The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


THK FEFK CHkNrRrRs opened on Noadav
evening with great eclat, several Thousand
persons being present, the majority OF whom
preferred 10 view the enchanting scene from
Court street. The main entrance was illanI.
mated by two hundred gas let's, in a half cir.
eles and handsome chandelier, the supports
Of the circle being entwined with American
Hays. Hundreds Of vnriegated Chinese Ian.
terms we're suspended around three sides Of
the Court House yard, which, with innumer.
able gas lights, produced scene nneanalled
for beauty. The lower and upper porticos Of
the Court House were eliminated bv large
Chandeliers and other lights. The fountain
attracted much attention, and was greatly nd
mired BY both old and young. The ladies
and gentlemen in charge Of the numerous re-
treatment tables were dressed in fancy COS,
tunes, representing China, Poland, America,
Brother Johnathan, George Washington,
Flower Girls, Modoc Chief, &c. &c. The
Declaration Of Independence was read BY DR..
Charles Billingslea in clear aud distinct
voice, at the conclusion Of which he was loud
| ly applauded the choirs rendered several
patriotic songs in fine style, from the upper
| portico OF the Court House, which were fol
lowed BY the Frizzellsburg and National
Grays Bands, who diseonrsed their choic.
est selections. In order 70 allow all to
witness the grand pyrotechnic display, posts,
Re-, were erected in the vacant lot Of
| Hon. William p. Maulsby, fronting the
Court House. Mr. p. Callaghan had charge
OF the fireworks, and long and load was the
| applause he received. Roman candles, rock.
cts, wheels of yariegated colors, and large
variety Of other pyrotechnics were sent on,
and no accident occurred to mar the enjoy
ment. The Post0fice Department was kept
busy in delivering the large mail, which had
been accommodating for some days past. The
opening night was great success, visitor
being present from Baltimore, Frederick
Hanover, York, Elkton. Belair, and our own
county in large numbers. Tuesday evening
was rather inauspicious, as ap 10 shor
time before lighting up heavy and threatening
clouds indicated wet evening, bot fortunate
ly the clouds dispersed and in a short time
the Fete opened with several pieces by the
Mt. Pleasant Band. On Wednesday evening
there was large attendance from the coun
try, anil all expressed themselves IN the mos
complimentary manner.
Much amusement was afforded on Monday
Wednesday and Friday evenings by the ex,
cellent ATS and personals of "The AEphioRS
Journal which was eagerly sought after.
The Uniontown Brass Band on Wednesday
evening occupied the post Of honor and rem.
dered some as 6ne music as we have ever
heard; after leaving the grounds, on their way
home, they delighted our citizens by playing
through the streets.
Visitors and citizens are under many obi.
cations to the Amphions for this really enjoy
able and social occasion, nothing, we arr
sure, has contributed more to the pleasure Of
our citizens than this Fete, Everybody entered
into the celebration on Monday with the live.
hest feelings, and our young folks enjoyed
themselves heartily. The ladies and gentle
men who had charge of the several apart.
ments made themselves especially agreeable
aud the desire of all was that the guests
should return to their homes pleased with the
entertainment.
The festivities will close tonight with a
grand masquerade.