For the last three years Mr. and Mrs. R. Leckington, residing two miles west of Lena, have invited their neighbors and friends to join them at their beautiful home in celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

More than a hundred neighbors and friends gathered on Monday to join in celebrating the “glorious Fourth” in true picnic style. At the noon hour a table, four feet wide, and 65 feet long, was groaning with “the best of the land” under the “stately willows” in the front yard. It was good to behold it and infinitely better to partake. Although there was no one coming during the dinner hour, someone was heard to remark that “This crowd is growing larger every minute”, and we will not presume to deny the fact. After dinner came the ice cream and cake – 20 gallons of real, “undoctored” ice cream, and cakes by the dozen.

But another “feast” followed when Rev. Baker called the people together and the following excellent program was given to the enjoyment of all present.