Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-22
ANTHONY AGAIN.
The Grand Demonstration Held
There in the Even
ing.
The City in Blaze of Glory-Festiv.
ities-Grand Army Camp Fire and
Muster-The Ball, Etc.

The sharp screams of the whistle calling
those of the excursionssts who intend to re-
turn home, cut our reporter short in his ac-
count of the grand demonstration, the re-
port having to be sent by train to Argonia;
therefore the report failed to do full justice
10 the grand occasion.
The dinner at the rink was by far the fin
est We ever saw served in public hall on
an occasion like this, and reflects the high
est credit on the committee and people of
our sister-or our daughter-city as her
people are pleased to name her.
The stage of the rink was handsomely
decorated with blooming plants and flags.
On the right of the stage was fine portrait
of the late Judge Bayne, of Anthony, and
in the back ground, upon canvass, the motto;
"Welcome to our guests" During the re-
past the splendid silver cornet band, of
Yates Center, enlivened the occasion with
sweet music, and a happier throng than
those in the hall were never seen. The
whole city was a picture of beauty. Ban
ners by the dozen foated from every house
top. Evidences of the joy of the inhabi-
| tants on the accession of the railroad and the
certainty of holding the county seat,
cropped out everywhere. Across Main street
was strip of canvass bearing the words,
"God reigns and the county seat is in An
thony." The people of Wichita were over
I Ill, 81 afta fha ~ that
one was citizen of Wichita was a passport
anywhere On behalf of our citizens, the
mayor and council, the department COM
mander of the Grand Army of the Republic
and his staff, the press, and all our people,
the EAGLE this morning returns thanks to
the people of Anthony, and wishes her
bright future.
Immediately after the departure of the
train bearing homewards part of the ex-
cursionists, regular old soldiers supper
was spread upon the greensward and was
enjoyed by large number of old vets,
among whom were good sprinkling of the
fair sex. Hard-tack, pork and beans and
black coffee We're devoured with relish.
Speaking of old soldiers = nearly
every other man in Anthony
on that occasion wore Grand Army
babe. At night the fireworks put the city
in blaze of glory. The regular meeting
of the Benton Post, G. A. R., of Anthony
was held in their hall. The department
commander, with his staff and large num-
Der of comrades from various posts of this
department were present. The Post awaited
themselves of the presence of the depart
ment commander to receive instructions.
Two recruits were mustered in with the aid
of the scioptican, which added much to the
a very good post. At the campfire in the
opera house, addresses Awere delivered
by General Rice, of Fort Scott and
others, while the local musical talent enliv-
encd the occasion with number of original
songs. conveying the sentiment of the people
on Harper and the county seat matter. also
illustrative of the past progress and future
prospects of Anthony. Speaking of Gen.
Rice, of Fort Scott, see that in my yester-
days report his name did not appear as the
author of the eulogistic address on Kansas,
following Mr.. Edwards address of welcome
this was an omission in omposition-Gen.
Rice delivered the speech.
At 1880 p. m. the throng moved from the
opera house to the rink, where the orchestra
was on deck and the joyous throng tripped
the light fantastic and moved in the May
dance to their hearts content, until away
beyond the "wee sma' hours" that We read
so much about.
Thus ended day never to be forgotten
in Anthony and which will linger in the
minds of all who participated.
The trip home yesterday morning was
made in good time, and the entire affair
ended without single incident to mar the
pleasure of the occasion. The track from
here TO Anthony is in excellent shape and
all the bridges are in good condition.