Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-05-15
ANTHONY AGAIN.
The Grand Demonstration Held
There in the Even
ing.
The City in a Blaze of Glory-Festiv-
ities-Grand Army Camp Fire and
Mus,er-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
TO the grand occasion.
The dinner at the rink was by far the fin
est We ever 5. served in public hall on
an occasion <e this, and reflects the high
est credit on he committee and people OF
our sister, our daughter-city as her
people are p eased to name her.
The stage If the rink was handsomely
decorated vi n blooming plants and flags.
On the right If the stage was fine portrait
of the late Judge Bayne, OF Anthony, and
in the back ( round, 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 fioated 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 Il strip of canvass bearing the words,
God reigns and the county seat is in An
thony." The people Of Wichita were over
whclmed with attentions; the fact that any
one was citizen Of Wichita was Il pass port
anywhere. On behalf OF our citizens, the
mayora 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 10
the people Of Anthony, and wishes her
bright future.
Immediately after the departure Of the
train bearing homewards part of the ex-
cursionists, a regular old soldiers supper
enjoyed by large number OF old vets,
among whom were good sprnkling Of the
fair sex. Hard-tack, pork and beans and
black coffee were devoured with a relish.
HRtdhll!B VI on epIuleis - hearty
every other man in Anthony
on that occasion wore "A Grand Army
babe. At night the fireworks put the city
in a blaze of glory. The regular meeting
of the Benton Post, e. A. r., of Anth )ny,
was held in their hall. The department
commander, with lis staff and large mum
Der Of comrades from various posts of this
department were present. The Post awaited
themselves Of the presence of the depart
mellt commander 10 receive instructions.
Two recruits were mustered in with the aid
OF the scioptican, which added much TO the
interest ef the occasion. Anthony boasts
a very good post. Al the campfire in the
opera house, addresses were delivered
by General Rice, of Fort Scott and
ened the occasion with a 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-
day 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 composition-Gen.
Rice delivered the speech.
At 1880 p. N. the throng moved from the
opera house the rink, where the orchestra
was on deck nd the joyous throng tripped
the light FAINT ,stic' and moved in the may
dance to thci hearts content, until away
beyond the wee sma' hours that We read |
so much about.
Thus onde, a day never to be forgotten |
in Anthony and which will lingcr 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.