Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-20
FUN AND FESTIVIfY
We're Very Much Enjoyed by the
Members of the Lime Kiln Club
AT THEIR ANNUAL MERRYMAKING.
Allegheny's Civic Authorities Play Ball
and Run Races.
IN GRASSY GLADES AND SHADY DELLS

not compare with the unlimited capacity
for fun and frolic exhibited by the grave
and reverend signors, past and present, Of
the Allegheny Councils, together with their
brethren of the other civic departments,
when, leaving the consideration of ordi-
nances and public measures for another day,
they betake themselves countryWards for a
days recreation, and give themselves
up to the enjoyment and unrestrained de-
light Of brief interval of relaxation in
the woods. Accordingly when some so of
Allegheny's civic authorities and officials,
reinforced by later train with another
delegation, alighted at Forest Grove yester-
day forenoon, it was with every intention
of making as much mirth and merriment
out of the opportunity as they could, and
without any doubt they certainly succeeded
in doing SO.
Great, it was, to observe old citizens who
had spent lifetime in the public service,
punching the ball and kicking the leather
with all the zest of school boys, and per-
haps recalling to mind, by association, the
forgotten memories of boyhood's days and
conjuring up images of many an early fight
in the battle of life, now lost forever in the
never more.
THE ADJUSTMENTS FURNISHED.
Chairman of Common Council James
Hunter, President of Select Council Lind
sey, and G. A. Muhlbronner, the we'll
known produce dealer, had charge of the
arrangements, and in the hands Of such gen.
tlemen it is needless to say that everything
ran with smoothness. John Mccarthy, the
Fourth avenue restaurateur, had gone
down to the grove, accompanied by a corps
of assistants, to prepare suitable provisipn
for the inward entertainment of the Lime
Kiln fraternity, So that at noon time IA
varied and well-served repast was in read
ness for the picnickers.
Toinculcate due appreciation and keenG
relish for the savory viands all sorts If
games were forthwith indulged in on arrivA
on the grounds. A ball game was arranga
for on the level stretch topping the hill
Chief of Police Kirschler captaining onl
side, while Dave Hunter assumed eontrol
on the other. Great fun was elected by tht
idiosyncracies of the performers. and the
of Messrs. Catler and Flynn was
superb. Five innings were played, theIl
Chiefs side scoring % runs to his opponentsI
8. Several parties engaged in quoits, while
a score surrounded the suspended ball and
punched it after a manner productive OF
many stiff elbow to-day.
The greatest interest centered in the foot
races, all run over a uniform distance of
about 80 yards. The particulars of these
are: First race, between George Hermann
and elise Lightcap, of the Morgan House,
run in three heats, the first being tie, the
second foul and the third being won by
Mr.. Lightcap. Second race was won by H.
Sam Grier falling and interfering
with the rush of Frank Curry, who made
good third. The fourth starter did not
enter. Messrs. Thompson, Sappe and Ken
nedy then took a breather, coming in in the
rider named, and then Chairman Hunter
EASILY defeated Member of Council Thomas
Peter Moul, of the County Treasurer's office,
ried conclusions with Fred Newman, who
when he had got half way concluded to lie
l0wn and rest. -,-
HE CAME DOWN SUDDENLY.
Dietrich, And, Neely and Arthur Hunter |
,ot we'll away, but the latter came to mother |
arth Unexpectedly, his opponents coming in |
Sam Greer then toed the line and got away
ogether, but the last named took the course |
rom the legislator, who tripped on the un-
ven earth and came cropper. There was
good race between Detective johnson and
lawyer Thompson, the nimble-footed ex-
cutive of the law getting the best of its
xpouent by about six inches.
THE DISPATCH representative, on ap.
caring, was the cause of a break in the
iversions. He was accompanied by plug /
at, which occupied an isolated and COM
handing position some seven feet from the
round and it was without a rival. "Where
id you get. that hat?" was uttered in
eneral chorus, interspersed with sundry
uggestions to block it. The modest and
etiring manner of the reporter was un-
vailing to preserve its integrity, for we'll
irected shot from the football brought it
own from its high and proud position, to
ne satisfaction of everybody.
1t was worth going all the way to see how
1e boys, for boys they were for the nonce,
njoyed themselves, not even excepting old
,avy McFerron, who has been Treasurer of
.llegheny City since '56, and who kicked
le football as merrily as his juniors. The
stering was all that could be wished, and
lere was no stint of beer, for IA quarters,
were brought hack to town,
hen, about o'clock, the special drew up
nd the 125 members of the club climbed on
oard for the homeward trip. And what
erriment was there on the run backl
7hat cracking of jokes, and hats, singing
songs and dishing up of some very old
eanuts, and the cars were bowled along.
A SAMPLE OF THE FUN.
ERE is sample Detective Murphy 10.
nitur:
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr.. Byrnes is
,ing to favor the company with his favorite
ing Of THE Wind Blew Through His
yhiskers.' Stand up, Mr.. Byrnes." Mr..
yrnes occupied the aisle and commenced:
ooh, Teddy! you scamp "Oh. whis-
sr little lower, " Rub his head" and a
,neral chorus of "And the Band Played"
Annie Laurie" and "We Went on a
oree," and so the fun was continued until
10 o'clock the excursionists were deposited
ice more whence they had started out, hav-
g had royal good time, and feeling bet
r for the brief interval of forgetfulness of
e cares and hurry of everyday life.
Among those present in addition to those
ready mentioned were:
David Winters. David Hunter, Bob Macafee,
Oliver Bros; Hiram Landis, Sam Hawthorne, :
hn Siefert Attorney Walter Day. John Hen.
ks, of Wood street; John P. Ober, of Ober &
who supplied the beer: Charles
effer, cashier of the Enterprise Bank; Post
aster Swan, Collector Sam Greer City As
ssor John Hetzel, Messrs. Meese and Maui
dge Gripp, VIM. McCleary, John DOYLE
mes McFarlane Swindell. of the Fire Com
ttee; ex-Councilman McGraw. Charley
,lers, City Engineer, and many others whom
ace will not permit of mention.