Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-07-06
Centennial Celebration.


The anniversary of the Centennial was
celebrated in Woodstock on last Tuesday,
by large concourse of citizens of Shenan-
, doah and Rocking ham. AT 3 A. NJ. mar.
tial music aided by the church bells of the
| town announced the beginning of the Ma
tiona holiday. At 9 A. NJ !, procession,
formed in the order named below, march
ed through the Northern portion Of the
town, to the depot.
Strasburg Band,
Sunday School,
New Market Brass Band
Shenandoah Fire Company,
woodstock Brass Band,
Citizens and Visitors.
At the depot the arrival of the train tip
on which the orator of the day, accompa-
MED by large crowd from Halrisonburg
and the southern part Of Shenandoah WAS
welcomed by the ringing of church bells,
the music ofthe bands and the hrlzzas of
the assembled multitude. The procession
from the depot marched TO the southern
end Of the town, thence by main street and
Court House street to the Academy yard
where the following order OF exercises
We're observed.
Music by the Woodstock and Strasburg
Brass Bahds;
Prayer by Rev 4. IT. Fleming.
Milsic by Woodstock Brass Band,
Historical Address by Prof. Jos. Salyatds.
Music by New Market Brass Band
Address by Hon. John T.Uarris.
Benedction by Rev P, S. Rhodes.
after the benediction, the crowd not
restrained by any order Of exercises or
prearranged programme proceeded 70 par
take of refreshments provided for the oc-
cssion, each a according to his desire. Our
citizens general kept open houses. Many
dinei with their friends, many, in regular
picnic style. collected in groups and ate
theft dinners under the shade of trees. in
the Court House, or wherever an oppnrtu-
nifty presented, while III front of the Court
House tables erected for the purpose, were
thrown open to all who saw proper to
partake. The orator of the day and 9TH
els wele entertained by Col. Il. f. Stickley
and the Strasburg and New Market bands
by Capt. II. II. Riddleberger and Judge
III. c. Allen.
The address of Prof. Salyards was well
written history of the county. Though
prepared in very short time without
any previous notice, it contains historical
reference to many very important events
and will prove valuable contribution to
the Centennial History.
The speech of Hon. J. L. Harris was
good and was we'll received by his many
friends in Shenandoah
Nothing contributed more to the enjoy
1llent of the day then the excellent music
which was furnished by the Brass Bands
The appearance of the New Market Band
in :. beautiful wagon drawn by four
horses, splendidly equipped and driven by
Mr.. j. P. Windle, the prince OF livery
men In the Valley, aided much to the APP
pearance of the procession and attracted
universal attention. The afternoon was
devoted to social pleasures. AcQuafntances
and friends were thrown together and all
seemed to enjoy the day. The bands, in
front OF Wilson's Hotel played a number
Of pieces of music, which elisited en-
comiums from all who heard them. Tho
crowd was estimated at from three to six
thousand They seer ed 10th 70 senarate-
and it was nearly night before the large
mas, of people were wiling to conclude
that the days pleasures were over. The
citizens of Woodstock were highly Pleased
with their company and hope that the
day proved as pleasant to the thousands
who favored the occasion vita their
presence.