The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-07-08
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Yin! WhiA! Bang !

The one hundred and twenty-second ami
versaIy of the independence Of the United
States was celebrated on Monday with un-
usual enthusiasm and eclat Bel Air. From
early morn until the midnight hour, there was
heard the din of exploding powder, and
very suIphurous odor permeated the atmos-
phere. The morning was very dry and hot,
the thermometer reaching 1909 at noon, but
during the afternoon a very heavy gust broke
the sweltering heat of the past four days and
made life much more enjoyable. A number
of our residents were absent from town during
the day, but when the hour arrived for the
commencement Of the celebration the rain had
ceased, and large number OF persons assem-
pied to do honor to the occasion. The glorious
news from Cuba had worked enthusiasm up
to the highest pitch, and it was with hearts
aglow with patriotism that the assemblage
listened to the orators of the evening. The
exercises were held in ArcheT's field, east Of
the town. stand had been erected upon
which the officers Of the meeting and chorus
of ladies were seated, the Wilma Cornet Band
furnishing the music. The Secretary OF State,
Mr.. Richard Dallam, presided, and after pray
er by Rev. X. S. Miller, the "Declaration Of
Independence" was read by Rev. K. A. Castle
man and short, pithy and stirring addresses
were delivered by States Attorney Preston,
Rev. s. b. Tredway and Hon. George Y. May
nader. my Country Ills of Thee" "Mary-
land, My Maryland" and "Dixie' were adj
mirabiy sung by the ladies, Mr.. B. w. Rom
berger leading with his cornet. The display
Of fireworks was perhaps the best ever exhibit
cd il I n Air, rockets, candles and set
pieces fcuowing each other in rapid success
sion, and closing with ha ndsome production
OF the national banner in its own prismatic
colors. Mr. Wing Laon's contribution of
Chinese crackers was an important and taking
part OF tue exhibition. The display was ably
MANAGE by Mr. James NJ. Reynolds, whose
untiring zeal and work made the celebration
success. As "Old Glory shone out amid
| the darkness, the ladies most appropriately
closed the exercises by singing the "Star
| SpangIed Banner The attendance was
greatly augmented by the people of the sur
| oundng country.
AT HAvRE DE GRACE.
Inc CcltDIdtiOu at hdfIc ht bIdCC lar cA
ceedeG any demonstration which has been
| known there in the memory of the oldest in
habitants. shortly after daybreak the dwell
| Jugs and other building throughout the city
began to put on their holiday attire and the
| streets to assume holiday air. The celebra-
ton was designed to be an allday affair, but
the rain interfered with the afternoon per-
| Torrance.
A boat race for the Kemp pennant took
place at A. NJ, there being five entries, viz:
Sunshine, Capt. q. W. Barnes; Herbert
Barnes, Capt. Newton Murphy White Wings,
Captain Albert White Emma, Capt. L. Will
son and Dewey, Capt. Van Reynolds. The
sail was over a five-mile course, the prize DO
ing won by the Sunshine, the White Wings
being second and the Emmn third.
At 1890 A. NJ, large flag 20x30 feet was
unfurled at the City Hall by City Councilman
j. l.. McVey. A stand had been erected from
which 4 patriotic address was made by Col.
| William Kilgour, of Montgomery, and the
national airs were sung by chorus Of one
hundred voices, led by Prof. Charles T. VIII
| son.
AT 230 the main feature of the day took
place. 1t was trades display, and reflected
great credit upon all concerned. There were
about forty floats in line, representing the diff
ferent lines of trade OF the city. A float, haV-
ing a jacquard loom in operation, was dis
| played by the Gambrill Textile Works, and
one by S. J. Seneca, showed the manufacture
of tin cans. A large float carried the Young
| Folks Circle an organization made up OF
about 80 young ladies. Probably that which
attracted as much interest as any other was 8
float containing a boat, representing the
cruiser Olympia, with little boy made up at
Admiral Dewey.
The patriotic meeting, presided over by
Mayor Vanneman, at 7.S0 2. NJ, was feature
of the day. Music by bands and the choir en-
livened the occasion, and fine orations were
delivered by Thomas McRae, member of Con
gress from Arkansas K. Il. Linney, member
Of Congress from North Carolina, and DR.
Frank T. Shaw, of Westminster. In THU
exercise the Rev. A. +. Waldo and Rev. VII
liam Avery participated.
Tuesday grand bicycle parade took place
One hundred and fifty wheels were in the pro
cessiun, DR.. j. Clarke Segar acting as chic
marshal with Il number of assistants. A
uight N fireworks display took place from {
float anchored in the Susquehanna. abreast o
the city, and the scenic effectwas beautiful.