The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-06
MUCH NOISE AND 4 HOT DAY.
The People Generally Suspend Business and
Take HOliday-The Lawn Parties.


Yesterday, although the 9Th Of July, could
hardly have Jared better in the matter of cele-
bration had it been the genuine Jacob Townsend
Fourth itself There were picnics, excursions
and incursions of all sorts and sizes from fam
iy parties up to festivities which included thou
sands of pleasure seekers Among the larger
picnics were those of Golden Hill. Neblesville
and that of the colored folks to Fern, on the
indianapolis & ST. Louis road. The Red Mems
picnic at the Shooting Park was we'll patronized,
the attendance at Bruces Park was large.
while the people who gathered at the
Clan-naGael demonstration at the Exposition
during the afternoon numbered between seven
and eight thousand The attendance at the
same place at night to witness the fire works
scarcely smaller. Judging from the continuous
discharge of fre-crackers during the day, not to
dwell upon the diaboism that prevailed among
boys and young men who roamed about the
streets discharging revolvers, the ordinance made
and provided did not prevent the sale of any ex-
plosives. At night, fre-rockets secured the
skies and Roman candles bumped them
selves along the sidewalks. now and then but
ting against leisurely and elderly pedestrians
who were not agile enough to dodge the fire balls
The day was certainly the warmest of the sea-
son. The thermometer at the signal-service sta
ton stood at 81 at p NJ That there was only
one sun prostration is due to the fact that bust
ness was generally suspended and iaborers were
not in the sun for hours as is usual at this sea-
son. The banks and nearly all the business
houses were closed, and although there was lit
tie drunkenness observable, the saloons evident
ly did thriving business.
In the evening there were many lawn parties
and pleasant social gatherings in the city and
suburbs.
The garden party given by Mr. and Mrs. I. p
and Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler Haughey, at their
suburban home in Mapleton, was attended by
hundreds of their friends from the CITY, who
were most delightfully."- entertained, and who
were glad to escape from the heat and dust of
the city streets to the beauty and GOODNESS of the
lovely grounds There is no more charming To-
cation anywhere near indianapolis than Mr.
night it appeared veritable Garden of Eden
The grounds were illuminated by parti-
c0i0red lanterns. Under an ample
tent refreshments we're served, while
here and there over the spacious
acres of lawn groups of guests amused them
selves with tennis and other games, or enjoyed
the GOODNESS and invigoration of a promenade
The beauty and chivalry" of the city were
gathered there, while music rose with its
voluptuous swelP and all went merry as a mar
riage bell" The hosts and hostesses received
under a canopy at the main entrance and made
every one at home from the moment of their
hosptable greeting. In all its features it was
one OF the pleasantest entertainments that have
peen given IN Indianapolis during the season.
Herman Martens had a large gathering OF
friends at mis- residence on Pennsylvania street,
last night, and an elaborate display of fire works
The Fourth was celebrated at the NewsDoys'
Home, on North Pennsylvania street, last night
by an icecream supper and speeches. About
fifty boys were present black and white being
intermingled in the rows of seats All were
grateful, patriotic and hungry. A brief Fourth
ofJuly speech was made by Col Eli F. Ritter
Mayor Denny explained to the boys that the
yHotu how I'd,
Thursday and each boy, in order no secure
badge, required by law, must obtain permit
from the Newsboys' Home. John g. Blake then
entertained the boys with stories of the boys in
the Reform School. each story pointed with
moral. The exercises were the occasion of hap
niness all around.