Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

Dedicatory exercises in the presence
of over 1000 persons and amid decora-
tions of exceptional attractivencss
marked, Memorial day, the successful
elimination Of the efforts of the Sol
diers' Memorial association of New
fame to provide n monument of granite
and bronze in commemoration of the
men of Newfane who participated in
the war of the Rebellion. The vii
lage was in gala dress with strings of
flags across the streets and Old Glory
floating from the residences and pub
lie buildings, and the whole town was
thrilled with patriotic fervor and en-
thusiasm, III spite of the rain which
probably kept hundreds away.
1t was day of memories, day
never to be forgotten, and the asso-
citation responsible for this enduring
marker merits public felicitation, us
do also those who in innumerablc ways
contributed toward making the occa
sion such notable success.-v Services
and means had been freely given, and
the result was a day that will stand
out conspicuously in the annals of
the historic and charming town OF
Newfane and will rebound to its glory
and honor.
OF special interest and effectiveness
were the two addresses of the day. by
Hon. Frank l.. Fish of Vergennes anC
Hon. Frank +. Howe of Bennington
Exccllently constructed and fOrcefully
delivered, they made a deep impress
sion upon the large gathering anC
were received with marked manifesto
tons of approval.
The services around this monument
which was quarricd in West Dunn
merston and erected by the c. II
Grant Granite Co. of Brattieboro, be
gan at 100 O'Clock in the Afternoon
with a selection by the South London
derry band, which furnished excellent
music throughout the day.
Welcome and dwelling
Following the band piece came the
invocation by Rev. Charles w. Mock
pastor of the Congregational church
in which he gave thanks for the man
hood which through sorrow and sacri
flee gave this opportunity to common
crate its act, and asked that the mon
ument might be voice of the pas
telling future generations the story o
the loyalty and valor of the Crane
Army of the Republic.
William II. Newton, president of tn
day, then made Introductory remarks
in watch he paid a tribute to the mel
of Newfane who pledged their lives
their fortunes and their honor to tn
constitution of the Union and the flag
He said that it had been the endeavo
to inscribe the names of all who rep
resented Newfane upon imperishabl
tablets attached to this granite shat
ouarrieI from tie hills of our believe
state. "I have been honored," Ii
said, "by the request of the Soldiers
Memorial association to preside upo
this occasion, and shall not take h
time of the able and distinguished
gentlemen who have kindly consente
to assist in the ceremonies of dedica
ton. Before proceeding with the pre-
gram / desire to express the thanks o
tle association to the veterans of tn
war and to all the sons and daughter
of Newfane for their prompt and gene
rous response to the appeal for ait
and to patriotic friends who have mad
it possible for us to appropriated
dedicate this monument
After the singing of America by
male chorus Ol ~ NOl'tS uhuNI VI
leadership of o. r. Wright a WELDON
to those present was made by Frank J
Dewitt in behalf of the people of New
fame. He welcomed the veterans, 50 tn
rapidly disappearing remnant of
mighty army, whose deeds of valor Al
to be COMMUNICATED by yOnder mon
ment which we dedicate today" II
visitors from other states and town
in this state, the mothers and youn
people. He said in closing; Gas 20
stroll up and down our streets ca
assure you that in every home you wi
receive a hearty welcome. The key
of the village are in your hands; g
where you will, for all Newfane keel
lopen house today. Our hands, OF
hearts, our homes, are open to you an
taey bid you welcome.
A pretty act of unwilling the mon
bent followed band number. Tv
ags fastened together by thread a