The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-29
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Larkin, in his fine spring wagon,
passed and was soon followed by
many others. The previous arrange
ment was that the Vaudeville and
the Aurora oranges were to meet at
Randall, but the Vaudeville Grange
failed to put in an appearance, but
the Aurora was augmented at Graz
Vile by the Granville Singing Socic-
ty, after which they proceeded to the
Fairmont pike and on the top of the
Hill between the red bridge and VIM.
Jones the Rock Forge Grange, of
Monongalia, and the Masontown
Grange, of Preston, headed by the
Morgantown Cornct Band, overlook
us, and the procession thus augment.
ed proceeded to Charley Martins at
which place we found the Union and
White Day oranges, which joined in
and all proceeded to the grove. l
suppose this was the finest procession
ever witnessed in the county outside
of Morgantown. The procession
numbered over three hundred and
nearly every one was members Of the
Grange. After arriving ut the grove,
and, by the way, it's the finest grove
for celebration | ever saw, the
meeting was called to order by APP
pointing Col. Kirk, of Preston coun-
ty. president, the secretaries Of The
different oranges, vice presidents and
d. Wiedman, secretary.
Mr.. ii. Stewart, Of Blacksmith, was
then introduced and entertained the
audience for about an hour. AS Mr.
Stewart was not one Of the advertised
speakers and was not expected to be
called up, he did very well consider
ing the circumstances. The Granville
Glass, led by Prof. Martin, then gave
us one Of their best songs and which
was followed by music by the Cornet
Band
Mr. G. Cook, Of Dunkard, was then
introduced and spoke about fifteen
minutes, After listening to some more
fine music, both vocal and instru-
mental, we adjourned for such a dinner
as only Changers wives and daughters
can cook. Many families brought
large boxes and baskets, crammed
with the necessaries of life, and al
though ! think there was sufficient
provision upon the ground to feed all
present and to spare, yet ] noticed
some Changers walking around who
didn't bring single thing unless
they had it hid in some fence corner,
when ! know they had plenty at
home and great deal more than
some others that provided bountiful-
". don't say this as an insult or to
wound the feelings Of any one, but !
wish to impress upon the minds Of all
that no true Granger will ever be amiss,
and when we have a harvest feast
every one( excepting strangers) is cx-
pected to provide something. During
the noon hour we were agrceably en-
tcrtained by some martial music by
Lemly's martial band. Then after
some more singing, and music by the
cornet Band, Hon. G. A. Butler, Of JEFF
ferson County, Introduced ana enter
tanned the audience with very stir
ring, eloquent and forcible speech,
which was, in my opinion, sufficiently
clear to convince every man present
the importance Of every laboring man
attaching himselfto the Grange. Mr.
Butler was followed by Jno. Martin
of Preston county, but being called
away at that moment was Unable to
hear Mr.. Martin, but learn from re-
sponsible persons that Mr. M. made a
very brilliant speech. The class and
the band then gave lis some more mu-
sic, after which many adjourned, but
some still remained and stripped the
light fantastic to the music Of Prof.
Wiedman's violin until the sun hid
his face behind the western hills and
then they all hicd to their homes in
good spirits and longing for another
Grange Harvest Feast.
Capt. Camp distinguished himself
as Marshal by his prompt, energetic
and gallant performance of duty, and
his self sacrifice Of all enjoyment to
secure the enjoyment Of others. The
Captain is model Granger and /
would to God that all who bear the
name of Granger were as willing to
do their part as Capt. Camp.
The "Union" deserve great credit