The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-07-07
OUR PEORIA VISITORS.


Wh0t IheU Huue Becn D0tUD I0-O0y.
At IL O'Clock to-day the gentlemen
composing the delegation of Peoria mer-
chants were waited upon at the Grand
Hotel by The Reception Committee Of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Alter an informal exchange of compli-
ments, the whole party proceeded TO The
Council Chamber where Mayor john
ston aud other city officers and members
of both branches OF Council were wait
ing to receive them.
On entering the Council Chamber the
delegates were provided with seats at
the desks. The Mayor then made a
short address, extending to the visitors
IN his Official capacity the heartiest well
come for the citiZ5ns OF Cincinnati.
He desired that this visit should re-
suit in forming closer relations be-
tween the two cities; that we should
come to know each other better. He
hoped to be with them this afternoon,
and. d.during their stay here to srow them
what Cincinnati is and can be made to
be.
He was followed by J. W. Fitzgerald, /,
an appropriate speecn-extending to
those present the hospitallties OF the
city.
Mr.. j. Ii. Quinn, of the excursionists,
then spoke, Lnankine the gentlemen Of
the City Government and also the Com
mittee on Change for The kindness and
courtesies extended since their arrival
here.
The City Attorney of Peoria then made
a short speech congratulating those
present upon the familiar relations
which he Was sure would be established
between the two cities. The party then
went to the Cincinnati Hospital which
was inspected in every department.
Passing out Twelfth street the party
paused lor time in Washington Park,
and tnen proceeded down Vine street to
the Esplanade, where the Fountain was
the principal point OF interest. The
procession crossed the Esplanade and
proceeded to the Chamber of Commerce
TO meet the merchants on 'Change.
ON 'CHANGE.
At noon the Peorians were introduced
on 'Change. They were conducted by
Mayor Johnston and company of po-
lice, and were accompanied by Spencer's
Light Guard Band, Of Peoria.
On entering the Chamber of Commerce
they were received by President Hollo-
way, who introduced them as follows:
Gentlemen OF the Chamber of Com
merce, l am highly gratitied to have
the honor and pleasure of introducing to
you, the gentlemen present, who con-
stitute delegation OF over two hundred
of the business men of Peoria, with
whom our city has frequent extensive
anu satisfactory business dealings, COM
ing TO us as representatives of the busi-
ness interests OF a live city in the heart OF
the great State of Illinois, with her great
water-line, the Mississippi, and the
wealth Of railroads, wnicn put her in
connection with this and other cities,
these gentlemen are especially welcome
as being those with whom we deal to
our mutual benefit, and as honorable
and upright business men, n,representative
of u great business center and a great
State, they are justly entitled to your
regard. Gentlemen of Peoria, permit
me to bid you and yours, whom you
bring with you, a cordial welcome to our
city and Chamber.
Gen. Greer, President of the Peoria
Board, responded briefly, thanking the
Chamber Tor tffelr cordial reception, and
referring in a modest manner to the ex-
tent and growth of the trade of Peoria,
and closing mis- remarks with u cordial
invitation TO the Chamber of Commerce
to visit that city. ~. .y
Judge Cochran, formerly resident of
this CITY, but now a member Of the Peoria
Board OF Trade, also responded in briei
but energetic speech.
LIMITATIONS were read from Sergeant
Bassles, Of the Signal Service Departs
ment, the SupeIintendents of the Y. NJ.
Il. A. and Halls Sale and Lock Factory,
asking the guests to visit those points.
MIR. j. L. Keck also extended the in
yitation OF the M. Il q. railroad to the
company to visit the stock-yards and
WOrk-houSe.
After the close of 'Change hours the
party returned to the Esplanade, where
a grand review Of the Fire Department
took place.
The fire ladders made very credita-
BILE display, and the visitors expressed
themselves highly pleased with the ex-.
hibition.