The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-05
iHE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
How IL Was observed In Dallas and
Vicinity.

declaration Of American iuGe Jendsncc, wal
Observed ip tho city Of ID alias in u manner
appropriately patriotic and highly credtsblt
to the metropolis of North Texas. When tn,
town clock toled tho hour of II at midnight
the recurrence of our natal day was
announced by the boom OF cannon and
the explosion OF fireworks ro-echoing the
, glad tldngs of liberty and illuminating the
f star spanged heavens with light symbolic
of American freedom. The day dawned in
splendor and the historic and proverblsl ex-
huberence Of the occasion WAS made manifest
, on every hand. The streets of the city pre-
sented tho appearance of joy aud relaxation
of the populace of the ordinary daily avo.
cations aud struggles OF life, and all seemed
happy in the realization of the boon given
us by the blood and bravery of the fore
fathers of tho republic. The banks aad
principal business houses partially suspended
business, and throughout tho city there WAS
tho customary decorations of evergreens,
bunlinga, and the streaming folds of the ma.
tlonaI ensign, dropping, however, at half
mast, in token of tho grief Of the nation at
lis sad misfortune in tho shooting of its
chief executive at the hands Of would-be
assassin.
AT THE PARK.
after parading the streets, the league
marched to tho intersection of Main and
Austin streets, where the members and the
band took street cars in waiting on the San
Jaclnto track, for Shady View park. Ar.
irving at the park ,rauks were broken and the
members dispersed under the shade of The
| tu aht,n Of Iii
and taliguing march. Areaoy many visitors
were on the grounds, and continued to pr-
rive by the carload until half.psst II o Gle. k
when the concourse of people WAS called to
gether In the pavilion; music was rendered
by the band, and General w. l.. Cabell
made the opening speech, one of congrs,ul :
ZION and OF welcome in behalf OF the league
and all visitors present
MIR. yANsToN
was then introduced by General Cahell. and
made nm eloquent, forcble speech, outlining
inc OBJECT OF the land league, and giving a
or'et recital OF the wrongs of the Irish peo-
PIE, ana OF tho history and causes of tho
present agitation in Ireland. The address
was replete with valuable Information and
gcmmed with brilliant thoughts, studded
with bursts OF eloquence. After Mr.. Van
ston' address, General Cabell again made
lew remarks, and n rest taken was for din.
ner. During this recess there was dancing in
the pavilion.
GAMEs ON THE GROUNDS.
The iirst of the series of amusemonis on
me grounds was the sack race, in which
lhere were four participants, one of
laem o'stenced, another a good third, aud
mo other two made Il dead heat between
mem; inc race had to DO run oyhr again.
me second trial resulted ia victory for Air
d. W. scJbee, the prize being silver watch |
Nexlrame climbing of ths creased pole. |
a Number OF boys tried it and failed, nono
oil them getting more than hslf WAY 10 tbe |
top, until Joseph Splivey made AN effort, |
and he so nearly achieved victory, ASCENDING
TO within foot OF the CO eied goal, that
cheers rent the air, and ali manner of en-.
couragement was given the little
fellow, but after gallant s,rurgle
he bai to yield 10 tho inevitable and come
down. Then another youDgster maue a
trial ot his strCngth and skill but to no avail
Chcn Brown Bradshaw came TO the fore md
no went TO the top, reaching rhe ring
where hung the prizes. He was giyen },
SILVER watch aud Joseph Spivey, who came
next TO him, WAS awarded silk hsndker,
chief.
=, Alter this the band again played and
General Cabel introduced
CAPTAIN W. q. VEAL,
VINO made u short speech, laudatory ofthe dav
oolng celebrated, and of tho institutions nf
our country. lie uttered An spostroc, tn
liberty that was beautifully rendered ,pd
congratulated the country iha, now ,hn,a
was union of states Indeed and ,rno
fraternity of feeling, based upon universal
freedom, from one end of tue country in
we o'her lilo paid just and merited
u'ou'e TO Inc energy and enterprise and
ECONOMY Oh the northern people, and gave
expression 10 that sentiment of welcome 10
70 lnsm 10 our midst, that peryades tho
onsoms OF all Texans and of tho whole
southern people, indeed. After Captain
wears remarks the"
FRvnStnN SOCIETY
sung some OF their sweet songs in tho OK,
ceiienl and shilllul way peculiar 10 This
splendid organization.
Dancing was then resumed until sundow,
when another recess WAS taken until ejvb,
o'clock, 's"'
AT NIGHT
sne grounds were brilliantly lighted up, and
tire works enlvened tho evening with ,bo;
br'llisneo, while the young people, and many
oil tue older ones too, for that matter. had a
happy time dancing In the pavilion 20 de-
lieh'iul music, aud under the skillful dircc>
ton OF Professor George, master of Tho
ceremonies, whose address and t,,oron.h
Prouclency made perfect harmony ,hrouph.
out, There wero refreshment booths hesa
and there over tho grounds, and fully Ave-
hundred persons, ladies ana pentlemsnn
enjoying 10 tho fullest measure The occ..ion
The HERALD 10 happy to know that Tho dsv
WAS an eminent success, and that ,he ie.cns
10 ~ DO congratulated upon i.s efforts. "''
AT LONGS LAKE.
The day WAS observed in a mos, nnn,o-
PIRATE manner, and the trains which ran
every twenty minutes, were crowded with
people docking 10 that loveliest of resori. 10
spend the day. Not a single thing occurred
70 mar the pleasures Of the tes.lyitles. Thera
was swinging. boating and other amuss.
menu TO add 70 the pleasures Of the dsv
There was dancing and good music
throughout the day, and al noon a ,umn.
| suou: fepast Was spread In tho shade of ,ba
ossuuful trees. Al night The ie.,ivitiss
tne Gay vere repeated, and thos vho
ens 70 The lake 10 celshpcAa StS ~. wy