest in their chosen art. While
in public life she and her husband
were known as the "Kendalls. " Af-
ter returning from their professional
duties they assumed their full name
that of Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall Holt.
She has been prominent factor in
raising large sums for charitable pur-
poses, and was employed for several
years by the w. G. T. u. for the state
oratorical work. The press and pub
lie speak of ner work as follows.
1.-THE program of the morning was a
talk on Vocal and Physical Express
sion,' by Mrs. Kendall Holt. The
talk was very interesting and instruc-
tive"
"The Richelieu recital given by Mrs.
Kendall Holt at the Glenwood last
evening was a splendid success. Lord
Lytton's thrilling lines were intepret-
ed Wy Mrs. Holt with the true artist s
conception, and she held audiences
charmed. With deft touch she por-
trayed the var ious characters in the
story, her voice adapting itself we'll to
the heavy demands made upon it. The
rapt attention of the audience and the
generous applause given showed how
thoroughly her work was appreciated. 4"
This program was in the form of
paper on The History of Shake
speare in Music, given by Mrs. Holt
and illustrated by piano and vocal
numbers typical of the music of the
fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Mrs Holt's long and careful study of
Shakespeare has given her rich fund
from which to draw, and her paper
was most interesting. 1t was bright
ened by quaint bits of humor and by
stories and Shakespearean quotations
apropos of the subject of the after
noon, and was listened to with close
attention.
"By request of the Shakespeare
Glass, Mrs. Holt also gave scenes from
Macbeth. She carried her audience
with her from the start by the dramat-
ic intensity and vividness of her por-
trayal and her work was keenly en-
joyed."
Western Reader