Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
THE BANQUET.
Fitting Climax to n Most Successful
MeetinE-MOre Than 400 Present.


The 18th annual banquet of the YER
mont DaiiHmen's association, which was
held in the large dining-room o. the
Van Ness House Thursday evening, was
Il fitting climax to one cf the most sue
cessfu meetings ever held over 400
guests enjoyed the excellent meal and
the speeches which followed. The ban
quet hall had been attractvely decor
ated for the occasion and Lessons or
chestra of six pieces pleased the diners
with their excellent music. Seated at
the speakers table We're Judge Frank
l.. Fish of Nergennes, Gov. Charles w.
Gates of Franklin, Joe Mitchell Chapple,
Or. John NJ. Thomas, president of Mid
debury College, the Rev. and Mrs.
c. j. Staples of Burlington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bob Seeds of Birmingham, Pa,
Dean J. l.. Hills of the College of Agri-
culture of the University of Vermont,
J. G. Turnbull former president of the
association, Mr. and Mrs. II. X. Brooks,
Mr. and Mrs. f. II. Bickford, Prof.
Thomas Bradlee of the University of
Vermont, Miss Gladys S. Smith. official
stenographer g the association, and
Howard l.. IIndley, editor of the Rut-
land Herald. The blessing was asked
by the Rev. c. J. staples Of this city.
President II. *. Brooks announced
the appointment of the following legis-
lative committee, which will cooperate
with similar committees from dairymen's
associations throughout the country and
particularly in New England in fighting
legislation inimcal to the best interests
Of the dairymen: j. G. Turnbull or
Orleans. T. s. Brigham OF St. Adams
and George II. Chaffee Of Rutland.
THE SPEAKERS.
Judge Frank l.. Fish of Nergennes,
whose ability as toastmaster is re-
uowned throughout the State, presided
at the post-prandial exercises and opened
them with a short, witty speech. intro
duclng as the first speaker Governor
Charles W. Gates, who was given most
hearty welcome.
The topic assigned for Governor Gates
address was Peace, but the chief
executive refused to make a speech, say
ing that he simply brought A word Of
greeting and good cheer to the organiza-
ton and q word of consolidation for
! the success of the meeting. He spoke of
| the value OF such gatherings in keeping
i farmers IN to date. and bringing them
| into touch with modern methods, The
! Governor also said that while mitarism
! was contrary to the principles Of true
| democracy, each one must realize his
| sense of individual responsibility and be
prepared to do his share in bringing
about the peace aud safety of our coun-
try if she ever We're attacked
| Bod Seeds OF Birmingham, Pa, was the
next speaker, with the subject. Sun
shine" and the renowned Chautauqua
| lecturer kept his audience in a constant
! gale of laughter. Many serious truths
were interspcrscd among the wit and
humor and the speaker fairly outdid all
of his previous efforts,
Joe Mitchell Chapple. editor OF the Ma
tonal Magazine. held his listeners spell
I bound with an eloquent address on Men
OF the Hour" Mr.. Chapple emphasized
the fact that Vermont's chief glory was
In her mon and women, transcending all
moro material things. and gave many
"reminiscences OF the famous Vermonters
| with whom he had been on terms OF
intimate acquaintances. such as Senators
| Rodneld Proctor, William j. Dillingham;
and Carroll 8. Page, Congressman Foster
,Iueph A. DeBoer, Admiral George Dewey
and George Harvey. He told of escortinl
King Albert of Belgium through the
United States. and said that when the
European war is over the integrity o.
Belgium must be restored.
Preparedness was the subject OF one
or the most lnspirational addresses de
livered by DIR. John NJ. Thomas, president
OF Middlebury College. which 1t has eve
been the privilege of Vermont gather
ing to hear Dr. Thomas opened his re
marks by saying that we are now facinl
II new world situation with n coming er;
or significant days and situations Difficult
of adjustment 1t Is impossible to fore
cast tho future and predict the policies o
! the world, but 1t Is certain that tire
, mendous and marvellous military and nava
expansion is now being undergone b.
J every country, which make our own mill
tary affairs seem childs play.