Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

, placed us at the head of the nations Of
the world. To the accomplishment of this
great work, one beyond power of words
to describe. no incident contributed more
largely than Macdonough's victory on
Lake Champlaln, victory which was
preceded by thanksgiving, and Macdon-
ough will go down In history not only as
the greatest naval commander develope
during that war but also as a man whose
patriotism was based on religion, whose
valor was inspired by loyalty and whose
deeds contributed signally to the devel-
inent OF our country and the character of
our civilization"
At the conclusion of Senator Dilling-
ham's address another grandson of
Commodore Macdonough. George Mac
donough of Chicago, was called to the
platform and introduced to the audience
from whom he received hearty ova :
ton. The Rev. l.. A. Vezina, in behalf
of the Marlborough State commission.
presided and introduced the sneakers
In an able manner. Mayor j. A. Har-
rington gave the official greeting, and
rendered the freedom of the city TO all
visitors In brief but well chosen words,
and In an admirable manner Upon the
platform with the presiding officer and
speakers were seated: Judge F. l. Fish,
State Senator r. w. McCuen, Hon. M.
f. Barnes, Hon. J. H. Donnelly, mem
bers of the Marlborough State commits
sion. and Rev. s. r. S. WOODBRIDGE and
Thomas Stevenson. In introducing Sem
ator Dillingham;, Rev. L. A. Vezina
said both the New York and Vermont
Macdonough commissions agreed that he
was the person most to be credited in
the securing of the appropriation from
the federal government for the celebra-
ton at Vergennes and Plattsbureh
The mass meeting at the park was
opened under lowering skies. and after
little drizzling set in but so great was
the desire of the audience to hear the
aole addresses that but a small por-
tlon OF over 1000 people present left
the park until the meeting closed.
Az $50 band concert was given on
the park
MONDAY program at Vergennes Is as
Follows: Morning 900, band concerts:
lo"c' hose races and ladder exhibition
on Main street; HOO. athletic events.
Afternoon. 23o, exhibition drills and
maneuvers by United States cavalry and
Vermont National Guard; $780, baseball
game between teams from away.
There Will be a naval parade from the
basin down the river around Diamond
island to Fort Cassin. At 2:3O Official
exercises will be held with Governor
Fletcher presiding The program Selec-
ton by band; prayer; addresses by the
Hon, Josephus Daniels. secretary Of the
navy; the Hon. II. w. Hill of New
York and the Hon. J. a. DeBoer.
Among the distinguished guests at the
Stevens House during the Macdonough
celebration are Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels. L. S Senator Salisbury
of Delaware. the Hon. II. w. Hill of Buff
falo. n. Y, Major General Leonard Wood,
L. s. A, Colonel and Mrs. William Mich
olson, T. S. A.. Fort Ethan Allen. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Wadham of Albany, n. Y.
Governor and Mrs Allen NJ Fletcher
and Lieutenant-Governor Howe are guests
of State Senator and Mrs. Robert w. Nc
Cuen.
Admiral and Mrs. Charles f. Clark, L.
8, N, are guests of Pay Director II. G.
Colby, u. S. n, and wife during the cele-
hration. and Judge Stanton Of Roxbury
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. f. stone
The Hon William P. Dillingham;, U. S.
senator from Vermont. and the Hon. and
Mrs. Joseph A. DeRoer of Montpelier are
guests Of Mr., and Mrs. T. Neville.