The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-08-28

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For some time past the members Of
| Buckeye Lodge No. II, of this city, have
been earnestly engaged in making prepa-
rations for a grand celebration on the oc
casion Of the 4th anniversary of their
organization, and to their credit be it said,
| eyery arrangement was made for hospita-
bly, receiving their visiting brothers and
making the 25th of August a day long to
be remembered with pleasure. A portion
of the programme was necessarily omitted
on account Of the rain.
Early on Monday morning the interior
and exterior of their splendid castle
| Hall" in the Hane building, was taste
fully decorated with q %profuslon of flags,
| wreaths, &C., and upon the arrival of
the morning train, from the west, q COM
mittee of reception created large delega-
| tiens from Akron and Wooster. The Ak
ron delegation was accompanied by the
Justly celebrated Babcock's Band, whose
tasty uniforms and excellent music at
tracted general attention and called forth
the most fattering compliments. The
Wooster delegation was headed by the
Wooster Independent Band, a deservedly
popular organization, composed OF hrst
class musicians. This band was obliged
to return to Wooster at neon, to fill an
other engagement, much to the dlsap-
pointmsnt Of the Knights. During the
forenoon, while awaiting for the eastern
train, the visiting knights embraced the
opportunity of sight seeing about the
city, while the bands entertained u cit
liens with a choice selection of music, OF
the square, that was fully appreciated and
heartily applauded.
At II O'Clock the Knights formed in
front of their hall and marched to the
depot, headed by the marshal of the day,
Ed. w. Page, where they received delega-
tions from Alliance, Salem N Leetonia.
The procession, numbering about five
hundred Knights, formed on 10th street
and took up its line of march, up 10th to
Market, up Market to I4th, along 4th to
Poplar, thence to Tuscarawas, then direct
to the Fairgrounds. The Parade was
universally acknowledged to have been
the finest ever before seen in the city the
regular marching and excellent appear
ance of the Knights, most of whom were
dressed in the full uniform of the broth
erhood. called forth remarks of praise
from the spectators who thronged the
pavements and balconies along the route.
At the Fair grounds q large force OF Ia
dies and gentlemen had made ample pre-
partitions to supply refreshments for all,
and after the opening ode had been sung
and a most beautiful and appropriate
PRAYER had been offered by Rev. w. A.
Smith, of the Baptist church of this city,
the large dining hall was filed and a
grand attack was made upon the bountl-
full repast spread before them. A num-
Der of the Knights were accompanied by
their wives and families, and there was
also a large number of invited guests; yet
there was enough for all and as fast as a
table was cleaned it was Immediately ft-
ted again with tempting vlands for the
next party.
Just after dinner, greatly to the disap-
peintment of all, 3 heavy rain came up
rendering out door speaking OF muse
ments impossible therefore floral hall
was thrown open, chairs were brought
from the dining hall and the vast crowd
were accommodated with seats as far as
possible. After our G. A. r. Band had
discoursed some fine music, 1--WE would be
negleeting our duty, did We not join with
all that were present, In highly compile
menting our band for the truly crsdItable
manner in which they acquitted them
Selves the c.. c., Mr.. J. G. Whiting, then
introduced the orator of the occasion, W.
Peebles Miller, Esq, of Pittsburgh. Mr..
Miller is a fine speaker and made an ex-
cellent address, though We are sorry to
say the sentiment Of his address was lost
to a greet many, as the rain was pouring
down upon the rock IN torrents, making
so much noise as to render it impossible
for the speaker to make himself heard by
all. Mr.. Miller gave q sketch Of the or
ganization of the Order in 1864 n then
followed its growth up to the present
time stating that there wa now 10000
Knights in the United States, Pennsylva-
MIA having 5000 and Ohio 5000 Of them;
he then explained the objects and prlncl-
pies of the Order and called upon all
knights to remember their obligations
and use their utmost endeayors to make
the Knights of Pythias the leading Order
of the United States. The speakersre-
marks were attentively listened to and
undoubtedly made 3 deep impression
upon the audience. -5-
After a place of music finely executed
by Babcock's Band, the first toast,
Friendship" was responded to by T. s.
Bradford of Etolia Lodge, OF Akron, l
a short, but impressive and well dehv-
cred speech. The next, "Charity," was
responded to by 3. G. Bates, of Lone
Rock Lodge, of Alliance. Mr.. Bates,
though a young man, is an excellent
speaker and handled his subject sklllfully;
that his remarks were fully appreciated,
the frequent and hearty plaudits of his
hearers amply proved. Geo. Brauneck,
of Rising Star Lodge, of Wooster, re-
sponded to the toast of "Fhe Ladies" in
a few well chosen remarks, interpreted
with abundant wit and humor, making
his audience feel as Jolly as himself. The
toast, "Benevolence," was responded TO
to in a feeling manner by Wn. Mccain
mon of Social Friend Lodge, of Salem,
and the last toast, sour Visiting Broth
ers," by 4. w. Heldenbrand, of Canton.
in a short, though eloquent speech.
After the different bands had favored
the audience with several fine pieces of
music, the tables were removed from the
dining hall and those desiring it were af-
torded an opportunity for tripping upon
the light fantastic toe" The Akron and
Wooster delegations returned homo at SIX
o'clock, well pleased with their trip. The
Alliance, Salem and Leetonia delegations
being obliged to wait for the 10 p. m.
train, passed the evening at the hall OF
the Buckeye Lodge, in company with
members of that Lodge and invited friends.
| The best Of good humor prevailed and the
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ing and speaking by different knights and
| some sentimental and humorous seles-
tions by members of the WEIGH Giee
Club of Alliance, Notwithstanding the
rain which of course prevented out door
enjoyment, the occasion was heartily en-
Logged by all and without doubt viii be
productive of much good to Buckeye
Lodge No. II, of Canton. ID
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