The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-08-19

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toned at the Plattsburgh Barracks.
three miles distant from the hotel.
The first review was so successful that
the Secretary OF War issued an order
for its repetition daily.
little incident which illustrates the
thoughtfulness and courtesy OF the
President occurred the other day. A
portion of the hotel veranda had been
set apart for the use OF the President
and those who accompanied him from
washington. In order to prevent per-
sons from crowding about his chair,
carpenters had erected stout barrier
OF wooden beams about the place Sc
lscted for the occupation of the Presi-
dent and his friends. Above this bar
fier there had been hung American
nAgs. which inclosed the place to such
an extent as to make It resem Bile a box.
President Mckinley. upon arriving, al
50 observed that the flags effectually
prevented several hundred persons as
5embled upon the veranda from seeing
those who had accompanied the Presi-
dent or the President himself. and.
moreover, seriously shut out from their
view the soldiers engaged In the re-
view on the lawn below. The Presi-
dent at once directed that the flags
should be removed, and this was done
before he would pay any attention to
the troops that were marching before
him. The effect Of the removal of the
nags was to give every American citl-
zen at the hstel an opportunity TO see
the head of the Nation. Upon every
side Mr.. Mckinley was praised for this
act Of courtesy and kindness.
To the guests Of the Hotel Champlain
and the people of Plattsburgh and its
vicinity the President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley gave an informal reception. Il
was held in the glass corridor of the
Hotel Champlain. Mrs. Mckinley sat
IN an arm chair and the President stood
by her side. At the right OF the Presi-
dent were the Secretary of War, Mrs.
Alger and Mr.. and Mrs. Porter. Sever
al hundred ladies and gentlemen at
tended the reception.
Summer schools and camp meetIngs
are now at their height, and their
number is on the increase. One of the
most novel is that of the spiritualists
at Lily Dale, New York. This began
rs an ordinary camp meeting in 1879.
But is no longer a camp meeting with
nothing but platform and surround
Ing tents but quite good-sized per.
manent village, with comparatively
Few OF the summer sojourners using
tents, and then only as a matter o.
choice. The association itself now has
many thousands Of dollars invested in
buildings, and system of sewerage.
water works and electric lighting give
vacation life here the conveniences
which are enjoyed at home.
AS to what life at Lily Dale Is one
not otherwise Informed as to the place,
other than through some OF the ridicu-
lous newspaper stories would know
little as to its actual character. Lily
Dale is Chautauqua on a smaller
scale, OF course, with permanent pop
ulation, permanent post-ofiice, echool.
well appointed stores OF supplies. etc
In the summer there are from 1000 to
$500 people on the grounds increased
by excursions temporarily to 5000, A..
900 or 5000. 1t Is a regular station on
the Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley and
Pittsburg railroad, now operated by
the New York Central. The Auditor.
ium is capable of seating from 1000
to 5000 people, movable chairs being
placed on the floor on every Wednes.
day and Saturday night till 70 o'clock,
The chairs being taken out and music
furnished for the dancers by a really
fine orchestra of twelve pieces. The
semi-weekly hops are very fine and en-.
1oyable affairs. There are no restric-
tions as to full dress. Those who wish
to wear party gowns and dress suits
do so, but it Is almost as common to
see young men and women on the floor
in bicycle costume.
The auditorium Is used for the Ice
lures and other public purposes gem
orally. In the morning at 10 o'clock
after band programme in the grove.
a number of selections are played by
the orchestra. The subject being chos.
en- at the time by vote is followed by
the daily conference, subject being
chosen at the time by vote or previous.
ly announced by the chairman. These