Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-07-19
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Ded,cssson Of tire r. o. $. Of a. Hall and Parade
OF the Order.

OF the Order.
Special 20 the ISTELLIeENcER.
TsRRE HILL, July l9.-Saturday will be
day long to be remembered by the residents
Of Terre Hill, as 1t wasappointed for the dedi-
cation of the hall of Camp "a, 2. o. $. of A.
The day was beautiful In every respect, and
the crowd was the largest seen for many
years In this place. The dedication services
were opened by a stirring address delivered
by Geo. Ulrch, district attorney OF Lebanon
county. 1t was listened to by large and
interested assembly. The speaker dwelt
mostly upon those who were opposed TO the
order, and he ably showed those who opposed
il that 1t was consistent with the highest
morals and intellectual welfare OF the coun-
try. The speaker, who is well known in
Lebanon and surrounding counties, acquitted
himself ably.
After the address the procession moved.
1t was headed by barouche containing the
speakers and district president, followed by
Camp No. 227, of Ephrata, numbering 80
members, with Ephrsta band; next in line
was Camp 50, of Reading, headed 10y the Fair
vile band next the marshals, among whom
wasone etbatrepresented George Washington
a wagon handsomely decorated containing
the Goddess of Liberty guarded 10y four
soldiers; Miss Lulu Shober represented the
Goddess OF Liberty, and the soldiers were
MIR. Wm. Hamilton, VIM. Irwin, Isaac
Hunshberger and VIM. Coldren. The wagon
was driven by Simiah killian, who is an
expert in handling the ribbons. Following
came No. q, OF Lancaster, the camps uf Ann
Vile, Lebanon county No, I'll, OF MohnsNliIe,
Berks county, and No "a, OF Terre Hill.
The procession was the largest seen here
for years, and it was universally admired.
The Sons made fine appearance IN their
regalas. The parade moved at y. IN. sharp
and passed through the principal streets OF
the town, the bands discoursing sweet
music to the tramp of the Sons ot America
In the procession were three comic char
acters. One represented Uncle SAM another
the fattest man in America, and a third an
Indian. After parading through town 1t went
to the retresbment grounds.
At 5 p. IN. the public installation of officers
was performed by District President W. ii.
Wohr, assisted by the state camp secretary OF
7. o. 5. OF A, of Philadelphia.
The officers installed were: President, H.
w. Weaver; vice president, {. +. Shuwalter
NJ. f., John Carpenter; conductor, Jacot
Eshleman; =. p, l.. X. Leslie; l. c., j.
Roger; o. g., +. ;. Gleim.
The ceremonies were impressive and atten
lively listened to 10y the audience: the music
was rendered by several bands in attend
ance, following which there was an address.
delivered by State Camp Secretary William
Weand. He explained on what the Ordel
| was based and spoke at great length upon tn,
| working of the order and its principles. Th,
| audience applauded him. The attendance a
| the ground was estimated to he between LOO
| and 81, 500.
After the address OF William Weand, mu
| sic was furnished 10y the Fairville band, ant
| the crowd was entertained in various way
| with cake walks the CHANGING oil OF a hand
| some secretary valued at $50; the lucky
| holder of ticket co. drawing the secretary wa
| Mrs Ida Ludwig, OF Goodvtlle The grounds
| were furnished with all kinds of frefreshment, t,
| which were partaken of freely. The proceed,
| amounted TO between 500 and $500, which
| will be used to defray expenses The order
al tiF,fp
| out for such a large crowd. The hall and tn,
streets were beautifully decorated with flags
flowers and evergreens as were as also many
residences along the route of parade. CAM
pa of this place extended their heartfelt
thanks to all visiting camps for their attend
ance and assistance. Much credit is dug t.
the committee of arrangements Ior the wSrl
they have done. -