The Newtown bee., 1894-07-13


 big clock about the size of a large bass
 drum, on the face of which was painted
 in good-sized letters, ssNo Tick Here,'
 then in smaller letters, s'but the best l
 goods at very moderate prices for cash"
 William Dakin & Co.,. the Hotchkiss-
 vile carriage manufacturer, had very
 handsome float upon which was hand-
 some sleigh and an elegant carriage, both
 of which were favorably commented up-
 on.
 Marshal Pond was assisted by the fol-
 lowing aids H. c. Smith, Stephen Crane,
 J. H. Roberts, Frank Allen, F. R. Ford,
 Frank Hitchcock and George Terrill.
 A. W. Mitchell was also an aid, but he
 met with severe accident just as the procession was forming. His horse be- came frightened and threw MT Mitchell from his back, rendering him uncon- scious for a short time. 1t was very un- fortunate and from the words of praise spoken of Mr Mitchell we should infer
 that he was an exceptionally popular
 young man. Two young ladies arrayed
 in dresses made of cloth bearing the
 national colors, with hats to match,
 were frequently noticed during the day.
 The afternoon exercises commenced at | 12.l5, when the vast assemblage was
 called to order by Historian William
 Cothren, the president of the day. The
 exercises took place at the grove opposite
 James H. Linsley's. First in order was
 music by the Watertown band. The
 band was in uniform and presented fine
 appearance. The selection played by
 them was finely rendered and was thoroughly enjoyed by the people. This
 was the first time many of the people present had heard this band and many , were the words of praise spoken of them. 1t is cur opinion that the Citizens band of Watertown will make a mark for itself in the musical world. The Woodbury Glee club then sang "America." A fine 2 organ had been provided for the occasion and it was a great addition to the musi cal part of the program. The Glee clut are fine singers and were vigorously ap Q plauded at the close of their song. Rev e MT Wyckoff then offered prayer. In - clear and powerful voice Dr David R / Rodger read the Declaration of Independ U ence. Just at this moment clap o u thunder shook the sky and instantl. d there was a commotion among the peo t pie, some leaving the grounds and run Z ming for shelter and many with team l. starting for home. MT Cothren quick. Il announced that the next on the program 'I was music by the. band and the crow s. quietly listened until the selection wa d completed. An adjournment was the IS taken to the Town hall, where the ex o ercses were completed. The number 0
 people in the hall, however, was visibl IS less than outside. MT Cothren now il IS trOduced Prof John X. Bucklyn, the ora Us tor of the day. MT Bucklyn said: ''M h. President, Ladies and Gentlemen--W re are disappointed that it rains, but hay oI the greatest confidence in the manag, oL ment of the weather. It might ha, t. been great deal worse than it is, to- le you know" MT Bucklyn compliments It them on the success of their celebration Ill He sad he had never seen a town tha had larger parade and he also cOmpl eI mented them on the beauty of their p lc rade. Continuing, he said ''It afford to me great pleasure to meet you on tn E this llSth anniversary of our Nation s- Independence and to contribute what It may to the success of this joyful occasio ed l have thought to give you some reasol l.. for remembering this day with joy al ly gladness. Your cordial reception, yo' IS. courteous and kind words to me ha' IT, made this bright day in my life. I r ne joice that l am permitted to witness yo, s. celebration to-day, to note the unity al re zeal in the execution of your elabora Vo program thus far, to look into your fac ne glowing with intelligence, kindness al nd patriotism, to say to you word of hi n, tory, to note some facts of to-day, to i 9l dulge in brief exhortation and to me 'e. again friends whom I have loved al h. honored many years.
 ;" Patriotism has been loved and honor, es. in all ages of the world. The love si- Fatherland is one of the oldest and mo ch unselfish laws of our lives. Hence it he one of the purest possessions of the h si- man soul. For this love men have sac E. feed all other laws except that of Heav he and that love goes hand in hand wi m patriotism. Men whose selfshness
 k, other duties do not allow them to sac c. flee for their country, honor. and som W. times envy the men who do so sacrific ng Men have built millions of monumen in to their patriotic dead and the world h re- applauded. The most stirring lives
 prose or poetry have told.of patriotisl as "There are people who never smile," sa an the orator, 'the peasantry of Russ ed never smile." The man who cannot sm m- cannot do the work God intends him att do. A nation without a home is re, dangerous nation. Our fathers felt u At- when under the dominion of one m he and that man maniac. The effect he the Declaration of Independence was ld- create nation of homes. A man wit sre out home or the desire to have one is on dangerous man. Home and home Ii le. are great restraint upon men. No m us can have a home in the fullest meaning ng the word unless he loves that hon en sacrifices for that home and rejoices i'd that home. A man without the desire lot have home is socialist. Our fathe ell desired homes. That is why they c " clared Independence. It was not | ,c- cause they wanted it easier. Inste ies they asked for an opportunity and tn he were bound to have it. Our land is worthy of the sacrifices that have be-