The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-07-07
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For TEE RECORD.
For TEE RECORD
GRAND AgHIYERsARY DAP OF TEE c.
d., AT TEE DELAWARE WATER GAP

For THE RECORD.
GRAND ASETYERsARY DAy OF ZEE G.
d., AT TEE DELAWARE WATER GAP
On the 29th Of June, 1876, was celebrated
at the Delaware Yates Gap, the first anfiver-
sary of the Circle Of Jollity, an organization
whose formation and object were duly noticed,
just one year ago. IN the columns Of THE
It being 80 early in the season, but few
boarders were at tie Hotel and the circle in
consequence was small, In fact might be more
accurately described as a ssmi-circls Of Joility,
or perhaps only an arc--however, as the 2eth
approached, tho members present determined
to have some fitting notice Of This important
occasion. ..~~-
The day was ushered in with She rising o
the sun, the ringing of bells breakfast bells)
the shrieking Of train whistles, and other fes-
tive sounds all nature seemed to rejoice in
this important and happy event, and even the
cattle's lowing and the ROSTERS growing
seemed to have holiday sound. Rowing and
fishing matches came off in the course Of the
morning, and a race was proposed around the
rim Of one Of the ladies' hats, but this was
finally abandoned.
A grand collation. was spread at the Hotel
de Cataract, and at precisely o'clock P. NJ
all the guests were seated. The dinner did
ample credit to the caterer and was duly en-
joyed by al tho guests after dinner some
dry toasts were INDUCED in, and the best Of
Old Water flowed freely, while the rich
juice of an adjacent spring frightened the
wit and animated the spirits Of all present.
After dinner regular meeting was called
at p. M, Miss Emily in the chair. The 9TH
er officers fauled TO pat IN an appearance, and
although we would have been glad had Moore
been present, the absence Of the Staff occa
sionet NO intsyyuption to the Business of the
meeting. After Miss EMILY assumed the
chair the remaining members were redueed to-
a unit. All the officers for the last year were
reelected unanimously. This fact is recorded
with pride, as showing the harmony and one
ness of feeling which existed on the part of
the Circle. The chair voted on every ques-
tion and when the ballot was counted there
were found to be present four eyes and two
nos(es).
A vote of censure was passed upon the alb
sent officers for neglect Of duty, with the.
honorable exception of our esteemed Poet
laureate--Mr. John Ree7oE, who sent a char
acteristic letter, expressing his regrets at not
being able to be with. the Circle in the hesaS-
This.was lead before the meeting. The follow
ing was the penalty imposed upon the delin-
quent officers Mrs. Kneass, Vice-C Chairman,
obliged not to use sugar in her coffee, and re-
s'ricted the use of fried potatoes for one week;
Col. G. Frank Moore, Of Lambertville, to eat
quart of sour-krout for his dinner, on the
hottest day in August James s. Studdiford
Scribe, of Lambertville, to be limited to his
favorite (9) dish Of oat meal Cruel for three
days breakfast, and this favored with onions.
After the business Of the meeting was dis
patched, committee of one (it was deenaed
unnecessary to have more) was appointed to
search for the old Chair of State which had
taken such a conspicuous part in the meetings
Of last Summer. After diligent search, one
leg, the only remaining relic, was found in the
wood-house. Fortunately, however, this
proved to be the one handsome unique leg,
with the grand old twisted knot for foot, in
which the entire Circle have ever taken such
an honest pride, and, which the artist who
last Summer photographed the chair, placed
in the foreground of the picture, wisely put
ting the best foot foremost. This was not o.
cupied by the Chairman as she foend some
little difficulty in sitting on one-legged
stool that had no seal, 90 she accordingly held
afoft this far famed leg that the eyes Of all
present might again behold its delicate out
line and rare beauty, and doubt not that a
sense of tho refined and cultured taste Of the
designer of this beautiful piece of cabinet
ware (Col. Frank Moore) must have thrilled
each member who was privileged to behold it,
feeling how true is the sentiment stthat a
thing Of beauty Is joy forever" The meet
ing was concluded by the recitation of the fol-
lowing pathetic lines by the Chairman
Ilove It, love it, and can't abate,
The joy feel In that Chair Of State;
rye sat in It Oft, and I've sat on II long,
And we'll Il deserves noble song.
Though the seat and the legs have fallen apart,
W, y a s%s st ia leg
Its work IS done. and its duty's DER,
The very seat be found no more;
But noueht save this lonely leg can be found
Still. stili this ruin Is dear TO me-
Aud I'll treasure IL long as legacy,
For / love It, love 1t, and humbly beg
You'll excuse my tears oer this last old Deg
N. B. The Chair desires that absent officers
will please take notiss and see that the penal
ty imposed is in each case ssrictly enforced.
E. r.
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