Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
THE FOURTH AT MT. HOPE.
Tie Celebration and Events Of the Day--iddress
Of W. b. Phillips, OF BoscobeI, Orator
OF the Day.

IT. the chain of our nations history; anC
IN This quiet community the celebration
proved to be as much of success a.
the most sanguine person had reason tc
expect. The extremely unpropitious
dawning of Saturday seemed to bring
into view many other clouds besides
those visible in the eastern sky; yet the
light rain yielded by the latter readily
banished all the former by laying the
dust SO thoroughly that the exercises
for which preparation had been made
could be nicely rendered. OF the many
excellent features that contributed TO
this very pleasant celebration, we think
it will not be amiss to especially notice
some. And first, perhaps. because
usually the most important item. we
viii refer to the selection Of the grounds.
We do not see how any improvement
in tins respect could have been made.
The plentiful number of audience seats,
placed upon gentle slope directly fac
ing the stand occupying the beautiful
grove Of the school-house yard The
entire exclusion of all teams beyond
any possible disturbing distance; all
lemonade and confectionery stands be-
ing located in an adjoining grove, sug-
costing the thought: ''Thou art so near
and yet so far; abundant refreshment
for all on the north side or at the hotel
on the other-all proving the fact that
everything being convenient yet suffi-
GENTLY distant to avoid confusion.
formed most admirable arrangement.
The bloomington cornet band dis
coursed a plentiful supply of excellent
music, and the very pleasing manner
in which all their work was done
throughout the entire day, won for
them many sincere expressions of praise.
the procession, as formed on Main
street near the residence of Mr.. Barrett,
presented very pleasing appearance.
The cornet band, followed by all the
officers of the day; Rev. Valentine
Borah selected as Chaplain, Mrs. Rosa
D.cidson as mother Columbia, Jonas
Cooley rs Gen. Washington and Alta
Dag rs Martha Washington (and for
getting the lapse of years, we could
readily imagine that these children,
from their appearance. were indeed the
yeritable Father and Mother of our
country)i the thirty-eight little girls
dressed in white with red, white and
blue sashes, each one bearing flag;
the ten little boys, each with national
hat-band and rifle on his shoulder, ex-
cept the Little Indian" with blanket,
bow and arrow-the girls with song of
"lIail, Columbian and the boys ter
ritorial ~ ankee Doodle" song-togeth-
en- making q fine representation of
states and territories. We must say,
that in all these exercises the little folks
did their work well. The reading of
the Declaration by Rae Townsend was
not merely high-sounding, monoton-
Gus repeating of words, such as we fire.
quently hear, but it was calculated to
show that there is great deal of solid
depth Of meaning in this immortal doc
ument The Glee Club did their full
share in providing entertainment, and
all their selections were well received.
We think it is due to the present men,
Der of the Third Assembly district to
speak of the general pleasant impress
Sion made by him in the performance
Of his duties; also of the happy little
speech, proving an excellent introduce
tory to the address made by Dir. Brown
Of Fennimore. We know positively
that there was nothing liked up be-
tween the Doctor and himself, but by
q singular coincidence Our Member
outlined, exactly, the divisions of the
discourse and the lines of thought fol-
lowed by the speaker. DR.. Brown. as
orator prepOssessed all in his favor at
once, by his composed and easy man
ner, and the beauty of sentiment by
which he claimed their attention, and
The peioration was one of the most
beautiful to which we ever listened.
The other Iportions of his discourse
were to the soldier directly pleasing and
fun of interest. To the ordinary citi-
zen, perhaps, the description of battle
scenes or movement of armies would
not be as enticing as the parts to which
we nave referred. However, it was
very able effort.
After a very fine selection. % The
American Flag" was rendered by the
Glee Club, the usual intermission of
two hours for dinner followed. and by
which Intervention everyone was pre-
pared to enjoy the exercises arranged
for the afternoon. After music by the
band. Capt. Mary Cooley with her
.'broom brigade went through with
their military performances and song,
which was altogether as pleasing as it
was novel Thanks are extended to
W. b Phillips. former Principal of our
High school, for kind assistance, so
willingly given, in singing. playing and
aiding the children in their exercises.
AYd in this connection we will state
that the 15-minute address made by
him on 1.-The Permanency of American
Institutions was in every way worthy
OF commentator. MIR. Phillips pos
sesses voice of considerable power
and distinctness and could therefore be
readily heard by the entire audience.
VIM. Il. Cooley well deserves the COM
pliment of being nm excellent toast
master" (No doubt of it at breakfast
timed The arrangement of sentiments,
toasts and responses, interspersed with
music, was admirable, and the clear,
loud voice in which they were presented
was certainly satisfactory. 1.-The des-
ti43 of America depends upon the prop
err education of our boys and girls.
was responded to in very nice little
speech by Omar J. Arnold, of Mt. Ida,
ana continued briefly in pointed. prac-
teal manner by Mr.. Curtis, of Patch
Grove. The duties of chaplain were