The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-11-22

S. Writ, ESQ, of Elkton, Md. Mr.. Writ
was not announced as one of the speakers
for this occasion, but as the people of this
town and neighbOrhood think he is one
of the ablest and most entertaining and
interesting speakers that they ever lis
tened to- must hear him ON this occasion.
He made short address, which was en-
joyed and appreciated by the shivering
crowd. Mr.. Thomas Davis followed Mr..
Writ in a short address.
1t was really wonderful how ladies and
gentlemen would stand out in the storm
and listen to the addresses made. 1t was
cold and hailing, and the house tops in
the distance were putting on mantle of
white. We almost believe the oft-repeat-
ed saying, "that stormy day is favorable
for Democrats.
The multitude returned to town after
the speaking closed, and most Of the
country-folks returned to their homes.
The OK was nearly all eaten, all the coffee
drank and the loaves were getting rather
low. Verify it was day of Notification
for the Democrats. 1t was day of good
feeling and good cheer.
IL THE EVENING
about 1880 the parade was formed at the
East end and marched through town,
headed by the citizens cornet band. Il
Elimination seemed almost general, there
was but few houses that looked extremely
solemn in all their darkness, but the dis
play of fireworks and red lights made
brilliant display, and brightness was al
most everywhere. Some of the houses
were illuminated very pretty and showed
ut distance most beautiful sight. AS
the paraders passed along fireworks were
kept blazing in the sky, and the brilliant
red lights constantly burning showed
most beautiful picture. Perhaps such
sight has not been witnessed before.
There was nothing occurred that
marred the pleasures and everything
passed along quietly and peacefully. For
this we must congratulate the Democrats
Their behavior was most excellent, and
naught but good words should they re-
ceiye for the gentlemanly way the parade
and Notification was conducted.
PARADE IN ELKToN.
Perhaps the largest demonstration that
Elkton has ever known, took place on
Thursday evening. All arrangements
had been made, clubs from the surround
ing country and towns were invited and
attended in goodly numbers. The parade
was formed about $50. One part formed
about the centre of the town and the
other forming on the square near the
depot. The parade marched over the
town, and afterwards gathered in front of
the Howard House to listen to the
speeches. There was over thousand
people in line, and the flashing of the
torches, the brilliant display of fireworks
and red lights, presented most beauti-
full sight. One of the sights was large
boat on wheels, decorated with flags and
Chinese lanterns, and crowded with little
girls. The visiting clubs made good
turnout and each was headed by cOrnet
band. There was a large number on
horseback carrying torches. Nearly all
the houses were Illuminated, and pre-
scented pleasing sight 1t was indeed
the largest parade of the kind that has
ever been held in Elkton. Verify the
town was painted red in good style, and
Democrats throughout the county, and
Delawareans well may congratulate them
selves on most successful jollifcation.
The vast assemblage of people collected
in front of the speakers stand, at the
above named place, when DIR. j. ii. lamar
called the meeting to order, and John S.
Writ, Esq, was nominated us President
of the meeting and long list of vice
presidents named, The crowd called for
Mr.. Writ, who stepped forward and de-
livered short address, and announced
that the speakers who were expected for
the occasion, failed to put in appearances,
although the club done their best to get
them, but that one of their own towns
men, Mr.. c. G. Crothers, would deliver Il
short address. Mr.. Crothers made II
short and enthusiastic address. There
was continued calling by the crowd for
Senator Groome, but that gentleman
failed to put in an appearance.