The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-12-08

packing the school to such ar
extent that school and community
seemed to be sharingi n thu. Ge.
v%elopment. 1t was seldom that sc
much interest has been shown by
the people of a community as has
been shown by the people here
and such a mutual spirit must be
good for both school and com.
munity.
Arthur Simpson, president OF
the Alumni Association, spoke OF
the interest felt by the Alumni in
the welfare of the school, which
has never been found wanting. He
enlarged on the need of a gym
nasium here, for both school and
community. He also spoke OF
the fact, which may be news to
many, that the campus of Lyndon
Institute is not the property of
the school, but now belongs to the
town, and thought that the matter
should be brought before the next
town meeting, so that some ar
rangement could be made where
by the school SHOULD become own
er of their campus. Then it should
be improved, levelled, and put in
good shape for an athletic field,
bleachers erected, and there would
be a suitable place for track and
athletic sports of all kinds.
The Rev. w. J. MacFarlane
gave an original and decidelv in
teresting account of the trip to
Burlington, and incidentally in
dulged in a little sarcasm anent
our t%ownspeople of st. Johnsbury
who were so interested in the
game that they were going in
large numbers, but when the train
left that morning, the St. Johns
bury people yer estill slumbering,
while "a loyal Lyndonvillians got
up at four O'Clock, or sat up all
night, not to miss the game. Just
a sample of how Lyndonville goes
"over the top" in everything. He
spoke of our boys a. comparing
most favorably with their oppon-
ents, in fact he said he had never
seen a cleaner, more sportsman
like game, although he had seen
some Of the best prep schools IN
the country play, as well as Har-
ward, Yale, and other colleges. He
said we did not take a band, OR
account of the expense, but st.
Adams furnished a band for US,
so that was all right. He GER
tainly enjoyed the trip, and made
his hearers enjoy it with him.
Martin Daniels spoke briefly
for the trustees of the school, and
read a letter from the chairman,
Mr.. Elmer A. Darling, expressing
his regret that he was unable to
be present at the banquet on &C
count of a business engagement,
but wished to express his great In
terest in the team, and his hearty
congratulations of their success.
These sentiments were those of
the other trustees also.
G. NJ. Campbell, who does not
claim to be an orator, but who cer-
tainly can talk, spoke for the bust
ness men who have faithfully
backed the team with their sup
port, financial and other, and eX-
pressed for them the pleasure they
had on this occasion, as well as
in the games they had enjoyed.
He made the suggestion that those
present should show a concrete
instance Of their interest by pur-
chasing sweaters for the team, and
coatributions then began to pour
in until the sweaters were assur-
ed. They will be maroon, with
eight-inch white block letter LIS,
and will certainly be appreciated
by the recipients.
John Murch, old in years but
not in spirit, as one who has been
a most faithful supporter of the
team, and has witnessed all the
games which his health would per-
nit, here spoke a few words of
congratulation and encouragement
to the boys.
Coach Cecil A. Burns, who has
worked faithfully and hard for
the ucces of the team and de-
serves a large measure of credit
for their success, had a few words
to say to them in nraise of their
harmonious spirit, and the hard
work and efforts they had given
under his directions. He thanked
them one and all most heartily,
and was greeted with applause.
DR.. Brown, as the physical di-
spoke on the value of pny-
steal training. He also emphasized
The need of a gymnasium, but urg-
ed that outdoor sports be develop
ed as much as possible, until that
ian be had. Good physical train
.ng, in early youth, will form the
best basis for a healthy adult life,
and very few men succeed with
,ut healthy bodies. =
The football team itself was
represented by Captain William
Hall, who played left half back,
md received the only serious cas-
at Burlington, the loss of a
Doth. He spoke of his sacrifice
not without humor, but belittled
lis own pluck in comparison with
Robert Pierce, who having suffer
ID from a broken ankle, went back
o the team just as soon as it was
possible and helped them to many
victory, in spite of his disability.
Arthur Bassett, newly elected
.aptain and MANAGER for next year
nodestly talked on future plans.
Several of the bows graduate this
'ear, but those who will be avail
BILE next year include Richard and
RUSSELL Wood, Arthur Bassett,
.ay Wark. Chester Wyman, Car