The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-12
BARRE'S CELEBRATION
VEIL CARRIED OUT

| AAAy Win rhcWuIkS Displdy
and Several Fires in Old Buildings
That Started from Spon-
taneous Enthusiasm.
far INTO the night Barre extended the
celebration so well begun in the early
morning, when bells and whistles pro
claimed the news that the Germans had
signed the drastic armistice terms i'm
posed by the United States and her al.
Ees. 1t was an official celebration all
the way, for the committees appointed at
the celebration conference Saturday were
very active in promoting the public ex-
presslons OF rejoicing, and to climax a
day Of many and varied celebration ac
tlvities, an unusually good display of
fireworks was made at night. 1t was by
lar the biggest celebration in the history
OF the city. Neighboring' towns were
largely represented in the crowds which
thronged the streets until late at night.
Those who paraded have been highly
comPtimented for the thorough going
manner IN which that feature of the vic
tory demonstration was carried out. The
paraders formed long, but not un-
wleldy line, and the route covered gave
everyone an opportunity TO see the en-
TIRE show. Three marshals led the pa
rade, and they, in turn, were assisted bv
a Gordon of policemen To the mothers.
wives and sisters of men who are with
the coiors was reserved a place of honor
IN the line OF march. They were directly
in the rear of the Barre CITY band and
needless TO say, good share of the an.
pause was for them. Civil war veterans,
n gayly decorated automobiles. and
detail OF Spanish American war veterans.
were likewise received with |
acclaim.
Then followed the Sons of Veterans
md members of the city government. in |
'luding the mayor and aldermen. They
we're accompanied by the speakers Of the I
lay Barre and East Barre Red Men.
'epresenting Iroquois and Wuehosen
rlbes, together with the women Of Po-
'ahontas circle, made a very marked
contribution TO the parade. Warriors
itoot were followed by other Red Men
,nd daughters of 'Pocahontas in floats.
=. Alderman commandery, Knights TEN.
'lar, and Canton Vinton, No. Q. Patri.
rehs Militant, were each represented by
Uniformed delegations Clan Gordon,
7lth many Of the clansmen in regalia,
vas led by the Barre pipe and drum
and, which was marshaled by Corn
leorge Thompson, veteran of the
'omme
Barre council, No. 40l, knights of Co
lmbus, with its flaming banner. made
ne showing The knights were followed
y an ambulance, which bore. AMONG
ther recumbent figures, those of just ,
lain Bill Hohenzollern and the we'll
nown clown prince. The outfit got
lg laugh. Academic and commercial de. J
artments from Goddard seminary and
g representation of Spaulding students
lJeeted lot OF pep into the parade.
acn school carried eolorful banners. in
idltlon to the stars and stripes. and as |
as the case with various fraternal or. I;
anizations, the service flags were much
evidence. The Graniteville presbvtA.
an church had an impressive represen- !
.tion in the parade.
a pantomIme with corporal's guard 4
hay-diggers going through the mo p
ons OF threshing was fine piece of u
medy, and its significance was not lost y
the crowd. The Cristoforo Colombo
.nd was the next musical unit. and a,
en- came the Woman's club automobile 4,
q float bearing the legend "To Hell II
In the Kaiser" The Italian Pleasure n.
10, with a well-devised etfigv of the &c
lser, an etiigy that was later to be con. az
med to the pyre, made an instant hit ST
tn the spectators. There were many
rribles, an imitatfon steam calliope 4
at-load Of Busy Berthas and hearse
,eled, Bills Last Ride" A baby tank "
d a liberty bell were among the inter.
ing novelties. Automobiles added
ATTY to the imposing appearance of
parade, and it may be said in all W
ith that many of the best features el
'e the earmarks of careful planning. "
hough in the nature of things it was pI
possible for their authors to spend tu
en- time in preparation. Above all Pu
the splendid spirit of paraders and ~ .
ctators. Patriotism was rampant and n
only the boys who are coming home 40 ".
ne day had been here, the picture ~, ~,
lld have had perfect setting. VI
'i'NA NRAu IANIS was Dri6f patriotic | -
gram in City park. Mayor Glvsson m nlt
sided and between selections by the vs.
d there were inspirational speeches m ac'
City Atty. William Wishart. Rev 7 PR
Reardon, Mayor F w. Mitchell of ~
ltpelier, Atty S. Hollister Jackson SI or
Angelo Scampini, all Of whom were ~ tor
lily cheered 20
throughout the afternoon business and wa We,
establishments remained M sAi
ed, while the population gave itself w w
wholly to celebrating. 1t was a ~ 49,,
-ordered crowd, and the police were NV rnr
ON called to repress the merrymak. - -
In the evening the successful bonfire ~. ~
he morning was repeated on Wash sar;
on street, and later came the fire. ~ ~
Ks. The committee hit upon an ad- v;n
'ble location for the pyrotechnic dis n;t, H.
, Grant avenue offered the desired r
and from an eminence in that yicin. ,,ia
the fireworks could be seen to excel. poI D.
advantage all over the city. efSe @
WENT TIP I'M cMour be
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