The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-06-16

The programme for the Excursion OF
the Robert f. Lee, on Friday last, having
besn pafH iIed la these columns, but Hftls
remains 10 he al bsyoad the mere record
OF the fact that the Excursion Wa, IN every
particular. complete sueeess. Tie party.
including the additions from B amsIoI. Gin
ton, Bolton and Edwards, numbered nearly
six hundred persons. Eleven coaches com
/ foFtably accommodated the party The
train delivered the exeursionists near the
steamer at IL o'clock, and in few minutes
all were on their way up the Mississippi.
The magnificent steamer, its gallant Cap
tain, and his corps Of officers, all met the
| high expectations of the excursionists
Nothing was unprovided, or left undone.
that could contribute to the pleasure Of the
party. The steamer landed at the National
Cemetery, and quite a large number Wis
lied the same. Dinner was announced at
one, and eontinued Until four o'clock--I20
persons being seated at time. The dinner
was complimented by all, and ali seemed to
be in the right condition to appreciate il.
Dinner over, the striug bands, and dancing
parties occupied the Cabin until O'Clock
The steamer was then nearing Vicksburg,
and Capt Campbell, wishing that all should
obtain good view OF the city, ran By it a
short distance. The boat landed at the wharf
at half past six O'Clock, and most of the par
ty proceeded to Washington street, where a
grand display of the fire engines had been
arranged for their benefit, and which was
much appreciated.
1t was nearly o'clock when the train
moved out from Vicksburg. The night,
however, was pleasant, and the ride was en-
joyed fully as much as in the morning.
The party from Brandon numbered about
eighty persons, and we were pleased to hear
many of them say that they enjoyed the ex-
cursion. The /. o. OF, Lodge sduly APP
preciates their cooperation, and their pres
ence added very much to the pleasure of the
occasion.
We were unable to hear the expression of
a single complaint or regret On the con-
trary, all seemed well pleased, and the unan-
imous verdict of the party was that
the Excursion was a perfect sue
cess The members of Capitol Lodge we're
activein their attentions to theexcursionists,
and were really to suppress any disorderly
conduct. Fortunately nothing occurred to
mar the pleasure of the occasion.
The Lodge will realize, after paying ex-
penses the sum of S263. 80, While will |
applied toward the fitting up of their hall. |
The railroad and steamer were jointly paid |
p 80 on each full tlcket-the Lodge realized |
fifty cents. We heard several persons express
he wish that the Lodge had realized even |
more than this; but the mem bers of Cap
tol Lodge were more anxious to make the |
occasion popular, by placing the price with
n the reach of all, than they were to make |
money by the operation. Their original ex- /
WAS to clear one hundred dollars i
BY the affair. Having realized more than |
louble that amount, they are more than
satisfied. They are duly grateful for the
hearty cooperation extended them.
We hope to be able, in May or June, 1876, |
% be able to announce the Second Annual
Excursion, of Capitol Lodge, No. IL, l. o.
IF.
The financial results of the Excursion may
De stated rs follows:
L59 whole tickets on the Lee0e$2OO 91S.0O |
81 childreD's tickets on the Lee9 soc. 42.OO
Total paid the r. E. Lee . 1860 90
ISL whole tickets on railroad@50c . 23O.50
80 children's tickets on 8 @2jc..- % 90 |
Total paid railroad and boat 81 ,2l3 90
Net profit to Capitol Lodge Gall ex
penses paid.) ...........- ..-.-.. 1858 30