Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-10

talent in the country has been procured, and
the programme in all its details is a magniti-
cent one. The fact that ninety acres OF the
most attractive suburban property, Riverside
park has been taken from the market and
devoted under a ten year lease for Chautau-
qua purposes exclusively is sufficient
guaranty of its permanancy. Riverside park
Is located within the corporation limits OF
the city on the south side OF the Blue river,
and is one of the prettiest and most finely
shaded parks in the west. The grove con-
sists largely OF young trees, ash maple
ana elm, and coursing through
1t is n small creek bordered with stately elm,
oak and walnut Charming drlveways have
been laid out and graded, and one fine road
borders the river, affording glimpses of the
beautiful blue along the eastern front OF the
assembly grounds The river is also pro-
vided with abundant boats for rowing pur-
poses, and stretch of smooth water for
over three miles is afforded.
The great tabernacle, 92x132 feet, is now
completed and is one of the most spacious,
durable and handsome structures of the kind
in the country. 1t is located on beautiful
plateau about the center of the park. The
study halls, various headquarter buildings
and many handsome and artistic cottages are
scattered throughout the grounds. Several
boarding halls have been provided for, one
by the ladies of the NJ b. church and others
by other denominations.
Those attending the Beatrice Chautauqua
assembly, at Riverside park, June % to July
8 inclusive, are offered:
Excellent and varied opportunities for
study.
Contact with able and enthusiastic in
structors.
Latest and best methods in Sunday school
education.
Practical exercise of novel and attract
i've kind.
Opportunities to hear some Of the leading
divines, orators and lecturers of the day.
hf.n NJ tt.-pA N,.,a fAn nt,,,A .v,,n hA 4 Nhn
presence, now positively assured, of the Rev.
Sam u. Jones.
The fact that the Rt. Rev. Bishop New
man, of the M. E. diocese of Nebraska, is
president of the Beatrice Chautauqua asso-
citation, is also strong guaranty of it's ex-
cellence.
Grand Island Racing Programme.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb., June 9.-lSpecial to
The Bee THE Grand Island Trotting as
socation has prepared treat for lovers of
horses and racing. The races commence
Tuesday, the 11th, and continue four days.
Eighty-one horses have been entered max
ing the largest, and one of the fastest fields
ever entered in the west. The association
has been compelled to build a number of
stalls to accommodate the horses. The track
has been graded and is in excellent shape.
Irwin ID. Smith has been secured to start
and prompt decisions, and is one of the best
starters in the west. On Thursday, Nat
Browns famous PAGER, "You Bet" will go
to beat his record. Friday the bicycle race
will come off. There are twenty-four entries
and all are determined to win. The follow
ing is the programme and entries:
Tuesday. No. 1.-Three-mlnute trottng;
purse 5000. Entries: Beatrice Ike, Lizzie
Logan; Quaker Girl King, j. L. p, Ben d.
Or, Jubilee and Nellie Mitchell.
No. 2.-2:A pacing. Entries, Little Willie,
Highland Ladde, st. John, G. w. L., and
w. ID.
entries.
Wednesday--No. 1.-2:4O trotting. En-
tries, William T., Helen O.. Equis Fatuus,
Frank, Walter E., Governor D., Swigert
and King.
No. 2.G2:2s trottng. Entries, Logan b.,
Rowdy, Gypsy Queen, Elwood and Jennie
Lind.
No. s.-one mile and repeat. running.
Thursdas-No. 1.--s:5o trotting. Entries.
Beatrice Ike, Battalion, Nellie Mitchell,
Ethan Allan, Jubilee, Jack Roth, Eta b.,
| Little Sue and Ben d Or.
| No. 2-2:35 pacing. Entries, Red Star,
Jay, Charlie G., Minnie G., and j. M.
| No 3-One-half mile running. Seven en-
| tries.
| Friday--No. 1.-2:23 trotting. Entries,
Bismark, Rowdy, Grover Cleveland, Captain
| and Fred Casey.
| No 2-2:S3 trotting. Entries, Lofan b.,
| Gypsy Queen, Black Crook, Jennie Lind,
| Billy Brace, Prince McMahon and Sira La
Sale.
No. 3-Free-for all pacing. Entries,
Silver Tail, 2:16-2; Dan Dee, 2:15; Tom, 2 :22,
and title Willie, 2:234.
| No. 4.-Bicycle race, mile heats, best three
| In live. TWenty-four entries.