The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-05
ON LAKE ARIEL'S SHORES.
About 1000 Persons Attended the Shcri.
dan Monument Excursion.

About 1000 Persons Attended the Shcri.
dan Monument Excursion.
The biggest gathering Of the day
was at Lake Ariel, where fully 1000
people hied themselves on the Phil
Sheridan monument excursion. Every
one of the many special trains. which
were run at frequent intervals from
early morning until O'Clock In the
afternoon, were filled, some Of them to
overfowlng. There was little or no in
convenience experienced on account of
the big crowd and the day passed off
without any accident of more than q
trifling nature.
The somewhat gloomy and rather
threatening weather undoubtedly d.
minished the attendance to the extent
OF 1000 or 5000, and the fact that the
day was very cool lessened the receipts
from the sale Of refreshments, but not
withstanding these drawbacks the af-
fair was a big success financially.
Frank Martin, vice-president Of the
general committee, gave out that about
s., 900 would be netted for the monu-
rnent fund. This quite comes up to the
committees expectations, and as a
consequence they are greatly elated
over the success Of their big undertake
ing.
MANAGEMENT TO he Commended.
The fact that the affair was so sue
cessfully carried out under somewhat
adverse circumstances and that no re-
grettable events occurred Ia very fiat
tering to the management. The light
spr.nkJing Of rain which fell during the
afteraccn did not materially interfere
with the enjoyment Of the excursion
lists. 1t was scarcely heavy enough to
penetrate the thick foliage OF the grove
and cnly at few intervals were um-
brellas necessary.
Owing to the coolness Of the day.
dancing was one OF the most favored
pastimes OF the day. The pavilion was
constantly filed with young people who
seemed to take It for granted that
never was there such a day made for
outdoor dancing, and they intended to
make the most of 1t.
The boats were also well patronized
All day long the lake was covered with
row boats containing merry, singing,
shouting young people, while two steam
launches, one towing a barge. carried
crowds on q circuit about the shores
bringing them in view Of all the pretty
cottages which line the shores. The
clam bake was the most popular re-
freshment feature. Thousands Of little
necks were dished out, but. notwith-
staEding the big force in attendance,
many people could not be served.
During the day salute Of 100 guns
vas fred from the "Uncle john" which
was brought over for the occasion by
tho firing squad Of Ezra s. Griffin post.
No. 139. Grand Army Of the Republic.
Captain De Lacy had charge Of the
firing Of the salute. and Uncle John
Armenian directed the actual work.
This. more than any other one thing.
gave q Fourth of July flavor to the
day.
Fine Literary Programme.
An excellent literary programme was
carried out during the latter part Of
the afternoon. The exercises took place
on the dancing pavilion and were under
the direction Of F. L. Wormser, presi-
dent of the general committee. A. j.
Colborn delivered the Declaration Of
Independence with truly befltttng pa
triotic fire and Evolutionary force which
brought forth frequent outbursts of
applause which was both a commenda-
Mon of the disclaimer and burst Of
patriotic fervor at one and the same
time.
Hon. T. v. Powderly. the speaker Of
the day. had for mis- subject American