The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-27
IHE HIONEER.
BY MRS. y. KING.

III MKS. y. NM.
The pioneer was the first. the great, and
the only impclling force which set that won.
dcrful machinery in motion whice wrought
out such wonderful results as We now see and
enjoy. The pioneer was the morning star.
the dawning DAY. and the full risen sun.
whose cheering beams lighted up the broad
inviting fields he had opened for human pro-
grcss in everything which is honorable, use
ft,l and happifying. The pioneer began max
ing history when he begun his first dugout
In this valley and used dry goods box for n
table. nail kegs for chairs. etc. The pioneer
has converted a waste, bowling wilderness
into gardens and fruitful fields, and opened
broad way for the rapid and easy introduction
Of civil. religious, educational and industrial
institutions. The unsighty wigwams. whose
curling smoke was seen here and there. have
long since gwen place to prosperous towns
and pleasant villages. The pioneer had a
wonderful amount of physical endurance,
which enabled him Ia push all his business
enterprises with untiring industry, all OF
which he needed to qualify him to meet aud
encounter the trials and hardships incident
to pioneer life. The man and woman OF to-
day, who have always lived in good house.
in the enjoyment Of relatives and friends.
with comforts. and luxuries, and a prosper
Gus. happy life. cannot now have Just con-
ccptiou of the real state Of things in those
early times. There are those who never knew
the heart trials and privations of a new coun-
try. and hope never will. Our pioneers do
not need any costly monuments to perpetuate
or declare their grand achievements we
have il firmly fixed in our own hearts, and II
will he handed down TO postcrity through
succeeding generations many Gears hence.
And must now congratulate the pioneers
upon their good fortune that their lines have
fallen in Southwestern Kansas, and that they
have a goodly heritage. and that such Crafty
ing results have attended their efforts TO I'M
prove all the oppornitics so mun'ncentiy
granted 10 them. Ii is. therefore. highl.
gratifying to hold these annual social reun-
ions to revive the remembrance Of the various
interesting scenes os many years ago: TO re-
new former acquaintances TO indulge in a
free Interchange of friepdly greetings; to
strengthen the bonds of friendship; 10 inter
est ourselves in each Others welfare: TO eX-
tend the helping hand TO the unfortunate and
drop a sympathetic tear for Others woe. ana
al the same time let us remember to cherish
the most grateful and deyout feelings toward
the great and munificcnt giyer Of all our good
things
TIE YOUNG PIONEER
| Oh. bright were she hopes Of the Young pioneer,
And sweet the Joy that came DER him.
Yev his heart was brave, aud strong WAS his arm.
And broad fertile land lay bssore him.
And there by his side was his hearts chessp bride
Who want and priyation knew never;
From kindred aud hon,s W. had borne her away,
| To be guarded and cheushsi forever.
| A trear home for bride Is the Wilderness wide
| Her heart to old memories turning;
| And lonely and sd, and e'erburiened win care,
For kindred and sympathy yearning-
Thea ssers was the task and long was the toll
valn longing tor Ill hat was neesisi;
Yss bravsly shslS toal ard pTjvntious was borne.
| A. the wiidsgusa siowiy wooded.
Bat the years rolied away and prosperity cAns~
Wealth and sase on fruxality founded;
Now hushasA and rim tssad - doWuhul q liz.
ny AsnrR - "A Dir dnuARxp eaxTUu1Qa.