, 1876-06-25
RACINE.

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duction with 4 cut-and-tlried disquisition re-
garding the existing state Of the weather, how
much more cxcusable is the wit1ess Bohemian
who is compelled to handle the same subject fol-
want Of better, especially so when mcteorolog,
ical influences have robbed him of many bril-
liant social cyent2 The clammy ghost Of the
past week fingers with us yet in the watery
clouds and permeating fogs that still ring
changes on rheumatic bones, The faces of e. old
settlers'' have turned saffron-huel, and their
bent forms lean wearily on corpulent canes as
they "wrestle u their crealing Joints lejcctedly
home.
The prayer OF the righteous ayaileth much,
but it took nine days Of fasting and supplica-
tion to induce the giver Of ruin and shine to
tender us shine Mt last. What an Eden the
glorious sun makes OF this world Of ours after
the dark mists have hidden even the watery
clouds from view for almost two weeks. But
the exubcrant hearts of Afain-strcct "turtlc-
doves" huyc forgotten the recent climatic
wretchcdncss in the joy with which they welcome
the blink Of the stars again, and the festive
swing On the gardcn-gatc. Alasi however, there
is mud everywhere, mud that clings to ones
garments aflectionately, trailing over crossings
and pavcments, anu clean lawn walks, and the
ncditatiye hubby who neandcrs unconsciously
into the hall with untidy feet is banged over the
head With III m9p:hanlle M and greeted, with yell Of
AFTER THE BATTLE.
As noted in my last letter to THE SUNDAY TR1n-
UNE, and in the tcesraphic correspondence Of your
Wednesday issue, the most sensational and anus
ing game Of baseball ever witnessed in this city
was played on the Col eye Campus last Tuesday
afternoon. The contestant were the really mag
tlcmen who live and have their being IN the City
None Of the latter organization have played the
game since they bangcl worstcd ball with acanoe
many amusing blundcry and splitting episodes
were anticipated Great preparations were
prudenty made for fhs proper care Of
provided and sarsieal attendance ,e'''1a. se.
cured. At p. m. tile s'boys" left The Store IN
2 band-wagon and drove to the residence OF George
and classcal group on The lawn, and had their
photographs taken to leave with bcreaycd aud
Er;cving relatives as q nemcnto, shonld their
there they drove to the ball-deld: Capt: William.
Vance WIS selected as umpire, anu tilue called ut
2oclock. Wasiburn went to bat and to first base
hits. Then little Pettill tackled the bat, paved
the ait like windmill, finally making splendid
three hit and bringing ali the other boys home,
esy as sas rhes baang sIp pnep fs
turc, and Won deserved ~ praise from
tie on1ookers. Space forbids a detailed men
Knapp, Hail. D1ncombc, and lluyunin played u
earnestly aud efficiently as il they were paid pro-
rels The umpire, Capt. Vance, was voted brick
by both mines, the college club having the good
sense to appreciate the few decisions that seemed
stood by the boys heroically, In Justice to the
students 1t should lie mentioned that their oppo-
nents were allowed seven outs to their three.
many OF the participants still bear remudcrs Of It
in aching limbs aud stiheued joints.
NEW CLUB.
Since the game OF Tuesday illustrated the fact
that uyc first c1ns4 material in tue citv for the
organization Of club, number of our young gen.
tlclnen are meeting with the sympathy and encour-
their efforts to secure suc} II commendabe result.
All who hare been spoken to OIL the subject have
made liberal donations and have promised their in
huence. Stephen Bull. Esq, who always pencr-
ri0us cause fully appreciates the situation, and in
few words gave Aia views OIL tue subject. He says
that young men who are confined III offices all day
need certain amount Of physical exercise aud re-
and their e expenses many, and the basi:
generously i aity or a huhdred men
who well spare the collateral will make year
ly donation, plenty Of money can he raised with
out hnrdenins few. lie supplemented his re-
marks with q handsome contribution that surprised
the boys, promisiu. to Keep 1t up yearly. The
youns men then whispered among, themselves,
Blake, siauson and others Of our wealthJ c;ti.
zens;'' SO these gentlemen may just as we'll 'comc
down." The object is worthy one, and will be a
TO lease, and fences and stands to bntld, und q
thousand dollars will never be missed among afty
such 1nen- Better fur to help such a commendable
cause and be remembered in the prayers Of the re-
cipients than to begrudgc it.
ANOTHER COLLEGE VICTORY.
The Racine College Club meandcred down to
Chicago and captured r.: the University n,ne bya
but surely becoming dsabused Of the impression
that they hnye only OF mindful ''Grangers" to
*restle. This years nine are thorough gentle
men, and magnificent players. They again racEle
tue milwaukee, Wess-Ends on Thursday. Cnfor-
tunatcly, the White Stockings cannot come here
on Monday rs anticipated;
The horrible weather Of the past week precluded
the possibility Of any social gatherings until nearly
the close, but Good Sanarial.s were on the watch,
crcditably. First on the list may be mentioned the
baptist concert, which hay not been excelcd as
genuins intellectual entertainment since the close
Of Inst season. The principal feature Of the even
Ing was the magnificent singing Of Miss Ada Sau:
son, who was heartily cncortd. The instrumental
music was also excellent, as were the vocal
ducts. The quartctte, as q matter of COURSE WIS
splendid exhibition Of cultivated talent
TIE ONLY PARTY,
md one that will be long remembered BY the par
ticipants for the genuine pleasure itatforded them,
,vns given to select party Of friends By Mrs. Il.
H. Baker, the estimnple wife Of our genial Senator,
at her home on Main street. last Friday evening,
such advantage. The dresses Of the ladies were in
dcscsibable in their lovclness the bright eyes Of
The ; Mcarers ehaming the glow Of the gems that
grets that lack Of time and space, ind 4 SUPER
abundance OF ignorance, prevents detailed men.
ton Of the ravshing silks, and gossamtr aud lace
tllat made the dirinitcs appear ethereal; but
those foreign to our town who have had the pleasure
Of witnessing dress party here will unhesitatngly
[ndorsc the fact that there Is no city i'll the Union
tat can boast Of such wealth OF beauty, refinement
and grace does the pleasant burg Of Racine
Among the ladies' present. noted for nll the charac-
teristics mentioned above. were Miss Ella
Foster, Miss Maria McClur., the Misses
Eva and Clara Ward, the Misses Ida and Nellie
Bull, Miss Hottie Case, Miss kittie Duncombe
Miss sallie Wild. Miss Flora knapp. the Misses
Eva and Kate Cooley, Miss Jennie Duncombe, Miss
Newland ot jamestown, \. T., Miss Doolittie,
Miss 1eylnnd Of Coviugton ky., Miss Sarah Caven,
Miss Mamie Goldie, Miss Nellie Osborn, Miss Ida
Dickey, Miss Amanda Case, Miss Lille Bull, Miss
Toot tfastindale, md Miss uessic lfarkness. The
refreshments were in keeping with the other ar
Engagements fur thorough enjoyment, md '.the |
morning stars sang together when good-n1shta
were spoken and tired jewellers went home.
CONJUGAL LOVE.
There Is many an unhung scoundreli in this wicked
world OF ours and will BIZ. suppose until we are
>hurned into chaos. 4 in point is the viliain
who recently lived near the plankroad leading out
of our city, as the husband OF worthy wife, and
pcntcr By trade, but lately las been too nunriousjy
my to follow his calling to provide In any way
[or the support OF those depending upou him. On |
sntnrday evening last he left home osteusibly to
accept work In the shop OF LII. Davis and took his