Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-08-12
Luther Day ut Pen-Mar.

The day set for the Lutheran reunion at
Pen. Mar is changed to Wednesday Sept. Sth
This change is ncccssiatcd by the difficulty
in procuring r. Road facilities during the
Tri State Grange meeting in the Cumberland
Valley. The object Of this reunion is to
bring together number of lutheran clergy
man and members belonging to different
synods IN Va, W. Va, Md, Pa, and the
District of Columbia many of whom would
never otherwise meet and thus afford an OPP
portunity for the renewal of old and the
formation OF new acquaintance.
After a social reunion all are to report at
the stand at "p. IN. for a special exercise
consisting of speaking intcrspcrscd with
slnri ny and music rendered by select bands.
The addresses will be limited to 10, 10 and 5
minutes. Luthcr's Battle Song will be rem
dcred in the German, some of the choirS are
to sing few of our choice hymns and in
others, all the choirs and audience are to
unite. These exercises will continue till
abou, 430 p, m.
The W. Md Il Road officials have prom
scd to prepare suitable stands for the speak
crs and choirs and seats for the AUDIENCE
The usual amuScmcnts at the pavilion will
be discontinued during these exercises, anc!
the officials will be present to give direction
to the police and see that everything passes
of in order and to the comfort Of those pres
cnt. To avoid any difficulties in departing
a bulletin of the departure of each train will
be posted at the stand and at the Station a
special bulletin announcing the time and dcs-
tina,ion ofcach train 50 as to prevent any mis-
takes or crowding at the station. EXcur-
sions will start from BALTIC. another from
Glyndon with increased sections along the
way to Pen Mar. Excursions from
Shppcnsburg, Chambcrsburg, etc ana also
Wiiamsport and Hagcrstown will be pro-
vidcl for that part of the w. Md. Il. R.
This road gives visitors special cXursion
rates and then returns Il specific rebate to
the executive committee from which they
will deduct their actual expenses and the
remainder is to be turned into our church
extension and missionary boards. These
rates will be duly reported TO the proper
parties and posters Of time &c furnish
ed. The cXcursioniSts from other parts OF
the Cumberland Valley, from York, Han
over and Frederick City, Washington City
Martinsburg w. Va. the Valley of Va. and
other parts will make thcir own plans and
rates.
The excursion from Washington ID. C., is
requested TO come by the b. & 0. Road and
accommodate hose along that route caring
for the visitors from Lovrl,syillo Va. Berlin
Knoxville, Burkittsvillc &c.
Special arrangements Will be made to fur
nish dinner at the dining room on the
grounds at so cts. for those who do not wis
| to take u basket along, but to avoid dlsap
Monuments i, would be well for each cXcur
sion upon starting to ascertain the probable
number and telegraph.
| A definite Program of exercises on The
ground will he maturcd in due time.
The executive committee is composed OF
DIR, J. G. Morris of Luthrryllc Md, Rev
w. G. Wire OF MccllanicStown Md, DIR, c
A. Hay Of Gettysburg Pa, Rev. Il, c. llol
land of Martinsburg w. Va, but owing t'
the unexpected change in the date amt the
number of letters Of inquiry the undersigned
was obliged TO resort to telephone com
munca,ion and finally to meet in BaIiomor'
with DR.. J. &. Morris for dcll"ration "l
the 10th inst. where we could oltrr will
the II. Road officials, And under thu
emergency after considering the requests I"
all we were Obliged to exercise pIcnar.
authority and fix definitely and finally upon
the date, believing that this will he sat
istac' Dry to all.
From the many verbal and written cX
prcss.ons. if the weather is not too untavor
able there vii, be large attendance, BrrlIl
rem take duc notice ana govern N'nrHrivr
accordingly a"d t. Us lave a pheasant IT
tunion. VIC. WlNE.
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