Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
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LOCAL MISCELLANY. :

The list AT DUFFIELD Sun hutsuay
last We enjoyed the pleasure of attending the
laying of the cornerstone of the High School,
at Dufields Depot. The day, although rather
warm, was more pleasant than it had been for
several days previous, the shower on Wednes-
day evening having laid the dust and purified
the atmosphere. AT an early hour delega-
lions from the different Orders of the neigh
boring towns, and citizens of this and adjoin-
ing counties began to come in from every
direction, and by 10 or IL o'clock an immense
crowd of persons of all ages had assembled at
the depot, and in the grove adjoining. At
about III o'clock the procession was formed
under the direction of Chief Marshal, Capt.
Joseph 7. Hess, and headed by Capt. De-
launy's Cornet Band, of Sparpsburg, Md,
moved to the foundation of the school build
ing, near the Presbyterian church, where the
cornerstone was laid according to the ancient
rights of Masonry, by District Deputy Grand
Master, A. Mason Evans, assisted by Elk
Branch Lodge, No. SO, and visiting brethren
from sister Lodges. The following articles
were deposited in the cornerstone -
L. Name of donor of the lot, John Snyder,
Sr.
2. List of subscribers to the building.
8. List of lady managers who gave the
dinner in aid of the building.
a. The names of the Marshals of the Day.
5. The Programme of the Day.
6. The Orators of the Day.
Z. The Newspapers of Jefferson county,
viva.
g. The Farmers Repository, published by
Richard Williams, at Charlestown. in 1913.
9. Half>cent Coin, U. S. A, 1902.
10. "Counsels to the Young" in Greek,
by Isocrates.
IL. Two Odes of Horace.
IL. The Roll of Officers and Members Of
Phoenix Division, Sons of Temperance.
Is. The Roll of Officers and Members of
Elk Branch Lodge, A, T. & A. NJ, who laid
the scorner-stone.
IA. Five Confederate Notes, S1S5.
u.s. New Testament of our Lord and Sa>
vior, Jesus Christ.
AT the conclusion of these ceremonies the
procession was again formed, and took up the
line of march for the grove of Mr.. Garland
Hurst, near by, where stand and seats had
been arranged for the speaking, and dinner
prepared for the large number present. Ar
irving at the grove the procession was dis
banded, and in few minutes dinner was an
nounced, when the hungry crowd quickly pro-
cured tickets and took their stations at the
table, to partake of the bounteous repast spread
before them.
A little before 2 o'clock the assemblage
was again called to order, and after brief
and appropriate prayer by the Rev. Charles
White, of Berryville, were addressed in an
eloquent and forcible manner by Judge Ed
ward White, of Berryville, Maj. II. Kyd
Douglass, of Hagerstown, and Mr.. W. w.
D"wney, of Jefferson, each of whom was
listened to with the most profound attention
wish the exception of few persons leaving
the ground under apprehension of an approach
ing storm. Attic conclusion of the addresses
the asscmblage was dismissed, and as heavy
shower seemed imminent, the majority took
their departure FOR their homes. We regret
that VIC could not remain TO the supper and
Tablcaux, but understand that they were
perfect success.
The committee of arrangements and ladies
connected with this affair deserve the highest
praise, for the excellent manner in which it
was gotten up and conducted throughout, it
being success in every particular.
The Rev. John A. Scott and the managing
ladies, will accept our thanks for courtesies
extended US on the occasion.