Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-06-15


pose that they have thereby curtailcd their
business. On the contrary, you have only to
step into their store and look at their stock
to be convinced that their facilities for doing
an extensive trade have been largely incrcas-
cd of late.
Horticultural 1ssociation.-On our fourth
page will be found the minutes of tho meet
ing of the Horticultural Association, held last
Friday night. The exhibition on this occa-
sion was far superior to the previous one, and
from tho interest manifested, it is evident,
that our citizens intend that these gatherings
shall be equal inevery respect to those of prcvi-
Gus years, and reflect credit on the Horticul-
tural taste Of this community. d. j. COLE
NAN Esq, win read an essay at the next meet
ing-suhject "7aste," which will be holden a
week from tonight.
Se,oing Nachiaes.-Mr. G. II. WRIGHr, Of
Dubuque, is agent for the celebrated Wheeler
& Wilson Sewing Machine, notice of which
may be found in another column. These
machines arc surpassed by none in beauty of
finish, simplicity of construction, and dura-
bil;ty. Over 5000 Of their machines have
been sold, andstill the demand for them con-
tinucs unabatcd, which is the best guarantee
that could be given for their perfect adaptation
to the wants Of the sewing world. Mr..
WRIGHT intends establishing Branch Agen-
cy at this point sometime during the sum-
iner. Mr.: w. also manufactures all kinds
cf Sacks.
Independence Bah. TO all those who wish
to trip the eight fantastic toe " on the CON-
ing fourth let us say that w. A. RICE, Esq.
ofRoot's New Hotel, New Hartford, is making
preparations to receive all who may favor him
with call, and if good supper, sweet mu-
sic, and pleasant and attentive attendants,
arc any guarantee Of . good time, we think
al may have it if they will. As a general
thing We are in favor Of persons spending
their super1uous cash at home, yet if you are
bound to leave town, and want a pleasant
ride and social time, 60 to New Hartford.
Hicks Cotlllion Band has been engaged for
the occasion. Bill $500.
Fourth Of July Whether We shall have
. celebration during the dsy, seems q little
"mixcd." However, VIC are promised an en-
tcrtainmentin the evening, worthy Of this day,
and which will give an an opportunity to
" celebrate" and enjoy themselves to their
hearts content. The horticultural Society
win give grand Floral Exhibition in the
evening, at their rooms in Ovcrman & Browns
block. We have been favored with sight
Of the report Of the Committee of Arrange
mcnts, which win be submitted to the Society
this evening for approval, which will undoubt-
edly be accepted. Itprovidcs for an exhibition
Of Flowers, with the following cash premi-
ums: LIST basket Cultivated Flowers, $1,OO;
End basket Cultivated Flowers, 50c; best
boquct Of same, 75c; End best of same, 25c;
best boquet Of Wild Flowers, soc; End best
Of same, Csc; best basket of Wild Flowers,
75c; End best Of same, 25c; best vase Of
Grasses, Soc; End best Of same, 25c; best
Floral Design, 81 so.
There will be an essay by J. D. Powers
Esq, music by the Brass and String Bands,
and an abundance Office cream, lemonade, etc,
for those willing to pay for it. An admis-
sion fee Of 10 cents to pay premiums and de-
fray expenses, viii be charged. The pro-
cceds Of the evening win be devoted to the
benefit Of the Society. The committee Of
arrangements hold meeting this evening
for the purpose Of pcrfecting the arrange
mcnts, and we therefore cannot be as explicit
in details this week as we shall next. In the
meantime We hope that all win make their.
arrangements to be present, and We predict
pleasant and sociahlc time for all