The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-07-05
.INDEPENDENC.Ei#iDI,,.A.llY
MATIoN's loerH sIRrAoaY.
How II Wa, Spent Ia this rlelnily-Aa EsJoyabls
Il Day Ia Spite OF B,d Weather -pleuics aud y
X Excursions Gaiore-Soms Scenes and Ia.
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Excursions Gaiors-Soms Scenes and Ia.
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Once more the Fourth ofJuly Is Ia the past,
aud another year OF American Independence,
with It's stirring history, Is enrolled upon the
pages Of history 10 an American citizen
the recurrence OF the day, marking the MI.
nivcnary Of the birth OF his country, Is, or
ought to be, rcpletc with suggestions md
inspirations, with pride for the past uad high
resolves for the days to come, aud It Is be.
coming to mark 1t with some obscrvances
which would with some degree OF fitness
commemorate the era llshered In by the day
OF which II is the anniversary. otlatc, how.
ever, the day Is given over to amusement In.
stead OF patriotism, ut least In this com.
munlty. Yesterday was no exception to the
rule. In tho city tho day passed more like a
Sunday than n holiday, the general s,lspen.
sion OF business aud the strict enforcement
by order. Of the Mayer VI the ordinance
against shooting coEsp!ring 10 give TO the
streets Sable stiffness ind deserted, nirex.
cept when crowd Of people thronged the
sidewalks an route 10 or returning from some
picnic or other gathering The light rains Of
the afternoon kept many peorll indoors, and
made business dull for the livery stables,
which otherwise would have rcapetl large
pecuniary hRrvests frums the day, The wet
weather also dampened, though Il could not
extinGuish, the fun Of the large assemblies ut
the various resorts where different crowds
were amusing themselves
| The city had quite gala appearance the
streets In some localities being literally lined
with flags and bunting of gay h,es. The
officials Of the city deserve especial credit for
the elaborate decoration Of their hcadQnar.
tiers. The main entrance was decorated with
large flags, ilanked with smaller ones, and
tho windows Of the second story each bore II
cluster Of the flags Of all nations. Over the
gateway NJ the street was an arch of large
aud small flags in tasteful combination. At
tho Sttc House and Custom House the na-
tionnl colors were displayed. but no attempt
made at decoration, and the court house was
as silent md drcary rs II tomb.
Many of the business houses and residences
displayed numerous flags Of various sizes.
LAST NIGHT
tue scene about town was somewhat different
from that OF the day, and ontrastetl striking.
ly with that OF the same day year ago, when
the land was wrapped in gloom, and scarcely
yet recovered froui the shock OF the first an.
nouncement OF Guiteau's crime ut Washing.
ton. II yesterday was like Sunday about
town, last night was like anything else.
Crowds Of people th.ongcd the streets, all in
the gaycst moods, and colored fires ut fire..
quent intervals alonS the thoroughiares
showed the rarihued array OF the ladies to
the best advantage. Spiseot the Mayors strict
orders and the vigilance OF the special and req.
ular police, q number of rockets, Roman
candles and all sorts OF pyrotechnies were
discharged during the evening. at 4 late
hour an impromp,u exhibition Of fire works
was given on the top Of the hill, which promi-
nent point made the display visible 10 all
parts OF the city. Many OF the societies
which had INDUCED in the picnics In the
day time continued the festivities at night
In their halls vi Ii bulls, socials and fctes,
all OF tlenl orderly and enjoyable.
The order about town was quite good,
Some ten or twelve arrests were made, for
drunkenness, ldisorderly conduct and carry
ing concealed weapons, but this is not large
average by any means for a holiday.
The air was quite cool, ind the Sky, which
was cloudy most OF the day, cleared of beau.
tifully in tho evening. The sunset was really
beautiful, and most of the evening after the
SKY vas rs clear US crystal.
At MElnISGrR's GROVE
there was large crowd at the Union picnic
OF the Beethoven, Germana M,ennerchor
aud Mozart Singing Societies. The day was
very pleasantly put In with the exception OF
the short time while it was raining. Naass
baud discoursed sweet music for, the dancers,
which Is equivalent 10 the assurance that ut
least that part of the programme was all that
could have been desired. The sgme assurance
could be giTcn Of the other features were il
necessary. but II Is not, for the reputation OF
the societies engaged in the affair Is sufficient
voucher for pleasant, orderly day, and an
enjoyable time in general.
The rain prevented thc carrying out OF the
prograinme as originally intended, necessi.
tating the omission. Of the fireworks display
and some other hmusemeIis. Hundreds Of
people were anxious 10 attend this picnic
who vera unable to get out owing
to the lack OF transportation.
THE Observation-Disclosures
Socicty's picuic at the State Tais round was
probably the leading feature of the day, the
standing and reputation OF the Society, the
accessibility OF the location, the presence of
the Opera House Orchestra, and the enter.
prise shown in getting IN and advertising al
entertainment und attractive programme
consniring to draw one of the largest crowds
ever drawn TO the grounds by such IN event
The convenience Of shqlter when it rained
made another pleasant feature OF TIE day,
though owing to the suddcnness OF the show
ers and the immense crowd many were una.
bic to escape somewhat OF q wetting
a programme had been arranged opening
with the reception Of the speakers by the
committee and embracing speaking in
English mud German, music-popular gems
and dancing. balloon ascension, climbing n
pole for prizes, walking wagering pole for
prizes, throwing balls. Hto, etc., concert aud
dancing music by the Opera House Orchestra
and refreshments OF all kinds. G.
The following choice musical programme
was rendered by the Opera House Orchestra {:
J. March tAmGrg Cnmndesl ................by Faust
.. Overture tine Dangers Drraui .......by Wilson
3. WALTZ Sounds from the North by Hikor
l. Selections from ,Mnrltana.., by Wallace
.. Sal0p, Rollnson
g. Overture THE Soldier Kersen
P0kit, La ledeinption..... BY Goc'z
$. serenade, Pleasant Dreams. BY Ripley
y mAllA. by LikoI
H. Concert dc loka...... Brooks
!. Overture (Mixed Upl 80. $50. by solhwcll
\ .. !tndante and Waltz....r.,,,..... Goeiz
J, selections from Pntiencc...."......by Sullivan
4. screnade 10 Idn .....,.....,...,.D y Robinson
6. GalOp Den oder keluer) by Faust
q. Selections bohemian Girl Bale
Polka lsunnysidel by Mcllonad