, 1876-08-20

BRAINS AND BRAWN.
Sp<cial Correspondence Of The Tribune.
RACINE, Aug. 1y-Racine can boast larger
percentage of intelligent "skillcd labor" than
any other city in the State The mammoth
m manufacturing establishments located here de-
mand an intellectual comprehension OF the rast
labor performed, as well as miniature: :ar1ny OF
sinewy workers, who happily combine "mind
and matter'' Hence it is that the influence Of
Our goodly burg is felt in nearly all the better
class OF trades unions scattered over the North
west Foremost in the minor Offices
pertaining thereto are found these
educated geniuses, who have just and
thorough appreciation Of the necessities
Of the positions they fill. They firmly believe
in the motto, " In union there is strength" and
have banded together in a flial brotherhood
that increases the influence already spoken OF.
They have also an abiding fnith in the belief that
days rest and recreation ure conducive to health,
happiness, and quiet contentment. Impressed
with the latter conviction, the Racine Eon-molders
met IN grand council for the purpose Of innugura-
ting succession Of annual picnics on scale that
would pale all former efforts by comparison. Com
tnittees were carefully selected and invitations
widely circulated among the brethren OF the craft
In sister cities. appointing the 18th day
OF August for their monster reunion. The day
came at last to the ANXIOUS, worn-out managers,
clcnr cool, and glorious. An excursion train OF
eleven coaches from Chicago arrived about lo:o0
d. M, bearing over ], 600 guests composed Of the
Iron Mo1ders' Union No. %, OF that city. On
the way hithcr, about 200 more boarded the train
at Kenosha, while the early train from Milwaukee,
added some 400 to the grand total. The procession
was formed IN line of march at the c. 4 \. ".
depot by the Marshals Of the day, the several COM
panies being arranged as follows:
Slissstte shlsaSS ! \ !. Il 1: :. g. q. e. 1875.
Fish Bros. & Co. e blacksmiths.
Case L. Co. q nachnists and blackBmtths.
Western Union Railways machinists and black
smiths.
Racine !. N. U. No. 13l.
The entire procession was preceded by Sever
ance Il iliams full band from MiaWauk kee, and
the line Of march was narshaed from the depot
to Bridge street, thence 10 Fourth, across Fourth
street bridge to MAin- up Main to Sixth, west on
sixth to Centre south on Centre to Eighth. east
On Twelfth to Villa, and thence to Holborn's
grove -
THE GROUNDS
are the most beautiful and romantic in the
afranscd in honor Of the occasion. The
trees and stands were, protuselJ festooned with
various crafts 1uttcred everywhere. Tents and re-
frerhment- booths were dotted promiscuously over
the grounds, and the stands for music and dancing
we're Of the complete description, the largest
one for the followers Of TerpschoEc covering about
LOO feet square. His Honor Mayor Ncacham
delivered an address Of welcome to the guests, and
spoke wo.ds Of encouragement md cheer to the
organizers OF the entertainment. The enforced
absence OF William Saffon, Esq, President OF tue
L. 81. L. Of North America, wAs much regretted BY
all but the inproinptu effort Of His Honor was
warmly checred. l should have mentioned, in con-
nectlon with the procession, that the Mayor and
members Of the City Council occupied prominent
positions in the line Of march, did also the fore
men Of the several shops in the city, thus encour-
aging with their presence the success Of the dug;
1,.,1i t&,T1J 4rfHff in
Sol, red-cycd and sleepy, nestled into his couch
behind the -hills, when the tired rcselers went
nome prepare for the grand finale in the evening
day, and everything connected with the picnic was
gratifying in the extreme The gentlemen 3asa com
posing tn9 nfa.e anu aFs on A.
i. B1othess, A. !; Daaey, j: Brown. 4:
Brcarlcy, James Mcllrath+ Henry kel, and Thomas
Graham. The Marsha1s were Adam Snyder, j: r.
Taylor, Peter Dram. james Gardner, D. Taylor.
As mentioned In last Sundays letter, the grand
frolic closed with well-attended balls at Turner
and Belle CITY halls where 1hs wives % and danshtess
;tomcos while whirling through the mazes OF
waltz to the delicious music OF Severance y Will
magnificent picnic, and feel encouraged for the
years TO come. ....
OTHER PICN1Cs.
The plcn1c held on Lhe grounds OF the Father
Mathew Hal; durinc Tie doy and evening OF Tues
day last wills splendid affair: and netted snug
sum for the treasury OF the Church. The harmless
greatly to the other attractions OF the occasion
The statement in last Sundays TRIBUNE that the
picnic would only be held in the evening was IN I'M
Intentional error, and must be attributed to the
writer informant, but if some Jealous member Of
Father Mathew flock will kindly hand in items,
they will be cheerfully attended to.
On the same day the members Of the German
Lutheran Church also indulged in frolic. under
the greenwood, which was, indeed, pleasant
The members OF the German Catholic Church
kept pace with their neighbors in The way Of out
rcvele, and also adjourned to beautiful grove
to worship nature latter the manner OF their fore
fathers. u
On Wednesday last the members of the German
Evangelical Church OF this city chartered coach
romantic groves Highland Park. Over one
hundred took advantage Of the occasion to forget
worldly and re1ations OF everyday life, and
returned near evening with healthier low OF
spirits. ...-.. .-...-.-....-.-
If it were possible to endow some mortal with
and griefs the lights and shadows, the silly come
dies and thrilling tragedies that are constantly
trans4,iEing on the surface OF this vexed globe Of
centuries. The knell OF every second checks off
the tcath OF hundreds: millions laugh while mill
ions sob their lives away; thousands feast from
flesh pots while Gaunt fainne and shnrp-toothed
sorrow make desolate the homes Of lesions. Every
hour sees some burdened eonl seeking euscease Of
SORROW beyond the sluggish now Of ahe ahEk
river, md while many q palace and cottage is
made blthesome with the sunshine allotted favored
mostals here, shadow like pall daEkens the
hovels and hearts Of d wretched majority. drop
IN the ceaselcss stream that sobs its way the
grave was aoaed from this community some time
ago. 4 wan-faced, sad-eyed woman is wearily
dragging her wrecked life to her quiet home under
the daisies, who was but recently happy, guile
less maiden Only the old, old story Of loving un-
wisely. with variations the story Of trust and per-
| Gdr. The victim lived in Racine under the pro-
tectiug wing OF her father and mother. until death
laid them peacefully away to rest beyond the hill:
Her yonta aud psanty won many adnlseEs' anu
| suspicion Of Others until fend whom she loved
| pas-ionately, under the solemn vow OF
l marriage, drove the sunshine from her
face forever. The terrible agony occasioned By the
tseacesy Of the scoundrel whom her lore prompted
to trust, too much for her reason, and she is
last week. where she had gone in her irresponsible
| Condition, she WAS kindly taken in snd cared for
| by private family, who are well acquainted with
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