Rensselaer Republican, Volume 14, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1882 — PROGRAM OF Fourth of July Celebration. [ARTICLE]
PROGRAM OF Fourth of July Celebration.
of Bells at Sun-rise— Firing of Thirteen Rounds. Assemble in the Court House grounds at 11 o’clock a. m., under direction of the Marshal, Captain C. A. Edmonds. Called to order by the President, Alfred Thompsc#. Musical Overture, “Harlequin,” Rensselaer Cornet Band. Invocation by Rev. Geo. Havens. Anthem, “Let the Hills and Valeß Resound,*” Choral Society. Reading Declaration of Independence by W. B. Austin. Music, “National Medley,” Rensselaer Cornet Band. Oration, Hon. W. D.. Owen. * RECESS FOR DINNER. Re-assemble at 2 o’clock P. M. Music, Garfield Quick-Step, Rensselaer Cornet Band. First Toast, ‘‘Tne Day we Celebrate,” response by M. L. Spitler. Music, “Of Hail us Ye True,” Choral Society. •Second Toast, The President of the United States,” response by H. E. James. Third Toast,; “The Continental Congress,” response by Jas. W. Douthitt. Mubic, “Freedom’s Banner,” Choral Society. Fourth Toast, “Our Flag,” response by J. F. Burroughs. Fifth Toast, “Indiana,” response by John G. Culp. Sixth Toast, “Our Country’s Future/ response by W. W. Watson. Seyenth, volunteer Toasts and Sentiments. “America,” Choral Society. Fire-works at-night. By Order of Committee.
