USA > New Hampshire > Coos County > Lancaster > The one hundred & fiftieth anniversary of Lancaster, New Hampshire, 1764-1914; the official report of the celebration held in August, nineteen hundred and fourteen; > Part 11
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11
Once the guests had reached the summit and before they had an opportunity to cast their eyes over some forty miles of landscape, their attention was halted by the summer home of Senator Weeks. Here is the little colony with its home, a stone observation tower with an invitation to all to enter, the garage, engine house and lodge. Near the foot of the mountain is a private reservoir. Each building is a model in its way, well built, substantial and of proper architecture. The stone observation tower rises above the surrounding forest and from it one may have an unbroken view in each direction.
Senator Weeks' summer home is of two stories with a red
[ 123 ]
LANCASTER
tile roof which may be seen from many parts of the village. The white stucco walls are substantial and confine an area about 75 by 33 feet. There are seven chambers, dining room and kitchen upon the first floor but the second floor is one huge room with two massive fireplaces. It is finished with plaster panels and the wood is dark oak. Four balconies lead from this room. The dining room has a tiled floor and the room is handsomely finished. The entire house is heated by steam. To complete a summer home that is made for com- fort and enjoyment there is a broad veranda about the whole, giving guests an opportunity to walk about the house and drink in the beauties of every mountain range that has added to the fame of this section.
While the guests found much to commend and excite their admiration in the buildings there yet remained the view. Lancaster nestled at the foot, while further on, in either direc- tion, might be seen the little specks of white signifying other settlements. The Connecticut as it swallowed up Israel's River could be followed further for many miles as it wound its way through miles and miles of valley. Martin Meadow Pond mirrored the surrounding hills on this bright August after- noon and the landscape to right and left was dotted with other lakes and brooks. More than an hundred farms, made clear to the eye, testified to the thrift of the New Hampshire farmer. Vermont with its Lunenburg Hills, and the extended view beyond, added a sisterly contribution to the offerings of beauty. Looking over a broad expanse of farm and meadow land, Cherry Mountain looms up, and beyond the entire Presiden- tial Range, with Mt. Washington crowning them all. One sees the Franconia Mountains, while the Pilot Range, the Percy Peaks and the outlines of more remote ranges are but a part of a picturesque outlook. Mountains alone limit the picture, for the mighty chain encircles the whole imaginary canvas for a distance of hundreds and hundreds of miles.
Senator Weeks' hospitality made possible this afternoon in a Temple of the Goddess of Beauty just as it has made possible
[ 124 ]
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
0
D. A. R. Mrs. H. B. Carpenter Mt. Prospect Grange
ANNIVERSARY
similar pleasure to others, for he has always cheerfully per- mitted any to share these wonders of nature with him. Mt. Prospect cannot be reproduced in words. It cannot be given justice even on canvas. It is just one of the most beautiful spots in the White Mountains, recognized for their peculiar splendor.
[ 125 ]
LANCASTER
Part II-The Baseball Game
It might be said that all Lancaster is a playground with its rivers and brooks, its hills and mountains, its fields and meadows, all making possible the enjoyment of the life out of doors, but Lancaster has a playground proper in the nature of a baseball ground and grand stand on land to the rear of the Lancaster House property. This provision for wholesome sport has many times been justified by interesting games, yet never more completely than by the baseball contest that was the athletic event of Anniversary Week. The charm that seemed to be guiding the entire program was roaming over the ball field, for the contest was seemingly made for the occasion. The Union Athletic Association of local players from Canaan, Vermont, and West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, defeated a team of Lancaster boys in an exciting game by a score of 3 to 2.
It was one of the largest and surely the best natured crowd that ever was on the field. The grand stand was early filled and spectators lined either side of the field. The number included the thirty-third degree fans and those that had never seen a ball game. All were in a holiday mood and cheered impartially the players of both teams. The scene in the last inning when Lancaster made a desperate effort to bat out a victory reminded one of an intercollegiate contest where cheer follows cheer and women root for victory.
The game was well played and the score was close at all times. Remick, pitching for Lancaster, and Blais and C. Stevens, for the visitors, had a battle for honors and were equally effective.
Morse, the first batter for Lancaster, scored one of the two runs made by Lancaster during the game. It was the inning in which Lancaster lost her best chance to win, for the visiting
[126 ]
ANNIVERSARY
pitcher was unsteady. Morse was given a base on balls. Nourse singled advancing Morse to second base. Levasseur struck out. Leonard made a hit and the bases were full, and only one man out. Finnegan was passed and Morse was forced over the plate. Congdon struck out and Shurtleff popped to Lang, ending the inning, after which Stevens pitched more effectively. Lancaster scored her second run in the fifth before Union had counted. Remick hit safely, stole second, and came all the way home on an error.
Union started a successful uphill battle in the eighth. A single by Lemore and two errors by Lancaster after two men had been retired, scored two runs and placed the teams at a tie. Lancaster went in hoping to hit out a run, but Blais was pitching airtight ball, and after Levasseur had batted safely, he retired the next three men on strikes. In her half of the ninth, Union sent Lang to bat, and hereached first on a misplay. Merrill walked, advancing Lang. Marsh went to bat for Chase, and made the hit that enabled Lang to score.
Amid lusty cheering, Lancaster came to bat for her final effort. A single by Morse and an error made Lancaster's chances appear bright, but the first two men had been retired when the game assumed this rosy hue, and the rally was cut off without a score when Remick was caught at the plate. It was an exciting ending to a well-played game. The crowd left a bit disappointed perhaps, but as cheerful as when they entered for none begrudged the sportsmanlike boys from the neighbor town a well earned victory.
THE PLAYERS
Union A. A. Charles H. Stevens, pitcher and short stop; Leon Lemore, third base; George Blais, short stop and pitcher; Edward Terrill, catcher; George K. Lang, second base; Louis Merrill, first base; Vaughn Chase, right field; George Stevens, left field; Francis Sheehan, centre field; Merry Marsh, substi- tute.
Lancaster. Lester Morse, left field; Newton Nourse, third
[ 127 ]
LANCASTER
base; Valmore Levasseur, catcher; Thomas J. Leonard, first base and short stop; Rupert Finnegan, centre field; Forest Congdon, right field; William Porter Shurtleff, second base; Lester Moses, short stop and first base; Hermon Remick, pitcher.
Safe Hits: Lancaster 6, Union A. A. 6.
Errors: Lancaster 6, Union A. A. 4.
Score by Innings:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-Total.
Union A. A. 0 0 0 000021- 3 Lancaster 10001000 0- 2
[128]
ANNIVERSARY
Part III-Other Features
In the old Court House, erected in 1804, and the oldest public building in Town, the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and named in honor of Ruth Page, held an "open house" on Thursday afternoon, and some three hundred guests were received at the informal reception.
The old building which could tell an interesting story of service as court of justice, church, armory, library and school, is now having a well earned rest and on this occasion was gay with decorations, both within and without. Below a festoon of American flags on the front was the banner of the "D. A. R." and on the opposite side the card of welcome- "The D. A. R. are keeping open house to-day-do not forget to call. Two o'clock to four o'clock."
An hospitable welcome awaited within, where punch and wafers were served by Mrs. Burleigh Roberts (Regent), Mrs. Merrill Shurtleff (Secretary), Mrs. H. F. Olmstead, Mrs. Israel Hight, Mrs. Mary Fletcher and Mrs. James L. Dow.
The reception was held in the main room which was attrac- tively decorated in the blue and white of the Chapter.
Few points of interest to Anniversary visitors excelled the "Stockwell Farm," to which many journeyed to visit the place where Emmons Stockwell took Ruth Page, his bride, and the so-called "Holton Homestead," standing at the head of Main Street, on the site where David Page (Junior) and Emmons Stockwell built the log cabin, in which they passed that first long and lonely winter in Lancaster. In 1780 the first two-story house erected in Lancaster was built upon this delightful spot and in this house reside Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Holton, who opened it to the Anniversary guests on Thursday afternoon. About one hundred visited the historic homestead where they were cordially received and registered. Refresh-
[129 ]
LANCASTER
ments were served and Mrs. Holton was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Jett L. Bass, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Ralph C. Robertson, her guest (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Mrs. Pitt F. Drew (Boston), and Miss Pauline Logan (Dorchester, Massa- chusetts), Miss Tilla McCarten, Miss Clarice McCarten, Miss Evelyn Moyle, Miss Margaret Timberlake, Miss Marjorie Grannis, Miss Helen Underwood, Miss Elizabeth Jackson and Miss Olive McMann.
Ruth Page Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution held a most interesting as well as remarkable exhibition of antiques in connection with the Anniversary, and among the relics were many owned by the first families of Lancaster, and now cherished by their descendants. The exhibition was held in the Bailey Music Rooms in order that it might be readily accessible. One side of the large show room was completely filled with the exhibits which numbered several hundreds. Manager Garvin R. Magoon of the Bailey Music Rooms, co- operated with the Committee of the Chapter, and in one window was the electric sign "1764," and in the other, "1914"; for in one window were displayed utensils of the most modern invention, including a miniature automobile, complete in each detail and propelled by electricity, made by Frank Smith, a nineteen year old boy from North Stratford. In the door- window was a large portrait of Senator John W. Weeks, with the inscription, "God Reigns and the Government at Washington still lives."
Mrs. Merrill Shurtleff, Miss Charlotte Craibe and Mrs. Frank Spaulding had charge of the exhibit of antiques which was viewed by many hundreds. Among the articles exhibited, were Beecher table; wheel brought over from Ireland over 200 years ago; spinning wheel; saddle bags formerly owned by Dr. Samuel Legro, pioneer physician; andirons used in Revo- lutionary War by ancestor of Eliza Rix Spaulding; brown and white platter more than 100 years old; old music rack made of butternut; churn over 200 years old; wool cards; home-made chair once property of Capt. E. Rosebrook; clock reel; first
[ 130 ]
COURT HOOS
Court House Town Hall and Masonic Temple William D. Weeks Memorial Library
ANNIVERSARY
gong used at Lancaster House; old-fashioned chair of "Parson" Willard; carpet bag (1700); cowhide trunk; Mrs. William D. Weeks' wedding bonnet, 66 years old; cowhide trunk of Mrs. Richard C. Everett; glass cream pitcher, 125 years old; pocket book, 100 years old; pitcher (1807); old blue platter stamped with thirteen original states; beautiful back comb; horn spoon; old documents; medal of King George III; old powder horn used in Revolutionary War; tray made from a pew of the old meeting house; report of Centennial Celebration; stone axe; pewter plates and candle sticks; warming pan and pewter platter; oil painting; picture of Lancaster upon a piece of wood from panel of the old meeting house; two silhouettes and comb; embroidered apron, 100 years old; coat of arms; baby bonnet, 100 years old; writ and copy book; pocket book, 120 years old; act of House of Representatives in 1781; blue bowl from Bemis House; ten pieces of Continental money; baby dress, 80 years old; hand bags; table cloth; letter of Drucilla Everett to her father, Richard Clair Everett, written in 1812; four glasses used before the Revolutionary War in the Tavern at Charles- town; badge worn by James Rix at dedication of Bunker Hill monument, also portrait of Mr. Rix; brass kettle, 135 years old; tea cup and saucer, 200 years old; doll's bureau, 75 years old; uniform of Governor's horse guards; hand reel; large and valuable pitcher; sampler; needle work; hand bags; old silk hat; picture first Prospect Farmhouse; Ruth Page's foot-stove; waffle irons, 125 years old; decanter; case bottle; three brass candle sticks; Coat of Arms of Brackett family; sampler (1785); copper tea kettle brought by Phoebe Spaulding in 1767 filled with seeds; pewter set (1505); cup and saucer, 100 years old; sampler made by Mercy Stockwell; picture embroid- ered by Mercy Stockwell; old toaster; plate-"Landing of the Pilgrims," 90 years old; carpet bag owned by David Greenleaf; early prints; melodeon; mouth piece; accordeon; whale oil lamp; old violin; cane brought from California gold fields around Cape Horn in 1852 by "Uncle Ben" Silsby; trunk (1683); fork.
[131 ]
LANCASTER
All of the fraternal orders, the churches and the public build- ings were open during Anniversary Week, either as a meeting place for members and guests or for rest. A registration booth was conducted at the Park under the direction of Mrs. E. R. Stuart, and Mrs. Herbert E. Howe, and while but a portion present during the week registered, the total number was nearly two thousand. Guests registered from many states in the Union, also from Canada, Norway, Sweden and England.
A large number of souvenir badges were worn during the week. In all respects it was a gala week with its attendant features.
A delegation from the Boy Scouts co-operated with the Com- mittee in giving information when desired, the boys so acting being Clark Hartford, Neal Congdon, Wallace Blood, Harold Matson, Paul Smith, Howard Snow, Raymond Matson, Philip Crosman, Raymond Simonds, Bartlett Carleton, Her- bert Carter, Francis Bernier and Edgar Ingerson.
[132 ]
The Historical Play
Part I-Story of "The Founders"
N O Anniversary of this character would be complete without special emphasis at some point upon the historical. Dances and songs, parades of exceptional merit and addresses, even if of an historical character, are not sufficient in themselves to perpetuate the historical sig- nificance of the occasion. "The Founders" proved to be the happy selection of the Committee to make complete a memo- rable program.
Picture a large auditorium in which every seat is filled, while the story is told in drama, written by a Lancaster boy, of the courage and hardihood of the early settlers, told, too, by Lan- caster's own talented actors, and you have the climax to Lan- caster's Anniversary. The music of those August days may become forgotten melodies and the beauties of parades may fade with time, but into a large company was permanently emplanted by "The Founders" the example of the early settlers of Lancaster.
One man has said that he had seen many historical pageants in England, but he had never seen anywhere such a satisfac- tory historical reproduction as "The Founders." An audience, tired from the week's festivities, viewed the stage scenes and listened to the story, but it left enthused at the production.
Unfortunately the hall's capacity of eight hundred was not sufficient to provide for all and many were obliged to forego the attraction, but townspeople had quite generally provided for their guests.
"The Founders" was written by Fred W. Baker, Esquire, and
[ 133 ]
LANCASTE R
reflected much credit upon him. He also staged the show and was active in arranging its presentation. The costumes, his- torically accurate, were designed by Miss Katherine Sawin.
Mr. Baker, the author, is a Lancaster boy, the son of Mr. W. G. Baker. He was educated in the local schools and was gradu- ated from Dartmouth in the class of 1903. He then entered the Harvard Law School, receiving his degree in 1908. After a brief office experience in Boston, he returned to Lancaster where he has since engaged in the practice of law.
Mr. Baker put his story of Lancaster into two acts and through each he brought a degree of action, always appreciat- ing that he was limited to the scenic possibilities of the Town Hall. In selecting his cast, also, and in suggesting the inter- pretations he was confined to historical accuracy wherever he was picturing an historical character. In spite of these restric- tions there was no blemish on play or interpretation. Fortu- nately perhaps, Mr. Baker had no Anniversary in mind when he wrote "The Founders" or he might have been tempted to omit some of the fictitious characters introduced to furnish comedy or aid the action. The opening act was much the creation of the author's imagination although it told of the early trouble with the Indians and introduced Capt. John Stark and Israel Glines. The early settlers, however, had no such comedy in their lives as Patsy provided the Anniversary audience.
The curtain rose on an Indian camp where Chief Metallak held sway. The time was early in the year of Lancaster's settlement, and the place at the falls, Northumberland, where the St. Francis braves had returned from a visit to the settle- ment of the whites at Newbury, Vt. Some of the Indians had captured Captain Stark and Patsy, his handy man, and Metal- lak intends to make them suffer for the encroachment of the whites upon his territory. Stark is little moved by his anger, but Patsy is thrown into terror. The braves have much amusement at his expense and Patsy wins the good graces of Leona, the daughter of Metallak. In fact his proneness to fall
[134 ]
ANNIVERSARY
in love has caused him much previous trouble. Metallak ascertains that Stark has been exploring the Coashaukee Meadows for the purpose of settlement and with the explorer as guide starts off to secure the aid of the French in Canada in hope of driving out the whites.
The second scene presents the old trapper, Israel Glines, as he makes his camp for the night on the river (Israel's) bank, after first setting his bear trap. He is aroused by Metallak and his band who had been misled by Stark, who later escaped. The Indians are about to burn Glines as a sacrifice to appease the Great Spirit, when Stark appears with a company of Roger's Rangers upon whom he had chanced. Glines is saved, and Metallak and his braves captured. At about this time Patsy, who had been left behind by Metallak when he was searching for Stark, was found caught in the bear trap into which he had wandered. Stark and Glines exchange experiences, and Stark names the new river in honor of its discoverer, Israel's. The act ends dramatically with the peace pact between Chief Metallak and the whites.
The second act concerns the settlement of Lancaster and introduces well known characters. On August 26, 1764, the men are gathered about the door of the first log cabin and they tell the story of the settlement, and young David Page and Emmons Stockwell recite the experiences of their first winter. The men are talking of the day's work when Governor Page and his daughter, Ruth Page, arrive from their home in Peter- sham, Mass. She is cordially received by the boys and ex- presses her delight. She has but a few words with her former lover, Emmons, and there is evidence that there is a lover's quarrel. Patsy has joined the camp and continues to create merriment.
The second scene is the following morning, after the great frost that had destroyed the corn. The men gather in front of the cabin and discuss the situation. Governor Page presides and all appear favorable to abandoning the settlement. Be- fore the vote is cast, Ruth Page steps from the cabin and facing
[135 ]
LANCASTE R
her father demands a right to speak. At the intercession of Edwards Bucknam, Governor Page reluctantly grants Ruth's request. She makes a plea for the preservation of the colony, calling upon the men to make one more trial and not be re- pulsed by a single reverse, saying, "Men, will you admit, dare you admit, that you have less persistence than I-a woman?"
"Good for you, Ruth! You can count on me, " replies Edwards Bucknam, and she wins the day.
The curtain falls upon this climax and rises on a love scene (two hours later) between Ruth and Emmons and their betrothal.
The final scene in the interesting story is staged at the new home of Ruth and Emmons upon their return from a wedding trip to Petersham, Mass., and the surprise party given by the neighbors. Emmons also succeeds in making a match between Patsy and Leona. During the Virginia reel the curtain falls upon the happy company of settlers, "The Founders," and upon the Anniversary.
The above is but an epitome of the play. It omits many of the characters that enter into the story, and fails to show the interesting dialogue. The scenes are well chosen and from first to last there is an action that carries the story smoothly to a fitting climax.
The story of the production itself follows, written by Mrs. Harry B. Carpenter, whose experience makes her eminently qualified to do so.
[136 ]
ANNIVERSARY
Part II-The Production BY MRS. HARRY B. CARPENTER
"Standing Room Only" told the story when the curtain arose on Thursday evening, upon the crowning event of Lan- caster's One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary. "The Founders," a drama into which had been woven actual inci- dents and scenes occurring in the lives of the early settlers of the Town, in whose honor all had been making merry during these anniversary days, had been one of the most talked of features of the celebration, and this is the evening of its ac- complishment. A murmur of pleasant expectancy was audible as the audience reviewed the synopsis of the play and the cast of characters, a murmur which ceased only when the curtain was raised disclosing a very artistic forest scene.
The first half of the play, relating to episodes preceding the settlement of Lancaster, presents the historical characters, Captain Stark, Israel Glines, the Roger's Rangers, and several Indian scenes. It also introduces Metallak, Chief of the St. Francis Indians, a creation of the author and perhaps the best developed character of the play, and Patsy, Stark's Irish at- tendant, who furnished the humor of the entertainment, a characteristic in which amateur plays are apt to be woefully lacking.
The second part introduces the characters intimately con- nected with the actual settlement of the town, the Pages, Senior and Junior, Emmons Stockwell, Edwards Bucknam and Ruth Page, and the action centres about the romance of Ruth and her pioneer lover, Emmons Stockwell.
The dialogue between Edward Hurley as Captain Stark and Herbert H. Sanderson as Israel Glines was intensely interest- ing from an historic viewpoint, and in the various dramatic
[137 ]
LANCASTEJ R
scenes through which their adventures led them, these two actors played the parts of the wily Indian fighter, and the mod- est trapper, respectively, with fine spirit. Thomas W. Wallace, as Saco, the Indian warrior, together with Miss Runey as the Squaw, and Miss McCarten, as Leona, daughter of Metallak, lent a touch of the picturesque to the forest scenes of the first act, the costuming being particularly attractive. Miss Mc- Carten, as Leona, had a very short speaking part but made the most of it, and one wished she might have been given greater opportunity to display her talent. She was a striking picture at the door of her wigwam, clothed in the rich barbaric costume of the Chief's daughter. The Roger's Rangers always appeared at just the right moment to win their way with the audience, and received generous applause. The part of Metallak, the Chief, was taken by Chester Bradley Jordan, Junior, and this character was the best work of the author, dignified and true to the Indian type. In it Mr. Jordan found opportunity to display one of the finest exhibitions of dramatic acting ever seen on the local stage.
In Patsy, Mr. Damon had a part after his own heart, and beguiled the audience by his Irish wiles into gales of merri- ment, so that whenever "Patsy" appeared it was safe to begin to smile.
Mr. Savage, who took the part of David Page, Senior, was a new figure to a Lancaster audience and made a dignified if somewhat irascible "Founder." Elwyn Wheeler as Edwards Bucknam, Thomas W. Wallace as David Page, Junior, and Gladstone Jordan as Emmons Stockwell, played their parts well, but one of the bright particular stars of the play was Ruth Page, the heroine of the early settlement of Lancaster. This part, presented by Mrs. David M. White, was a splendid piece of acting. One forgot Mrs. White entirely, and it was Ruth herself who coquetted with the bashful Emmons, inspired the ardent Patsy or dominated the first "town meeting." In the last scene she was a charming embodiment of the old-fashioned virtues which had culminated in the home-maker. It was not
[ 138 ]
ANNIV RSARY
only to Ruth the heroine, but to Mrs. White, the actress, that the audience paid tribute as they greeted her with applause. Our only regret was that Ruth could not have appeared earlier and Metallak lived longer in the play.
The young ladies in their old-fashioned gowns and the men in colonial costume made a pretty closing scene as they tripped through a few measures of the Virginia reel to the strains of the violin.
The fact that the play-and it was quite long-held the interested attention of an audience weary with two strenuous days of celebrating, from the moment when the curtain rose on the first act until it dropped at the close of the last scene, proves conclusively that it was both well written and well acted. As the audience returned homewards many expressions of approval were heard, both for the author, who had done an exceedingly difficult task well, and for the actors who had striven so successfully to carry out his ideas. It was a fitting close to a most successful celebration; a play well written, carefully staged, correctly costumed and finely acted. Lancas- ter may well feel proud of the talent displayed in the inception and completion of such a task. People wish to be beguiled and to forget, but sometimes they are glad to be informed and to think, and such an exposition of old time customs and vir- tues fulfils the double purpose.
The cast of characters follow :-
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Metallak, chief of the St. Francis Indians Chester B. Jordan, Jr. Saco, chief warrior of the tribe Thomas W. Wallace
John Stark, explorer Edward Hurley
Patsy, Stark's handy man Elwin Damon
Israel Glines, trapper Herbert H. Sanderson
David Page, Sr., charterer of Lancaster Charles F. Savage
David Page, Jr., settler Thomas W. Wallace
Emmons Stockwell, settler Gladstone Jordan
Edwards Bucknam, settler and surveyor Elwyn Wheeler
[139 ]
LANCASTER
Squaw
Miss Vivian Runey
Leona, daughter of Metallak Miss Tilla McCarten
Ruth Page, daughter of Governor Page Mrs. David M. White Indian Warriors-Patrick Murphy, Daniel Brown, George McCarten, Neal Congdon, Frank C. Smith, Michael Murphy, Harry Carpenter.
Roger's Rangers-Charles Hart, Clarence Hart, Harold Lane,
Clifford Atkins, Philip Crosman, David Lewis.
Soloist for Indians
Patrick Murphy
Soloist for Rangers
Dana Rosebrook
Fiddler Fred C. Cleaveland
Settlers and Families :- Clarence Hart, Charles Hart, Louise
M. Smith, Clarice McCarten, Vivian Runey, Mildred Blood, Elizabeth Carpenter
Indian Boys and Girls :- Bradford Damon, Marston Crosman, Dorothy Jacobs, Lucia Bass
Act One-Lancaster before the Settlement.
Act Two-Lancaster and its Settlement.
Specialties-Between Scenes 1 and 2 of Act 1; Song, "In the Good Old Days," by Mr. Murphy and the Indians. Words by Mr. Baker. Between Scenes 3 and 4 of Act 2; Song, "If Yankee Doodle Came to Town," By Mr. Rosebrook and Roger's Rangers. Words by Mr. Baker.
Costumes designed by Miss Katherine Sawin and believed to be substantially accurate historically. Compass used by Edwards Bucknam in surveying the Town; table in last act that used by Emmons and Ruth Stockwell.
[ 140 ]
COMMITTEES IN CHARGE GENERAL COMMITTEE
HERBERT A. MOORE, Chairman ELWIN DAMON, Secretary and Treasurer HARRY J. WHITCOMB, MRS. FRANK SMITH, MRS. BURLEIGH ROBERTS, MRS. FREDERICK HOLTON, MISS LILLIAN ROSEBROOK, ORRIN WENTWORTH, JOHN SAVAGE
AUXILIARY COMMITTEES
Decorations-James L. Dow
Parade-Charles W. Sleeper
Floats-William H. McCarten, Mrs. George F. Morris Automobile Parade-Bernard Jacobs, Fielding Smith, George N. Kent, Mrs. Fred B. Spaulding Drills and Dances-Miss Carrie A. Curtis, Miss Jennie McGary, G. B. Jordan, Jr.
Seating and Platforms-Lewis Crawford, John H. Smith Olden Tyme Dance-Dr. William H. Thompson "The Founders" - Fred W. Baker, Miss Katherine Sawin, Miss Gertrude Rosebrook, Roger W. Rhodes
Automobile Trips-Miss George Eaton Publicity-David M. White
Lemonade - Mrs. Elwin Damon, Mrs. George F. Morris, Mrs. George W. Lane, Mrs. Ralph Sinclair, Mrs. A. B. Crosman, Mrs. C. B. Pelton Memorial - Miss Mary N. Brackett, Mrs. Jett L. Bass (ex-officio), Mrs. Chester B. Jordan, Mrs. William P. Buckley, Mrs. Fred B.Spaulding, Mrs. W. H. Leith (deceased), Mrs. J. W. Weeks, Miss Mary Ladd Reception-Eri Oakes, W. H. Thompson President of the Day-Hon. Irving W. Drew Chief Marshal-Fielding Smith
The Anniversary Lesson
R UTH PAGE STOCKWELL taught the women of Lancaster to smile through hardships, to be patient, courageous and self-sacri- ficing. She showed them that motherhood is woman's sphere even when the calls of duty are many. Emmons Stockwell and David Page taught the youth of Lancaster that the road to success is paved with obstacles and that each must make his opportunity if it is not near at hand. Edward Bucknam taught our citizenship public spirit and the possibilities of service to others. He is an ex- ample of resourcefulness and human kindness.
This little band of pioneers taught perse- verance, fortitude and constancy. They reaped the reward of thrift, frugality and right living. Their content was not dependent upon palace or luxury.
The lesson of the Anniversary is the lesson of these lives we have honored. The pioneers of Lancaster left to their posterity a noble ex- ample. The reawakening of interest in them through this Anniversary should result in a firmer hold upon those virtues they exemplified.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.