The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-09
From, H1IddIeton.
ARM 9TH. 1873.

/ cast IN MY mite and have little 10 say
with many others. Yesterday, the 26th in
/ slant, being the 18th anniversary Of Anleri.
can OIi Fellowship in the United States, the
day was properly observed and set apart for
amuscments and recreation. Previous or
engagements having been made, the good peo-
/ pie Of Middleton and country adjoining, to-
/ gether with the Order here, and the I. O. o.
F. from Ripley, Mississippi, marched to the
grove short distance from the village,
where all participated in the pleasures OF
the day, consisting OF good sociable time
generally. The cornet brass and string
bands from Lagrange, were in attendance
! discussing sweet music to fill up the inter
walls
At11 i. NJ. Listening to a short but
very appropriate speech, in behalf OF the Or
der from Mr.. Faulkner, of Ripley A
sumptuous dinner was then served by the
ladies, extending cordial invitation to
| every one. All partoo!1 heartily and re-
| freshed Inc inner man to the fullest extent
After which good music was furnished to as
many as wished to trip the light fantastic
toe.
P. ". The exercises of the day closed,
each going their respective way, with smil-
ing countenances, indicating that they had
spent pleasant time long to be remembered.
4 P. NJ. To fill ont the day, Prof Beas-
ley with his troupe of singers, gave con-
cert at the school-house for the benefit OF
the blind; said to be very good. At night as
many as wished, had the privilege of at
tending grand ball at the depot, given by /
the Lodge here. The hall was decorated
profusely with cyergreens and flowers, also !
pictures and the motto OF friendship, "Love /
and Truth" was Hastily arranged in let |
tiers Of evergrcens on three sides Of the room.
Everything was done to make ii both pleas
ant and attractive Some thirty numbers
were sold and the dance passed off pleas
ant and quietly, taking us up into the wee
small hour OF O'clock, when the music
struck up CLONE Sweet Home, and 1 think
no other tune could have greeted our ears
more welcome than that just at that time.
At last all seemed ready to respond, by
drawing on their wraps and going away to
their sweet home.
have but little more TO sa Y, and that Is
I an glad to hear OF the sweep OF the Muir,
ply movement temperance reform in your
place and adjoining towns. 1 see you have
appointments made coming very near Us; let
me just say with the poet;
Pass not, O great reformer,
Hear our needed cry;
While On others thou art calling,
Do not pass Us BY.
Hoping soon 10 be able to send subacriP-
ton price for you: paper, remain Res
pectfuily, A T. TooTE.
April 29rH, 1873.
AIessrs. Editors:
Well may the 18th Of April, 1873, be re
corded as 4 day of great pleasure and amuse-
ment, mingled with devotion and happy en-
joyment OF friends ana the brotherhood Of .
the Independent Order OF OddfeIIows, by /
the lodges of Ripley, Mississippi and Mid
dleton, Tennessee. Nature in her beauty
and grandeur seemed 10 smile with love
and appreciation, a. the clouds pleasantly /
receded from view and admitted the bright /
and pleasant rays Of an April sun upon the /
animal and vegetable kingdom, banishing /
all gloom from our hearts, which were soon /
filed with thoughts Of the pleasure and .
happiness IN store. The lodge from Ripley .
having been invited to meet with Middleton /
lodge to Join in the celebration Of the 59th .
anniversary Of American Oddiellowship and /
of spending the day in a proper manner, /
about l o'clock a. m. the lodge OF Middle |
ton marched from their hall to the depot, |
where with Ripley lodge, they met and form
ed r procession and marched, with music /
from the Lagrange band, to the grove.
How sweet 10 the ears sounded the dis /.
tan. music as the procession came marching
in perfect order, each face stamped with (
hoIv purpose true and noble resolve. On /
they came with banners aloft and regaiias
glittcring in the MONDAY, sun to the shady !
realms where the necessary arrangements
had been r4ade for basket picnic, and was
greeted BIZ many happy faces. The crowd (
having assembled and being comfortably
seated Mr. Faulkner, Of Ripley,was introduce
ed as orator OF the day, who addressed the
audience upon hesubject OF Odjfellowship.
To say that Mr. Faulkner simply delivered
an address, would not DO him justice. He
segan with history Of this noble Order
from It's foundation, ffty-nine years ago,
when it originated upon this continent, and
with eloquent language portrayed its history
down TO the present day; pointing out many
of the principles of the Order and Its benefits
to humanity. Concerning the address, we
heard but one sentiment expressed by the
many hearers, and that was: 1T was excel
lent" Ii was short, pointed, well delivered,
and of sound Judgment. AIr. Faulknerhas the
thanks OF the Order and the community at
! large for his noble effort. During the
speaking nice bouquet OF the sweetest flow
ers was presented to the Order, with the
compliments of Miss Sue Burns 1t was a
rich selection Of natures sweetest produe-
tions, which 50 well bespoke the taste, cul-
ture and refinement Of one OF orr fairest
ladies. Next on hand was dinner; and it
,ras dinner with a "rina," and spoke remark
ably well for the accomplishments Of the
fair sex in the art of preparing something
good. nice and substantial 10 rejoice the
/ inner man. The crowd was large, the table
/ long and full, and many were the smiling
/ faces which stood upon either side and par
/ took Of the bountilHl provisions, 30 neat,
nourishing and delicious. After dinner was
/ served, the young people enjoyed fore
taste in dancing upon the picnic grounds
and in social conversation, etc. Then the
crowd dispersed, and the Oddfellows march,
/ ed to their hall.
At night, according to previous arrange
ments, quite a number OF persons met at