Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-10-02
COLUMBIA NEWS.
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Flag Presentation-The Hancock Irwin chile
Unfform-NOtes Around Town.
Last evening the residence of W B.
Given, esq. at Fourth and Chestnut
streets, the place selected for the preseD-
tation by the ladies of Columbia of a bunt-
ing flag to the Keystone Democratic club,
was handsomely illuminated, every win
dow of the cOmmodious dwelling house
being resplendent with light, while in front
and on each side arranged wherever space
could he found, were hanging Chinese
lanterns, the whole being not in the least
lcssened by the pictures of the Demo-
cratic candidates for the offices of presi-
dent and vice president Of the United
States, General Winfield S. Hancock
aud William Ii. English, occupy
ing conspicuous positions in the front
windows on the first floor of the
house. The United States fag-the one pre-
sented-hung just to the right and the
ladies stood to the left, grouped in a
semi-circle, with H. NJ. North and w. 3.
Given, esqs., the former to present the
flag and the latter to receive it, standing in
front and within the semi-circie. The
Keystone Democratic club appeared at Mr..
Givcn's residence at about $40 O'Clock and
was drawn up in front facing the house
from the porch of which the speaking was
done. Mr. ii. NJ. Not in behalf OF the
ladies, in speech of about half an hours
duration. presented the flag to the club and
it was received by w. B.Given, esq, who,
in accepting made the following remarks:
/" Mr.. North and Ladies 1t becomes my
pleasure as the president of the Keystone
Democratic club of Columbia, to receive
this flag. | return in their name to the
ladies who have SO kindly and generously
remembered Us grateful, hearty thanks.
This is a fitting gift. In the long ago as soon
as mankind began to assemble together for
the purpose of accomplishing par
ticular enterprise, some kind of a
object was used as
the symbol OF the common senti-
ment, as the rallying point of the common
force. This symbol was generallya flag,
and it served by recalling to men their
past resolves; by reminding them Of the
in memory, to rally to enthusism those
feelings of honor, Of personal
devotion, Of patriotism. upon which, as
discipline, success in all great efforts de-
pCAuS. LII tiiip SiSat, OAOlSis l1SS ldhu vi
ours these stars and stripes are our common
symbol. It's thirteen brilliant strips recall
10 us the strugglin" days of our young re-
public when capability and honesty--the
jcffcrsOnian Democratic test of capability
for oilice--wrcught our Independence. Its
stars in this latter day, thirty-eigkt in
NUMBER each represent great and mighty
yet the many in one. Treason
attempted to tear them asuudcr, but the
patriotic sens OF America flew to arms and
upon our fair fields of OfPcnnsylvania won the
Lihcisive victory. Partisan maligmity of
to-day would divide them into sections
and make them subject to different laws
to their political faith but
again the sons OF our land will arise in
their might, not this time in the habili
ments OF war. but armed with the silent.
potent power of the ballot, and the verdict
shall he no North, no South, no East, no
West, but tic many in one under the uni
versal law of the constitution. Ladies,
this symbol shall assist us to win the pres
ent great political struggle. 1t will re-
mind us that your loyal hearts lid us God
speed in the fight. 1t will recall
10 us the noble deeds of brav-
cry accomplished in its and for
the preservation of it's unity by him
who is our standard bearer, Winfield Scott
Hancock, hero of Gettysburg and son Of
Pennsylvania. Ladies, we shall love this
symbol because it is the flag of our coun-
try; We shall care for it because it comes
from your hands, and we shall ever use it !
in behalf of the right"
Three cheers were given for Hancock
md English, for the ladies', and for the |
speakers, when the flag was handed to !
Captain Bert SIade, and the Keystone
club returned to its club room.
A meet NJ of the Columbia teachers i'll
stitutc was held this morning.
Rev. Thomas jackson, of Pine Grove, /
Pa, is visiting friends in Columbia. !
The Hancock Invinciblcs adopted al uni !
form last evening. 1t consists; of q helmet. !
blue shirt, white nccEtie. white belt and !
torch. A breast plate with the letters q II !
& E - is attached to the shirt bosom.
A squad of eight, four ladies and as
many gentlemen, members of the Robin |
Hood archery club, of this place, went TO ,
Marietta yesterday afternoon, and over
defeated q representative team /
IF that place.
The Columbia fire company transacted
is monthly business last evening. Nothing
If Importance.
SCncr DletZ, :. student at LeD1nOn Salley
ollegc, is visiting his home in Columbia.
Captain l.. w. Richards S company "B"
# the Republican, battalion will parade
u!ly equipped this evening.
The Frederick division p. H. r. passen-
,cr train employees arc now wearing their
winter uniforms. The Philadelphia di-
ision men, running between that city and
Harrisburg, still stick TO their summer
igs.
A surprise party WIS taken evening be-
ore last to the residence Of Mr.. Greena-
Valt, on Walnut street between Fourth
nd Fifth.
1t will! be remembered by the members
nat Putnam Circle No 113 B. NJ. (H. F.
:. A., will attend evening services at the
'nited Bethel church tomorrow. Rev,
). S. Nelly will preach special sermon
VIM. Marklcy. leader of the Citizens {
and, of this place, will play with the
[ountville band at Rohrerstown this even-
'g.
That 'Terrible Outrage.