Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-09

delightful warm weather and cloudless sky
which prevailed last week added greatly
TO the enjoyment of the three delegates
who left this place last Wednesday even
ing for the State Convention Of tho Y. NJ.
g. A., at Erie. After spending the night
at the Fallon House, Lock Haven, they
boarded the o a. M. train, and reached
their destination about ten O'Clock that
night after a long journey Epiced with
abundant adventure. Upon reaching the
little village of Westport, short distance
west of Remove, wall Of glowing fire burst
upon the view Of the passengers, lcaping
with angry vengeance toward the vault Of
Heaven, and sending from its top rolling
clouds Of thick, dark smoke. But ~ word
was received that a few hours before five
men had been burned by the exploding Of
oil tanks which were now being consumed
and that several other tanks were expected
to explode, there was IA feeling of terror
mingled with admiration as the passengers
realized that they must pass the dangerous
spot. Many chose rather 10 cross the river
on boats and recross again 20 exposing
themselves TO the great peril. The dele
CATION from Belefonte determined 10 en-
durc the ordeal Of fire and pressed with all
speed to the train which approached from
the other side TO carry the passengers
further on their journey. j. Harry Orbi-
son displayed his wonderful faculty for
making the acquaintance Of young ladies
and his gallantry In waiting on them, by
assisting an unusually fair member OF that
sex 10 reach the train in safety.
Those who crossed the river, perhaps,
felt more free from. danger, but for their
precaution they had long, ,ircsome jour
ney which occupied over two hours and
completely exhausted those who under
took II, But st length the frcsh train
started on its journey, when Mr.. John
Mason Duncan produced capacious box
which contained one Of the mos, delicate
and superb lunches Of which weary travel
ers have ever partakcn. II wAs certainly
worthy the fair lady friend who put 1t up
for him. There was sufficient for dinner
and supper, and FOR generous donations 10
the hungry looking passengers with whom
the delegates were surrounded Aflcr
forming tho acquaintance az other dele
gates going in the same direction and
spending some time In singing the journey
was brought TO close by the arrival Of
the train al Erie All the weary travellers
were conducted % the many pleasant homes
FOR which Erie l. famous and which had on
this occasion opened their doors for the re-
ccp,ion Of the delegate The following
and al succeeding days were spent by the
delegates In Attendance on the sessions Of
what Is pronounced by all to have been
very pleasant and successful convention
Messrs J. Harry Orbison and John Ma.
son Duncan took an active part In sll the
exercises, the address Of the latter gentle
f man in the Park Presbyterian church sun.
/ day afternoon being a principle feature Of
the convention. In addition 10 these du-
tics the usual number Of conqucsis over
the imprcubls female heart marked the
course Of these two gentleman while in the
Lake City.
! In response 80 81 invitation, the oonvcn-
ton on Saturday morning, proceeded in a
/ body 20 the wharf and embarked In one of
/ the beautiful boats for sail on Lake Erie
4 visit was made TO the light house and
the government liic-saving department
On Monday morning the kind hcst Of the
two younger delegates from this place en-
gagged a handsome carriage and three hours
Of tho morning were spent IN the lovely
drives and in viewing the many attractions
/ which Erie offers 10 the tourist. A visit 10
the immense shah which forces water
through the city and a climb up It's dizzy
hcigh, Of two hundred and eighty feet
opened TO them beautiful view Of Lake
/ Erie. A visit to the famous Burdetie Or
gan Company's works and alec 10 the car
works, the latter employing si1 hundred
hands, displayed busy scene of great in.
tercst Erie's cemetery, which was also
viewed on the route, contains many hand
some monuments. A visit was also made
to tho immense reservoir, which contains
sufficient water to supply the city for two
weeks should the machinery at the shaft
get out Of repair. The delegates were
forced TO decline the pressing invitation of
their host TO remain longer and sec more
by the near approach Of the train which
was 10 convey them again 10 Lock Haven.
Again Mr.. John Mason Duncan was met
at the depot with that wonderful lunch
box we'll laden, showing that in Erie as
we'll as at home his attractions are sufficient
TO induce the fair ladies 10 exert themselves
to their utmost In contributing to his COM