Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-07-06


II. Rouzer and headed by the Rouzcryilc
band.
The several Sunday schools Of our horo'
headed by the superintendent, carrying
appropriate and exceedingly handsome
banners, with Col. j. r. Rouzer, as Mar.
shall. These numbered in the neighbour
hood of two hundred.
Next came the Goddess of Liberty, Miss
Kate Stokes, beautifully dressed and seated
on richly adorned throne and drawn by
two white horses, with four gallant cs-
corts at her side, in the person Of Marshall
Gaugh, Joe Freeze, Anderson Polly and
w. Il. Weller.
The next came wagon containing rep
resentativcs Of 1776, dressed in old style
costumes and pelsonated by Miss Flora
Gilds and Miss Dovie Pencil
Two old veterans of the war of 1912,
Mr.. Barton and Mr.. Shaicr, followed close
behind in buggy.
The thirty-eight states Of the Union
filled the Woodsboro and Lcwistown band
wagons, and were represented by the fol-
lowing ladies, dressed in white with red
white and blue sashcs, and straw hats
trimmed with our national colors, and
were decidedly the feature Of the occasion:
Lizzie Witherow, Lille Freeze, Julia
Orndortf, Emmic Seigmund, Annie TroX-
ell Julia Rouzcr, Lizzie Summers, Kate
Minter, Maria Flcaglc, Sallic Kouzcr, Cal
lie Parish, JENNIE Jacobs, Nolic Martin,
Lclah Cover, Lizzie Firor Agnes Stocks
dale, Miss Wisslcr. Ellie Zimmerman, Min
ME Foreman, Margaret Adelspcrgcr, Lu-
cinda Arthur, Bell Andcrs, Minnie WIZ
hide, Ehie Williar, Mary johnson, Jessie
Scott, Minnie Shafur, Ellie Martin, Clara
Landrrs, Loliic Slick, Amcala Creagcr,
Elite Andcrs, Carrie Boblitz, Birdie Nc
Lclan, May White, Daisy Waesche.
1876 was also represented, by Miss Sal,
lie Six, Annie Webster, W. A. Damu,h
and John T. Miller, and the difference of a
hundred years in style of dress &c, was
seen in this.
Next in procession was long line Of
buggics, carriages and wagons containing
fair samples of our patriotic citizens, who
have in many instances given proof of their
loyalty and strong attachment to the coun.
try SO dearly bought by the blood of our
forciathers. This was decidedly very i'm
prcssivc scene and goes to show that our
citizens are never behind when duty calls
for Il noble sacrifice.
The procession headed by the Chici
Marshall then marched through the streets
Of our town and thence to the grove where
ample preparations were made for a big
time. After dsmissing the procession and
filing the large platform with speakers
engaged for the occasion, and the thirty
eight States, the programme gotten up for
the exercises was commenced with music
by the band, followed with prayer by Rev.
Geo. f. Maydwcll, OF the Methodist con-
grcgaton of this place.
Singing by the Thirteen StatcS-"Thc
Old Thirteen
DR.. VIM. White then stepped to the
front, and after a short speech which was
in every way appropriate, lcad the Dccla-
ration of Independence in Il clear, audible
manner.
Singing by the columbia the
Gem of the Ocean.
Centennial speech by c. IS. Levy, Esq,
of Frederick. This speech met with much
deserved applause and Will appear in full
in our next.
Singng-"O Original poem by Mr.. S. J.
Scott, of Mcchancstown. Sung by the
States This poem is exceedingly well
written, but was net sung in as good style
as it should have been, probably owing to
excitement.
Music by the band.
Centennial Speech by Milton G. IT,
ncr, Esq, of Frederick. This address was
frequently applauded by the crowd and
will likewise appear in full in future
issue.
Singing-"My country It's of Thee"
Music by the band.
SnCing-"The Star Spanglcd Banner"
An intcrmission of an hour was then
given for refreshments, during which time
music was rendered by the bands present
and some fine vocal music by Messrs
Smith and Snyder of the Noodsboro'
band. Most of the people brought their
lunch with them and dcvoured it on the
grounds, whilst others came into town
and patronizcd the hotels. During the
intermssion the time was pleasantly
passed in jovial conversation and COM
mcntng on the celebration, W hich was
pronounced by all, TO whom we talked, as
being an extraordinary one, and one of
which we can all be proud of. Friend
Martin did lively business during the
entire day, selling about four barrels of
lemonade, fifty gallons of ice cream and
any quantity of cakes, &c His proceeds
will aggregate about $500, which makes
J. Ed. feel pound or two heavier.
The band then struck up a tune which
was summons to the stand to finish the
programme laid out. The first on the
list was music by the band.
An Odd Fellows address by Mr.. VIM.
r,lt,n Of Rollimorr This was listened