The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-14

e"Niioo ~ LuiifitW l4Ougtj VI OF u II
About . o'cloci, in The morning Of
Thursday last, the day of the Jubilee,
which was long looked forward to- %
horsemen gaily decorated in white shirts
and long-llowing blue badges fastened
with roselles were mounted on "friskv"
stcads, that looked ever so handsome in
guy colored blankets with the words /. O.
of &. 4. inscribed thereon, and wreaihs
Of evergreen twincd about their necks
presented an aspect most pleasing to the
eye. This delegation came to Newark
and were here meet by the Oxford brass
band, who turned ont in a handsome
$1,000 chariat lately purchased by them.
After waiting the arrival Of Mcssrs. lIof-
feckcr and Cooper, and several other
speakers Of the day, the company pro-
ceeded hence 10 the beautiful grove
owned by A. J. Whiteman, near Milford
Cross Roads. Just ON the outskirts of
the picnic grounds l'airvicw Lodge Of
Good Templars fell in line with the pro-
cession, and marched into the grove with
considerable pomp and dignity, bearing
handsome banner with the name and
number of their lodge and an appropr-
ate design inscribed thereon. Chairman
Lawrence Whiteman called the vast as
sembly before the speakers stand at
about II o'clock and after few explain.
tory remarks, called on Rev. Jos. Dare to
lead in prayer Harry Morrow, Esq,
of Wilmington, Secretary of the Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars of Delaware
and representative from that organiza-
ton to Right Grand Lodge of Good Tenn
plars Of the world, was the first speaker
introduced, and spoke briefly of the sub
iect in hand, making some very healthy
points and relating several touching incl
dents. Alfred Gawthrop followed Mr.
Morrow in most gratifying address,
and was followed by 'the funny man of
the day" Rev. i. l.. Hubbard of Brandy
wine NJ. L. Church, who earned his din
ner in ten minute talk. Rev. Hubbard
was considered the "star speaker on
this occasion by this people, which fact
was plainly shown by the manner in
which the people Hooked around the
stand. Not alone us preacher, but as
temperance lecturer, has this gentleman
become already famed OH the Peninsula
We predict for the Rev. +. l.. Hubbard
a successful and brilliant future.
The intervening hours were spent
in regular picnic style. Intact every
body went to have good time and came
away not disappointed. Had they done
50 it would have been most assurely
their own fault. In the afternoon Rev.
+. L. Hubbard offered prayer, and was
followed by Chairman Whiteman who
introduced George w. Todd of Whining
ton, who in a rattling half hours speech
made many friends and in all possibility
not few votes solid for the new party.
Mr.. lloilecker was next introduced and
said but few words, but made numerous
friends by his courteous manner and
genial disposition. Mr.. lIoflecker is
true type of manhood, and makes last
ing impressions us such wherever he
goes. Mr.. Cooper spoke rather lengthy,
and furnished not few thoughts that
set voters to thinking and at last to con-
clude that Cooper was graphing with
facts that made the heads of the voter
political aspirant and law-maker swim. |
This address was practical, being full of |
sound arguments based on facts that no |
man need deny. Mr.. Hubbard was the
last to speak As he warmed up with the |
topic in hand this speaker became unus-
ually eloquent. His voice trembled with |
and grew husky and his eyes
flashed lke-unto fire as he closed his
highly appreciated address.
In the evening }. Harvey Whiteman,
of the class of 'S5 of Delaware College
Il carefully prepared address on
the temperance question, and was follow
cd by Rev. J. 3. Umberger Of White
Clay Creek Church. Mr.. Umberger held |
his audience spell-bound for over half an
hour This address was something more
than of ordinary importance, and the
speaker did himself great credit
The affair was a complete success At
one time during the day, it was csti-
mated that there were not less than
1000 people on the grounds. Fairview
Lodge deserves much credit. 1t is 70 be
hoped that the lodge in this place will
follow in line soon, and show the Fair-
view folks that they are ambitious also.