The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-01

The Mason WALK. To-day one week ago
the Masonic fraternity, consisting of the Lodge
at this place and detachments from those at
Brownsville and Washington. celebrated the
anniversary of st. John, the Evangelist. The
largest crowd of the season was present. At
l0k O'Clock A. NJ, the procession formed at
the Court House aud headed by the National
Brass Band, of Waynesburg, marched TO the
Hall at the cast end of town and were there
joined by the Knight Templars and Band of
Music, from Carmichels The column parad-
cd our principal street, to fine airs discourse1
| by the bands and then proceeded to 6 grove
near town, known as "Worlcy's Woods, ="
when they were addressed BY Rev Wake
field, D. d., of the NJ, Z. Church This ad
dress will be published shortly in our columns
and shall speak for itself. Alter the exercises
| in the woods the assembllge returned
and dispersed During the day there was
much to be seen some of which might be told
/ Quite rivalry seemed to exist between the
musicians Of the two bands and after parade
was dismissed each band played lively air or
! two on the street. both acquiring themselves
we'll The National b. b., in their new vel
vet caps Of the navy pattern, cut dashing
/ figure where they moved in the crowd They
seemed to be admired by the ladies. The
young men and ladies' "from tn: country"
We're out in force in their holiday suits, and
ice cream and saltwater yendHs gathered
large profits from plcthoric pockets, 1t is a
/ perfect study to watch the crowd as they jos
/ tie by or are knottcl in groups, suffering
/ themselves to BE eIbowed and pushed but new
offering to step aside. A qlartette Of bloom.
/ ng lasses gossipng in high glee attract your
attention, Ohe draws her hand from her
pocket and unrolling bit of paper displays
/ to her companions what you Imagine is a ielon
or a severe cut on the hand. The fingers
are sali'On- tinted anil dsc)lored and each
/ takes hold with the seeming intent of commits
scrating her misfortune when suddenly, as if
/ by command, 20 hands to mouths and you
realize they are only enjoying quiet "dip' Of
snuff "What fill was there" Among the
mles there is a due amount Of ''shnrps" and
''fats" the first easily Distinguished by their
swagger and the latter by the hold ne has on
| Sa,ys arm, or wa.t, or hand, swinging
carelessly along. El1ally silly and superlil-
Gus are the many airs o. Flora and Augustus
but Of AL these things we cannot aud dill not
mean to speak About half past two heavy
| storm Of hail and rain drenched earth md sent
the crowd to 'covor, as quick as ever did Il
| puff Of smoke from an cnemys battery a ia
dguc party. Soon no appearance Of activity
| presented itself on tha streets, but as the rain
ceased feet cltterc on the side walk and the
| rattle Of horses boofs and wheels announced
| tn. departure. o, Drunkenness there was Il
number Of Of casts but no rows as a result
The Mayor was the recipient of numerous
calls during thc day by parties anxious to
/ contribute their mite to sustain the Comm IN
wealth About eighteen dollars were de-
posted in the public contribution box by these
generous souls, Woulln I it pay to have a
ioliifcstiln every other day? II wouldn U
ttke long to liquilate the borough debt?