Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
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Mary j, Williams, Vermont
Annie B. Oder, Virgins
Sarah Yates, Wisconsin
Mary A. Gunter, West Virginia
An elevated seat in the centre was
occupied by the Goddess of Liberty,
Miss Margretta Hooking, holding the
Stars and Stripes.
The arrangement was very pretty
and attracted general attention. For
this Miss Helen Berkebile is entitled
to praise. In the decoration of the
wagon Miss Lou McCulloh deserves es-
pecial credit for the superior taste
shown. Miss Nellie Percy also comes
in here for praise, as well also for the
beautiful badges devised and made by
her for the committees.
The piece of artillery was manned
by Christopher Lear, Frederick John
son, John N. Carson Alex. T. Recknor,
G. Worthington McCulloh, John spates
Capt. R. R. Sanner and James Yeast.
These gentlemen being mainly old ar
tillerymen handled the piece in skill
full manner.
At the ground the two Catholic
societies headed by st. Joseph's Band,
dropped out of the line and marched
to Graham's Grove, their usual pic mic
ground.
The procession having been disband-
ed, Mayor Jandorf made short ad-
dress of welcome, at the conclusion of
which he introduced Rev. John Ruhl,
who offered prayer. The Declaration
of Independence was next impressivly
given by Mr.. George M. Perdew
Rev. T. H. Lewis was introduced
by Capt. R. R. Sanner as orator Of
the day. We regret our inability to
lay the whole Of this remarkable effort
before our readers. Even this would
give an inadequate idea of its force,
and a synopsis would do it fragrant
injustice. His sonorous voice, impas-
stoned gestures, distinct, nervous de-
livery, striking contrasts, and telling
hits, effected an impression which
evoked frequent applause and general
commentator. Indeed it was ex-
ceptionally able, eloquent and precise
ly fitted the occasion which called it
forth.
Mr.. John B. Reese sang with effect
song and chorus entitled "The
Fourth of july" after which Mayor
Jandorf delivered stirring address
Another song and chorus was given
by the English Baptist Sunday School
of Frostburg, entitled Cali shout
Liberty" Subsequently the Sailor
Chorus was given by the Welsh
Baptist Sunday School-both doing
themselves credit.
At intervals the cannon, a short
distance away, fired salutes, between
which and the dancing platform, and
the hobby horses, and croquet
grounds, the large crowd constantly
vibrated during the remainder of the
day.
The dinner part of the programme
was not as successful as it might have
been. owing to uncomfortable causes.
In all respects otherwise, however, we
are assured the demonstration result
ed happily.
Among the pleasing incidents of
the day was the kind permission of
the Homecoming Free Gardeners to allow
their band to take the lead. This
with their efficient and faithful SER
vice on the grounds, made their visit
happy accession to the pleasures of
the day.
To Mr.. D. S. Dewitt, Chairman
Committee of Finance and Supplies,
very much credit is due for the COM
pleteness of the preparations.
There are very many others to
whose labor and liberality the COM
mittees are indebted. Among these
are Messrs. Riggs, Andrew Fox, Alex.
Griffith, John N. Carson, John D.
Koontz, G. H. Wittig, George Wehner,
H. R. Atkinson, and others whose
names do not now occur to us.
At night several residences and
business houses on Main Street were
brilliantly illuminated. The Pastoral
Residence was the most notable, owing
to the elaborate pains taken to illus
trate a mortal insignia of the country.
Mr.. Alden Clary's store and residence
We're finely illuminated, as also
Messrs. B. Storms, c. Hartmans, and
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