The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-07-05

esting manner. He alluded particularly
to the progress made by our Government
lone. of free representation and equal
rights-and closed with an eloquent ap.
peal In behalf of free institutions.
Tonight there will be refreshments
and music in the tower, the day to close
with a fine exhibition of fireworks.
Avondale also comes to the front with
a we'll prepared and interesting pro.
gramme. At A. M. a game Of baseball
between picked mines was commenced
4 at the corner of Rookdale and Burnet
avenues, which was still In progress
when our reporter lett the grounds. The
fair ladies are out in force and Will make
a handsome present TO the player max
ing the greatest number OF bases. 1t is
known only to the donors of what il
shall consist. This afternoon on the
spacious grounds of Messrs. Redway
and Burton the more intellectual exer-
cises OF the day will be INDUCED in.
'sThe Star-Spangled BANNER" and eco.
lumbia the Gem of the Ocean" will be
sung and the Grafton of the day will be
delivered by the eloquent Fred. Has
saurek, editor of the Volksblatt. After
these exercises are concluded there will
be jumping, running, playing football
and other athletic diversions. Music
and dancing at Avon Hall tonight
will be fitting close to the days enter
tairment. Avonlale offers many attrac-
tions to the seeker after pleasure.
Cumm nsville also offers an attraction
in the way OF picnic, given by st. Jo-
seph's Orphan Asylum These picnics
are always success, and to-day is no
exception to the rule. Large crowds
are going out on the special halt-iare
trains run by the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton Railroad. These trains are
running at intervals Of not more than an
hour and a quarter, and will continue to
run until half past nine O'clock tonight,
bringing in passengers from the picnic
grounds.
Picnics are almost as numerous as
there are places for them to go to. That
which is most largely patronized. how
ever, besides the one just mentioned, is
one at Zumsteir's Grove, at Camp Dem
nison, where all manner of athletic eX-
ercises are being INDUCED in, the great
est amusement this forenoon being
wneelbarrow racing. The Little Miami
Railroad is selling round trip tickets at
half-fare to Camp Dennison and all 9TH
er points along its entire route.
Festivities at Inwood Park commenced
last Saturday and have been continued
ever since. Dancing and beer drinking
are the principal ainusements, and
there will be grand display Of fire
works tonight.
Large crowds have frequented. the
Lookout House all this forenoon. Moth
however, until this afternoon, when
there will be grand free concert and
grand ball tonight.
At two O'Clock this afternoon the Ham,
ilton County Pioneers meet in the Coun-
Gil chamber. Singing and speeches by
K. d. Mansfield and other venerable Or
ators will make pleasant and agree
able time for others besides the old folks.
MINOR NOTES.
The Alerts have gone to Milford to
play the Milford Base ball Club, the sill
yer ball club of the State.
There will be some lively races for two
purses of $500 each, and one of$300 ON
the Newport Driving Park this after
noon.
There are picnics at Parlor Grove, the
second boat leaving at 12 NJ, Mount
Lookout, East End Grove, Undercliff,
on the Little Miami road, Parker's
Grove, the last boat leaving at 1880, and
Bond Hill.
There will no doubt be thousands of
witness the fireworks, which will be ex-
hibited at great many points in the
city.
The lemonade and ice cream dealers
are reaping a harvest. Everybody seems
to want to give the day fair show, be.
cause 1t only comes once year, and
America is the only country that cele-
brates 1t.
A very pleasant country trip 10 offered
by the United States Mail Line Com
pany, who will run the steamer General
Lytle to Madison, leaving the wharf,
boat at the foot of Vine street at -
O'Clock. Parties can enjoy the glorious
boat ride and magnificent scenery be-
tween here and Madison, and return on
the United States, arriving here to-mor-
row morning, all for $3 80.
The single scull boat race which was |
10 have been rowed this morning be- |
tween Joe Franklin, Oscar Medary and |
Joe Steinhauser of the Cincinnati Boat |
Club, has been postponed until O'Clock |
this afternoon. 1t will be rowed from |
the Eureka dry docks to the Suspension |
bridge. The prize is a splendid badge,
donated by HAIRY Crane, Of Crane Breed
& Go.