Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

writer of these notes., as secretary.
Col Geo. II. Raymond and 1.-The Platform"
The proceedings were such as became
a highly respectable and dignitied
body. The assembled wisdom of the
various associations appeared not un-
like what might be termed a band of
brothers s-Gideon's band, perhaps
a Friends Society, the delegates
seeming to be in full accord with the
conservative sentiments of the ''plat-
form" of the organization, which had
been proposed by Col Geo. H. Ray
mOnd, one of Smyrna's representa-
tives; so that all was smooth, calm,
and lovely until disturbing element
appeared in the person of a delegate
from Newark, Mr.. J. B. Sites who
lnterpOsed strong objections to the
adoption of the resolutions. He was
like a mule appearing on the stage;
he clicked in the traces" and made
quite an infammatory speech, causing
the hall to tremble from the thunder
ing applause which his ugllness pro-
vOked. He said he was "single" he
was, and utterly opposed to the pro-
gressive feature of the Association,
especially if that progressive feature
tended to prOpel him into an unknown
state, the conditions of which might
be dreadful to contemplate. He did
not seek to be tied like an old horse
to hltching post; he was not an owl,
and did not care to take a leap in the
dark, nor was he tadpole, and if he
was, he would not care to lose his
identity as the tadpole does when he
becomes a frog; indeed, he would
maintain his manhood, and not, like
the OK, wear a yoke. Through this
outburst, the waters which had been
flowing gracefully along the ripping
brook, became seriously turbulent:
and the measures proposed were dis
cussed at considerable length, with
apparent even effect, until Mr.. J. C.
Stockly entered the arena and so
and ably combatted the posi-
tiOn of his friend Sites that the dec
laration of principles as proposed.
which regarded with favor the mar
rlage relation, was adopted by more
than twothirds vote. Finally the
convention adjourned. Then there
was banquet, given in honor of the
delegates, at the Delaware House.
Our president, Judge Houston, pre-
sided. The supper did not consist of
dress coats and white vests, of fine
cutlery, glassware, and glittering sill
yer, but of edibles pleasing to the pal.
ate and assuredly delectable, the best |
III the market, which is saying much |
Tor those good old Johnny cake days.
When coffee was served and cigars |
= prime skies, one cent
apiece, the highest price paid at that
yell-remembered and cherished time
-toasts were offered and speeches
made by Judge Houston, MIR. Woot-
en-, Mr.. StockIy. and others, which
pleasing and entertaining If not IN
The evening, or better.
''red letter" occasion in
he history of the town. ALL both
'-sitors and locals, were happy.
jolly Time at Marriage Of Col. Douglass.
Another eYening was quite agree
bly, spent by the "bacheIors. after
he marriage of a fellow. member.
jol. II. G. Douglass, where, at the
esidence of Mr.. Enoch Spruapce. a
liver pitcher was presented to the
,olonel by the Association, all the
MEMBERS, 1t is believed, being pres. ,
MT. The writer of this paper had the
onor of making the presentation, and :
be little speech forgotten now was q
'ell received by the house full of 9
eople, mostly ladies, who thronoed !;
ne back parlOr, hall, stairway. and >
ther available places. Col. Douo. :
ISIS made an exquisite reply, which =
rlstled with a number of pretty ex. =
ressions, clearly emitting him 70 8
take the cake" This, however d
enerous soul-he did not selfsbIv a
'propriate, but had it disnapsoJ =
nong the multitude, together with =
eam' ices variety of fruit, and n
her nicities. This was a cheerful =
'therlnS, worthy OF remembrance 81
Broke Up Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall al
1t may not be known that tboro il
~ saints in Smyrna now. lint n,o 9,
,i'oi uoes know that he saw two of re
EN- there about City years ago, at W
lu I elbows n9 Hail. one Sunday after. ell
,on' Ihey were missionary fathers
'm 0tan' who began what was de-
snea TO be series of meetings for =,
{ enlightenment of the bepi0btod 'n