Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-07-24
LETTER FROM LEETOWN.
July 20, 1875.

July ~, 1919.
The Templar's Picnic last Saturday
was n grand success. The sky was over
east with clouds during the greater part
of the day, supplemented by slight iltr-
nv of rain towards evening, all OF which
kept the air deliciOusly cool, making the
shady grove pleasant retreat from the
cares of the dusty, hurrying everyday
world, and those indulging in the luxury
of spending day in the sylvan shades oil
"Balch's Grove, seemed to appreciate
and enjoy the advantages OF the situation.
The procession was formed in front OF
the Post office about ten O'Clock, under the
direction of Capt. Eugene Baker, Chlef
Marshal, assisted by Snowden ii. watson,
as Marshal, and Daniel W. Hannah ana
Charles 5. Watson Deputy Marshals.
Criswell's Cornet Band of Shepherds
town, headed the procession, followed by
Leetown Cold Water Temple, of youths,
directed by III. :. League, and III. {.
Evans: Berkeley Lodge of NancleavcS-
willie. followed next; then came Middle
way Lodge, and Leetown Lodge brought
nm the rear. The command to move for
ward was given, and we were tramping
it to the grove where quite crowd OF
citizens, had already gathered, (of course
the band" along the line of march.)
After some music, both vocal and instru-
mental, the marshal introduced Hon.
James ii. Grove, of Woodbury., who deliy-
cred one of the best speeches on the tenn
perance cause that it has been our good
fortune to hear for several years. Ills
discourse was attcntivcly listened to
throughout, and was, we think very high
ly appreciated by his auditors. His prln-
cipal theme was the objects and aims oil
the order of Good Tcmplars. and what
they are doing to correct the evils OF IN
temperance, and il was the best cNposl-
ton of our work as temperance 0rSahl-
cation that we have ever met with, ana
this from novice in the order gave to
the speech All additional value.
Rev. James Grammar of Smithilcld,
came next to the front, and spoke for
about half hour, and made Il pretty good
address. His remarks were prlncipally
directed toward the execution OF the ID
uuor Laws "a they now stand spread upon
the statute books of our own, and other
states and showing that those laws have
ONLY failed of accomplishing their intend
ed object, in as far rs they have any par
ticular officer or person responsive Tor
the prosecution of violations of the Liquor
Laws.
Such defect exists in the Liquor Law
of this State, and we hope that this may be
remedied by our Lawmakers, and that
right speedily Mr.. G.. didn't compli-
ment our County Court upon their &C
ton concerning License, and ~ one of the
members of the Court was sitting near the
speaker, at least that portion of our local
judiciary heard an honest opinion upon
their action in that particular.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Grammar :
speech all got ready for dinner, while the
band played tune to whet the appctitcS
of the pic-nickcrS who then fell to work
with will, to dispose of the ample stock
of creature comforts provided for the
occasion. After dinner, duty called us
elsewhere, and much to our regret we
missed the afternoon speaking, which we
learn was OF very interesting character,
and all of the aftcrlinncr speeches called
for local prohibition.
Thus pleasantly closed our Sixth An
nual Picnic, with larger attendance,
and apparcntlya plcaSantcr time than any
of the prec cding gathering: of Temper
ance people of Jefferson, have been favor
ed with. We didn't learn of a single I'M
toward event to mar the pleasures OF the
day: the gallant youths were attentive
and the fair maidenS were gracious and
attractive, and every body generally
seemed well satisfied with the days do
ing" Very truly yours,
TEMPLAR.