Bethlehem, Pa.—Bethlehem Klan No. 157 held their annual picnic and open-air demonstration at Nazareth Fair Grounds recently, ably assisted by the ladies organization of Bethlehem. More than 2,000 persons were present to hear the beautiful music and the excellent speaking, as well as witnessing one of the most spectacular demonstrations ever staged in this vicinity.
Rev. Hebler of Statington and Mrs. Inez Baker of Reading delivered very enthusiastic and inspiring addresses on the patriotism and benefits of both the Knights’ and Women’s organizations of the Klan, and their talks were greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all who heard them.
After the speaking a bugle sounded assembly, a signal for the candidates and the Klansmen to make ready for the naturalization ceremony. They marched into a field set apart for the purpose, to the strains of “Onward Christian Soldiers,” played by the Bethlehem Band. There were nearly 100 aliens naturalized, and during the impressive ceremonies two crosses were burned on the field and lit up the surrounding country for a great distance and the white robes of the more than 200 Klansmen could be seen by the spectators from the sidelines where they were taken care of by the efficient Klavelier unit, which is more than 100 strong.
The women’s organization rendered a great and never-to-be-forgotten service. To them belongs the greatest part of credit for the great success of the demonstration. They worked untiringly until the last, and the men appreciate their efforts more than can be expressed in words.
From the front page of the Klean Kut Kourier, Fayetteville, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925
newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn98058830/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/
No comments:
Post a Comment