Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-09-23

BANNER PKEsENTATIoS-THE HAN
COCK LEGION THE RECIPIENTS. 49, The
Court House was crowded TO sufocaiion on
last Friday evening, the 18th instant, on
the occasion Of the presentation 70 the
Hancock Legion Of the beautiful bsnner
procured for them by the Democratic
ladies OF Belleionte. The legion formed
on High street at S o'clock, one hundred
and fifty strong, aud once more challenged
the admiration Of all beholders as hand
somey uniformed and with blazing torch
es they marched, with the precision and
regularity Of trained soldiers, 70 the Court
House. Here they were joined by the
Hancock Legion Of Milesburg with fifty
men In line The Court room at this time
presented striking and brilliant picture.
The bar was packed with the fair ladies Of
Bellefonte whose elegant and attractive
toilets softencd the severe outlines Of class
ic justice by which they we're surrounded.
1t was with difficulty that room could be
made for the two clubs, so great WAS the
crush, and il was some minutes before
order was sufficiently restored TO enable
Chairman Spangler TO indicate the pro-
gramme Of the evening. This he did in
few choice words and introduced Senator
c. T. Alexander, who had been selected
by the fair donors Of the banner 10 present
IT 20 the brave young champions Of the
Superb Soldier. The Senator made felic-
itous speech which was received with noisy
manifestations Of approval, and when he
turned 10 the banner which occupied
prominent position in the rear Of the
bench and formally handed it over to tho
Legion on behalf Of the Democratic ladies
the court room rang with cheer upon cheer
as countless white caps went up into the
air. After music by the Bellefonte band
j. W. Gephart, ESQ, attired in the uni
form of the legion, came 10 the front, and
in few eloquent remarks accepted tho
beautiful emblem Of the ladies' admiration
and esteem on behalf Of the Legion. Mr..
Gephart was exceedingly happy and his
speech excited much enthusiasm. 1t con-
tAined many brilliant witticisms upon Re-
publican national and local politics, pre-
senting the recent transactions Of our stall
wart brethren in 8 most ridiculous light,
and drew forth loud applause. As he con-
cluded the vast audience broke into cheer
upon cheer for General Hancock, whose
handsome portrait elegantly framed Ap-
propriately rested upon the breast of the
figure of justice above the Bench. Tho
meeting now adjourned and the clubs re-
formed and made a street parade. They
paid their respects 20 Mai. W. +. Reynolds,
Hon. A. q. Curtin, p. Gray Meek, Mai.
II. n, Forster, Miss Mary Gephart, Mrs.
w. T. Reber and Miss Jennie Dare.
They then repaired 10 their club house and
dispersed. Itwasa happy occasion through
out and the Legion are justly proud Of The
magnificent banner which win hereafter
grace the head Of their column. The ban.
ner Is made Of elk, with heavy gold
fringe and tassels, surmounted BY . large
gold eagle. The front IL blue with The
words "Hsncock Legion, Hellefonte. Pa
in bronzed letters. The reverse side Ia
white with the words Presented bv the
ladies Of Bcllefonte, Pa In gold. This
elegant affair is said 10 have cost $50. IL IL
exceeding beautiful and Is highly priced
by the recipients.
Major William Reynolds has repeated
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