The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-07-15
A Festive FOurfh.

1t having been arranged for the Schools
and citizens OF Confluence and Ursina to
meet and celebrate the Fourth as Captain
Cutie made over hs propeSty, that is
'gentely," Immediate and extensive prep
aratilns were begun. With the exception
Of a small and dissatisfied remnant, every
body entered heartily into every move that
promised to make it successful.
At an early hour crowds began to come
from all points. In good time an eXcur
sion train, drawn and driven by two engines
arrived with the Ursina schools and people,
and that crowd alone would have made a
large and successful gathering. "A process
sion was formed at the Lutheran church,
and, headed by the military band, marched
to tho grove situated between the two
towns AMI near the railroad. A large,
comfortable stand was erected for the Of
ficers and speakers and the church organ.
The speakers we did not hear, nor did we
learn the names Of the officers. When
we arrived everything had given place to
thoughts OF dinner, and the portly baskets,
hampers, boxes, bundles, &c, gave cheer
ing evidence that if any were sent away
empty it would not be the fault of the citi-
zens or the special committees. They
worked very hard and very cheerfuliY to
supply the wants of all. OF course in such
a vast crowd, larger by hundreds than the
mcSt sanguine calculations, there was
much crowding, to the detrimept of the
modest aud retiring but not the least dis
order, not q dispute, not o loud. angry
or profane word throughout the day, a very
remarkable circumstance when the linked
elements are considered.
At each side of the grove booths for the
sale Of cooling drinks and delicacies, had
been built, for the accommodation of those
who preferred that to the public table, and
we are pleased 10 learn that hundreds Of
dollars were realized, TO be divided be-
tween the churches
, Tie uHofse-T0Ser swing was, per-
laps the most popular and best patronized
single feature. II was deeply surrounded
and densely crowded all day,
The storm Of the evening brought the
festivities TO an abrupt close, and it was
determined to continue the exercises on
some other evening: in the church if
damp, and in the grove if pleasant.
On the evening of the 4tL Ihe crowd
again gathered Ia tine grove, and where
they aA'cafie from is q mystery, but there
they were IN masses, ready TO ENJOY what
ever was given them.
Tableaus, dialogues, charades, &c, were
the features of the adjourned entertain
ment, and the beet evidence shat they were
enjoyed was the iact that the entire crowd
stayed in the grove until near midnight,
and then left reluctantly, Indeed the per
flrmance had to be greatly shortened and
huTTied. through ia Keep from running il
into the
'sWee short hours ayoui the twal."
The whole was brilliantly concluded by a
sky-rtnding, comet dimming, lombard
ment-like display of Fireworks" greatly
to the delight of the younger portion Of
the crowd.
1t was a great success throughout, So
cially and financially. Whsre a1tdif well
and willingly u would be inyidious 10
name any. But the managers deserve
thanks fof their active and Uniting efforts
for many days Yours,