The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-18
The 9TH or July.


: some plan, held long and pleasant consulta
ton. THE following actions and recommen
dations were had and made:
! Committee on finance: J. Il. Mead, Sol
II. Kohn, Il. II. Bishop.
Committee OF arrangements: Hon. L. T.
Thompson, Col. Jno. +. Hudson, Jonn Kelly
W. B. Williams, W. c. Woodman, James G.
Hope, J. c. Mills, F. C. Msrtsolf, NJ. w. Levy
Special committee OF lady superintendent
Mrs. j. II. Todd, Miss Cora Thompson, Mrs
DIR. Oatley, Mrs. DIR. Longsdorf, Mrs. Geo. T.
Harris. Mrs. d. A. Mitchell, Mrs. O'Conner
Mrs. Lii. Kendall, Mrs. F. n. Lewis, Mrs. jim
Anderson, Mrs. Morgan Cox, Mrs. King, Mrs
DR.. Allen, Mrs. n. A. English. Mrs. j. r.
Mead, Miss Lucy ID. Paul, Miss Mason, Mrs
A. G. Burr, Mrs. Clark Kinkaid, Mrs Johr
Williams, Mrs. Pierpont, Mrs. Rochelle, Mrs
Rob't Brown.
Committee on water. ice and lemonade Geo
Harris, Judge W. Z. Campbell, W. r. Kirk.
patrick, esq.
Committee on invitation: James McCulloch
Morris Kohn, John NJ. Steele, +. A. Sewers,
7. Ii. Massey, John Faulkenstein, J. G. Car.
penter, James Dryden and Capt. Chapman.
Committee on music: Fred. Schattner, W.
u. Mead, C. S. Caldwell.
Committee on dance: W. n. Warren, W.
p. Stem, E. F. Sheets, A. Hess.
Committee on toasts: j. NJ. Balderston, Z.
b. Jewett, Charles Hatten.
The committee on finance is expected TO
raise the necessary funds for expenses, which
mittee OF arrangements as TO the probable
amount necessary.
The committee OF arrangements will meet
Saturday, the Goth Of June, at Eagle hall in
the afternoon, and arrange as to grounds,
speakers stand, seats, tables and every de-
tail that they deem advisable to make the cele-
bration a success and enjoyable occasion. 1t
is recommended also that the other commit
tees, especially that Of the lady superintend-
ents meet with them on that day.
| The JOINT committee recommends that while
table should be put up which may be used
by such As prefer, still the main feature should
be basket picnic, everyone bringing what
they desire, and partaking of it in family or
friendly circles, as suits them best.
j. A. Simon and his troup of artists proved
more popular with our people at the end of the
second week than at the end of the first. Their
endeavors to please have been appreciated
and acknowledged by 4 good house every
night. They have offered nothing but stand
ard pieces, which have been rendered in the
best possible manner and effect possible upon
such stage and in such hail. Mrs Annie
Simon has ma,le many friends in the city by her
faultless acting and modest dcmcanor Moth
ing has. IN fact, been represented that would
shock the most refined sensibilties. Miss Mag
gle Brush. Miss Carrie Riggs and Mr.. FELTON,,
Ilancker, Jones and Lansing are good actors,
and in some characters tip top. As for Simon
himself. everybody commences to grin Us
soon as his comical phiz peeps from side
scene. One Monday evening the great sensa-
tional fiye-act drama, entitled '.under the gas
liz ht,' was produced with splendid effect
The locomotive scene. with train of ears rush.
ing across the stage at full speed, brought
down the house. Mr.. Simon has promised us
to play Rip Van Wnikle before he leaves,
which will be in n night or two. We have had
the pleasure of seeing Mr.. Simon in this char
acter twice. and next to Joe. Jefferson, he
stands without peer in its rendition. Every
lover Of the glorious writings of Irving every
admrer OF knickerbocker days, every dreamer
who has revcled in splendid mysteries of
Sleepy Hollow should not fail to hear Simon
say may you live long. ind brosper.''
The Sabbath School Convention of last
Thursday was largely attended by both child
rem and adults, the reported proceedings Of
which will be found elsewhere. The process
sion on Thursday, down Main street was
beautiful and impressive. Several hundred |
little children with innocent and Joyous faces,
carrying aloft their neat little banners upon |
each Of which was inscribed in gold some pre-
cious truth; this long line of the men aud |
women to be, headed by the band, guarded |
upon either side by sohcitous and faithful
teachers, and followed by the men and women
Of our city who desired to encourage By |
their presence, made up sight that was
pleasant TO see. How quickly such 4 spect-
Gle carries one back in memory TO youth and
innocent childhood. and its fare teachings,-to
he kind faces and encouraging words of par
'nts and teachers, whose labors of love have
ong since ended. The compassionate Nazar-
ne. the wonderful Messiah who As child
With his wisdom con.ounded the doctors of the
emple, and as a man with his love drew all
,thcrs to him, so loved these little ones that
rom the fullness OF his heart he said ..suf-
er them TO come unto me, and forbid them
lot, for OF such is the Kingdom OF Heaven
Emigration is still coming in at a rapid rate,
nd our county is fast being settled up. Be-
Wv we give list OF lands. with names Of pur-
hasers, the sales OF Nessrs. Steele & Levy
7 the last few DAYS:
Sc q, -, Nv, to Thomas Mcclure, of Vir-
5000: NV %, %. iw, to
Iohp Is. Dubois. of Wisconsin-consideration
600; NV SO, y. W.. Harvey Brown, Wiscon.
$3.50: sw 80, y, lw, II.
'rown, Observation-Disclosures $500 Sc 10,
:. lw. Orlando Brown, Observation-Disclosures
tion $3.50; n IL, 26. lie, f. A. Rockwell,
Nisconsin-consideration Sl.I20; II. 20,
e, Charles Smith. Notwithstanding
!, 30; sw %, ;S. lie. Shannon & Williams 4
consideration sl,0s0; NV ). 20, 2e, Ban b. ,
Whitaker, Logan county. Illinois,-considera-
ion $500; Sc of 20. -, Nv. John W. Keith,
lchigan-consit!r't tion $1,000: NV "a, 26, {
". W. NJ. Black so; NV 80, 20, lw. John ,
russell, Wilson county, Kansas-consideration
Il $50; ne 80. y. lie, Cordey a. Raymond
$3.50: ! sc l., 20. 2e. John ,
' iiams. llllnols-consldcration $500: ne . |
g. 3w. j. &. Swaziland. Illinois-eonsidera-
ion $500; Sc 3. y. Nv, T.. II. Tompkins. FL !
'aso. Reconsideration St50: sw 3. -. Wv ,
ha. Schmidt, Minnesota-con>ideratio $3.50: /,
e } and NV 3. -. 2w Peter Eek. Minnesota
$1,000: of sw Ia. -, lie. ~
l. Ihomas-consderation 81 800: n OF sw
10 -. :
!, 2w. John Leirhdecher. Minnesota 7
ration $500: ne .. -. 2w. Marcus Shaefer. !
hastings, MinBesota-considerato $50.
JAMEsBURGH, KAN, June 10th. IS,4
EDITOR EAGLE Please announce TO the
ublic that there will be grand celebration ,
the Fourth OF July. at the Cowskin Grove.
ear GAINESVILLE. All the patrons and the citi-
ms in general are cordially invited to Join in =
lie celebration.
There will be 4 basket dinner. and refresh
ents of all kinds; number Of eloquent
,eakers will be present, also slick pole to
limb. creased pig 10 catch, and wheelbor- l
'ws to roll, all for good prize, and grea, L
any other things interesting 10 old and c
,ung. \ great number of swings for the &
'ung folks, and large platform with plenty I
music, 10 that any who may wish 10 trip the r
-ht fantastic toe. can have the pleasure of so
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