North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-10
Celebration Of the 9Th Of July.

The Celebration and Corner Stone lay
inc at this place, on the 4th inst, was pro-
nounced by those present as the day of all
she days in Tunkhannock. The following
was the order of exercises:
The Masonic Fraternity with DR. J. V.
Smith acting W. G. NJ, formed in process
siou with F. C. Bunnell as Grand Marshall,
and preceded by the Brass Band, led by
R.P. Ross Esq marched to the music OF a
lively tune to the site OF church, After
reading of the Scriptures, and Prayer by
the Pastor, the Rev. c. r. Lane, followed
by music, the contents of the box about to
bs deposited, was announced, and the box
sealed and deposited beneath the corner
stone. The acting G. NJ, by the aid Of
the operative masons, then moved the
stone to its proper place. B and mean
while playing solemn music. After the
prououucing the stone laid in due and an
cien. form, and pouring the elements of
conservation. and giving the grand honors,
q short oration appropriate to the occasion
was delivered by the Rev. S. Z. Colt, OF
Troy, Bradford Co., Pa. A bountiful din.
ner was then served beneath the cooling
shades Of the naples, along the line ofthe
street, of which hundreds partoOk.
The after dinner ceremonies were made
up by reading the declaration of Indepen-
dence BY Stephens Dana, Music, walking,
talking, eating ice cream, drinking lemon
ades, congratulations. greetings &c &c.
The following is list of the contents of
box deposited in Corner Stone:
Is Copies of newspapers published ih
Tunkhannock.
Presbyterian of 1912 and 1867.
History of the Church.
:. Committees, Architect.
: Master Mechanic.
Sabbath School list Of Superintendauts,
Librarian, Teachers and Scholars.
Photographs of food of 1865 and of indi
vidusls.
Sketches Of Families and early history Of
Tunkhannock.
Bible.
Roll Of Band, Choir, Chori.ters, Letters
Of Rev 7. P. Hunt, Gen E. L. Dana and
Rev Mr. Colt.
Sermon--Rom. -14-1o by the late Rev
John Rhoads of Northumberland Pa.
A notable feature of this celebration
vas that among the large numbers assem-
bled in that portion Of the town where the
celebration was held, not a single drunken
man was seen, not single toysterous
rude, indecent, or profane expression fel
upon the ear. All was harmonious, peace
full, and plentiful. The dinner was all tha
could have been desired by an epicure; ant
combined all the charms and novelty of sI
outdoor picnic, with the couveniences o
the indoor cooking.
The baud which continued to discourse
sweet nuaie at intervals, through the day
Won, from fair hands, for its accomplished
leader, not only deliciously perfumed AM
tastefally arranged boquets, but from all
golden opinions, for all, from the Eb So
prane, (that's Dick.) down to the 9th A
to, Chats us) This little puff we are au
thorizsd to charge to the Elder, who has
good (sised) ear for music, and was delight
ed with ft-but to no member of the ban'
with them, each one blows his ow
trumpet
The day closed with Gathering of emp
ty dishes, the quick tramp of horses, ant
the rumbEng Of carriage-wheels. Sti
later, and it is hoped, after everybody hs
arrived at their homes, came most refresh
ing and long looked for shower of rain.
We are assured by the ladies who ha
charge of the culinary and financial part g
this affair, that in the latter respect it wa
adecided success-upwards OF $4oO in gen
uine money, besides some, counterfeit, wa
realized over and above actual cash expen
ses. For which the Ladies express them
selves as sincerely grateful, not only t
contributors ofprovisions, dishes, lumber
SC, but TO the public generally.