Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-09
Cornerstone Laying at Harpers
Ferry.

began at 2:3o p. m.
| At the appointed hour, Potomac Coun-
Gil. reinforced by goodly number of
brother Jonadabs from the Sovereign
Council. Washington. d. C.; Monumental
Council, Baltimore. MI; and Shenau-
doah Council, Shenandoah Junction. w.
Va. formed in line at Odd Fellows Hall,
Heading the procession came the Citizens
Brass Band. led by Mayor Eugene
Shugart. their neat blue uniforms and
well kept instruments presenting quite a
fine appearance as they marched to the
lively air of Aud Lang Syne. which
was exceedingly well rendered. Next came
Virginia Lodge. No I,I,OO.F. Though
few in number they did honor to the &C.
casion by their presence. Bringing up
the rear of the procession came Washing
ton Camp No. 9. P. o. S. of A. making
fine appearance in their handsome
regalla. with the folds of Old Glory
undulating majestically aloft.
Upon reaching the point of interest.
the ceremonies began with the placing
of the ner-stone, which was of hand
some white MARBLE. in position by &. +.
Sudworth, OF the Sovereign Council, as
sisted by Messrs. John Billmyer and
Jesse Shipe of Potomac Council; after
which, the crowd was requested-owing
to the inclement weather-to repair TO
the Lutheran Church, near by, (which
was offered to them for the occasion) in
order to continue the exercises.
The church was packed to the DOORS
and large number of people, falling to
obtain entrance. gathered in the yard.
The ceremonies proceeded with the
conveying of the foundation which was
a gift-to Potomac Council. No. TO- S. of
j.. the presentation being made in an
impressive manner by Mrs. ]. H. Cox of
Potomac Council, Mr. Lyle Eackles,
Worthy Chief of the Council, accepted
the gift in the name OF the order, after
which fervent prayer was offered by
Rev. ]. R. Wood. of the Bolivar M. K.
Church, followed by singing, admirably
rendered, by choir selected from the
choirs of the M. E., NJ p. and P. E.
Churches of this place. The names of
the singers are as follows: Mrs. Fannie
Loman. Mrs. Geo. w. Fossett, Mrs Carrie
Souders, Mrs. Jos. Young, Mrs B B. Ran
son. Miss Emma Johnston, Miss Ida
Wentzeli, Miss Bertha Reel, Miss Lizzie
O'Boyle, Messrs Geo. w. Fossett. Ben
Baden. Chas. Baden. Will Baden and
Robert Loman. Mrs. Loman presided at
the organ. After the singing. Mr.. John
G, Bridner, of Potomac Council, who
was well chosen as master of ceremonies,
introduced c. F. Sudworth. of the
Sovereign Council at Washington, who
delivered most stirring address on the
evils OF intemperance, setting forth the
beauty of the sober life in such a force
full manner that it is certain his words
made deep impression ON all who were
SO fortunate as to be present. The band,
seated IN the gallery of the church. then
played sacred air. which was followed
by an address by Rev. T. c. Jones.
member of Shenandoah Council, which
was given in his usual able manner, and
contained a eulogy to the ladies OF the
Foundation Committee. At the close of
his address Mr.. Jones solicteda contribu-
ton towards the new structure which
will shortly surmount the foundation
just presented. The liberality of the
contributors gave mute testimony-more
convincing than verbal assurance-of the
interest manifested IN the cause OF Tenn
perance by the assembly. Rev N. c.
Bracket. of Harpers Ferry. then adj
dressed an appreciative audience on the
temperate life and the influence of moth
ers. The sound logic of his speech was
apparent to all. Then followed more
singing by the choir. after which Rev. P.
B. Stauffer of the p E. Church Harpers
Ferry, held the undivided attention of
the congregation for ten minutes. When
he finished his address the only regret
expressed by the listeners was that his
limited time forbade a more lengthy
discourse.
Rev. w. p. Roberts. of the NJ. P.Church
of this place. then made short speech on
| the theme of the occasion-T Temperance
lin his usual genial way. His address.
punctuated with amusing anecdotes, gave
pleasure to all, and the ladies of the
Foundation Committee received their
full share of praise at his hands. When
Mr.. Roberts sat down the band PLAYED
orce more solemn strain, after which,
Rev. ]. r Wood. a member OF Potomac
Council, dismissed the audience. Most
of the crowd repaired to the basement of
the church (Which is now used as the
Council chamber OF the s. of j. where
the ladies of the Foundation Committee
served luncheon and icecream.
The Foundation Committee. by their
united efforts, in the short space of time
covered by three months completed and
presented the foundation. absolutely free
of debt. to Potomac Council No. 10. S Of
IL, The committee was composed of nine
ladies' and FIVE gentlemen whose name
are as follows: Mrs Nellie Billmyer.
Miss Mamie Young. Mrs Addie Decker.
Mrs jamie Dinkle. Mrs Eliza Shipe. Mrs
Ella Derry. Mrs Blanche Wheatley Mrs
Molhe Avis. Mrs Belle Young; Mess-s
John Bndner, Joseph Young. Edwa,d