The Hawaiian gazette., 1876-08-09

when the Thermometer sank to a few degrees above
freezing point, and parlor brought into
service and winter clothing seemed comfortable But
the storm past and the sun showed his
face again, straghtuay the other came, and
the thermometer marked lO40 in the sun at noon.
Winter wraps shed and muslin dresses fans and
parasos were in fashion, and a. melting hot" again
the cry The crops of wheat and other grain
fairy laughed out and the garden vegetables nodded
to each other in growing, if 70 say (which Of
will get onto the table first" was surprised to hDd
such fine farms in that region OF the State. The peo-
pie Of the town preparing for grand picnic cee-
bration Of the Centennial Fourth. and many aud
gent the solicitations that the stranger from the
tropics, should stay and join in it. Blu; my steps
set in another direction and before the Fourth
l was again in Chicago. There l found the streets
gay with preparations for the eumi,E gala day.
Flags of every size were advertised by long stream
ers hung from top bottom Of the great dry goods
establishments and the stores which displayed FIRE
works and decorations seemed to be legion, al gay
with fancy flags, devices and colcred lanterns, while
the little urehins already getting fUretaste OF
the glorious day, and popping Of fire crackers and
torpeioes. DOggcrel rhyme advertisements Of ire
works thrust nto the hands Of every passer-by
on every corner. But we Gid not stay to endure the
crowds confusion n the city but the evening before
took passage in crowded train Of 10 passenger cars
which wendell its slow way ont into Illinois, stopping
at suburb and crossing to let cut the crowds Of
eager city folks bound enjoy the day in the country.
The Centennial Fourth was preceded and followed by
foods OF rain. Indeed for some hours the morn
ing Of the Fourth. the penickers feared their
plans for the day were wholly upset. but the old say
ing q" rain before seven, clear before eleven" held
good. ana the wagons gay with flags. and piled full
Of happy, patriotic youth passed iy in every drec-
ton cheering and singing national songs.
In La Grange. Of the quietest and most beauti-
full suburbs Of the city. spent quiet restful day
with the family of D. b. Lyman, jr who Is now a
successful lawyer in Chicago, and who is much inter-
ested in building up this suburban town going and
out Of the city daily the The Chicago pa
peis the next day. gave full accounts of the ceebra
ton in Philadelphia and all the other great centres.
The night after. 1 have already intima ell. was
fearfully stormy. Lightning, thunder wind and rain
combined, made the hours almost frightfu aud some
fearful casualties reported from foods in Iowa
that night.
OF course the usual number Of accidents and casu-
alites resulting from the free Of gunpowder are
reported and probably the bereaved parents aud
maimed children, will have cause through life TO re-
member the Centennial Fourth.
GALEsBuRG. 1T. July lO.-Having taken a run
of the track into this beautiful State for few day s:I
must end my second letter with few words about
this charming little burg. This is the site Of Knox
College, institution where young ladies and gentle
men pursue their education together very much at
Punahou only here the ladies have separate estab
lsbment for boarding and sleeping. The friends
visit here have charge of the Young Ladies' Home,
and enjoying a vacation. OF course these
large halls spacious parlors and d"rmitOries are still
and deserted now and seem very lonely. while the
large dining room looks il it just longing for
its full quota Of bright, young girsh faces 1t makes
one almost long to see them though all would be
strangers. find Island views and pressed ferns
well as the Hawaiian Sabbath school songs, great
source of interest and pleasure to all meet.
do not expect to reach Philadelphia Immediately,
but the exposition will keep, and that is the order Of
the day now, both in city and country. 1t is posi-
tye'y refreshing these hot DAYS to look across the
street from this building into the lovely park, thick
with trees and carpeted WITH greenest Of grass. 1t
has rained a good deal this summer all through the
West, aud every two three days there violent
thunder storms To-day, the streets muddy
that must forego my carriage ride until tomorrow
and at the expect to return to Chi
cage. MAC.