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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
THE WICHITA rosrorr,cE.

Il is IN interesting study, Though there
amt much money in it) to stand inside the
Wichita postof6ce and observe the move
ments of those who cons.egate there imme-
diately after the arrival of the morning
mail from the east. The attention of re-
porter was called to the subjec: yesterday
morning by q citizen who said he had been
studying the situation half an hour. The
mail had not yet been distributed and the
windows we're closed. The line had begun
to form some time before and now reached
back nearly to the door. The door was kept
continually swinging, scarcely ever having
time to close. Every minute new man
was sdded to the line, but o. soon as the
delivery was thrown open, there were some
who thought it possible to work their way
to the front, fsnking the line of battle as it
were and getting their mail ahead Of those
in the rear. They were generally disap-
pointed, being pushed aside by the solid
column, and after dozen others bad got
bead If them, they were at last Reluctantly
....nIt eil.d b. fall into line back near the
dor. Bu-iness men would rush in and go
rec,ly To- their b. xes. get their mail and
leave, but large crowd kept gathering in
who talked with each other on various
topics, until the room WAS so full that ole
could hardly move about. and the clerks
behind the counters looked cross-cut saws
and poisoned arrows at them, as they made
it almost impossible for one wishing to buy
paper, to get up to the counter.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
BEFORE The BATTLE.

The Grand Army boys were in flutter of
excitement all day yesterday preparing for
the coming encsmpment. The big double
arch at the corner Of Main and First streets
was gsily decked with flags and bunting and
in the four several angles were the notices,
WELCOME, Comrades" in large letters. 1t
is handsome arch. The one across Doug
las avenue. between SINNERS and David
sons banks, was raised but is not Yet deco
rated, Quite a mishap occurred in putting
up the one near the Santa Fe depot. A rope
broke when the arch had about reached its
position, and down came the arch which
was broken into Smithereens. The boys
rallied about it in real soldier style, and be-
fore night n new arch was built and raised.
Many buildings and residences are slready
decorated Some of the delegates from
abroad arrived last night.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
REAL ESTATE BOOM


Real estate continues TO command the
major part of the attention of our people. II
is impossible to keep up with the transac-
tions and offers made on property and the
additions plated and to be plated.
Z. 2. Ford is about to plat 80 acres on the
west side Of the river, which will be sold in
lots at public auction. The property is sit
ua.ed about half mile west Of Carey s
Park.
B-atie Bros. of Rochester, n. T., have
bought the Riverside Park for Sl2, 900, but
have leased it to Mr.. Gay, the late proprie-
tor, for one year. A reporter was told last
evening that Mr. ID. Z. Alexander had An
offer of Sl3. 500 for three lots on North En-
poriA avenue. There is house on each lot
and it is said Mr.. Alexander asks $4,000
for the property. Everybody seems excited
about real estate and those who have prop
erty for sale any where near the centre Of
the city are afraid to fix the price lest they
be taken up.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
ERArDS.

There are many frauds in the city just
now whom the people and the police should
watch. One of these, a begging fraud,
tackled one of the EAGLE scribes yesterday
evening on Main street for the wherewith to
obtain some supper. The EAGLE chaps are
always mistaken for millionsires. The re-
porter tod the needy individual to come
with him and he could have square meal.
He seemed 10th TO do this. but went. how
ever. On the way TO the restaurant the
fellow really looked hard up, his clothes di-
lapidated and his shoes about gone up. As
the scripe snd his protege were about to
enter the restaurant the fellow said he must
90 around the corner, and that he would BE-
back in minute. He came not, and the
keeper of the place, who had got glimpse
of the fellow, informed the reporter that
gentleman had paid twenty-five cents for
that same fellow not more han bslf an
hour before, and that he WAS not able u
est, having been filed by some one before.
He told the reporter that be bad just landed
from Pennsy ivnriia, and that he had walked
all the way from Kansas City, and he looked
like it. When he SAW where the reporter
was taking him he skipped.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
CHURCH CHIMES.

Reformed Church-ln First ward school
building, north room on first floor. Preach
ing at II a. m and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. d. B.
Shuey. Csiechetical class at $50 a. m. Sun
day school at 2:30 p. m.
First n. Z. Church-Preaching by the
pastor at 1880 a m. and 7:30 p. m. Sum-
day school 2:s0 p. m, conducted by Hon.
W. E. Stanley. Young Peoples meeting
every Wednesday evening. General prayer
meeting every Thursday evening. Choir
meeting FRIDAY evening, conducted by H.
Imboden. The public is cordially invited.
Plymouth OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at II
a. m. and 7:S0 p. m, in Beacon block. Sum
day school at II O'Clock. Song service at
7 o'clock.
Chrisiian-Sundsy school $50 a. m.
Preaching by Elder W. b. Hendryx at II n.
m. and 7:30 p. N. Young Peoples meeting
3 p. IN. Mission Sunday school 8 p. m at
the residence of Mr.. Bethel, near Lincoln
school house.
First Baptist-The pastor, Rev. w. F.
Harper. will preach at the usual hour. ii II.
IN. ana 7:30 p. IN All welcome to these
.ervic-s.
Pr-shyterian-Suuday school ut $50;
preachii g ut IL. Young Peoples meeting
a, $50: Subject: "Chrisi's friends" John,
xv-xiv. At $50, song services and preach
ing. Teachers meeting Monday night;
prayer meeting Thursday night Subject:
"How was saved;" Acts xxii-iii-xvi. All
are welcome to our meetings. The session
of the church will be convened at l0.45,
Sunday morning, for the reception of MEM
bers.
Episcopal-Morning prayer IL a. NJ;
evening prayer 7:30 p. m; Sunday school 8
p. m. All are cordially invited. Services
in the morning at 1915, and in the evening
at 1880. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. Young
Peoples meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p. IN.
Preaching on Thursday evening at at 7:30.
Childrens' meeting every Saturday at 2:90
p. m. A cordial invitation extended to the
public.
Evangelical Lutheran-Services at opera
house at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday
school at 2 p. m.
Y. M. c. A.-Services at their rooms at
4:30 p. m Subject: Burdens and what to
do with them" Teacher-Chas. Lawrence.
Song service begins at 4:15 p. m.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

1t was reported yesterday. that Road
master Peters of the Santa Fe, said that a
contractor, with bis outfit, went down to
Mulvsne yesterday morning and would be-
gin grading there tomorrow. Another
Santa Fe man said he did not believe that
story, rs be claimed TO knew that another
contractor, who has his teams in this city
now, would have the first work on that road
at Mulvane. The same authority has it ths;
the Santa Fe will build, and begin a. soon
- the ground is ready, from Mulvane to
KingmAn. the object being to down the D.,
N. s A. project When the fac. that the
Santa Fe and Frisco conformity operate the
Wichita and Western. the object of another
line parallelling it, is ine1plicable TO ordi-
nary mortAls.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.

Programme Old Set,i-rs Annual Reunion.
The various committees will meet at the
opera house at 10 a. m. tomorrow, where
provisions, ETC., for the dinner may be left.
Waiting roms for members in the county
building. Programme is as follows:
Dinner announced as near Il m. as posi-
bic.
Called to order by the president, Hon. f.
z. Thompson.
Invocation by Rev. J. c. Post
Dinner until $50 p. m.
Address by the president.
Music BY the Glee club.
Toas,: "Our Honored Dead OF 1886"
Response BY j. X. Mead.
Volunteer toasts by old settlers.
Recitation, Miss Flora Bailey.
Music BY the Glee club.
Recitation, Miss Maud English.
Misic, "Old Folks at Home" Miss Dora
Martin.
Recitation, "Old Kentucky Bill" Miss
Blanche Fecbhemer.
Violin solo, Miss Floy Simmons.
The usual Old Settlers ball will be given
at the opera house in the evening, with sup
per for those who wish.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
THE DEAD MANS BONES

Mr.. Caleb Te,er, one Of our Oldest settlers,
informs u. that the skeleton found this week
no doubt was thai of man killed there Ia
1863. Some parties, Texas ca.tleu,en or
cowboys, were camped there. One mcrn-
ing there was ro~, and one of the parties
shot at . negro cook. The ball missed the
intended victim and Gu. the jugular in the
neck of white man belonging to the party.
The man Was buried 1t or near the spot
where the skeleton vas found the ether dsy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
ANOTHER FINE BUILDING.

A representative of this paper visited c
w. Kellogg's architect Office yesterday
where he found the force busily engaged on
plans for new buildings. Among these, one
soon TO be erected by c. r. Miller and II.
NJ. Robson. on Main street just south Of
Harvey Stewards drug store. attracted his
attention by the beauty-the grandeur OF
the front elevation. The building will be
50xl00 feet and three stories high. The
front will surpass any so far built in this city.
in beauty of design and material. The COL
umps will be of stone and the arches Of or
nAmental red pressed brick. The ar, hitcct
shows high degree of proficiency in the
execution of his work, and the building
when completed will add greatly to the APP
pearsnce of that part of the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
LOOK OUT.

An officer who belongs in this city told an
EAGLE reporter yesterday that be had re-
ceived notice from four differen, detective
agencies, TO the effect that lot Of crooks
were en- route to this city for the purpose Of
plying their trade during the encampment
Our people will pleaee take this warning and
Be on the lookout,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

The Winfield Visitor says that Messrs.
Henking and Bowie are taking in Winfield,
and that they may locate there. The above
wholesalers will, if they locate in Kansas at
all, locate at Wichita. But before doing SO
they will visit every town tributary to
Wichita as they have visited Winfield.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
ras srrRK FAMILY.

The exhibition given BY TIE Ssirk family
e; the opera house isst night, vas one of
the best entertainments gwen this season.
The exhibition Of fancy bicycle riding vas
marvellous. The trained girsHe ccnvul<ed
the audience with laughter. and the whole
programme Of specialt;cs Vas e1cellensly
rendered.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Reports have been received to the effect
that many of the Grand Army boys from the
eastern portion Of the state are already en-
route for Wichita, visiting at other cities on
the way The indications at present for f.
vorable weather could not well be better,
and all the preparations tor the occasion are
pretty well completed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
BEYOND THE RIVER.

J. L. Moore, who was called TO Mt Hope
BY the illness of his brother, returned home
las. night.
Alfred Bruce leaves for q shor: visit 10
Fsrt Scott. this morning.
The board sidewalk on West Douglas
avenue is being pushed rapidly. In the
hollow near the river the grade for the walk
will Be four feet sbove the street
Mrs. W. c. Mosley, who has been ser
iously i'll for nearly three weeks, is rapidly
recovering.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

An amusing accident occurred TO ped
der on Douglas avenue yesterday. He VA.
walking leisurly along the avenue when .
team attached 20 double wagon ran onto
him, the pole OF the wagon striking his grip
and scattering his wars ali around
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

The ladies connected with the Mission
Circle of the Bspti.. church will hold n
meeting in tho church this Sunday evening.
February Il, in the interest of foreign mis-
sions- An excellent program has been pre-
pared and cordial invitation is extended to
ladies and gentlemen 10 be in attendance.
Exercises begin al $50 O'clock
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Mss Mary McVicsr was thrown from a
buggy yesterday afternoon and badly
bruised, especially about the face. She was
riding out with her brother. when the horses
became frightened at . cspesain employed in
moving building, and ran away. The
vehicle wss reduced to kindling wood.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Malcolm Anthony, Of ST ice, No, repre-
seuting the Chsmpioa harvester. Is in The
city. be has travelled nearly sii over the
west and thinks Wiehiia the bes; town be
has me, ard be shows bis faith in il. future
hv investing il some real estate
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

At meeting of the join, committee on
encampment, it was agreed that the
Wouan's Relief Corps Ne. 40. give q recep-
zion in Grand Army Hail on "Wednesday
night. February Gath 1886, from to ESQ
O'Clock .. m, snd after that social dance.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Yesterday Was busy busting day. one OF
the regular old style Wichita Saturdays
The streets were crowded with people all
day and m rchan;s generally report good
trade. Biting Bros. said their trade yes,er-
day surpassed that Of any day during the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
ATS TION /,
HEADQUARTERS Co. A,

SEKcoNp REGIMENT X. \. G.,
Wichita, February IL.
You are hereby ordered to meet At the
armory toperA house, at S o'clock g. N.
sharp, on Tuesday, February %, 1856, to
participate in the reception of our COM
mander-in-chief and sdiutant general. All
are expected 20 throw aside their hsvenacks
and blankets, stack arms. and isin in extend
ing to the old veterans . reysl welcome. By
order of W. A. RIcHxY,
Cspssin C.nnxoS,r,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Finlay Ross, one of our wholesalers, re-
ceceivei yesterday 100000 yards of carpets,
fresh from the looms. His three-storv fur
niture house is being filed from pavement
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
Harry Boswell. taxadermist and natural.

Harry Boswell, = taxsdermist and natural
list, will be in the city for the next thirty
days, snd will give lessons in the art of en-
balming, preparing, stuffing, etc. His
specimen work cannot be surpassed. He
will also prepare and mount birds and ami
mails for parties desiring. His office is us
South Main street.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

George King, for long time connected
with this office. but now holding position
in the register of deeds Office of Butler coun-
ty, in Fl Dorado, came over to spend the day
in the city,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
MORE QUO wARRANro.
To the Editor Of the Eagle.

To the Editor Of the Eagle.
At q meeting OF the Law and Order asso-
citation yesterday. It was unanimously de-
cided to invite the attorney general to
Wichita to investigate matters pertaining
to the enforcement of the prohibitory law,
and q committee appointed for that pur-
pose. w. B. SMITH.
&C. PAYNE. Sec.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

What might have been serious accident
occurred on Topeka avenue yesterday about
noon. The two ponie. bitched 10 buggy
containing Allan MeVicker and sister scared
a. the house being moved down Topeka
avenue, and ran off, throwing the occupant.
out, but not injuring them, and demolishing
the buggy and harness.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

The ladies Of the Congregational church
viii provide meals this week in their room
nj the Beacon block. A lunch counter Will
also Re kept open day and night Thsy wiIl
give Sossd ne.,. =: popular prices
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Capt W. A. Richey's Co. A., h. Nc, are
all ready for the great encsmpment and will
receive Governor Martin at the depot Tues
day morning in true military style.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Wild geese were seen flying north yes:e--
day, ~hs,ever tia; nIsy Indicate. Thi. re-
porter is rather losih TO go much on the
movements of these migratory birds on &c
count of having predicted an open winter on
the strength Of their movement. LAST fall.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

The production of the Mikado next Tues
day and Wednesday evenings, promises
now to be the society event of the season.
No time or expense has been spared in plsc-
ing this beautiful opera before the public in
all its details, and NE have every reason to
believe i. will excel in many respects any
rendition vet given here. Tickets will be on
sale at the usual place.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

The Young Mems Christian association
continues to prosper. Several new name
have been added to the list of membership
since the social on last Monday evening.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Kiows Herald: c. A. Duncan, of Wichita,
was down looking our city over. He is no
stranger in these parts, but his surprise kept
growing as w. E. Campbell showed him
over our prosperous city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Mrs. j. 5. Milan. of FL Dorado, is visiting
her brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs J. II.
Ayree, of this city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

A class in German will be organized at
the business college on Wednesday evening.
See advertisement in special column.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Frank Rhoads took the first prize in PEN
manship over les competitors at the South
western Business college examination FRI
day
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

G. w. Bartholomew has opened up his
addition containing one hundred and fifty
lots, mile and half south of Douglas ave-
nue
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

William snd Francis Hunt, natives of
Canada, made application to District Clerk
VanNess for naturalization papers yester-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Isaac c. Wooton bought two acres Of
ground in English's eighth addition yester-
dsy, and will at once begin building fine
2-story brick residence that will cost about
$500. Mr.. Wooton expects TO make n nice
suburban place OF this. The south side is
on the boom now; already several good
buildings are IN course of construction and
what 1t will be when the building season is
fully here no one can tell.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

A. W. Oliver and y. 2. Ne;de-laader
leave this morning for s. Louis OF very izs-
portan; b1sine8 ceenectsa with the exsen-
sion Of the Eng5s Lsse- Tkey oil be home
within tso q tAsss dxy..
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

DIR. J. ID. Purdy's Turkish Bath and
Electro Medical Institute is meeting with =
liberal patronage.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

The Knights of Labor will hold their reg.
ular meeting and literary entertainment in
their hall next Tuesday evening.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

More than one person went down the ave-
nue. yesterday scratching the dust out of his
ayrs
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

At meeting of the Choral band held al
the Baptist church yesterday, the following
officers were elected: Gertie Jackson, pres
ident; Ella Bliss, lst vice-president; Matte
Bsyley, Ind vice-president; Burt Thomas,
Bird vice-presiden,; Anna Frank. secretary;
Beatrice Thomas, treasurer. The society
is in hourishing condition.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

J. L. Wentworth, superintendent of the
Frisco, WIS in the city yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

One mere 49, 10 the population Of
wiceiia; Ma n A. Bsiss presented her
husband vaA sun-poun5, br.n nss. baby
girl last ev0in9. Al concerned s.s doing
Vsll.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Mr.. L. o. Smith, cashier of the Colwich
bank, came in over the Eagle line last even
ing and will spend the day in the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

G. w. Anderson, of An Dale, spent the
day III this city yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Warden, of Hutchin-
son, were among the visitors TO Wichita
ye-terdsy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
FROM COLWICH.

The old soldiers in this vicinity being
anxious to participate in the annual en-
campment at your city, met last night and
with the assistance of Adj. Gen. Woodcock,
and Messrs. Heiserman and Clark, of Wich-
tia, organized G. A. r. post, named the
Hancock Post.
The officers are as follows: G. w. Steen-
rod, post commander; J. X. Brown, sen.
vice; II. A. Haskins, junior vice; A. ]. Bias
del, officer of the day; j. p. Barnett, officer
of the guard; w. II. layer, adjutant; c. F.
Hyde, quartermaster; o. F. layer, sur; T.
G. Rowly, chap; T. Martin, sergt. maj.
The next meeting will be March 9th.
The railroad company is putting in stock
yards here to-day.
The two hardware stores received their
goods this week.
DR.. Smith is receiving n large stock of
drugs and medicines to-day.
The material is arriving for the new hotel.
Our grain merchants are doing an extern
sive business.
The new bank VIII be ready tor business
the first of next week. NJ
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Two old settlers and old friends were in
to see us yesterday, to-wit. Hons. Z. r.
Thompson and J. r. Mead. Mead glancing
up and noticing photograph of Kit Carson
taken when the old hero was wearing a
colopel's strap, remarked that ne and hit
slept one night together during big Indian
council. held up on the Little river, back
in the sixties. These gentlemen were arrsng-
ing for the old settlers reunion tomorrow.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21
coFFEe AND SPICE CO

The name and style of the new wholesale
and manufacturing company of which the
EAGLE has already made two or three ex-
tended notices, will be .'Corner. Farnum Il
Davis, Wholesale Coffee and Spice Co"
This is the firm who negotiated with MIR
John Exton for buiid' = To be- erected a.,
his grounds on Emp"ria avenue. south. an'
which are to b.. completed before the 1T I
June. The firm wired him yesttrda, MORN
ing that all the arrangements had been sat
-factorlly concluded ard for him TO go
ahead with the buiidirg- The buildings
are To consist of one business house 25x74
feet. two stories high and mn engine house III
connection with the same, and, two two
story brick resident houses On same block.
They also take the house at present occu-
pied by Mr.. Exton. Mr.. Exton is clearing
his grounds and will commence the work
Immediately and push it vigorously until
completed. The new wholesale firm will
open out just as soon as the buildings are
completed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-21

Mr.. J. T. Grub, of Fredonia, KAN, is
visiting friends in the city.