The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28

highly of the personnel Of the crews, and
was particularly happy In giving 10 the
men who sail the destroyers the highest
credit of all. Incidentally the young
sailor put in a strong word for the navy
department and its hard working head.
C. T. s. Pierce Of Vergennes, the de.
partment commander, spoke briefly but
encouraglngly Of the work Of the associa'
tion and congratulated the members on
their energy In assembling in such large
numbers. Mrs. j. A. Sturteyant Of ST.
Albans, representing the Woman's Relief
corps, spoke of woman's work in the or.
ganikation and was heartily applauded.
There was a paino solo by Mrs. Carr, a
piano duet by Miss Celia Wilbur and
John Bancroft of Fast Calais, and
piano solo by Mr.. Bancroft, besides a
number of impromptu contributions.
Rev. Edgar Grassland, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church in this city,,
delivered one Of the principal addresses
Of the afternoon Veterans who heark.
ened 20 his inspirational address given
in Barre on Memorial day, 1917, were Of
the opinion that the tenor Of his ardent
patriotism is even more emphatic than a
year ago. The clergyman captured his
WIN VI ntAA Roihhth
stories, and then launched out into one
of the most Illuminating addresses ever
heard at a county reunion. He lauded
the veterans for their bravery in the dark
days Of the war and even more grace.
fully complimented the women on their
loyalty 10 the men folk of that day and
20 their abiding interest in the allied pa
triotic organizations of this. Gray |
haired soldiers whose walking sticks are |
hacked almost TO a finish with notches
that stand for past encampments and
cheered themselves hoarse and
then said that the address was thriller |
from start to finish and well deserving OF |
4 rehearsal in front Of other audiences.
Toward the heel of the afternoon wom-
IN of the relief corps, the G. A. X. circle
and the auxiliary to the Sons OF Vet
srans began to hustle about in preparing
'or supper. There was an abundance OF
iood on the grounds and of spirits more
active than the venerable Old Guard
here were many. And they were ready
md willing to serve. Those OF the elder
v people whose frailties did not permit
hem to risk exposure in the night air,
,artook of the supper and were off TO
ZONES in Barre or Montpelier to remain
until to-day. Harder people were to re-
main until the last gun was fired and as
hour thoughts turned to thoughts
II the evening campfire an air of expec-
ancy settled down over the tables in the
'ark pavilion.
Dewey park was alight for the evening
ampfire exercises. In the absence of DR..
roster, Hiram Pierce of Montpelier ad-
ressed the veterans; then followed
and afterward Mr.. Blanchard 1
Tas heard in a repertoire OF character
ongs. A male quartet contributed sub
to the success of the entertain
ient, and stirring patriotic address
-as delivered by w. A. Lord of Mont
elier There was a song by Mrs. Goss !
nd after her number Private William
Iartin of the 57th Pioneers list Yer
Iont infantry spoke on his experiences
a soldier in one of Uncle Sans new
rmies. The young private contrasted
le life of the Civil war soldier with that
the present-day fighting men, and ex- D
aimed how Uncle Sam is better pre-
ired than formerly in the matter of
oking after the health of his armies. e
ruce Mcdonald of Montpelier sang il
renting Tonight" there was another +,
lection by the male quartet, and to
ose program of rare enjoyment the
idience united in singing america" u
Report of Secretary Treasurer.
The annual report of the secretary II
easurer, John r. Wilson of Worcester, Il
finishes ample basis for the hope that W
e county veterans association is self er
rpetuating organization, even though
e grim reaper is exacting each year if
avy toll among the older members. a,
le total membership at the preceding r.
union was 620. Thirty new members r
rolled include six veterans of the Civil h,
lr, II sons OF veterans and l2 women. n
,e ranks were reduced by % deaths, ri
aking the aggregate membership to NJ
tie 637, or a gain of seven over last II
ar. In his treasury report, Mr.. Wilson "
inted to the sum of Ss.07 in hand
ar ago. Collections of S73.75 brought D,
) total up to Ssls2 Expenses amount ~,
to s3O05, leaving balance on band Ie,
s5l.77.