The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-07-21

This great assembly Of people was
called to order by W. II May calling Dr.
| P. D Githess, Of Dexter Lodge. to the
Chair
Tue THRONE of Grace was addressed
by the Chaplain, Rev. H. r. Cash.
Notwithstanding the disadvantages un-
der which the orator labored, Of nearly q
continuous fall Of rain, he held this great
crowd Of people. as it we're, spell bound,
during the whole Of his most eloquent
address. At the close unanimous vote
Of thanks vas given to the orator OF the
day, after which the audience was dis
missed by tho Chaplain.
The procession formed in the same or
der as at frst, and marched from the
grounds through the principal streets,ac
companied by hundreds of people in a
solid, moving mass-the streets and thor
oughfares being literally crowded with
human beings Of all ages and sexes.
At the head of this Young and energet-
ic Clarington L,dge No. 525 could be
seen the Clarington Cornet Band, proud
of their station, and for musical talent
not excelled by any OF its age.
Tie new Odd Fellows Flag Of this
Lodge gracefully appeared in the process
sion for the hrst time. Upon the banner
was inscribed:
"Clarington Lodge No. 525 I. O. 0. F.
"In God we trust"
"Instituted July 10, 1872"
On arriving at the Hall, on behalf Of
Clarington Lodge, W. H May expressed
the heartfelt thanks of the Lodge to all
the visiting Lodges, after which they
were dismissed.
NOW FOR THE GRAND BALL.
A mammoth platform, 30x60 feet, con-
structed for this occasion, covered with
canvass The evening of the memora-
BILE day wore gloomy appearance Of
threatening storm and rain. Many anx-
ious hearts of those who trip "the light
fantastic toe" were held in suspense se; but
as soon as the joyous music pealed forth
from the Darlington Cornet BAND, in front
of the platform, all doubts were dispelled
and hesitation at an end. 1ta
In q few moments more Tom Cock
ayne's celebrated Quadrille Band, OF
Wheeling, mounted the stage, situated at
the farther end. Here "distance lends
enchantmentt to the view" This accom-
plished band of musical artists now fill
the airwith such strains OF music as none
but themselves are capable Of No soon
er is this heard than the gentlemanly
ticket agent, c. H. Dankwertli. goes to
work and can scarcely give out tickets
fast enough. In a short time 127 couple
are ticketed. The polite door-keepers,
Matthew Atkinson, John c. Duff and A.
j. Goodhue pass them in. Inside they
we're received by the gentlemanly ushers
and floor managers, Mr. T. NJ. Thomas,
George Laing. Jacob Boyer and 1. B.
Gordon.
Nov the festivities of the evening com.
mence in earnest, 10 or ID cotillions
move in splendor at the sound of the mu-
sic; from 80 to 96 persons on the floor
dancing at once This great Terpsicho-
rean performance was witnessed by hum
dreds of spectators, and pronounced the
grandest and most splendid success ever
witnessed in Eastern Ohio.
At midnight supper was prepared at
w. H. Booths. After supper the ball
continued until 5 o'clock in the morning
All who participated we're well pleased,
and departed for home with we'll wishes
for the prosperity of Darlington Lodge.
Many thanks are due the several COM
mittees and managers. Claringtoniaas
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