, 1876-08-27
KENOSHA.

SOCIAL D01NGS.
Special Correspondence ef The Tribune
KESosHA, Aug. 26-The summer season here
is usually the gaycst Of the year, and the do
ings Of the past week excmp1iies this fact be-
yond controversy Although the weather has
been SO warm Us to make the act Of respiration
one of conscious effort, get this Of itself has not
been sufficient to dampen the ardor OF the Jude
fatigable ~ spicnickers " of this rural burg. As
a result of the efforts Of the feminine portion Of
these lovers OF sylvan sports, Durkee's Drive
witnessed the grandest picnic Of the season on
Monday last. Not masculine was permitted
to go along, not even to take notes, and for
once lovely femininity indulged in untramlneled
freedom. The procession, as it passed through
Main street, presented a unique appearance.
Carriage after carriage filled with huge hampers
of provisions and fair Jehus driving sure-footed
and slow pacing steeds lookup the line OF march
for the place Of rendezvous with solemn air, and
such was the appearance of the procession that
an unsophfsticated- wight was heard to e1-
claim, sSome big-bug's dead! what big
funeral! ~ thus burlcsQuing in his Ignorance the
combined effort and thought Of many days on
the part Of the ladies. The city once left be-
hind, all restraint vanished, aud wondering
rustics, threshlng the golden wealth OF harvest
DAYS, stopped in amazement as the strange
cayalcade passed before their vision. THE ladies
had left the provisions in undisputed possession
OF the carriages.) Vague thoughts Of Modoc
raid disturbed the poor bewildcred rustics, as
scream followed scream in quick succession and
with dne regard for their organs OF hearing they
clappc their hands over their to prevent total
deafness Arrived at the Drive, the ladies cared
for their weary nags after the manner OF man,
and then prepared for the days enjoyment. TWAS
the picnic OF the season, and the fortunate ones
who attended will long remember it as such.
PEACH FESTIVAL
was given bv the ladies Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church Thursday evening to rep1enish the church
treasury. At an early hour the church parlors
were filed with crowd Of people whose appetites
were in prime order for the cooling influence of
cream aud lemonade In consequence Of the ex-
cessiye heat Of the day. Charades. -pantomimes,
and singing we're in order, and helped to make the
evening entertainment pleasant one. The five
little Shaker madens sang of the famous - old
gray goose in pathetic tones, creating much
amusement among the audience by their Shaker
like appearance on the stag The four little ones
who Represented our grcat-gr3ndParcnts in ancient
drcss are also deserving Of mention 1t was
pleasant gathering, and nctted the church fair
FLORAL CONCERT.
The Baptists, not wishing to be behindhand In
the matter Of anluecments, gave a concert Friday
evening to increase the amo1nt of their Sunday,
Vinegar were the moving spirits in the affair." and
to their efforts, ably seconded by members of the
school is the sue;ess ef the @ dns The
the OCCASION scattered here and there in lavish
profusion. Over the pulpit was large white arch.
On which were the ~ words eod j. Love , thought
gramne for the evening consisted OF songs, recita
tions, and reading, all Of which were well-render-
Of the Blest in pleasing manner, and Fred Hills
'Grapple{d {d} with the World, Boys quite credit
ably. The selections rend by Misses Vinegar and
ing. It was tic best Sunday school concert ever
given III the city, and the wish IL general to have
another OF similar character soon.
THE FLYAWAYs,
ever the alert to enjoy the good things OF this
life, gave one Of their pleasant hops Wednesday
evening. Prof Dckhant furnished his full band.
the e: sss noe
Petit, Large, Drom, Tyler, Dora and Hattie Head,
Mamie Upton Of Waukegan Ria stebbins. and
wheeler Peirce, Bobb Vermilye, II. and E.
Adams, Howe, Kelly, and Simmons.
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Rev. Father Casey, RECENTLY OF oconomowoc,
y Mr. Blnu, 81 Manchester Eng. renewed ac-
quaintance with many Of his old friends in this
place during the week. ~
: Col. and Mrs. Howe, and Mr.. and Mrs. q. G.
Simmons and daughter, started Centenuialward
Tie Winton boys Of St. Jo., NO., are in the
The Rev. Mr. uubbarl, formerly OF the State
University Of North Carolina is visiting Dr. Ever
hart
Miss Minnie Martin is visiting Miss Robinson OF
Chicago.
Fannie Whitaker.
The employers Of the yonns man whom one Of
the local papers dcsisnatcs as piano -t!ckler"
innocence Of the charge made agninst him by par
ties in Racine. His trial takes place in that city
to day. and they feel OF his ability to clear
Dir. John Eu.tacc. Of Dixon, H., is spending
portion Of the simmer with his sister, Mrs. Gree
thum.
James Con, Of Laporte, Ind, is in town.
Manic Upton. OF Waukcsan, came up Wednes-
day to attend % the party : iyen M by the Flyaways
dered northward last Monday to refresh themseves
Ml + FranE Miteheli IAN and III Hi.s Emma Could also
BIZ. Wright and Miss alout Of 1tacine paid this
Miss Bacot and Charley Bond will open their
school the 4th Of September. Drawing and French
taught without extra charge.
Mrs. George Hnyt Of Chicago, is spending |
week or two with Mrs. S. 7. Brande.
Mits Helen Lester, of Chicago, is the guest OF
Mrs. Fraieer and Florrie Saunders left the city
Wednesday for Topeka, Kan.
Hrs: J. !. Whitley, Of Chicago, is the guest Of
Mrs. Dan Benedict.
Miss Hattie Doolittle Of Winnetka, arrived here
Thursday TO visit her old friends.
Carrie Dnrkee Dode and Hattie Head, Mollie |
NicOll, Nellie Haven. and Nellie Tuttle enjoyed |
the beauties OF Durkees Drive all alone by them
selves Tuesday. They tell of a delightful time,
and do not seem to regret the absence Of gay gal
lants.
Mr.. Charles Voltz and sister, Mrs Wills, OF |
Brooklyn, y. T., are visiting relatives in this |
city.
Prof. Converse. Of Racine College, occupied the |
pulpit Of st. Matthew'S Church last Sunday.
ISLAND WILD.
THE FAIRY HOME OF GIDEoS's BAND.
Special Correspondence At The Tribune