Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-27
K. OF P. OUTING.
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR AT EOSART PARK
YESTERDAY
Preceded By a Very Crsditabls Street Parade.
Balloon Ascension, Races and the
Competitive Drill.

The parade and outing given yester-
day, under the auspices OF the uni
formed rank X. OF P, was complete
success. The outing at the Park was
preceded by very creditabe parade.
Contrary to expectations, the different
non-uniformsd lodges did not turn out,
and the parade did not assume large
proportions. There were FIVE uniformed
bodies in line, however, and they made
an excellent showing. The column
was headed by Meister's band and
Colonel Catch. aided by Majors Ian
caster and MCGEE. The natty uniforms
Of the Knights and their excellent
marching attracted large crowds TO the
sidewalks along the line OF march.
In spite Of the sultry weather the at
tendance at the Park fully met the ex-
psctatiouS Of the Knights. The crowd
in the evening was probably larger than
ever assembled on the grounds after
six O'Clock. About two thousand peo-
pie went up on the incline cars before
six o'clock, and almost equal number
after that hour.
There are always refreshing breezes
at this delightful hilltop resort, and
the crowd found II possible TO De at
least comfortable while the thermome-
ter at the foot of the incline was soaring
up in the nineties. Meister's band was
divided. The string instruments furn-
ished music for dancing al the big pa
vllion, and the brass instruments rem
dered concert and promenade music.
The bowling alleys were literally pa
troniZed as usual.
The amusement programme was ex-
cellent. One OF the features was the
balloon ascension by Prof. Fink. The
big canvass was inflated just west OF
the big pavilion, and an immense crowd
stood ABOUT. When IL was about two
thirds full OF hot air, hole was discov-
cred in the top from which the
smoke issued. 1t was to be the
third attempt by the Professor.
The other two had been failures, and
be felt somewhat discouraged. He gave
orders TO the boys, in broken English,
TO "hold 'er on yet" and they held.
None of the spectators thought the as
cension would be successful, but the
Professor was evidently determined to
earn his salary. He finally gave the
command to "'let 'er go, " and the balloon
went up about fifty feet, moving in
north-easterly direction. Almost i'm
mediately il began to descend, and para
chute, aeronant, and balloon fell near
the wind mill, within the enclosure.
The bicycle race was won in two sue
cessive heats by Joe Lubic, of Ben
wood. John Hall officiated as starter,
and Frank 3. Llsby as time-keeper.
The official time was lis and 1922.
Lubic was allowed TO take the lead
from the start. On the second lap in
each heat, Geiger fell while attempting
10 pass him. Geiger's~ friends are
confident that he would have
won both heats but for
the accidents. Both knees were badly
cut and bled profusey. Exaggerated
reports were in circulation regarding
his Injuries. They were painful, but
not of serious nature. Juergens ana
Kull were the other contestants, the
latter securing second prize.
The fat men't race was very amusing.
Peter Beck, OF Division 81, came in
first. II. c. Senne brought up the rear.
The competitive drill took place on
the road east of the pavilion, at about
seven o'clock. The judges were Col.
Hugh Sterling and Capt. William II.
Travis. The road was not suitable
one for the contest, fact to which
several of the errors may be attributed.
Occur de Leon division, Captain
Weisgerber, drilled first. Occur de
Leon was represented by twenty men.
Their appearance was the signal for an
outburst of applause, which was re-
newed at intervals. Their work was
almost perfect II they drill as we'll at
Washington next week, they will make
an excellent showing.
Bernard Stanley division, under Capt
Frank 3. Lisby, made splendid show
ing In the handsome new equipments.
This division is mparatively new, and
was not expected 10 be as we'll drilled
as Couer de Leon. The work OF the
Knights was nevertheless very credit
able, and gave promise OF better things
In the future.
Ii was dark when the competitive
drill was finished. Both divisions
marched TO the dancing floor, where the
judges gave their decision in favor OF
C9ur de Leon, awarding that division
the prize of $50. The only point in
which Stanley Division excelled was in
the inspection.
II was midnight before the affair was
brought TO close.