The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-02-23
LyndOnville Races
Draw Big Crowd
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horses had not carried off more
Of the honors of the occasion, but
attributed it to the fact that inst.
Johnsbury, they were obliged to
pass four churches while eXercls-
ing on the Speedway, and thus
became used to slowing up when
ever they passed large buildings.
The Friday O. incident was re-
ferred to by him, ina manner
which elected considerable
amusement and applause. His re-
marks closed with the recitation
of the poem "The Vermont. JUS
tice', by Daniel Cady.
The next speaker to be called
upon was Mr.. Gerow of the
Newport Stock Farm and a mem
Der of the Memphremagog Driv-
ing Club. His remarks were very
short and to the point, and took
the form of thanks and apprecia-
ton for the fine afternoons pro-
gram, and the success and pleas
ure of the banquet.
Fred Hartman of St. Johns
bury, secretary of the st. Johns
bury Driving Club, was next in
order. His remarks emphasized
the value of the et-to-gether
idea, both for men and horses,
and spoke Of the great interest
taken in these matinee races. 1t
was his wish that they could be
continued throughout the summer
and not be simply confined to the
snowy season.
Harry Aldrich of Whitefcld, N.
H., a prominent citizen of that
thriving town, interested in fine
horses, and owner and driver of
Miss Todd, who was the victor
in Class e over our local fav-
orite, Peter Arion, was called
upon for a few remarks, and in
Il brief but sincere manner eX-
pressed his thanks for the cour-
tesy and kindness of the hosts,
and the fine entCl tainment given.
Mr.. Wylie, president of the
Glover Driving Club, which is
one of the more recent additions
to the racing fraternity, was call
ed on to represent his constitu-
cnts. On behalf of his club, &c
thanked the Lyndonville Club for
their hospitality, and expressed
his pleasure in the gathering. He
felt more gratified because of the
fine record which had been made
that afternoon by the Glover
horses.
The inimitablc DR.. S. Monford
Smith, dentist by vocation and
postmaster and story teller by
avocation, was next heard from.
and, as usual, he kept the tables
in a gale of laughter. His main
business was to spring a few
brand new stories on his audience
wish he would keep the best
ones for his paticnts) but be
tween stories, he spoke of the
value of these matinecs, the spirit
of sociability and friendliness
they augmented, and hoped they
would continue to prosper and in
crease.
The Rev. W. J. MacFarlanc
one of the best of our local ora
tors, was introduced, and gave
fine and inspiring talk on the man
whose birthday was being obscrv-
ed, George Washington. He re-
fcrred to him first as a horseman,
for as everyone knows, he was
greatly interested in the breeding
and training of bloodcd horse i
and was at one time the head Of
Il racing organization. Next he
spoke of him as man. 1t would
seem sometimes as il the last
v ord had been said that could be
said about Washington, but in
these degenerate days when
there is so much danger of oul
forgetting or ignoring the old and
valuable ideal is Of our forefathers,
Il IS well to emphasize the quail
ties that made them great, and
keep them often in our minds.
The two great qualities which in
iuenccd Washington in his career
we're self-restralnt and obedience |
10 law, and these he learned early
oy the teachings of his mother.
In this early Virginia home,
lorSes and ponies were plentiful
md valuable, and by having his
own pony when but small boy,
and training his own horses, he
progressed in the development OF
both these traits. His knowledge
IF how to handle horses was ono
great factor in determiningH his
election as leader of the Contin-
,ntal troops, and a large part Of
lis prestige and influence was
iue to his fine appearance and
control Of his mount while on
he back of his horse.
Three great and noble quail
les were always in evidence in |
he character of Washington
lc was always d good sport; he
VAS always a gentleman; he was
always clean cut man. These
ire three qualities that are nee
'ssary for every man interested
n the training of horses, and
hree qualities that are necessary
or every man interested in the
raining of horses, and three
qualities which should be develop
ID by that work.
In addition, Gorge Washington
vas d One Hundred Per Cent
and as such, worthy
he following of every truc-hcart-
ID American today. Mr.. Mac
'arlanc's speech was a fine, pa
riotic, inspiring and uplifting
ak, and in these days of cheap
MORALS, doubtful politics, and un-
ligcstcd social standards, his
words had the ring of truth and
ense, and should be remembered
md practised by every one who
,pard him