Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
CHAMPLAIN MEMORIAL
DEDICATED AT PLATTSBURGH
Granite Pedestal Surmounted by Statue of the
French Explorer in Park Overlooking Lake
Which Bears His Name.

people. The statue OF the explorer WIS
unveiled to the strains OF tho Star
Spanglcd Banner by little Katherine
Booth, tho memorial was prese:lted to
Governor John A. Dix of New York hy
Chairman II. Wallace Knapp of tho
torccntonary commission and by the
chief executive It was turned over TO the
city of pattsburgh, the Hon. Francis
I,ynde Stctson making. on behalf of the
mayor, the address OF acceptance.
TO those who witnessed the dedication 4
seemed as II tho spirit ot Samuel de
Champlain himself wero prcsen as they
heard tho achievements of his he ard
the virtueu OF his character recalled to
mind. and saw he commanding figure, re-
incarnaied IN lasting bronze, and facing
out over the waters Of the lake that
bears his na,9c. Following the gao Of
the dienincd and imposing statue across
the bay they were reminded, rot orly
by tho sight OF Cumberland head bot by
the frequent illusions of Ere speaHc,s,
thnt eff that pc.nt IN Septer.bo-. 1914, vas
fought the last naval battle between
Englsh-spcak!ng nations. aad that tho
close of a century Of rcace tctrcen Gfent
Britain ano the United States is near az
hand
PLATTEBuRGTrS HOSPITALITY.
In tho royal entertainment If her
guests, and In the unfalling courtesy OF
her citizens to the strargcrJ within Ter
gales. tho city OF iHtisburgh did hsr-
self proud. Fifty automobiles we're
placed at tho service OF the visitors. and
every care for their comfort and enjoy
ment vas given. The day opened with a
trip to the Hotel Champlain at Bluff
Point. where there vas a meeting Of the
| torcentennry commission and It's guests,
with the reception committee headed by
Mayor H. \ SENEGAL of Fia.tsburg!. 20
whose efforts was duo In large measure
tho credit for the fine type Of hospitality
shown by the city. From the hotel the
party wen. to Clift Haven. where Cover
nor DIX received marked applause for HE
| response to tho address OF tho Rev. Fa-
thor Hickey. president ~ tho Ca'hol'
suu.rcr .-u,o.. Af;or thie tic = ut.
committee ana their guests were taken
Plat,sburgh barracks. where the 9TH Unit
ted states Infantry on dress parade. IN
der command of Col. Calvin y. Cowles.
was reviewed ana the cannon Numbered
forth salutes in honor Of the Governor
and of Count do Pcrettt dc IN Recca of
the French embassy It Washington.
A Seeing Plattsburch' trip was
then taken, in the course of which the
visitors We're shown the Fouquet house,
which stands on the site of wel-known
| stage hous" Of many years ago: the last
| home of General Mooers. who command
el the militia In the land engagement
which accompanied the battle of Patts-
burEh; Riverside cemetery. with the
graves Of Commander Down!o ard other
British officers; and numerous other
points of interest. The morning closed
with "A reception at the homo Of the Hon.
smith NJ Weed. which stands near the
| Champlain memorial the guests being re-
cclved by Mr. Weed. assisted 10y Mr.. and
Mrs George s. Weed There was a con-
slant stream of guests on their way 10
| tie library to view J. O. Davidson $
painting, "rho Battle of Lake Cham
plain" which hung. well lighted by cleo
triclty. over the mantel
LUNCHEON AND PARADE
AZ midday luncheon was served a. the
| l7ouQuct House, under the auspices o.
! the Chamber of Commerce. for about
~ guests Roast turkey was the piece
dc resistance of a menu that won favor
able comment because it was at once
brief and satisfying. as befittcd hot
day. The MANAGEMENT of the luncheon
gave further evidence Of being alive whcr
bamboo fans were distributed to all pres
ent. who found them useful during tbs
afternoon as we'll John Il. Riley Of Tho
precautionary commission was the only
speaker, and he held the floor only Ions
enough to tell the visitors In a few
| pithy remarks what they had already
suspectcd-that they were heartily well
come.
so sooner had the guests risen from
their coffee than the passing of blu'
uniforms in the street adjoining announc
ed the arrival of the nifty infantry, In
Guiding the hospital corps, with tn
ambulance. ana the machine gun platoon
70 take their place at the head of IN
parade. Tho line of march led through
the principal streets whcro the curbing
were lined with crowds Of people TIL
only thing lacking to make up "cheerin
thousands was the cheers. Decorations o
stores and buildings were numerous am
elaborate. and in some cases. especial
handsome The automobiles bearing tn
rarity of Governor Dix. tho party o
Acknowledgement Tillotson, representa-
Governor Mead Of Vermont. and others
were also profuscly decorated Followln
the infantry escort. and the 20 automo
lbiles carrying the guests of the day
were the guard of honor of the societ
of ST Jean de Raptste. and the relief
Horizon, Rescue and Lafayette hose com
panies.
THE DEDICATION.
Jrpon arrival AT tho Charnplp mctnoria
the dedicatory exercises opened wit
music by the Fifth infantry band AM
prayer by the Rev. H. +. LEI. Grahau
rector of the Episcopal Church OF Platts
burgh Miss Katherine Rooth. the llttl
daughter OF judge John IA. Booth OF tn
,erccntenary commission, took her pla
I'm front of the statue, the target for
lcor7,s Of photographers and moving pic
ture men. AS the band played strrin
|airs and with the soldiers standing a
attention" she walked slowly to III
other side of the base drawing asid
g big American flag. which gradual
uncovered the front of the figure an
finally fell at Ats feet, amid the applaus
OF tho spectators.
DR. George T.. Kunz OF New York
president of the American Scenic AM
Historic Preservation society of New
York and three times chairman o
the city Hall Celebration OF the Fourtl
of July in New York city. offered al
historic flag for use in the unveiling.
This flag was flown from the top o
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