Evening star., 1869-07-06
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
HOW THE FOURTH WAS CELEBRATED.
The OLDEST INHABITANTS.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRArIONS.
EXCURSIONS AND PIC MICS.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS.
EXCURSIONS AND PIC MICS.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
Yesterday was generally observed through.
Out the District as holiday. The Government
department buildings and the municipai Off ces
were closed, as were the ban ks and other places
OF business; public and private work was sus-
pended, with but few exceptions; the natioual
hag was displayed from prominent buildings,
and the city wore q subdued holiday look, as
II the influence of the Sabbath had extended
over both days. There was no great public
demonstration in this city, or any formal cele-
orauon, but several associations observed the
day by professions, speeches, &C., and hun
dreds OF families availed themselves OF the
numer rcus pic mics and excursions in progress
OF the Potomac. Below will be found notices
or some OF the formal celebrations by various
associations, Sunday schools, &c.
Oldest Inhabitants Association.
In consequences Of the illness of Hon. Robt. J.
walker, who was to have been the ora,or of the
day for this association, the Fourth was not
publicly celebrated by them other than by
business meeting, held in Carusi's Hail yester.
DAY at IL m the President, DIR. B. Blake. in
the chair, J. Carroll Brent secretary. The
Cna1r stated the reason for ab1ndoLing the
ioea OF q public celebration was tn illness OF
D.. y u.
lmpracticability of making o'her arrange
ments. George Waters and Gustayus CLARK
were elected members. The Chair stated
that the election of officers was next in
order, and recited the circumstances under
wnlcn ne consented to take the position last
year, statlLg that ae would not again be a can.
sioate. Inc ASSOCIATION would not agree,
however, to receive the Presidents declin auon,
ana on motion, the rules were su ne nded. and
John ID. Clark Esq, cast the ballot Of the
meeting for the present officers Of the associa-
nUvl n
Treasurer, Nicholas Callan; Corresponding
Secretary, T. Mountjoy Hanson; Recording
secretary, j. Carroll Brent; Marshal, Sera.
Jenkin Thomas, P. q. was hingtos. Ell. S,mms.
WIN: Gunton, j. +. Callan, James Adams,
John Purdy, Chauncey Bestor, +. b. Lord, ST !,
FTanels Ham a, I, Havenner, E. J. Middleton.
On motion Of Mr. ]. CalIan, a vote Of thanks
was extended to Mr.. Carusi for the use OF the
hall. On motion OF Mr.. J. ID. Clark, the sec.
retary was instructed 20 make out q list of the
names OF mem bers, Wi the amount of dues in
each case. The Chair Or sentad to the associ.
anoD, in behalf Of Thomas s. Burr, a bound
volume OF newspapers printed in various parts
,sa oa .ne couhIy from isos to 1870, which was ac
donor Mr.. +. X. Dorset read paper on the
nrst campaign of 1912. The folio wing acros-
tlc, written for the occasion by Rich'd Wright,
was then lead bv the secretary, and a vote of
thanks rendered the author: when the assoc.a.
ton ad journed:
Air:S"Oh, shame to thee, Land OF the Gaul.-
Heart and hand we assemble again,
revere,
On this Day WI ich we honor as men,
Let us thank our Creator for ali
Divine blessings, in goodness bestowed
Even health, length of years. human reason to
Sweet Memory of Life e early ro,d.
To think and reJoIce that we still live to see
In Union and Peace our loved Native Land
free.
Now, fling forth The .Bauner of Stars
Hearty cheers greet the "Red, white and
A Nation of Cities, spires. ships masts and
Broad prairies, lakes, rivers to view.
Industry and talent and skill,
Throughout this vast realm of the West:
"A People who thrive by the strong force OF
Now prosperous, free, happy and blest,
The Star OF Columbia respondent on high,
Shedding light through each soul ON the
Fourth OF July
Sunday Lyceum.
The above association celebrated our nationa.
holiday yesterday with a meeting in the mora
ing, n Union League Hail. The occasion was
an interesting one 70 the large crowd present,
and consisted principally of orations appro-
pirate TO the day.
Sunday Schools and Tempera nee Men in
Berry's Woods.
In Berry's Woods, near Glenwood, McKsn.
dree, Fletcher Chapel ard Hamline schools as.
sembled, with members of Mutual Division,
Sons Of Temperance, and a very pleasant day
was spent in singing, playing and rambling
through the woods. At lO6 o'clock M L. w,
Worthington called the assemblage TO order ano
introduced Mr H. B. Moulton, p. w. p. of
Mutual Division, who deli vered q very inter.
esting address. A pleasant feature OF the day
was the christening Of four infants by the pastor
OF Hamlins Nd. E. Church The schools re-
turned to the city about sundown, every one in
the best humor, tor there was no disturbance
on the ground nor anything to mar the pleasure
OF the children.
The Fourth Presbyterian Sunday School
Pic.Nic.
Tie children, teachers, and friends Of the
Fourth Presbyterian Sunday School celebrated
the Fourth OF July yesterday BY q picnic in
Kalorama Grove. The number in attendance
was quite large, and the exercises Of the day
were OF most interesting character, consisting
OF music, orations, addresses, &c. About y
style the Declaration Of independence, and
alter music, an grafton appropIiate to the day
was delivered by Mr.. B. A. Williams. Re.
issshmsnt; iSsI Of conee tea, ice cream. &c were
sooat the grounds and enjoyed themselves in
social pleasure till seven O'Clock, at which
time the party left for home, greatly pleased
WIN the days entertainment. Much credit is
Que Tor the excellent arrangements to Mr.
Dsvid Basset, general Superintendent OF the
schools, and Messrs. John Stiles R. 81. War
neT, ". =. 6lcnaroson, r. y. Gaze, and pr.
Mcfarlan, OF the executive committee.
Mere Sunday School Pic.Nics.
The school OF Wesley Chapel Mission spent
the day in Whites Woods, near BrRhtwood,
where they had been invited bJ the Emory
Chapel School At that neighborhood, ana spent
q very pleasant day, the schools uniting in
singing and playing. The Mission School left
the chapel about seven o'clock in wagons and
carriages, and on arriving in the woods were
coon Joined by the Emory School. ana during
tne day, under the leadership OF Mr.. w. H.
Tucker, there was some good singing, and ad.
oresses were made by the pastor Of the mis-.
SION, Rev. j. g: Henning and Mr. b. +. Swart.
The schools took leave Of each other about six
O'Clock. and the Mission School reached ne
city about seven o'clock. I. - -
The school OF the Lutheran consregasiou, on
N street, near 9th. (Rev. Nr. Frey's ~ marched
ont early in the day 70 one Of The groves on fhe
Berry estate, and spent q very pleasant time
In sports peculiar 70 the German people, re.
turning late In the evening. -