The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06
BARRETT URGES
CONTINENT WIDE
AME ER|CANISN|
His Address Feature of Indepen-
dence Day Observance
"GET-TOGETHER" MEETING
Elaborate Program Of Welfare Aa3o
citation Terminates with Bril-
liant Display of Fireworks

With the exception of weather un-
certainty, which lasted well toward
the end of the day, Bennngton's In
dependence Day celebrated was
most unqualified success.
As advance notices in the banner
have stated, the type of the celebra-
tion differed from former years, the
parade and picnic being replaced in
having this attractive spot in the cen
ter of town for such an event. The
beautiful elms make a lovely setting
and the decora IONS in which, of
course, the national colors were used
almost exclusively, completed the eff
feet most appropriate to the day
At ten o'clock Hurleys orchestra of
six pieces began playing, but little
dancing was INDUCED un'il after the
speaking.
The leading feature Of the day was
the address at the Welfare association
pavilion by Hon. John Barrett, direc or
general of the Pan American union.
Because of his extensive experiences
in Asia and South America, Mr.. Bar
rett could undoubtedly have given his
audience much more information but
he wisely fitted his address to the
day and spoke more for the benefit of
the young people than the grownups.
The speaker laid special stress upon
the responsibility that rests upon the
people of Vermont and rural New Eng
land, the section of the country that
has contributed 50 much to the pro-
gress and well being of the nation.
Problems to be solved during the next
ten years, he said. we're of more far
reaching Importance than all that had
confronted us since the declaration of
independence. The menacing unrest
in the great cities, condition that
threatens the actual existence Of the
nation, must be met and checked by
the boys and girls now in the schools
of Vermont and boys and girls who
! ore living in similar environments. In
lclosing Mr.. Barrett made an eloquent
appeal for a united America, a union
that should influence the world
Through its example and safeguard the
interests Of the western continent for
all time. Mr.. Barrett. is an easy and
at the same time foroeful speaker and
held the close attention of his aud.
ienee throughout his address He was
pleasingly introduced by. Collins NJ
| Graves. tH
The refreshment tables, arranged
under three big elms, were loaded
with good things to eat, contributed
by the generosity of Bennington
housewives. The best of sandwiches
baked beans, potato salad, doughnuts
cake, ice cream and coffee were
served throughout the day and every
pa ron of the tables had warm praise
for the delicious and satisfying food
and the good service rendered by the
ladies in charge. This department
was in charge of Miss Daisy Rudd
and the soliciting committee was
headed by Miss Persis Holden Too
much cannot be said for the splendt
work done by both divisions Of this de
Ipartment, everything being planned
and carried OUT with perfect precision
and efficiency.
At two o'clock the afternoon pro
gram began with dancing on the large
open platform and the excellent foo
inside the hall. This feature was en-
joyed to the utmost by people Of al
ages, who taxed the capacity of botl
floors all the afternoon and evening
Soon after three a series of athletic
events was put on under the manage
ment of Mr.. Littlestein, physical direG
tor of the Y. NJ c. A.
A little later the first number Of tn,
vaudeville was shown, Kit Carson tn
wonder of slack wire and sharp shoe
ing work giving an exhibition of a
fine work in this line as Bennington
has ever seen. 1t seemed to matte
little to Carson which way he held hi
gun, the target was shattered wit
equal precision whether he had hi
piece right end to or the reverse
whether he was in the pose of mark
man or swinging like a monkey fror
his trapese with the target also i
motion. The second number of tn
professional work was similarly, sati'
factory, Harry De Arma handling hi
balls and hats with originality an
dexterity that earned we'll merite
applause
In the evening, these two vaudevill
: acts were repeated and several exec
lent numbers with local talent CAV
the audience much added pleasure
"All the boys love Mary was an q
pecially fetching dance given by men
hers of the Young Womans Club
George Small's solo was, as his singin
4 always proves, a pleasure to ever
one; and the unique and spectacul5
fire works drill arranged by Mis-
Hazel Work and done by group (
high school girls was a fitting finale
the program and leading up to ii
n really magnificent display of pyrotec
8 MICS put on by the committee
Il which Henry w Winslow was chai
q man and staged by Ernest and Lay
n renee Griswold en- the east end of Il
N grounds. SO fine a display was mac
N possible by the generosity Of the mar
~ facti1rnre merchants and individua