Wichita eagle., 1886-09-29

are. .groading with the abundance of ou
expanding agriculture, which the magic
horse upon his iron road, awaits to delive
to the most favored markets of the world
These are the pillars of our 'ity, on which
she builds not in vain. Her sixteen years O
age-her numerous miles OF SYLVAN shaded
avenues-her hundreds of commercial pal
aces-her thousand cheerful homes-hel
twenty miles of street railway-her vast av
enues, brilliant with hundreds of electric light
her parks and rivers, teeming with anima
ton much to the honor of your present visit
Vain as we are of our beautiful city, we viii
not suppose that after the many days O
mental toll and anxiety consequent upo1
your distinguished position in the nations
councils You could pats The emerale shade.
and sylvan bowers of your beautiful Ken
lucky home, to find recreation alone annie
our rude western wilds. We however, none
the less, appreciate your coming, because il
adds to the obligation we feel to your es
teemed sons and family that they have
brought you to us as well Us to themselves
and enjoyment Her thirty-six arriving and
departing railway trains are among the at
fractions and inducements to the most exact
ing or fastideous to find congenial home.
among our 10000 inhabitants.
1t is to these, sir and to our genial hearts
that we bid you welcome. Come; come and
rejoice with us.
that lures you to our midst. Kindred atfec
tions have their fountain in the warm. genial
heart. To them we must ascribe
and we sincerely hope they will find success,
with happy and congenial homes amongst us.
And now my dear sir, in rendering you our
final welcome and hospitalities, allow us to
hope our pure air and genial sunshine may
extend their temperatures Bowers to your
over-taxed mind and body, and that when If
cHa II r,laoSa tn y-of,, TO OffioIa
duties, you will remember there is at least
one oasis in the great American desert of our
early philosophy.
Hon. John G. Carlisle then arose and re-
piled: II am really at loss to know how
to reply to your welcome. 1t is one of the
most difficult things I ever attempted to ac-
complish. 1 have tried it upon several occa-
sions and have failed. have, however, this
opportunity to return the thanks of myself
and wife to the good people of this city for
the many kindnesses you have shown u.s. /
expected nothing further than you have al
ways extended to the citizens We will
always remember our first visit to the city.
Our children have come here and made this
their home, and we will come often to see
you. We must come often Or we cannot
recognize the place, so rapidly is it growing
and so great are its expectations. l expect,
within few years to see city OF 100000
population. You have the SOIL, the climate,
the geographical location; you have, too,
tie men of energy, spirit and pluck. will
not detain you any longer at this late hour
than to again return my thanks. 1 viii take
a great interest in your affairs, and every
thing l can l will do to forward
and advance your interests" The remarks
were received with the most hearty applause
and the speaker was several times inter
l'uDted by cheers and applause.
After the orchestra had played Heart
and Hand, Mayor Aldrich called upon Mr..
M. ". Levy, who most ably but succintly
spoke OF the Commercial Importance Of
Wichita" He introduced his subject by the
following: "When less than two years ago
DIR. Peters arose in the body presided over
oy cur honored guest, for the purpose OF in
a bill to appropriate 100000 for a
United States court house and postof1ice in
ibis city, Mr. McMillen, represent
't!ve from Tennessee, scofed at
nc demand Of village con-
aiming 1880 requesting such building
rne making short review OF the progress
md showing the growth of business and
industry, he closed with these most timely
nd well-put words: "Her community,
of men Of industry, energy and
are ever ready with hand ana
leart to foster any enterprise that
will rebound to her advancement and
'rogreSS. Nothing can prevent her from
'acoEling the weathiest the most PROSPER
us, the most enlightened city-the queen
f the southwest" This neat and beauti-
al tribute was, too, received with appla use,
he speaker several times being interrupted
y cheers at sone well-niade point, or
sughter at some pertinent hit upon our
'cal industries, the past or present
During the interInis ion the orchestra
layed ''Bony Scotland, and then Judge A. |
!. Glenn replied to the toast, Kansas" in
ful Suntiower state. He was followed by
Ion. r. r. Hatfield in response to ''Women
Wichita" and Col. H. w. Lewis in re-
Donse to ''Our Guests both were well re-
eived and the speeches were greeted with
larks of the highest approval.
Afterwards the banqueters arose from the |
,bles and while the orchestra was playing
le Golden Crown left the hall, bearing
18th them a pleasant remembrance of the |
ny upon which they had assembled to honor
leir city's guests
Among those present were: Commodore
Id Mrs. Woo Imam, Mayor Aldrich and
ife, Col. and Mrs. Murdock. Mr. W. K.
arisle, Capt. and Mrs. Cary, Mr. and Mrs.
lillian Grieffenstein, Prof. and Mrs. Alb
ut, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Getto Mr.. and
rs. o. Martinson, Mr.. and Mrs. George
arIis, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Captain W. s.
hite, William S. Simpson of ST. Louis, Mr.
I'd Mrs. William Mathewson, Mr. and Mrs.
E. Lease, Judge and Mrs Fischer Mr..
ed BentIy and Miss Artie Earl, Mr. and
rs. Houston, Doctor and Mrs. Oldham. Miss
Mr.. n. A. English and Miss Eng
n, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smyth, Mr. O. 3.
ocker and Miss Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs A.
Davis, Mr.. Firebaugh and Miss Russell. {
r. and Mrs. Ad Jones. Miss Cave and Mr..
ID Mrs l.. d. Skinner. Rev. J. d. Hewitt.
r. and Mrs. Hardy, Dr.. Mrs. and Miss {
lolqua, Judge and Mrs Glenn. Mr.. and
rs, Dave Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dale. +,
r. and Mrs. Charles Smythe, Nr. and Mrs i;
oil l..
Beattie and Miss Hess, Hon and Mrs Ro- $
iph Hatfield. Mr.. and Mrs. John Fisher. 6
r. and Mrs. A. katz. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas {
alton, Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Lawrence. nr t
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