St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25

is made for the patriotism shown by
them in opening the hall to the public
in this great event.
The ArmOry-Appreciatio shoulda
also be extended to those in charge
of the Armory for the use of the hall
without expense. 1t is apparent more
and more that the Armory serves a
most useful public purpose and win
undoubtedly more and more become
a center as time goes by in connection
with public events that mean SO much
to the town. Special thanks are ex-
tended to those in charge.
There were large number of ex-
ira chairs required, both at the Ar
mory and Colonial theater. Messrs.
Calderwood and Stanley furnished
these without charge and the com
mittee desires to thank them.
The Committee desires to thank the
Grand Army of the Republic and all
other organizations, societies and
schools. cadets, the representatives of
the industries, Red Cross, Grange,
nurses, citizens and all others who so
generously co-operated to make this
event. not only one of the finest and
largest parades, but one of the most
helpful by way of suggestion and ap-
probation of the solemn duty resting
upon all people. all the citizens of st.
Johnsbury and vicinity to cooperate
in such q way that there may be a
large increase in the amount of food
supplies available at the end of this
summer. If everyone will now CO.
operate in as fine spirit and with an
equal amount Of enthusiasm, there is
mr. h1tt hof a will
produce results that will help Ameri-
ca, feed the world and win the battle
for Freedom, righteousness, Justice
and Peace.
Banners-One cannot but realise
that some fine work was done, both
by those who gave expression to the
sentiments on the banners as we'll as
to those who made them. Great credit
is due to the Reverends Richards and
Eaton. to Messrs. Horton, F. O.
French. Peck, Stoddard and Homer B.
Carpenter for the sentiments express
ed on the banners and for the work in
preparing them.
We certainly have notices enough.
If these notices are all transformed
into action great and lasting benefits
will follow.
LII COHuCctlOn W1tn-tno lmon1S
expressed on these banners mention
should be made of the poem written
by Rev. Mr.. Richards which was read
at the Colonial theater. 1t was so
apropos that it should form q part Of
this report and is as follows:
Your flag and my flag
For it young men will die;
Your work and my work
AS needed is and night
On your land and my land
Wen cultivate the soil;
For Food we'll make Our stand,
. Well plant, and "can" and toll:
That our f1ag--a world f1ag-the red,
the white, the blue,
May tell to all the ages that America
was true!
To attempt to mention all those who
assisted in such fine spirit is impos-
sible in this report. Your committee
now desires to make blanket ac-
acknowledgement that will cover all the
generosity. cooperation and hard
work that make the event a huge
success and trust that any whose
names Or efforts have not been partic-
ularly emphasized above will realize
that this article could not be made
much longer, but that the committee
just as truly appreciates all that was
done to accomplish the results de-
sired.
In behalf of all we thank you for
the publicity that has been given this
great event and for your further in
diligence in assisting the committee to
express their appreciation of the pa
triotism and self-sacrifice shown in
connection with this great event, we
remain,
Very cordially yours
f. H. BROOKS,
CHARLES F. WEEKS,
WALTER II. YOUNG,
L. A. WOOD,
S. J. MATSON.