New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
PORT CHESTER.

The main feature OF tho Independence Day cele-
bration yesterday was the presentation by the
LOO employees OF large American nag TO the
firm OF West e. Simons The exercises took place
in front OF the factory at o'clock and were
witnessed by a largo audience. Patriotic airs were
PLAYED by the band. The presentation speech was
by the Rev II. W. Hunt. of the congregational
Church. and the flag accepted on behalf OF
the firm by the Rev. W. T. Pray. pastor OF tho
Methodist Episcopal Church OF Rye. The Rev. r.
l. Jackson and the Rev. W. II. Bowden made ad-
dresses The flag was raised by Miss Marilla
Starr, a forewoman Of the factory, who originated
s aasa Sy t m"ns na
letter was read from the senior h Gariner o. NJ
Vet to VINO ba was h ai sg woDd prove an emblem Of
loyalty for both the hrm and Its employees.
The children of ST. Mary's Parochal Schools OBJ
served the day by giving flag to the Church OF
our Lady OF Mercy. The exercises were held at
the nasstafY near the rectory. and simple
and impressive Little Miss GiannetI a bright and
Interesting Italian girl. delivered the present alton
address, and the flag was accented for the church
with the singing OF patriotic selections
4 committee representing Reliance Engine and
Hose Company has contracted with the Babcock
Chemical Engine Works for the construction OF
a chemical engine for the fire department. The
engine viii be- paid for by subscription fund.
which is now being raised among the citizens
Under instructions from the Board OF Trustees
an order has been issued relating to the sale OF
groceries, clothing etc. on sunday An eHort VIII
be made enforce the order as strictly to-day as
was done lasi sunday
An ENJOYABLE time had by the many per-
sons who attended the Beethoven Bowling Club
picnc Yesterday afternoon. The guests enjoyed
themselves al dancing. dischnrgng fireworks and
in listening n concert by Merits Band
The engagement OF Miss Lille Bell and Charles
& Could IS announced and the date for the we'd
ding SGT for the early autumn Miss Bell Is q
a.u.hter OF Richard Bell, OF Bayside Long Island.
Wr c;o,ld is the OF Charles a. Gould. the
oun.r Of the NJ r., Davis house on Grace-st
The band concerts for this season VIII be opened
next Thursday evening In Liberty Square pro-
gramme Of choice selections Will be played by the
Port Chester Cornet. Band.
Miss Katherine Kraf;. daughter Of Frederick
Kraft of Kine-s,.. has returned home from Hart
fond Conn where she graduated with high
honors from Mount ST. Joseph's Seminary. having
completed a Ave years course In music She was
of three scholars VINO received Sou ior
their excellence In muse.
The Sabbath school of ST. Peters Church has de-
cided Oh August 6 as the date OF Its outing. The
scholars will be transported 10 the picnic grounds.
ROTOR Point. Conn. by the barge w H. Morton.
Miss Annie H. Cushion. OF this city. has just been
graduated from the state Normal College in Osweeo.
and although the youngest OF class OF hfty-hve.
Cushion has also diplomas from the Rye Free School
and the Port Chester High School
The Rev Charles T.. Brugler, OF St. Peters
Episcopal Church. sailed recently on the steamer
New-York for Southampton. and expects to make