Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-01
AnEs.AyEp FATHER.

In September, 1888, A. I. Cheshire,
poor. but honest md fnduarjods mans lane
to Wichita with Ms family from North Car
olina to avail himself of the advantages of
the Arkansas valley, and especially that his
chiidrcn might -reeei~e-a-ehare eide bene-
fits of our magnificent public schools He
found friends and, employmept, haS been
@ith Hacker & Jscazsenlin Gi&f ibi>iness
since last August. But, alas. time seems to
have placed upon him the hand of affection so
heavily tha: nothing but faith in the Christ
ian's God is left to hold up his head above
the gloom that now is about him. April
9th his cheerful little Bessie was suddenly
claimed as shining mark by :le grim mon
ster, death, in her sixth year. And then
again, june 2lst, his babe Minnie, IS months
old, was likewise taken from earth; and last
Sunday he was called to drink still deeper
the cup of sorrow and affection, in the death
Of the wife of his bosom and mother of his
children. Yes, Carrie has joined the chill
dren on the other side. She had ibeen a
member Of the n. p. church fourteen years.
She expressed her readiness to 60 and meet
her Master. %
Her funeral took plAcs on Monday from
the home, conducted By Revs Hodgson and
Woods, Of the NJ Z. church. and was at
tended by friends and neighbors Of tho fam
lily. A SON nine and daughter nearly five
years old are leh without mothers care.
This sad intelligence Is yet to reach the
hearts of aged parents of the deceased in
far distant state.
Mr., Cheshire is very grateful for the sym
patty and substantial assistance bestowed
by kind friends in this time of need, and
hopes that no regrets will ever follow.
| , EPISCOPAL LAWN PARTy.TJi
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The Episcopal lawn party last night was
pleasant, and agreeable, having an assem-
Bisge ofiladies Of that church as well as
fair number of gentlemen. The grounds
were Illuminated with Chinese Lanterns and
the Refreshments were served at tables on
the gruunds. The beautiful lawns inter-
spersed with shrubbery and trees were de-
lightfaliy;cool and everything passed off
with the utmost enjoyment. The ladies
were disappointed by not getting the band,
but they made up for. it in other. social
pleasures. f.'s5 80 gostt
The Episcopal membership at this place
is I35 known and il is estimated that much
larger number are residents OF the city. I'm
dl.hst Marchthe church was sometime with
out pastor, but since Rev. Mr. T. II. Edison
has assumed PASTORAL charge an effort will
be made to build church that is adequate
to accommodate the increased membership.
The object of the lawn parties and chur n
festivals is TO raise funds for the purpose of
building the church, and they are held I'M
der the supervision Of the ladies g,iha which
has membership of thirty-two divided into
four parties of eight in each party. These
guilds. purpose holding an entertainment
| each Tuesday evening and each division of
eight, assisted by the .otLers.get up and
supervise the affairs and act as Il committee
Of arrangements.
| One noticeable feature at the party last
night WIS the improvision of well odt of
which lady drew lemonade. The ice
crespi was excellent and the delicious cake
was immense. ----.---