The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-09

prepared by the ladies, 50 that the
physical man was abundantly sup
piled, and q jolly good time was had
by sil present, formalities being laid
aside. Messrs- John aud Cy Lamer
did the best they could to have every
thing go of well, and the general
opinion Of those present was that they
succeeded. The Bridgeporters are
proud Of their grove, which is quite
well adapted 10 the wants Of the
neighborhoOd. Preparations were
made for afternoon aud evening dane
ing but the storm came up aud
caused rybOdy 10 seek retreat from
the rain. 1t was, taken altogether, a
success and a day long to be remem-
bered by all present.
GYPSUM CREEK.
The Fourth lawned brightly on the
Gypsum, and ct an early hOu- the
roads were lined with teams headed
for Kingman's grove. Kingman,
Bates, Tinker and others busted
themselves about the carrying out Of
the order Of the exercises. The pro-
grsmme rs advertised was followed to |
the letter. At noon q procession Of /
young ladies and happy looking girls
led by the band, marched upon the |
grounds and To the platform, each one
representing state. Their costumes,
from their handsome sashes to their /
unique head-dresses, added to the
natural bloom and beauty Of the
procession. Then followed patriotic
and war sOngs-sung with excellent
spirit. and tn the delight OF the hear
ers. Mr. JOhnstOn's rendering OF
Patrick Henry's memorable speech
in favor OF separation from Eng
land. made in the Va, Assembly was
full Of life and character. BY this
time the large audience was in dc
mood 10 declare themselves indie
pendent Of everybody, which they
proceeded TO do especially As Ia Eng
land. As they followed the reading Of
the Declaration Of Independence by
ChAs. ). Martin, of SalinA. At this
point there WAS a lull, but il Was
merely to concentrate the forces for
an attack upon the expanded basktes.
Soon the deep shadows Of the
trees were frightened by the
fluttering of table linen and
the fitting about OF the ladies, Atten-
tive I'm spreading such feast Of good
things - makes the 1855 patriot wish
for more such occasions. Then came
the onslaught. Bunker Hill, Valley | ,
Forge, yorktown and all Ofthem, had
not such havoc. In the van, eager TO
bear the heat and burden of the con-
test, were Carver. Martin and Frank
Shaw. The latter WAS alone and sin
gle handed equal ~ platoon. Mar ,
tins nOdesty restrained his natural
valOr TO some extent, while Carver,
In a quiet way, kept up fire that
was 80 steady that nothing could
long stand before him aud exist.
At two o'clock the music Of the 6
band called the scattered groups to-
gether again. Mr n. p. Jackson,
who presided with much tact and {
then introduced T. +. Carver '
Esq, as one of the speakers OF the J
day. Mr.. Carver made an interest
ing and eloquent talk, although Of a |
practical nature upon the Importance ]
Of lcorreet public thought In national
life. Mr.. Carver spoke with his usual :
grace aud ease. G. 5. Martin read !
carefully prepared address, setting
forth some Of the adyancements made
by US AS a nation in the past century.
The Glee Club, led by Mr.. John !
Kingman, enlivened this part Of the
exercises 10y some excellent songs.
Glass ball shooting. dancing and
Dther amusements, helped ill in the J
day with real entertainment and en-
iOyment. The hand, under the Lead
ership of Jonathan Tinker ,discOursed Z
The best Of music. They are all &
proud Of their band, and can tell Sa-
lima To look out for their laurels
The rain la the evening put an
early termination TO the days enjoy !
nient. but all went home feeling that !
in everything the celebration on Gyp-
sum Was success.