The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-08

Fesesh Of Jsiy csisbesteas n And About
Selma.
The Fourth of July having fallen
on Sunday this year, the various cele-
brations hereabout came of on the
previous Saturday or the following
Monday.
THE CELEBRATION IN SALIVA.
The Pennsylvanians held their re-
union, - advertised. at the Park on
Saturday. the Sd. With the dawn Of
the day there were heavy clouds, and
everything was most unPropitious for
pleasant weather. There were the
strongest kind Of indications that it
would rain by ten O'Clock. But it did
not. The clouds rolled away. The
sun stepped out and smilingiy well
coined the patriots who had gathered
to honor the 10th anniversary Of our
Independence. And the weather was
thenceforth upon its good behavior
during the day. Early in the morn
ing the farmers commenced gathering
in town, and the streets soon present.
ed lively appearance. The process
sion was formed at the Pacific House,
and under the charge Of Mayor Iserg,
who acted as Marshal, and preceded
by Prof Rex's band. marched up and
down the principal streets, and finally
to the Park. The Hook and Ladder
apparatus was "gaily comparisoned,"
as we'll as the Babcock, and presented
q very fine appearance. The display
of bunting about the machines, as well
q along the path Of the procession.
was very liberal. The members OF
the fire companies were in uniform.
The Pennsylvanians were furnished
with bits of white ribbon, upon which
were printed the names Oftheir native
counties In the old Keystone State.
This was q very agreeable feature Of
the reunion. 1t brought together
many old acquaintance unknown to
each other in this new country and
furnished many . text for pleasant
conversation about their old homes.
At the dinner hour the well-filled
lunch baskets were unlOaded, and
many pleasant family parties were
seen scattered about in the grand old
woods. About two o'clock Mayor
Berg, Master Of Ceremonies, had the
drum corps" summon the picnieers
to the feast Of reason and flow Of
sour' to follow. The crowd having
gathered, he introduced T. F Carver,
Esq, who was formerly q resident Of
Franklin county, and who proceeded
to deliver an address to his audience
of about half an hours length. 1t
was production of much merit, and
made . most agreeable impression.
1t was a brief and brilliant epitome Of
Pennsylvania glorious history from
the day that VIM. Penn stood upon
banks of the Delaware and treated
with the native Americans, To the
present. In beautiful and well-chosen
words he seemed to bring right into
the presence of his audience the clear
running streams and blue hills Of his
native State. His voice was good, his
delivery agreeable. At the close OF
Mr.. Garver's address, Mr.. w. X. Gels
was introduced. and he proceeded to
address the people in pennsylvania
Dutch" causing much merriment.
We had no interpreter present
hence we forego comment. Following
the speaking the picnicers commenced
strolling absut, and finally gathered
to witness the playing Of the match
game Of base ball between the Pima
fores and Salina picked nine, which
resulted in q score of IA for the former
and 3 for the latter. Other amuse-
ments and games were thrown In to
make the afternoon pass pleasantly.
At Agricultural Hall dancing was
generally engaged in. The Italian
band furnished the music. The dane
ing continued until q late hour that
evening. 1t il believed that Satur-
DAYS crowd was the largest ever gath
cred at the Park. The reunion was q
magnificent success, and the Origina
tors Of it have reason to feel highly
gratified over 1t. On Saturday evening
there was no general display Of fire
works, but number Of private fami
lies seemed to indulge in the luxury
| to some extent.
THE LIEDERKRANZ CELEBRATION.
The Germans of Saline and othel
counties held q reunion picnic undel
the auspices Of the Salina Leiderkranz
at Oak Dale Park, en- the afternoon o
Sunday, July ith. About seventy-fiv'
families participated. Patriotic song
and good music kept the party II
good spirits until sunset. A numbe
Of speeches were made also.
THE LINDsBORG CELEBRATION.
For the past month the citizens o
Lindsborg have been actively engages
in making preparations for q gran'
Fourth Of July celebration. Poster
scattered promiscuously announces
that His Excellency, Gov. st. John
would deliver an oratisn, and tha
other sneakers would regxle the n
sembled multitude with their elO
IQuenee.
| About four hundred Salinsites len
the encouragement of their presence
while twice that number Of the homes
yeomanry Of Saline county Participai
ed and helped to give success to the en-
tertainment.
| Upon arriving at Lindsborg tn
guests were welcomed by the receT
ton committee, who made every efior
in their power TO contribute TO tn
comfort and enjoyment Of the visitors
To our former townsmAn, l.. q
Skancke, Esq, especial thanks ar
due for his kind attention, while 10
lavish praise cannot be bestowed 70
the successful manner i'm which b
discharged the arduous duties Of Ma
ter Of Ceremonies. The procession
was An imposing one. and excelled II
numbers any before seen in Centrs