Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-23
WESTWARD HO."

'WESTWARD HO."
To the Editor Of the Eagle.
The grand painting in the capitol at
Washington of which the above legand
contributes to both the title and text, con-
veys to the mind the great joy of the emf
grant on beholding for the first time,
stretched out in panoramic view before his
enraptured vision the shade and shadows
of woodland and prairie and shimmering
streams as they glimmer in the distance.
The tourists who leave here on the Goth
will have a realizing sense of all the artist
seeks to portray in Westward Ho." When
they catch a glimpse of the beauties of
landscape of the occident and snuff the salt
sea breezes that blow inward from the Pa
citic ocean, for after the discomforts of a
long tedious journey in midsummer when
the heavens. are brass, and the sun mOulton
fire, they can breathe sigh of relief and
revel in all the delights of marvellous eli
mate. Strange Inconsistency of nature
that; while Minnesota tourists are seeking a
cellar and cushion of ice to make life en-
durable, the Frisco pilgrim, several degrees
nearer the equator is compelled to dive into
the bottom of trunk for an ulster or a seal
skin saque for comfort. Fancy if you will
Hank Heiserman or Jesse Ask sporting
their last years overcoats in the month of
August on the Pacific coast, which they are
pretty certain to do
One of the oldest sights ever beheld by
the writer was two years ago on the north
shore of Lake Superior to see the Kannucks
in Midsummer, wearing overcoats mittens
and ear muffs The horses used in grading
the canadian Pacific railroad even wore
nose bags.
The climate question thus being disposed
of it remains to take up the program as
advertised by the committee having the en-
tertainment of guests in charge. For in
stance, single item of the progam is
that Croker art gallery be open for inspec
ton. buildings all to be decorated and
fruit and flowers to be given away. Sher
man, Sheridan, Logan, Hayes, Sergeants,
corporals and prvates till you can't rest,
will be given a grand ovation to which the
EXECUTORS will have free of charge.
On the evening of Augest I'd, a review of
the I'd brigade National Guards of Califor-
MIA, will be rendered to the commander-in-
chief of the G.. A. R., followed by a recep-
ton and grand ball The grand parade
takes place next day at 10 o'clock, to be
followed by a trip to Golden
Gate park. This park is said
to be the most beautiful in the world The
conservatory alone cost $4,000. This trip
which will only be some two of three miles
in length, includes visit to the Cliff house
and the magnificent beach of the Pacific
ocean, The grounds at the Cliff house are
well worth seeng-they are perfect flower
garden, and contain museum and other
attractions. In the morning of August Sd, |
general reception at the Mechanics pavil- !
ion to the National Encampment, Loyal |
Legion. Womans Relief Corps, and kim |
dred associations, will he held. The next |
day the encampment will meet in legisla-
tive session and those not directly interest
ed will start out on a series of short eXcur |
Sioning. which will continue throughout |
the encampment According to program
an excursion via. s. F. & n p. r. r. will |
leave Frisco for Santa Rosa and Sonora
valley. Santa Rosa has the credit of hav-
ing the largest vinyard in the world This
is an item of some significance, considering !
that this is the season of the year when
grapes are on tap.
In the northeast part of this county are
the celebrated geissers of California. which |
cover about 1000 acres of ground. We |
are informed that the springs of which there /
are 500. have every medicinal property |
and have every variety of temperature from
an ice cold bath to boiling spring. On
the evening of this day the grand concert of
600 trained voices singing the old war
songs will he held Likewise banquet
under the auspices of the society of the
Army of the Potomac A visit TO China
town. which occupies a half mile square in
the center of the city, is recommended by
those who know the ropes.
The next day visitors who are not dele
gates. will be rendered an excursion to
Santa Cruz and Monterey. These towns
lying opposite TO EACH other on Monterey
bay are favorite summer resorts on account
of their boating and bathing facilities.
Upon the return to Frisco grand banquet
(fricasee chicken, Saratoga chips and cham
paign on ice) will be rendered the ''distin-
guished visitors from abroad at the grand
pavilion Headaches TO follow in the morn
previous notice.
We quote the next day Friday the