Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-08-25

Great Grang ars' Picnic Exhibition for
1999-26th Year.

lSS9-26th Year.
The great Picnic for 1899 will be held at
Williams Grove, Pa, August 2sth to Sep
tember 3D. The display of Farm Machin-
cry will certainly be the best ever shown.
The Carriage Exhibit will be something
immense. horticultural Hall will be as
attractive as ever and the Live Stock De
partment will be fully up to the standard
Among the attractions will be a Ferris
Wheel, Steam Merry Go Bound, High
Tent Shows, Bands Of Music, Electric
Lights, Electric Fountain and II 10000
Candle Power Search Light
During the week some of the most promi-
ment Gr"nRers, Agriculturists and Stntes-
men VIII occupy the platform and discuss
the question now engaging the attention
of the people. Among these we mention:
Hon. John Hamilton, Secretary of Agr-
cultures Hon, Algernon l.. Martin, De
putty Secretary of Agriculture; Hon. Levi
Wells, Dairy and Food Commissioner;
Hon. Alpa Messer, of Vermont. Worthy
Lecturer of the National Grange, one of
the editors Of Our Grange Homes and In
structor Of Teachers Institutes; w f.
Hill, Esq, Worthy Master of the Pensyl-
vania state Orange; j. u. Altman, Esq,
Worthy Secretary of the State Grange of
Pennsylvania; w. b. Packard, Esq,
! Worthy Lecturer Of the State Grange of
| Pennsylvania Statesmen prominent i'm
the state Legislature and in Congress, of
both political parties, and candidates for
| judicial honurs are certain to be present
aud deliver addresses.
! Hon WILLIAM TRENTON GREASY, the
Granger Democratic candidate for State
| Treasurer, will address his fellow farmer
and Patrons on Wednesday BE sure to
hear him for he has something of import
ance to tell you. In addition to the fore
going other speakers of National reputa-
tation will be present to take part in the
discussions ON different subjects of inter
est to farmers
Evening Entertainments.
On Monday evening there will be an en-
tertaining band concert by one Of the lead
ing musical organizations Of Central
Pennsylvania.
On Tuesday evening Prof. Frank K
Robertson will give an illustration lecture
on Japan, that strange people that but a
few years ago We're scarcely deemed worthy
Of passing notice, but who are now
among the powers that must be reckoned
with in the settlement of great interna-
tiOnal problems.
/ On Wednesday evening Prof Frank r
Robertson will give an Illustration lecture
on the battle OF Manila and show as well
as tell how Dewey and his brave men
swept the Spanish fleet from the sea with
out the loss Of a single man or damage to
n single vessel Of his own squadron. This
will be the only opportunity our people
will have of seeing pictured before them,
truo TO life, the event that electrified the
world only little over year ago. Prof.
Robertson is one Of the most entertaining
lectures before the American people, and
will tell the story of the battle in in most
delightful and instructive way.
On Thursday ana Friday evenings The
| New York Ladies QuarUeUte, of Philudel-
/ phia and Miss Margaret Garner, the charm
/ ing Dramatic Reader and Impersonator,
| teacher Of elocution and physical culture
will entertain the people in the Auditor
/ ium The new Century Ladies' Quartette
embrases some Of the first musical talent
of the country and never fails to delight
the audience Miss Garner is "A favorite
where ever she goes, and displays eXcell-
ent taste in the selections of her exercise
as well as mastery ability in their rendi-
tion 1t Is but seldom that people away
from the great cities are given an upportun-
| ity TO enjoy such entertainments as these
at any price, but here at Williams Grove
they will be given chance TO witness
these exhibitions Of musical and dramatic
excellence free Of charge.
Half rates on all Railroads. Inquire Of
K. r. Agents or write 70 II. Thomas,
General Manager, Mechanicsburg, Pa