Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-06-20
4sh Of July Ceicbra,i"".--.An Invita-
ton 10 the Public.

Mr.. EDIToR-I am authorized to
extend to the people OF the Eastern
Shore Of Virginia and Maryland. y
cordial invitation to unite with the
people of Mappsville and vicinity in
celebrating the coming anniversary
OF .hat 6av of days in cur nations
history. the Fourth OF July, 1776.
The people of the South, for a long
time thereafter, absorbed in the hui
initiation end ruin wrought by a de-
feat. that shed no less glory upon the
vanouished than upon victor, have
apparently not been rs appreciative
of the blessings secured TO them by
the fearless deeds of their ancestors
upon that Gay, as was their wont be-
fore tie dark cloud OF atriridal war
oversrread their happy Southland,
bat now, when the bitter animosities
engendered by thatstrife xist in the
minds OF hut few, save Of t-iie design
ing politician, and when we fully ap-
prcciatc the fact that a day of pros
perity is downing upon us unparallel-
ed in DIR history, it bchooves our
selves and others too as we'll, to re-
member that we are once again in
the mansion that none did more 10
build than the noble Virginians of
1776, and that we propose to claim
and enjoy all the rights that belong
to children Of q common heritage.
Therefore, on the coming 9TH let
us all come together, who can. for
getting the bitterness Of the latc war.
forgetting for the time, that we nre
Republicans or Democrats, or Meth
odists or Baptists, Jew or GENTLE,
native or foreign, and let us but re-
member thatwe are American citizens.
Let it be understood that this ccle
bratior is gotten up by the citizens of
this place with an eye single to one
purpose, that is to do honor to the
memory of the man who wrote, the
men who signed and the soldiers
who sustained by their blood and
valor, that immortal document, The
Declaration of Independence.
This movement has no connection
with any political party, or church
or any ether organization. but is sim
ply a movement composed of citizens
of all parties. all churches and Of no
churches.
The citizens of the place recogniz-
ing the necessity of providing for the
feeding OF the people and team that
may be here that day, are making
ample preparations to that end, for
which u very moderate charge will
be made and the net proceeds result
ing therefrom, if any, will be donated
to the church, the school and the
band in equal proportions.
The committees having the matter
in charge propose to offer entertain
ments that will suit the tastes of
citizens of all classes.
For the old and young, or for all
who enjoy a hearty laugh, we have
the foot, sack and donkey races-for
those who delight in the rushing
steed and whirring wheels we have a
good and convenient track--for those
who admire the trapping5 and TRACE
dy of war,we have the lannon's roar,
the rifles crack, the bugles blast, the
host and prancing steed-
for the patriotic, we have the flags,
the orations and memories that the
day recalls-for those who delight in
music, we have the organ and choir
and cornet band-for the devout, for
for those who recognize Gods Provi-
dence in the innumerable blessings
we enjoy, we have set apart an ap-
propriate hour, in which undisturbed
by any other exercises, they may re-
turn their heartfelt thanks-for those
who enjoy the spectacular, the glare
and the gloom, we have the torch
light procession and fireworks-and
for those who indulge in threading
the mazes of the graceful waltz, I am
informed that the young men and
ladies of the village have made ar
angements-apart from the regular
celebration-whereby for The sum of
one dollar per couple-proceeds to
the band alone-those who may de-
light in that amusement, can be graf
flied"
We would be pleased if other towns
and villages on the Shore would send
floats representative of some striking
event in our country's history, or
other appropriate representation, also
their lodges and orders of different
kinds and horsemen to join in the
procession. Would be glad to receive
notices from individuals Or organiza-
tions, that they will participate.
Proper places in the parades will be
assigned them.
For list of prizes to winners in the
races and target shooting see the
large bills soon to be posted. Let all
come and enjoy the national holiday
with US.
N. w. Mock.
Chairman.