Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-08-06
BASKET PICNIC.
The American Legion of Honor Takes
Possession of tho HoneyhoIe.

Possession of tho HoneyhoIe.
The sixth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of Union Council, No. 800, Ameri-
can Legion of Honor, was observed on
Monday in manner which will be long
remembered by its members and those
who had the pleasure of attending the
basket picnic given by the council at the
Honeyhole. Freeland Council, No. 500,
which is composed of the ladies of town.
who are connected with the order, was
present in body upon the special invi-
taton of Union Council, together with
number of other guests. Leaving Free
land about $50 A. NJ. the party was con-
veyed to the selected spot, enjoying a
pleasant morning ride.
The committee of arrangements, con-
sisting of Hugh Malloy, DR.. w. V.
Nichols, +. A. Oberrender, Jas ] J.Ward
and DR.. f. Schilcher, had the grounds
arranged and everything in perfect order
before the pleasure seekers arrived.
The national colors floated gaily from a
tall g-poe in the centre of the field,
and all nature seemed to offer
CORDIAL WELCOME TO THE VISITORS,
who came to disturb the solemn serenity
of this portion of Luzerne County. The
day was perfect, the soft breeze from
the water serving to offset any effect
felt from the suns rays, which tried
hard but failed to penetrate the shady
nook where the party had gathered.
When all were located safely on the
grounds the first part of the programme
was announced and taken up. The Lord
Mayor of Honeyhole graciously con-
descended to deliver an address of well
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tree he was escorted by committee of
the council. From the appearance of
his costume he was three hundred years
behind the age (though his pate was en-
cased in American made tiny but as the
ways of the Honeyhole are not Free
lands ways the party withheld criticism
and gazed in awe at his strange attire
while they waited for the words of wis
dom he might speak. He rebuked those
who had infringed upon his dominions
without permission, but as the counten-
ances of his hearers bore the imprint
of Honor he would forgive this unin-
tended discourtesy. To Union Council
and its guests he accorded the liberty to
use freely of everything they found and
enjoy themselves as best they knew
how.
So far His Lordship's disguise was
perfect, and it was not until he had in
tlicted upon them
TWO sTANzAs OF ORIGINAL POETRY
that they discovered the Lord Mayor to
be their old friend, Past Commander
Schilcher. The response was made by
ID. j. Mccarthy, who followed the DR.. s
closing poetical effusion with few i'm
promptu verses suitable to the speaker,
the place and the occasion. This humor-
Gus opening of the days pleasure inocu-
lated everyone with good feeling and a
desire to keep up the fun.
Refreshments, cigars, balls, bats, fish
ing tackle and other sporting articles
were set out and all helped themselves
to anything they wished. Quite num-
when DePierro's Orchestra strck up their
music dancing was INDUCED in. The
principal event of the forenoon, how
ever, was the game of ball played be-
tween clubs selected from the Drifton
and Freeland members of the council.
When the seventh inning was ended the
electric gong sounded for dinner and the
score stood tie at IA. By mutual con-
sent the game was declared draw,
though Freeland would have won but
for the unique decisions of the umpire.
Over one hundred people sat down to
dinner, which was spread upon three
large tables erected for the purpose.
There was
NO LIMIT TO ANYTHING
in the eating and drinking line, and the
sumptuous repast was enjoyed by all.
When the major portion of the good
things had disappeared Commander
Neuberger introduced Rev. j. w. Bis
choff, who delivered short after-dinner
address. A brief account of the history
of Union Council was given, during
which he produced a number of face
tous photos of its leading spirit and Past
Commander, DR.. Schicher. They had
been taken unknown to the Doctor
during certain meetings when he was on
his dignity. After paying a splendid
tribute to his services the speaker pre-
sented him with a handsome token from
the members in recognition of the work
he has accomplished. 1t was in a gold
emblem of the order, made in the form
of a watch-charm, and was
STUDDED WITH DIAMONDS,
which came from the Grand Council in
Philadelphia. The inscription read
Presented to DR.. f. Schilcher, by
Union Council, No. 300, A. L. H.,
Freeland, Pa" The recipient was over.
whelmened with surprise, but thanked
the donators in few pleasant remarks
The remainder of the day was spent in
various ways, including another game
of ball, which was won by Freeland
A joint meeting of both councils was
held, at which James f. Sweeney, OF
Drifton, was initiated as member of
Union Council. The day was greatly
enjoyed by ALL