August 30, 1912 Independent Republican Bull Pageant

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August 30, 1912 "Independent Republican" Bull Pageant

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HISTORIC PAGEANT IN HONOR OF SARAH WELLS HER DESCENDANTS CELEBRATE, AT OLD STONE HOUSE, THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER COMING TO ORANGE COUNTY. [The Historical Pageant commemorative of the 200th anniversary of the coming of Sarah Wells to Orange County took place on Wednesday at the Old Stone House in Hamptonburgh, where the greater part of her long life was spent and where her death occurred. The Pageant was in many respects unique, and it was successful to a degree that must have exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine of those who gave their time and energy to its production. The grounds at the Old Stone House furnished an ideal setting for the historical representations that were given, the costumes were historically accurate because they were largely composed of garments actually worn during the period portrayed, and those who took part did so with intelligence and skill and an enthusiasm born of the knowledge that they represented an ancestry that was sturdy, vitile and self-respecting, and that, after the lapse of 200 years, finds all these qualities reflected in its descendants. The admirable story of the Pageant that follows was written by Mrs. W. V. Seaman, of Craigville, a descendant of Sarah Wells and William Bull: When the descendants of Sarah Wells and the children of William Bull met in the spring and bring to Orange County 200 years ago. Miss Anna Craft prepared a brief outline for a pageant to be performed by the descendants of the Pioneer Maid. Meetings were called and an appeal sent out for all descendants to attend, and from those who attended the meetings committees were formed, and it was decided that as the interest and enthusiasm increased the program was enlarged, and new characters introduced. After visiting the many picturesque spots on the cabin, when the bride and groom appeared, accompanied by Madam and Jane Pierson and Jesse R. Bull, who with the other guests are grouped near the cabin, when the bride and groom appear, accompanied by Madam and Jesse R. Bull, who is portrayed by Albert Bull, who proceeds to proclaim the bans to the forest, the wilderness and the assembled guests. After the ceremony there was great joy. The party then with many low bows and much grace the congratulations are given, the fiddler "tunes up," and a graceful dance is entered into by the Indians and squaws in the background, costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the fiddler "tunes up," and a graceful dance is entered into by the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background. [Note: The source text contains a repetitive error in the layout regarding the description of the dance.] [Column 2, continuing from above] ...the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background, the costumes of the men, the quaint old gowns of the ladies and the faithful Indians and squaws in the background. Hardly have the 200 years dimmed. It tells of the hardships, the deprivations, the reverence and the love that have kept it all these years. The three scenes, the first being represented by Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Bull, Jr., and their baby, Sara Wells Bull. Witness the scene of the mother returning when expected, Sarah, tires her baby to the bed post and goes to meet him and assist him home, worn out from the long journey. The scene of the mother, the scene is the scene and the scene is the scene and the scene is the scene and the scene is the scene and the scene is the scene and the scene is the scene. [Note: The source text contains repetitive errors in the layout.] [Column 3] ...and assists William (Albert Bull) by carrying stones in her home-spun apron, and places the stones in the hands of the house. The seventh scene shows the arrival of a messenger (Whitfield Bull), who has been lost in the forest across the stream, and declares he spent the night "in Purgatory." Hence the name for the nearby swamp. The eighth scene is represented by a young girl who writes his famous with quill in hand writes his famous history of Orange County and reviews the twelve children of Sarah Wells and William Bull. The five sons and their wives, the seven daughters and their husbands, were impersonated by direct descendants. When we realize that Sarah Wells had twelve children married and 98 grandchildren at the time of her death we cease to wonder at the great number of her people that are scattered throughout the United States. The closing scene of the pageant was the eight generations—line of William, the oldest living descendants being represented by Judge William Bull and wife, of Scony Ford. All the characters then appeared in a group and led the audience in singing the "Tributes" which was made so fascinating. Please return to Anna J. Cooper Jesse Booth 149 Highland Ave Middletown NY

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