The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-25
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD PIC
MIC AT OLD SHILOH.
Pelahafchie and Shiloh Meef in Annua
Reunion Wih Large Numbers.

AS is their custom, the Pelahatchie
and Shiloh Camps Woodmen of the
World, held their annual celebration and
picnic on the 18th inst, Shiloh being
selected as the place-old Shiloh camp
ground, which was established in 1882,
four years after the creation of Rankin
county, which was carved out of that part
of Kinds county lying east of Pearl
river in 1925.
Shiloh is an ideal place for a public
meeting of any kind, having beautiful
groves that shut out the torrid rays of
the sun, a splendid pavilion with large
seating capacity convenient Wood
mans hall, several conSenieht springs
OF clear, pure water, and many neat
cottages where people may rest and visit
with their neigL!ors. A more inviting
retreat could not be found than Shiloh.
winch is eligiblely located, and one of
the most thickly settled white sections of
the state, and convenient distance from
Brandon and Pelahatchie
Shiloh is used not only for camp meet
ing purposes, but tor gathering and PIC
MICS, public meetings and social assemblies.
and could the history of the old state pr
written up many interesting and entertain
ing events would come to light, for people
have been assembling there for over 7s
years, and distinguished and eloquent
MEN have adtr~ssed the multitudes that
meet there from year to year.
There was an immenst outpouring of
the people at the Woodmen picnic,
many people coming twenty-five miles
to enjoy the events of the day, to hear
the speeches, meet old friends, form new
acquaintances and partake of good
dinner, the number being estimated from
800 to 1000.
AT II o'clock Henry Bradshaw ascen-
ded to the rostum, explained the purpose
OF the meeting, welcoming every one to
the historic old spot and introduced Anss
McLaurin, of Brandon, who, after ac-
knowledging the introduction, delivered
chaste and beautiful address on Fra
ternalism, going very fully into the his
tory of the Woodmen of the World and
other secret orders, showing their aims
and purposes, objects and benefits, enter
tanning his hearers with rich metaphors
and splendid FIGHTS of eloquence, charm
iag all with the beauty of his 'langue ge
and graceful delivery
After Mr.. McLaurin's address recess
was taken for dinner. and some time
was consumed in spreading and partaking
OF the sumptuous repast, which embraced
the most tempting edibles of the country,
served in the greatest abundance and in
the most elegant manner by the. wives,
mothers and daughters of the eSVoodmef.'
AT o'clock the. people were called
back to the pavilion rand addressed by
Tally Heslip, rising young. lawyer of
Pelahatchie, and Rs@H.a Henry of Jack
son, both Of whom ldiscrssed fraternities,
the latter at some length, giving the his
tory of most of the secret orders of the
day, particularly that of the svoodmen of
the World.
There was some good music for the
occasion. furnished by the young ladies
and gentlemen of the neighborhood
Theses Woodmef picnics and celebra-
tions ars greatly enjoyed, as they bring
out an enthusiasm and interest uneaualled
by the memberships of other orders, and
the event at Shiloh was no exception to
the rule.
During the day the Woodn1en camp
kept open house to visiting brothers, serv-
ing them with soft, cold drinks and light
refreshments, and making all feel alb
solutely at home, and impressed with the
fact the Woodmen know how to entertain.
Late in the evening the assembly broke
up, after deciding to meet next August
at Pelanatchie, where the two camps will
celebrate their annual picnic
It was a~ good meeting, most en-
joyable day, and every one present had
a splenofd time, glad to live in a sec
ton where people can assemble in social
intercourse, have. a day of real pleasure
without the least incident to blur or which
speaks we'll for the people of eastern Ran
kin, showing a high type Of civilization
that would be credit TO any county
acknowledges.
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