Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-06
LOCAL NEWS.

nament was held in the presence Of large
plumber of The residents of Fairfax county and
many from other place. Captain E. NJ. Lowe
delivered the charge in an eloquent address
which was received with applause Several
Knights entered the lists to contest for the
prizes, and the sport was quite Interesting and
at times exciting. The prizes consisted Of Gle.
CANT wreaths, with which the winners were per-
mltted to decorate the fair brows of the queen
OF the tournament and her maids of honor. A
chdrens picnic was also 10 progress during the
day, and was source of much enjoyment to
the little ones. Some Of the elders also took
part 10 pleasures of the same kind. The ball
at night was fit cndirg to most delight
fully spent day, and one that was marked by a
disposition on the part of all engaged In it to
make it remembered as patriotic celebration.
At Mount Vernon the steamers Arrow and
Sue landed about four hundred persons, who
saught the shady places Of that retreat In which
to while away the hours Of the holiday. On
their return an indlscreet individual, who had
INDUCED in cucumbers and cream, was attack
ed by severe lit OF cholera morbus, and near
ly fell victim to the disease, but prompt ap
plicaton of proper remedies saved him.
The steamer LIdy Of the Lake, with between
seven and eight hundred passengers on board,
went down as far as Qlautico returning iu the
cool Of the evening. The reason she did not
stop here was her want of accommodation for
any more passengers than she had.
Excursion parties also went to Glymont,
Marshall Hail. and Mount Vernon Springs, at
which places the day was spent in recreation
At Marshall Hall, a game of base ball was
played by amateurs, which is described as the
most amusing on record.
The celebration at Falls Church, though
1ppII Tod
Duncan presided, j. c. Del'utron read the
Declaration Of Independence and I. II.
Sypherd read humorous historical poem.
Numerous toasts were announced and respopd :
ed to by various gentlemen III short speeches.
The exercises were intcrSpersed with music,
vocal and Instrumental. No liquor was on the
ground, and everything passed off harmonious.
ly. "A salute was fired by small cannon at
sunrise, aud at the opening and closing of the
celebration; Is guns each time.
A celebration of the 4th was held at Schutt's
Grove, near Balstou, Alexandria county Va.
yesterday, by the Gebetou Sunday School.
conducted by the Superintendent, Mr. j. G.
Brown. The exercises We're commenced at
a. w., by the reading of the Declaration of To-
dependence, In handsome style, by Master
Willie II. Wuuder, after which was sung 'Star
Spaugle Banner" Then followed poem en-
titled Grand Mothers Story of the Battle Of
Bunker Hill as She Saw it from the BeIirey,"
which was read by Mr.. JAS f. Clements and
Was highly appreciated by all present, and was
followed by the old and patriotic hymn, Am.
erica. Then came humorous readipg by
Master Henry Douglass, which elected rounds
ot applause. The company was then favored
with many patriotic songs from different ones
Of the party. Miss Lillian Muuson, daughter
OF MIR. Miles g. Muuson, read very ncely
humorous piece entitled the "Minister's Wife.
She gives great promise u reader. About
3 clock Mr.. Thos. II. Syphcrd arrived from
Falls Church, where he had been invited 10 de-
liver an address III the morning and read very
tue original poem pertaining TO the relations
that nave existed between England and A ,nrr
Ca. 1t was considered by all iii Excellent pro luz
ton. and was fully Appreciated Mr. Schuu
then favored !hc party with some very appre-
clatvc songs, and read the very appropriate
poem, John Bull. which was we'll received.
BY request MIR. james f. Clements read
Bcrnado Del Carplo, which concluded the ex.
crosses.
Five or six hundred people we're at Carin's
Springs, where the chief amusement was dane.
ioE, which, notwithstanding the heat, was in
dulged 10 od Hj'tun,
A large co!ored assemblagc spent the day
at Columbia Springs, between here and Wash.
ngton.
So far as yet heard from 20 accidents are re-
ported, and the day, in this vicinity, passed By
as quietly As any OF its preceding anniversaries.
The LADY OF THE LAKE.-The arrival of
the steamer Lady of the Lake was mentioned
10 Saturday Gazette. She has been rebuilt
throughout, with the exception of the old bull
and 10 doing the work the boat was raised 80
inches forward, Is inches amidships aud "a
inches att. She Is now PIG feet long and 81
feet breadth OF beam; has new and powerful
engines Of 50 nch cylinders, aud | feet stroke,
with 20 loot side wheels. The main cabin is
carpeled 10 velvet and furnished with innumer-
able walnut and gold tete-a tetes and chairs,
upholstered in maroon velvet; walnut tables
with Venetian marble tops, handsome pier mir
rors, besides numerous folding parlor aud easy
chairs bronze chandeliers, elegant water coolers,
&c. The trimmings Of the walls are done in
green and gold fIagrcc work. The state rooms
are furnished with Brussels carpet, and berths
done 10 black walnut with maple pannels, and
provided with spring beds and hair mattresses;
the Wash stand, fowl and ap.racks are all Of
black walnut. The stools are of late patent,
which told 10 the centre. About midway Of the
saloon is bath room and barber shop for gen
for ladies' Ga the saloon dock is the pilot house,
with the name In handsom letters 10 print. sur
mounted with golden eagle, while In the rear
are the state rooms of the captain and mate
On either side are four large life boats, also
numerous buckets filled with water, and hose,
axes, &C., in case of fire. Descending to the
lower deck, forward, there is a large space for
freight, while aft is spacious dining hail. ca
pablo Of seating over one hundred persons, fit
ted up with walnut folding tables and pateut
perfected chairs, magnificent sideboards and
other appurtehances. 10 the rear of this is a
ladies' wash and retiring room, while below
separated by partition, are the berths. Just
at the entrance Of the dining room. Oh the star
BOARD s'de are the purser's room and gentle
meus wash and smoking rooms, while on the
port side are located the pantry and the Gu
trace to the gentleman cabin, which contains
upwards of forty berths. She has forty.
state rooms and six double rooms, and is said