The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1871-06-22
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in the chair, and. DR.. P. Vernon, Secreta'
~, the following programme of exercises
was arranged: First commencing at SIX
o'clock A. ", salute of thirty-f0ur guns
to be fred on the public square of Lin.
coin Center; Second, the citiz.rs to as
scmble at ten o'clock A. M. and form in
procession in the following order:
First, footmen.
Second, those on horseback.
Third, carriages, wagons, ETC., and
march to the grounds under the direc-
ton of tho marshal Of the day.
Fourth, Music by the band.
Fifth, Singing by the choir.
Sixth, Prayer by the Chaplain.
Seventh, Singing by the choir.
Eighth, Reading of the declaration.
Ninth, Introduction Of speakers and
grafton of the day.
Tenth, Music by the band and adjourn
ment for dinner.
P. N. EXERCISES
First, Singing by the choir.
Second, Toasts and responses.
Third, Music by the band.
Fourth, Speeches BY prominent speak
ers.
Fifth, Firing.
Sixth, Singing by the choir.
Seventh, Closing ceremonies.
OFFICERS.
President, Mr.. J. Pete.
Marshal, Mr.. Ingham.
Chaplain, Rev.. $. Strange.
Orator of the day, DIR. Henry Vernon.
Reader Of the declaration, d. W. Hen
dersOn.
Committee Of arrangements on the
ground, Mr.. George Green, and II. }.
Wisncr.
Advisory, Mr.. S. NJ. Bobbeu. Mrs.
voincy Ball, Edward f. Johnson. Smith,
T.. Schemmerhorn, I'egerof, A. 5. Pot
ter, Squire Brown and others.
Committee Of table arrangements, Mrs.
George Green, Mrs. POntious, Mrs. Rus
sell, Ms. Schcmmerhorn, Mrs. Ball, Mrs.
Hall, Mrs. Henderson and others.
A special police iorce will be on the
ground to render all required assistance
to thos, in attendance.
The character of the officers, together
with the wide hold which this celebration
has taken of the minds of the people, in
sure Il complete success and a happy day.
We have seen u majority Of the citizens,
or at least of the leading ones, and rest
ON their assurance that there will scarce
Is be half dozen families in the county
which will not be well represented. Our
we'll known Influential and highly cs
teemed friend, Mr.. George Green, of Lin
colin Center, has again substantiated his
claim to great generosity by donating u
very fine beef for tho occasion, also Mr..
J. S. Strange, by donating a fine mutton.
The indefatigable Wisner donates almos!
that is wanted and works all
the time. A platform, seats and stand
will be made out of lumber of our own
saving. All are respectfully invited.
Come one, come all, and participate in the
Festivities of the gorgeous occasion.
At the close of the ceremonies Of the
day, if the weather is fair, the platform
will be cleared and social dancing will
commence and continue through the
night. The talented and accomplished
Mrs. Cook, wife Of the Deputy Clerk Of
this county, who so thoroughly under
stands catering to the appctitcs OF every
one, will serve one Of her matchless sup
pers on the ground if the weather per-
mits; if not, the house OF Mr.. Wisner's
will be placed at the disposal of the pub
lie for dancing and supper. A thorough
" trained and competent band will be
IN attendance. Ample arrangement will
be made for the accommodation of sixty
couple. Tickets, including supper and
music, $3.50. A competent corps offoor
managers, consisting of Messrs. l. Schem-
Volnley Ball, J. Pete, Ingham
and others, will be present; whose names
close, are sufficient to insure the success
of the entertainment.
Tickets tor sale on the ground. By
order Of committee on evenings enter
tainments. ii. VERNON.