The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-22
NOW AND THEN.
THE STRUGGLING REVOLUTION
AND THE POWERFUL STATE
LINKED TOGETHER By
GOLDEN CORDS.

AND THE POWERFUL STATE
LINKED TOGETHER By
GOLDEN CORDS.
The early risers of Austin saw yester
day morning that which convinced them
that the spirit of San Jacinto was abroad.
Hurrying two and fro in hot haste were
seen uniformed firemen, unfurled banners,
bands discoursing inspiriting music, clti-
zens of all ages and sexes servants strug-
Cling under huge hampers of provisions,
and all converging on one point-the
depot of the Austin & Northwestern rail-
way. And all this to do honor to band
of heroes, but seventeen of whom are left
to be sensible to praise or blame, for can
"Flatery soothe the dull, cold ear of death!"
As the clock tolled the hour of seven
the fire departments of the city assembled
at the depot for review, after which the
first train moved out, having on board
the fire departments, the Manning Rifles
and numter of invited tizens.
eight o'clock sharp, the second train pulled
out, and few minutes before eleven still
another, SO that before the hour of dinner
the entire company was on the ground.
NO FAIRER SPOT
could have been selected. There was In
its picturesque surroundings everything
to please the eye ard crafty the taste.
spring of cool, sparkling water dubbed
up from the bosom of the earth conven-
iently near, and graceful tress clad in the
first verdure of spring afforded grateful
shades. The days pleasures were inaug-
urated by the opening of the contest for
the prizes, and never since the tabled
apple,
INSCRIBED TO THE FAIREsT,"
was cast among the daughters of our first
mother, was there a livelier interest clio
tied in similar contest. The following
was the awards:
Firemens foot race, 100 yards; prize {
w. H. Simmons, of Colorado No. 2.
Sack race; prize to Allen Warner.
Heel and toe walking match; prize tc
, w. II. Simmons, of Colorado No. ..
Most handsome married lady; prize t'
, Mrs. w. B. Walker.
Prettiest young lady; prize to Mis-
y May Goodwin.
Prettiest baby under ? years; prize t.
l. Ellma Finklea.
Prettiest miss under Is years; prize Il
I, Miss Nina Cummings.
Ugliest man; prize to j. M. Thornton
2, of Galveston News.
Finest looking fireman; prize to j.
s. Rhomberg
Best lady target shot; prize to Mr.
}. Jules Bornefeld.
Poorest lady target shot; prize to Mr.
l. George sherwood and Mrs. Heierman.
Best gentleman target shot; prize
" Arthur Terrell.
This interesting ceremony completed
ID the
. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS,
and the presentation of commissions
R the newly elected officers of the fire d
partment was done in most gracef
n. manner by Mayor j. w. Robertson. FC
is, lowing this came the
ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR IRELAND.
1o published elsewhere in this issue. 1t W
well-timed, and was attentively listened
d. throughout.
OF At %. m, came that
"Hour of all hours most blessed on cart
Blessed hour of our dinners
lie. All partook with that relish which ex
al else in the open air brings, an added II
being lent by enlivening strains from t
band. The utmost decorum prevall
and every promoter of the picnic /
cause for congratulation in its assul
success. The most notable and prai
tn worthy feature of the occasion was
entire absence of anything similating
toxication upon the grounds. Mess
in Roberts g. Riley. the well-known groce
his deserve, as they have received, the than
me of all participants for an unstinted su
Jus ply of delicious coffee, furnished graf
tously to all. The picnic, and its hap
arrangement and carrying out, is only Q
d more evidence that Austin is never at
ne best until she shows the generous hos
ol' tality of her citizens.