The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-07-12
PATRONS UNION.
CoSEuArrA, Miss, June %. 'ss

desire space in your columns
to make some announcement in re-
gard TO the next meeting Of the
Patrons Union. The Directors
have permanently located the In
ion at Lake Camp Ground, and
are now making extensiveimprove-
ments and additions to the grounds
and buildings, with a view to have
them comfortable and attractive.
The grounds have been cleared of,
removing all useless growths and
distractions" and a substantial
wire and plank fence inolOses the
entire eneampment. Inside this
inclosure will be ample room for
the stock and wagons that people
bring and thus they will be pro-
tected from intrusion or escape,
should any "get loose" thereby
insuring their safety. The water
works is being considerably i'm
proved and j is believed that the
supply will be ample for all the
purposes Of the grounds. The
Pavilion and Exhibition Hall are
being improved and stalls prepared
for all kinds Of stock carried there
TO be exhibited. These improve
ments, which were considered in
despensible, if we propose to be
progressive and enhance the COM
forts and protection Of our meet
ing, have caused a necessary out
lay of about $4,000. To meet
these expenses and others that will
accrue; in addition to the sale Of
privileges, the Directors have ar
ranged to have a GATE FEE of 25
cents for each individual over II
years old and sl.00 for families Of
four or more persons. All chill
dren under the age of IL years and
ministers of the gospel admitted
free, The Directors have gone
forward and made these improve
ments feeling that the public who
meet here each year, will appreei-
ate their labOrs and generously aid
them in meeting the expenses. I
also desire to call attention TO other
new features, which we have not
had on former occasions. The ex-
tensive premium list offered this
year should attract a great deal of
attention from farmers, gardeners,
housekeepers, manufacturers and
all others who desire to aid in en-
hanoifig the material prosperity Of
our country. The attention ofthe
young ladies and gentlemen of the
State is especially called to the
proposition 70 give gold medal to
the one who excels in Recitation
and Defamation. This is a rare
opportunity offered our young
folks, which they can't afford to
miss; as it will be a source Of great
improvement even though some
fail to win. The general exercises
of the encampment will be of unu-
sual interest. Besides reports of
committees, essays, &C., subjects of
general and practical importance
will be fully discussed. Distingu.
ished and able speakers from diff
ferent parts of the State and out
side the State will be present and
aid in making the meeting both
profitable and pleasant. Among
others, Hon. Norman J. Coleman,
Commissioner of Agriculture at
Washington, has signi6ed his in
tention to be present if possible.
Hon. Jefferson Davis will be in
vited and urged to attend at least
one day, in order that the people
of the rural districts may have an
opportunity Of again showing their
high appreciation and love for
their honored chief. The services
Of the Ellisyillo brass band will
aid with the music during the en-
tire meeting. It is expected that
daily paper will be printed in
the interest of the Union on the
grounds each day. The Directors
have set out with the determine.
ton to continue to add new fea.
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