The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-02
EDINBURGH.
CORRESPONDENCE


Many NAV not know what kind of
a Town Hall we have here in Edin-
burgh. First. then, as to its dimen-
sions: Ii stands on the ground SO by
60 feet, with good basement under
it, and a good furnace in it for heat
ing. The inside view is truly grand,
and is better seen than described. 1t
is plain but rich. The height inside is
over eighteen feet from floor to plas-
tering, with twelve large windows to
light it, five on either side and two in
the front end.
The INSIDE FINIsH-A rostrum III
the back end of the hall ten by twen-
ty feet, raised two steps. AT the
south end of this, is stairway going
down into the basement enclosed with
walnut and chestnut, about four inch
es wide, capped with a good mould
ing round the top, all vanished neat
ly. At the north end is depository.
cupboard of the same dimensions and
finish of the stairway, and sealed up
to the windows, all around with wal
nut and chestnut. The windows are
cased with chestnut all vanished
The seating is done by over sixty set
tees, and will seat about three hun
dred persons. The lighting is done
by two chandeliers with four burners
each, and two wall lamps.
DEDIcATIoN.-In this we were ta-
ken by surprise. On the 21st inst,
Rev. Mr.. Mason, of Ravenna, deliv-
opened by prayer by Rev. A. Y. Tut
tic, when Mr.. Mason came forward
and first passed an eulogy on the Cit
izens of Edinburgh tor erecting so
splendid and convenient hall, and he
expressed his surprise at the grand
appearance of the room. He was
then listened to with much attention
while delivering his address, being
once interrupted by cheering. After
closing the address, the Chairman
appointed the following gentlemen to
wait upon the audience and take what
they were willing to give the speaker
Messrs. L. Brigden, A. s. Plummer,
VIM. L. Coe and - Marsh. AT |
ter passing round, they counted out
S7,75. A vote of thanks was rendered !
to Mr.. Mason for his able address; al
SO vote of thanks was given to c. j.
Stanford, as builder of the hail. Ben /
ediction by Rev. Mr.. Turner.
How WE KNEW IT WAS DEDICATED.
Mr.. /. Williams was entrusted with |
the chair, which was well Managed
On entering the hall one of the first
things to be seen and of the most note,
was the large ballot-box set ON the ta-i
BILE; !; on the right and touching it was
placed two volumes of the laws of
Ohio, and on the right of these, and
touching them, was the small ballot
box, and on the large box was lamp
set and burning. All can be interpre-
ted thus: The laws must be obeyed,
the purity of the ballot-box must be
maintained, the lamp represented the
of the people.
The Concert given at the Town Hall
ON Saturday evening, by the singing
class under the charge of Mr.. Seyj
meur, was we'll attended considering
the terrible condition of the roads,
The receipts were over $500. 1t was
voted to repeat the concert at some
future time when the weather and
roads become more settled, of which
due notice will be given Mr.. A. S.
Piummer, a gentleman about SO years
of age, by request, sang solo" An
Ode on Science (which was well re-
ceived and elected frequent and
hearty cheers. When he had conclud-
ed, profusion of flowers and ever
greens strewed the stage in compll-
ment to the singer, and the cheering
was long continued.
learn that parties have commenced,
Or are about to begin, drilling for coal
ON the farm of Mr.. Turner-the old
Jonas Bond place-in the north part
Of the township. CITIZEN