The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
THE FOURTH AT RISING SUN.
Soldier Boys Welcomed-Big Crowd
Assemblies.

Soldier Boys Welcomed-Big Crowd
Assemblies.
Surely all roads led to Rising Sun
on July 4th, for there gathered at
our independence Day Reception and
Dinner to our Soldiers, Sailors aad
Nurses the largest crowd ever seen
in our town for an occasion Of the
sort, and they stayed with us all day
and evening. BY the smiles on every
face we knew the entire crowd was
having good time, we also knew
they enjoyed themselves by the way
spring chicken, new peas, potatoes,
beets, slaw, ice cream and cake were
disappearing at noon time. Sand
wiches, cold meats, home made rolls,
iced tea, lemonade, all went the
same way during the afternoon and
evening, they kept the walters busy
in every department but they sure
did line up around the ice cream
tables. We had the pleasure of serv-
ing our soldiers of the Civil War, the
Spanish-American and the World
War at dinner, as well as the for
eigners in our midst. A small
charge for dinner was made to
others. The gross receipts for the
day reached $465, expenses $144,
leaving balance 1921, which has
been placed on deposit awaiting the
decision as to what shall be the
memorial to our soldiers.
Yes, it was a great day-great in
every way, and the committee wishes
to thank all who helped, and dit
seemed everyone in the community
joined in and did their best and we
are proud of you all.
1t was royal welcome accorded
our Nations defenders by the siti-
zens of the Sixth district sub
stantia1 token of appreciation in
honor of those called to the service
of war. The affair was held in the
open air, on the lawn at the corner
of Main and Walnut street, in charge
of members of the Red Cross, assist
ed by others, and was successfully
and pleasantly carried out in every
detail, despite the stupendous task it
seemed when the undertaking was
launched
The weather was ideal for an out
door demonstration, although Old
Sol was on the job good and hot.
Tables were arranged in the shade
of trees on the lawn, and presented
pretty and appetizing appearance
with their decorations and spread of
good things to eat,-and everyone
who has partaken of a dinner pre-
pared by the ladies of the Sixth dis
trict knows they were good things
After being greeted by the recep-
tion committee the boys took their
places at the tables about one
o'clock, and were served with the
splendid repast by corps of charm
ing mattresses. At the conclusion
of the feast Rev. w. G. Rooms, act
ing as stoastmaster, called upon sew
eral of the boys, who responded
briefly, telling some of their interest +
ing experiences and expressing ap-
probation of the entertainment pro-
vided by the home folks" in their
honor.
There were patriotic songs, recita-
tions, instrumental music, selections
by the orchestra and band following
the dinner to the boys, and while the
large number of others were being
served. The following was the pro-
gram of the afternoon.
Toastmaster, Rev. w. G. Koons.
Toasts responded to:
Nations Toast-Harry Fox.
Toast to the Flag-Eddie Rock.
Solo" Battle Hymn of the Re-
public"-Wm. L, Ryan.
Board and Lodging of Soldier
Boy'-Edward Burkins.
Singing-"He to the Flag
A. P. White.
Just Word and a smile"-Nor-
man G. Pyle,
Some Impressions" Victor VIII
son.
Solo-Lynn B. Gillespie.
Seeing the Boys Home"-Dr. R.
c. Dodson.
Italian Music-Joe Muraca and
Guido Acciavatti.
Words of Appreciation-Rev. A.
b. Hallock.
Music-Rising Sun Cornet Band.
The crowd in the evening was
larger still than that of the after
noon, autos being parked all about
the town. Electric wires had been.
strung from tree to tree on the lawn
where the exercises were held and
the scene was brilliantly lighted, the
throng of people being an imposing
one. The following program was