The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11
HORSESHOE BEND CORRESPONDENCE
HoRsrsHor RrNn Ju,vs IS

| HORSESHOE BEND, July 5, 1874.
| ED. DEMONSTRATING that "Our Town
might be left out Of notice, as one of the "les
ser lights" of the constellation. take the lib
erty OF addressing you regarding our "GLORI
Gus FOURTH" which was duly ushered IL
with AZ rounds of artillery. A celebration
having been decided upon and the ground pre-
pared so as to insure comfort and convenience
to all, the Gay and Festive" soon began t.
arrive with their wives and sweethearts: thu
former IN carriages and most of the latter
Representing the beauty and fashion of ~
were mounted upon their caparisoned "cayu
SEES and formed brigade of cavalry which
might safely and successfully have charged the
lannon's "Black Horse" cavalry, lowing to the
spread of black velvet and tri colored ribbons)
After enjoying some Sunday School songs the
procession was formed. with Mr.. Lee Dough
erty as Marshal. assisted by Messrs Hugh
Worden and John Ireton. and the line of march
taken up-the grand march of the day-from
the school house to grove Of cottOnwOOds on
Shafer creek. at which place the celebration
exercises took place.
At THE GROUNDS:
First. Song-"Hail our country's Natal
Morn"
Second. Prayer by Chaplain, r. H. Robb
Third. Song-"America"
Fourth Reading the Declaration, by Mr.
f. r. Flemming, whose reading gave univer-
sal satisfaction.
Fifth. Song-"Columbia's the gem of the
Ocean"
Sixth. The Orator of the day. Mr. F. r:
Starr. was introduced. who spoke upon the
past present. and future Of our nation, follow.
I'd by Mr. +. Perkins. on same subject. Their
efforts were applauded.
Seventh. Song-"Dare to do right"
The Marshal Of the day then announced that
dinner was shot and cooling" (rather cool.
any wny). and the bounteous store of goodies
soon began to disappear before the combined
attacks of Changers. Tanks and Middle,nen.
Three times as much food had been prepared
rs was necessary. and all person could do was
to sample" the various triumphs Of the Gull
nary art Nuts and choice confectionaries
were lavishly spread out before the happy ia
venies. who enjoyed the feast AZ they ouly can
l must not forget to mention large, heavy
frosted Grange cake. prepared BY our WORTHY
pafroness. Ceres. which occupied central "po-
sish" among the other edibles. Upon cutting
this culinary masterpiece" it was presented
tn the A. C's mot Agriculturists) first who. Of
course. took "big Slice" and ate as il they
never enjoyed anything so we'll before. though
all knew that the principal ingredients were
corn meal and water-but "they never men,
toned it." After enjoying themselves hugely.
the "seven times seven" baskets full were pick
ed up and deposited in snndry vehicles Those
inclined. then proceeded tn the residence OF
Mr. G. Miner. where they were Hospitality en-
tertained by the host and hostess. with music,
croquet, &c. &c. for the rest of the day On
the whole. the celebration was success. and
all who participated went to their homes in an
cnviablr frame Of mind.
Rev. r. NJ. Gwinn preached here to-day to a
crowded house. Text, 1--WE walk by faith and
not by sight"
Our mutual friend. Mr.. T. Roland, has taken
mp his abode with US. he having bought the
East farm Of Mr. f +. Flemming. He ia a
Tank. and says he will be Granger. at the
first opportunity, which is commendable in any
person.
This letter has been written in great haste,
therefore excuse all the fobles of your "Fes-
tive Plowboy." AR1ON.