Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-09-28

the Cumberland visitors. On the
arrival of the train a grand procession
was formed at the base of the hill as
follows:
Arion Band, Frostburg.
Cumberland hose company, in uniform,
drawing their hose carriage.
Queen City band, in uniform, j. Chester
Lynn, drum major.
Vigilant hose company, in uniform.
Connellsvillc, Pa, 10th regiment band, i'll
uniform.
Detachment Of Frostburg fire department,
in uniform, drawing the reel.
Stnson band Homecoming.
Detachment Of Frostburg fire department,
in uniform, drawing their new engine,
the "Tusca1ora"
ST. Mary's band, Homecoming
The line of march was taken up to
the ground. The display was brill
liant and impressive, and elected gem
eral admiration. Under the guidance
of Chief Marshals John S. Robinson,
D. G. Percy, Geo. H. Wittig and W.
McCulloh, the line proceeded up the
hill and Main street to the Centennial
grounds. Here the line disbanded,
and the Frosthurg fremen set 70 work
carrying out the various parts prev
iously assigned them. The visitors
were called together on the commod-
ious dancing platform to hear an ad-
dress Of welcome from G. 7. Porter,
Esq Order restored, Mr.. Porter cor
daily welcomed the visiting strangers,
and referring to the organization o.
the trostburg Fire Department com
mended it to the encouragement of
strangers and citizens. He endorsed
the young men as worthy OF all the
substantial aid the people could tender
them. Before sitting down Mr.. Por-
ter read the rules adopted for the
government Of the band contest, one
OF which, that Contrasting bands
should play without drums, was le-
ceived with dissatls faction, and all
declined to enter except the Ariop of
Frostburg, and Seztuor, of Washing
ton mines. For some other reas N
not positively known, the Conn ellsvllie
band also declined TO contest. How
ever, Mr.. Porter introduced Hon. II.
W. Hoffman, OF Cumberland, who de-
llvered a spirited address, joining Mr..
?. in asking for liberal assistance to
the stalwarr and patriotic members
of the Frostburg Fire Department.
The first success of the day was won
by Frederick Wade, son of Gilmon
Wade, Esq, who climbed the creased
pole and brought down the first prize
"a pocket knife. Later in the day
Benjamin Hays, son Of Samuel Hays,
Esq, Of this place, succeeded in get
ting to the top, and was awarded a
base ball. Still later Richard Pres
ton, son of Joseph Preston, Esq, of
this place, was also successful and got
cigarholder.
Shortly alter noon the Band. con-
test came off. The Queen City band,
Of Cumberland; Stinson band, of Lon
aconing, and ST Mary's band, of Iona,
coming, entered. Measrs. NJ. L. Wei
sci, Of Cumberland, by tie Queen
City Alexander Phillips, Of Louacon-
ing, by the St. Mary 8, and William
Wilson, of Homecoming. by The Sun.
son, We're chosen as Judges. Two
pieces by each, making six in all
were played in fine style. After some
deliberation the judges awarded the
prizes as follows
Stinson Band, in gold, SEX
81, Mary's Band, in %Old II
Queen City Band, in gold.
Mr.. G. T. Porter, OF behalf of til,
Fire Department, presented the prize
in appropriate addresses.
II is proper TO state here that be
fore the contest began the objection
able rule was rescinded. The Arior
and Sextuor bands We're willing t,
abide by the rule-hence they declined
to enter when TIE management abar,
doEed the rule.
The Firemen's race now took place
the Cumberland and Vigilant hose
companies entering. The Frostburs
reel was used uron a track Of II;
yards. The judges were Messrs. Geo
| II. Wittig, of Frostburg; VIM. Cole