The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-02

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Every summer the Hibernian Beneficial
Society give picnic and when they I'M
1 undertake anything in the way of an en-
tertainment nothing is left undone that
can contribute to complete success. For
several years past Ft. Defiance has been
chosen as the scene Of the festivities, and
q better selection could not be made. 1t
| is an admirable ocation-immediately on
the line of the railroad within half an
hour of town; with splendid pavilion, in
a beautiful grove. and having about it suf-
| ficient grounds for all kinds Of sport.
Thursday last it presented an animated
appearance. Hundreds of people of all
ages were there, from the tiny DOT to the
gray-haired veteran, and happier, merrier
throng was never gathered together. There
was music. dancing. roller skating, base
ball. swinging aud every Imaginable oppor-
tunity for enjoyment, besides the feasting.
And such Il quantity of eatables hampers,
baskets and tables, tubs of lemonade, &C.,
were seen on every side. and we. venture
| to say that of all that large assembly there
were none who failed to do justice to the
tempting viands. The Staunton delega-
! tion. which numbered hundreds, was sup
plemented by fair representation from
Harrisonburg and stations intervening,
and from 10 clock in the morning until
[ 7 in the evening the round Of pleasure was
ceaseless. Fathers McVerry, O'Ferrall
and Donohoe were present, and none
seemed to more thoroughly enjoy the inno-
cent amusement. just before the last set.
Presiden: Burns called halt in the dance
| and announced that Miss Kate Knightly
| had been the lucky one in the drawing for
the cake, and the dainty prize, with all its
surprises, was delivered by Mr.. }. Yost.
It was seven o'clock when the whistle
blew for ''ail aboard, Sand the merry
makers scrambled into the cars, all thank
| ing the '.Hibs' for the splendid treat and
voting the Society band of benefactors.
CHANGES IN POSTAL RATEs.-We have
heretofore published the changes in the
! postal rates, which went into effect yes
/ terday, the LIST, but as matter of general
interest just now reproduce them:
Any article in a newspaper or other pub
| LEGATION may be marked for observation,
except by written or printed words, with
| out increase of postage.
All newspapers sent from the Office of
publication, including sample copies, or
when sent from a news agency. to actual
subscribers thereto, or to other news
agents, shall be entitled to transmission at
the rate Of one cent per pound or fraction
thereof, the postage to be prepaid.
The weight of all single rate letters is
increased from One-half of one ounce each
or fraction thereof, to one ounce each or
fraction thereof. The same increase Of
weight is allowed for drop letters, whether
mailed at stations where there is free
delivery or where carrier service Is not
established.
A special stamp Of the value of ten cents
may be issued, which, when attached to
the lawful postage thereon, shall entitle
the letter to immediate delivery at any
place containing 1000 population, or over,
according to the Federal census, within
the carrier limits of any free delivery
Office, or within one mile CT the postoffice,
coming within the provision of this law,
which may, in like manner, be designated
| as a special delivery Office that such spec
tally stamped letters shall be delivered be-
tween a. M and midnight; that a book
shall be provided in which the person to
whom the letter is addressed shall &C.
knowledge its receipt that messengers for
| this special delivery are to be paid 80 per
cent. of the face value of all the stamps
received and recorded in a month, pro-
vided that the aggregate compensation
paid to any other person for such service
shall not exceed $50 per month, and pro-
vided further that the regulations for the
delivery Of these specially stamped letters
shall in no way interfere with the prompt
law or regulations.
SUPERVISORS MEETrNG.-0n Friday
last the Board of County Supervisors held
meeting at which the deed for the Niche
Law Office property, adjoining the Jail,
was received from III. F. White, the CON-
| missioner. The Board appointed W. A.
Burnett, E. A. Fulcher and III. B. Sleg a
committee to advertise for and receive
bids for the erection Of substantial fire.
proof building on the northeast corner Of
the Jail lot. The building will be used for
the Office of the County Treasurer, Coun-
| ty Surveyor and County superintendent
| of Schools, and other Offices. The propo-
sails must be in by the 9Th, and on the 10th
special meeting of the board will be held
| to consult them.
Mr.. John Christian, Superintendent Of
the Staunton and Paskersburg Turnpike,
reported that the tollsreceived for the year
ending April LIST. amounted to 1858. 56 and
the expenses for repair to $624.66.
The layingof the levies was postponed
until the next meeting.
Acommittee was appointed to confer
with The authorities of the city. in regard
to the expenses of Jail, Sc.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-The follow
ing officers have been elected for the en-
suing year: -Staunton Lodge A. r. a. M.
No. 13-on Wednesday night election E. NJ.
Gushing, w. NJ; J. NJ. Lickliter. S. w. !:
lW. b. McChesney, J. w.; A. A. Eskridge,
Secretary. and P. Fl. Trout, Treasurer;
Revs. j. C. Dice and R. H. Phillips, Chap
lains, and L. Rosenbanm, Steward and
Tyler.
Union Royal arch Chapter No AT the
convocationo Of this Chapter Tuesday night,
the following officers were elected: J. III !.
Wayt. High Priest; J. T. Stuart, King
E. NJ. Gushing, Scribe; Isaac Witt, Treas
urer, A. A. Eskridge, Secretary.
| KNIGHTS OF PYTHIKs.-At meeting
Of Valley Lodge, No. IS, Knights of Pyth-
las, held on Monday night last, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
1 suing term
P. c., T. 9. Morton; c. c., Jas. Armen-
trout; ". c., G. G. Wheat; Prelate, F. B.
Berkeley; M. A., c. L. Weller; M. F., w.
H. Weller; M. E., A. A. Eskridge; X. of
r. & S., W. L. Olivier.
CHARGED WITH MURDER.-We mem
TONED several weeks ago the death, under
suspicious circumstances, Of boy named
Joseph Losh, at the home Of his uncle. A.
]. Hoffman, of Highland county. Last
week the case was brought to the atten-
a