The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-07-05
OLD SETTLERS have
Big DAY AT RUGGLES
ON THE FOURTH
Officials Of Camping Association Are
Elected and Arrangements Made
for Annual Meeting-Blg
Crowds Attend.

reunion and picnic at Ruggles Camp
grounds was as these occasions al
ways, a great success. For over thirty |
years these annual meetings have been |
a source of great pleasure to hundreds |
of citizens of~the surrounding country |
who assemble upon the beautiful camp
grounds as regularly as the Fourt of
July rolls around. Those who attend
ing OF real interest each year. The
officers spare no trouble or expense to
give the very best in the way of music
and oratory. Then the social feature
OF meeting SO many friends and en-
toying the day under such ideal con-
ditions is a Joy unspeakable. The at
tendance Tuesday was up to expecta-
tions. The music given by the Tolles-
boro band was splendid. This musical
organization is improving right along
and is a great credit to the town from
which 1t comes. The decorations made
under the supervision of Major John
Walsh we're simply beyond compari-
son. The old tabernacle was a bower
OF beauty. Col. w. Il. Thomas, acting
president, was in charge of the pro-
gram. presiding with all his accustom-
ed grace and dignity. The name of Col
Thomas and the "Old Settlers Associ-
alton" are practically synonymous. 1t
would hardly seem Just proper to have
any other to preside. The committee
made its greatest hit in the selection
OF the orators of the day-Prof. c. C.
Holden, of Manchester, and Rev. Frod
Riley, OF Aberdeen. Prof. Holden has
spent the greater part of his life as
an educator in New York City. With
the accumulated wisdom Of years
coupled with grace Of delivery that
is exceedingly pleasing he held his
audience under the spell of his words
| for over an hour. The afternoon
speaker, Rev. Fred Riley, added more
laurels to his growing reputation as
speaker of real ability. His subject
was "The Meaning Of the Fourth of
| July" Knowing the short time the
speaker has been in this country many
wondered what he would say about
our Fourth of July. They were shown
in an address portraying the ardent
patriotism and loyalty Of an adopted
American citizen from England. Ri
ley's address dealt with the big prob
lens Of the day, and he showed that
though but resident of America but
few months he has been close OBJ
server and has a wonderful grasp on
the things OF real moment in our coun-
try. The addresses of Holden and
Riley will live long in the memories
Of 1922 attendants at Ruggles Camp
grounds.
The election Of officers for the as
ISOLATION resulted as follows:
President-Col. w. H. Thomas, Lew
Ia county.
Vice President - ]. Luther Mark
we'll. OF Mason county.
Vice President - DR.: ]. B. OBannon
OF Fleming county.
Secretary-Major John Walsh.
Treasurer. II. Richardson.
There was the greatest interest in
the approaching campmeeting and Ep'
worth League Institute. Never was
there such high bidding on the privi'
leges, and the demand for cottages and
rooms was overwhelming. The Board
of Directors was kept going at higf
speed all day. For every cottage OIL
room surrendered by parties unable
to attend there were several appli'
cants 30 that before the day was ovei
every cottage was rented and about
five tents spoken for. 1t ia the purpose
of the board of directors to procure
regular army tents sufficient to take
care of every one who desires to
camp and attend the meetings. Ant
while arrangements have been made
by board to procure tents on shor'
notice they request all who desire tc
attend that they notify the secretary
and manager, Rev. w. s. Peters, Mays
Vile, KY, at once 30 there may be nj
delay in having all In readiness wher
the meetings begin. Many were of the
opinion last year whom the board
raised the rental of cottages two dol
lars and required one fourth to b'
lpaind by the Fourth Of July that many
would give up their rooms and not at
tend. The actions OF cottage renters
Tuesday proved how much mistaken
such puersons were in their opinions
SO far as could be learned not a per
son gave up their rooms on account o.
the increased rental asked, Interest Il
running high and everyone is looSinl
forward with joyful anticipation Il
the 26th OF July when campers ant
"Institutors" will assemble by thu
hundreds for the great program to b'
put on at that time,
Tho privileges were awarded as fol
lows;