The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-07-11
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH,
HOW 1T WAS CELEBRATED IN
THE TWIN-IIY.
The Odd Fellows Picnic a Grand
Success-The Open Air Concert at
the Salem Square Il Delightful
Evcnt-Swcet Music. Etc.

the Salem Square Il Delightful
Eycnt-Swcet Music. Etc.
| Our community has always had &
broad streak of patriotism running
| through its life; sometimes it is seen
in stronger light, again, it seems tC
rest, but is never very far from the
| surface
Many of our citizens will still re-
| member the patriotic addresses made
| in the square, and the large crowds
| that gathered from town and country
| to hear them. Again the enthusiasm
| would take the form of the so-called
fantastic parade" when our gallant
young horsemen would appear in the
guise of knight and robber, Indian
| and clown. character possible and
| character impossible, and parade the
streets to the amusement of the Older
persons and the dmaZement OF The
younger generation. Later the en-
thusiasm partook of the nature of an
Industrial celebration. and a decade
of years ago the day was marked by d
series of floats, displaying the indus
tries of our growing metropolis. Thus
from year to year and from genera tiOn
to generation the enthusiasm is to be
seen, though appearing in different
forms.
Yesterday the Fourth was celebra-
ted in quiet, but at the same time
none the less enjoyable manner. The
day was fine, it was ideal-bright but
not too warm, and all took advantage
Of it. Early in the day lines OF car
riages, all brightly decorated with
flags, could be seen leaving town for
picnic in the neighborhood. Flags
were displayed on street cars and con-
veyances, horses and houses, even the
children carried them. The street
cars were busy all day, in fact, Man
ager McClement says it was one of
the best days he has had since he took
charge of the Company. About four
thousand were on the cars during the
day.
Here and there on the hill tops near
town groups of boys could be seen
gathered about some object, and soon
huge balloon, made OF red, white
and blue paper, would rise gracefully
and rise higher and higher. till lost in
the distance.
THE ODD FELLOWS PICNIC,
This, perhaps, was the leading at
traction during the day, and THE
SENTINEL is pleased to chronicle that
it was most happy and successful
event.
The South Side Park was visited by
hundreds Of people during the oay.
Dinner and refreshments were served
to more than 400 The gross receipts
were 500. Some $50 or $50 will be
sent to the Orphanage at Goldsboro.
The Odd Fellows are well pleased
with the patronage received. Their
only regret is that they could not
furnish dinner TO everybody who ap-
piled.
The attendance was large and every
one seemed to enjoy themselves. Sew
eral balloon aScenSiOns were made
during the afternoon.
THE SENTINEL congratulates the
Odd Fellows upon their success.
DELIGHTFUL EYENT-sWEET MUSIC.
The chief event of the evening was
the open air concert given in the Sa
lem Square. Several weeks before the
date large number of our young
people, composing the Salem Orches-
ira and Salem Cornet Band were ar
ranging and practicing patriotic Sc
lections, of our own country and other
lands. Mr.. w. J. Peterson and Mr..
B. ]. Pfohl were largely instrumental
in arranging this pleasure for our
communities. As large crowd was
expected, and as people usually want
some refreshments on an occasion
like this. Mr.. III. E. Fries arranged to
supply them, the proceeds of the sale
to be devoted to the East Salem Sun
day School, which is under mis- super
vision. During the day Mr.. Fries and
company of workers were busy dec
Grating the front Of the Academy
with flags and bunting, and by noon it
presented gay and festive appear
ance. Tables were spread with fruits
and flowers, ices and melons, cakes
and other articles to tempt the appe-
tite.
Lights were suspended from trees
and buildings. the arc lights added to
the brightness of the scene, while now
and then red and blue flash light
added still more to the effect. At a
little after eight o'clock the pro-
gramme of music was commenced.
The following is list of the pieces
played at intervals throughout the
evening:
Hail Columbia.
Star Spangled Banner.
Red, White and Blue.
My Country 'tis of Thee.
Dixie
Old North State.
German National Hymn.
Russian National Hymn.
French National Hymn.
The Heavens are proclaiming -
(Beethoven).
When "Dixie" was commenced the
famous Southern yell was raised and
| thus the tradition kept up. Hun
dreds had gathered in front OF the
Academy to listen to the music, par
| take Of the refreshments and engage
| in games. The number probably
reached several Thousand during the
evening. The little children engaged
| in romping and shouting as they or
ganized various games the youth
| promenaded back and forth; the ell
derly people sat on the places prepared
here and there oyer the grounds and
| enjoyed the music, the light and the
life about them. And thus the time
passed pleasantly to all, and we may
add profitably to our friends of the