The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-10


loaded, and composed almost entIrel,
of Patrons. There was a large crow,
at. the grove before the procession
came. When all were there, and tn,
services were opened at the stand W,
believe n moderate estimate woult
place the throng at not less than G,OOC
people.
Among the attractions in the pro-
cession was our fire company witt
their uniforms, and their shining ma
chine and hook and ladder wagon
The turnout of firemen was not large
but those in the procession made a fine
appearance. Besides the numerous
flags, every grange had its banner and
motto, Most of the Patrons, both
male and female, were uniformed with
their grange collars. We are indebted
to our friend w. z. Ross in obtaining
the following notices:
Emporia Grange, No. 6l3-Motto
''Justice to AL"
ElmOndaro Grange, No. Gl5-Motto =:
Gin our Farmers we Trust-
Neosho Grange, No. 523-Motto
''Faith, Hope, Charity, Fidelity"
Fremont Grange, No. 5O1-MottO :
equal Rights"
Cymru Grange, No. 647 = Motto !:
"Home Manufactures
Lakeside Grange, No. 544-9Iouto :
''Peace and Unity"
Center Grange, No. G46-Motto {:
Farmers, the pride of the nation"
Chicago Mound Grange, No. 4O5-
Motto: labor intellectually"
Agnes City Grange--Motto: Cor
game and Educate
Grand View Grange, No. 0G1-NIot-
to: Don't cut and Cover
Phenis Crack Grange, No. GI7-
Motto: "Patrons be True"
Toledo Grange, No. 62O-Motto:
"Be just and Fear not"
Plymouth Grange, No. 29S-AIotto:
with cut of pillow ON it, "Plow Deep"
Americas Grange-Mo ito: din God
we Trust
The variety wagon of Neosho grange
attracted much notice. Ii was drawn
by four horses. The artistic style of
arrangement so as to show the sieaves
OF wheat, oats, barley, rye, stalks of
corn, lunches of blue grass, timothy,
etc, was 4 very pleasant feature.
There was also q showing of the vari-
Gus vegetables attached TO various
parts OF the wagon. The whole was
beautiful, and called forth much com
ment.
J.N. Randolph created mitch merri-
ment by appearing in an old cart,
loaded full OF dilapidated and old
fashioned farm implements. On one
card was conspicUously written "Eeon-
omy." lie made display of bug-eat-
EN- corn, wheat, etc. Painted in large
letters on piece of canvas, was these
words: "We come, 10000 strong!
Down with the chinch bugs, politi-
clans, and tobacco worms. COOKS.
"Reform" was one of the prominent
notices.
Mr.. MaXson, President of the day,
called the audience to order, and an
impressive prayer was made by Rev.
X. NJ. Overstreet. The exercises
throughout were interspersed with
some fine singing, Mrs. J. +. Stratton
at the organ Waite's string
band also performed some fine music,
mostly of the patriotic order. The
leading grafton was delivered by John
Davis, of Junction City. His speech
is published elsewhere in full. APP
and acceptable W. 5. Han
ma also made 4 brief, address.
Throughout the exercises the best of
order prevailed. The committee
which had charge of the grounds per-
formed their duty we'll After the
exercises ut the stand the audience
opened their baskets filed with good
things and partook of dinner.
Two car loads of eXeursionists had
arrived from Atchison county, among
which was base ball club in uniform.
This club amused those who were will
ling to go through the rrial of standing
in the broiling sun to witness it, with
a game of ball.
There were some exercises after din
ner, but being compelled to leave at
this hour, we did not get an account
of them.
Many people remained over TO see
the fire works in the evening. n
stand had been erected for the purpose
near the Normal school. This was il
Illuminated with Chinese lanterns.
Thousands OF people scattered over
the prairie and lined the sidewalks to
witness the splendid display, which
lasted about two hours. All were
pleased with this manner of closing
the days exercises. The display was
really creditable to those who got it
up, and was Il source OF great amase-
ment to all.
Thus closed the celebration of the
ninety-eighth anniversary of American
Independence in this city. We VEN
ture it was one OF the largest, pleas
ATTEST and mOst@-sascessful held in
Southern Kansas me Changers have
every reason TO- be- proud. OF their
splendid success ia this affair
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