The citizen., 1900-09-14
Old Defenders DaV.
DEDICATION OF SPANISH
CANNON.
The Historic Day Celebrated
by the Improved Order of
Heptasophs-Imposing Pro
gram at the Key Monument
and at Braddock.

A day rich in memories of valiant
deeds and noble sacrifices for
right and the establishment of
our national independence. Sep
tember 18th. is the anniversary
of the battle of North Point,
where a handful of raw Ameri
cans defeated and turned back
England's powerful army and
saved Baltimore.
September the 18th. is '.Old
Defenders Day." a day dear to the
heart of every Marylander, and it
was peculiarly fitting that this
day should have been selected for
patriotic celebration in Fred
erick, which like rare gem, is
set in cluster of historic tradi
tiOns, and is known far and wide
as the birth place of Francis
Scott Key, and Admiral Win
field Scott Schley, and became
immortal through Whittier's
poem of "Barbara Fritchie."
If there is anything in senti
me1t and historic associations,
there certainly was enough of it
displayed on Wednesday to suit
the most extreme. A parade
passed through the town with
banners waving, flags flung to
the breeze on every hand, and
finally speech by distinguish
ed Marylander, who talked long
and earnestly on these subjects.
1t was day long to be remember
ed by all who participated, ac.
lively or in spirit and those who
were interested in the arrange
ments, can feel satisfied of it's
complete success.
The direct cause of the big
demonstration was the dedica-
tion of Spanish cannon, loaned
to the Key Monument Association
by the government, and which
was placed before the monument
of the patriot-poet in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery with every pomp and
pageantry. The cannon was one
of those taken from the Spanish
cruiser, "Infanta Maria Theresa, !"
destroyed by the guns of Admi-
raj Winfield Scott Schley's feet,
off Santiago, July 3rd, 1898.
Another feature of the day
was the commemOration of the
22nd anniversary of the ''Im.
proved Order of Heptasophs." I"
Both events were successfully
combined. The Francis Scott
Key Monument Association, with
Mr.. VIC. Birely, master of cere-
monies and Major Il. j. Colds
borough, Chief Marshal, had
charge of the ceremonies.
The line of parade formed on
Patrick and Court streets and
about the Court House Park and
moved in procession at eleven
O'Clock.
Among those in line were the
mounted police. the guests of
honor in carriages. the uniformed
order of Heptasophs, the various
orders in uniform and the United
Drill Association. The Spanish
cannon mounted on a heavy drag,
drawn by four horses, attracted
much attention. Four boys in
sailor costume were the escorts
and over all f1Oated the Stars and
Stripes.
The dedication ceremonies were
imposing. The cannon was un-
yelled by the boys who escorted
it. Miss Katharine Eisenhauer
recited poem composed for the
occasion by Folger McKinsey, of
Baltimore, formerly of this city.
Hon. George A. Pearre delivered
the presentation speech. 1t was
chiefly through his aid that the
association secured the cannon.
The Heptasophs were enter,
tanned by the local lodge and
were banqueted at the Rink.
Harry b. Chapline delivered the
address of welcome. Afterwards
they went to Braddock where
Mr.. Henry Wineberg made an ad-
dress, followed by State Senator
Olin Bryan, of Baltimore.
Dancing was INDUCED in all
the afternoon and until late in
the evening. A dance was also
held at Junior Hall.
A large number of members of
the order were present from Bal
tiLl ore and made quite an impOs-
ing appearance in the parade.
Major E. Y. Goldsborough was
Chief Marshal of the parade,
with the following assistants: L.
Harding, George Wilson, DR.. w.
> G. McComas, Richard Potts,
Harry Chapline, DIR. Ira J. Mo
Curdy, W. G.. Buckley, August
Kolb, Robert Tyson, Charles
Wilson, Purver Donald, Vincent
Yingling, Buchanan Smith,
Christopher Warner, Frank Eli
semi Iuer, Thomas Eisenhauer,
JOS oh Eisenhauer. Charles Mea.