The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-07-31
Rancocas Park.
COLUMBUS GRANGE PIcNIc.

AA16Ocg anu VI buO idlbCi bHGIG WCIC ONC
o two hundred during the day. Farmer
A and their families suspended work tina
: they might enjoy the outing, which wa
u made successful by fine weather.
y The throng began to arrive early in thu
j. morning, and it was after eleven in thu
+ evening before many of them got away
The dinner tables were found a conve
nience to those who brought well filled
e baskets and boxes, and people nibbled al
r choice viands whenever they felt hungry
S0ciability among the grangers was
striking feature of the occasion, wei
come being extended to all 1t is proba
e BILE that more pleasant set of people will
{ not be seen at the park again this year
, where animation was busting from morn
ing until night.
The merry go-round was unceasing in
r grinding out its operate selections, and
this feature in the amusement line became
popular with the children.
The young men gave exhibitions of
their skill in the shooting gallery, and one
/ chap asked Samuel Taylor, the attendant,
to place his inevitable eye wink on the fir
ing line but Sam didn't want to part with
his best stock in trade, claiming it to be a
winner. The ladies became interested in
, some of the side games, and a few tried
, their hand at bowling, being delighted
when they succeeded in knocking down a
pin. With doubts as to their ability to
ride on the ocean wave without becoming
dizzy, many ladies took a chance and
found the sensation very pleasant.
The committee in charge of the picnic
had engaged the State Grange Lecturer
to deliver an address during the afternoon,
but as he failed to put in an appearance
there was no speaking. Because of this
fact dancing was given an early start, and
the fine orchestra engaged for the occasion
kept hundreds of dancers stepping until
the hour for adjournment arrived.
| One of the pleasant features of the
days outing was the base ball game be-
tween the Burlington County and Cam
den and Suburban trolley men The lat
ter came up in little dinky car, and upon
arriving they began to inquire as to the
whereabouts of the pennant, feeling sure
that they had the Burlington county
| players beaten mile. From the general
appearance of the visitors such a result
might have been justified, as most every
man from Camden has been ball player
during his time.
| The diamond was filled with witty rep
artee and choice current Of trolley Ian
guage, which was hurled at the local
players with the object of disconcerting
them. All hands were out for Jolly
time, and when the game was called at 3
o'clock the players were in good spirits
Camden made two runs in the first inning,
leading them to believe that they had an
easy thing, and they were not slow in
emphasizing that matter. With them it
was only question of naming the hour
for the funeral.
Get another playerl" shouted Cam
den's third baseman when Jimmy" Stills
stepped up to the plate. He's too skinny
to handle bat. Skidoo." But the Wis
| itors didn't know that Stills is an old
player with somewhat of a reputation as
pitcher. With steady nerve for one so
young, the little motorman kept his eve
on the ball and made hit, bringing in
the run that put his side in the lead.
| Stills circled the bases in professional
| style, and after crossing the home plate
he swelled up as fat as darning needle
| "You see what's coming, don't your"
queried Jimmy" This kind Of PLAYING
unnerved the visitors and they began to
call for water.
Come now, get right in the game, you
kids, here's where we start" came the EN-
couraging words from "Iky" Reeves, the
captain. Freddy" Shinn, an old-timer,
was at bat with man on third base, and
some one shouted: 'Put out your head
| UuJ luSIcdu bHG Jail MeUI SAILING
down in deep center, and another run was
tailed Afrer the third inning Camden
could do nothing with Wolfrom's curves
| Peacock, on first base, took everything in
shorthand coming his way, and John D.
Johnson Jr., had an iron pipe cinch on
| the most difficult fly of the game when
there were two out and two men on bases
| His running catch retired the side and
brought applause from the spectators.
The score; Burlington County 8, Camden
and Suburban 2.
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA OUTING.
| The favorable weather of last week en-
abled the county Brotherhood to have a
good day for their combination picnic
| held at the park on Saturday, notwith-
standing the predictions of showers, and
it is estimated that during the entire day
| there were two thousand visitors the vari-
Gus lodges sustaining their reputation by
sending large delegations. The affair
was well advertised by the committee
| having the matter in charge, which is
largely due to its success The only
draw back of the day was the sad drown
ing accident in the evening, an account of
which appears elsewhere.
| A tent for use of the committee was
erected in the center of the grounds and
| from this point all orders were issued.
| The promoters and some of their friends
| were served with meals, colored walters
being present to look after the guests.
| The usual interest was taken in the
sports provided for the entertainment of
| visitors, and the forms of amusement were
well patronized. From this source large
profit went into the treasury of the lessees
of the park.
An interesting feature of the picnic was
an address given by Thomas Gray, of
Camden, member of the Grand Circle,
whose remarks brought forth rounds of
applause.
An interesting feature was the ascention
of twelve balloons, and to each one card
was attached, emitting the finder of the
same to present from the following mer-
chants South Jersey Tobacco Company,
William w. Curtis, Walter t, Stewart,
s. Earl Assay, Ross w. Quicksall Hole
man & Son, Frank S. Davis, j. Harry
Halt, Thomas B. Denness. S. G. Childs,
DIR. E. d. Prickitt, George Stead. The
balloon which took fire and failed to go
up, fell in the park. and the card, which
called for the privilege of the dance floor
from Ellis II. Parker was secured by a
young man who exclaimed That Is just
what / wanted"
The dance pavilion was an attraction
for the young people during the evening,
who enjoyed this sport until late hour.
Music was surnished by the Peerless Or
chestra of Mount Holly.
The probability of predicted showers
was discouraging feature to the commit
tee who stood to lose $125 had the day
proved to be stormy, but there is reason to
be thankful that the day was fine and all
{ had good time.
t IMPROVED ORDER OF OPP FELLOWS.
The combined lodges of the Improved
Order of Odd Fellows of South Jersey
will hold their annual picnic at the park
t tomorrow, and with fair weather the
grove will be filled with visitors, as special
attractions fer the day have been arranged.
One of them will be the appearance OF
Mayor Weaver and Coroner Jermon, OF
Philadelphia, and members of the Grand
Lodges of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
New York. The Patriarchs Militant OF
q New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania
will give an exhibition drill in fun dress
uniform. Besides the regular amusemeuts
j at the park, games and sports of all kinds
t have been arranged. There will be dane
ing in the afternoon and evening.
4 POMONA GRANGE.
n The annual picnic of Pomona Grange
u Patrons of Husbandry, will be held at th,
Park on Tuesday. August T. This will
# be one of the largest gatherings of tn,
season, being a county affair Prominen
speakers have been invited and have an
nounced their intention of being present.