Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-06-29
-. JOINTS Day,

delightful DAYS, but about 9 O'Clock the sky be-
zane overcast Silh lowering clouds, which ter
minated in a delightful and refreshing shower
About 10 O'Clock the dense clouds rolled ave-
md were lost in the Gistan! East. The Kin,
IF day shed his rays in grandeur--nis beams
yladdened the keart of every one the splashy
streets were soon converted Into dry fOO,paths,
or the pOpulaee.
The multitude, that were q short time be.
ore driven into places Of shelter. made their ap.
'earance. an1iOusly awaiting the appearance of
he "Band Of Brothers"
The Hanover brass band, the services of
which had been secured for the occasion, sent
forth floods of music, both load and strong en-
livening every one present.
Alta O'Clock the procession was formed on
the public square, and, preceded by the band,
marched through the principal streets, then pro-
ceeded to the grove where the following was
the order of exercises
!. Music by the Baud.
g. Ode by the Choir,
"All hail to the morning.
g. Prayer by Rev. Grey of Cadiz, Ohio.
a. Ode by the Choir,
Hail to the brightness"
5. Grafton by Rev. Sir. Kt. John Mofit of
Allegheny City, Penn'a.
6. Ode by the Choir,
"Blest is the man"
7. Remarks by Samuel Mckinley, Past Dep.
Dist. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
Of Penn'a.
Q, PRAYER by Rev. John Mofit.
Q. Ode by tho Choir, "Burns Farewell"
To- Benedicton-
At the close of the exercises the procession
returned to the Lodge amid the cheering music
Of the Band
We recognized, in the procession as they
passed us, many of our acguaintances from a
distance, among whom were Cen StOkely, Of
Steubenville, Judge Clark of New Lisbon g.
W. McIlvain, Esq, Of New Philadelphia Mr.
Scott of Massillon; Mr. Chapman of Pittsburgh
and Hon. J; Cable of Sandusky, who participa-
ted in the festival.
The Address, delivered on the occasion was
an able, sensible, well delivered argument on
the subject of Masonry, to which, we think
very few could with propriety, take exceptions.
The speaker in very lucid manner displayed
the prominent features of the "Order and
showed no disposition to withhold any thing that
would tend to enlighten the public mind on that
subject, at least as much as could be given in
the compass of an address, He manifested a
great deal Of zeal for the cause, and sincerity of
motive. lie showed in his remarks that the
great secret Of Masonry is "fo DO Sood and not
tell it,"
The remarks o! Mr. Mckinley, were brief
but pointed--he exhibited great deal of inter-
est in behalf of the cause--and exhorted the
brethren to continue n"faith and good works" ;"
The occasion was one of interest The Choir
got up for the occasion, acquitted them
selves WE'LL
1t is fact well known that the "IIanover
Band" cannot be surpassed by any in the State,
nor was their performance on this occasion in.
teror to any of their former ones,
The completeness of the arrangements and
general good feeling which prevailed added
: much to the hilarity Of the day.
: AT o'clock P. NJ, the Fire Engine Compa
ny, Hope No J." paraded They made rath
er an imposing appearance. The simplicity
pet good appearance of their dress; their deco
. rum Of conduct and manliness of march, at
tracted the attention of our citizens and receiv
!, ed the appreciation of ALL.
This company has existed only few months
: = but it has gained ground rapidly, and bids fal
:. to be useful to our Borough, in case we shoul
be so unfortunate as to require their assistanc
! in extingushing FIRE.
We wish them success.
In the evening they gave grand entertain
!, ment at the :" Patton House," which closed tn
festivities of St. Johns day for 1854, in Cal
:. rollton.
Ey- Our Sanctum was visited last week b
y r. Hatton, Editor of the "Cadiz Republican
-Hatton issues the right kind of paper
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