The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-02
COLUMBUS DAY.

The Catholic people Of this city are tax
ing the initiative in preparing for prope
celebration OF the 400th anniversary of the
discovery OF our country. A mass meet
ing has been called to assemble in ths
Catholic school hall for Tuesday evening
Oct 4. To this meeting all who are inter.
ested in worthy celebration of the day
| ara most cordially invited. Elaborate
prerarations are being made in almost
every Larger city of the Union to celebrate
the glorious event with becoming pomp
and splendor, and Wichita does not pro-
pose to neglect an appropriate observance
of the day. There are few occasions on
which generous display of joy and ma
tional feelings are more appropriate than
ON this fourth centenary of the discovery
| of America. Every American should pride
| himself upon fittingly concentrating the
| day. Americans. all. we enjoy the i'm
mense benefits that have been brought
| about by the discovery Of Columbus, and
gratitude as we'll as nations pride, de-
| mauds a suitable demonstration and dis
play of our feelings The nations
| executive has issued his proclamation
to this effect, the governors of states like
wise and in almost every city and village
the people cordially respond. Everywhere
they are making preparations for celebra-
lions as magnificent rs possible. The
honor of our city as we'll as our American
spirit demand that all the citizens cooper
ate and thus bring about demonstration
that will be credit to Wichita and her
people.
In all the churches of the diocese today
there will be read a circular issued by Ri.
Rev. John ]. Hennessy urging the appro-
pirate observance of Columbus day. Octo-
Der 16 is the day appointed for the religious
celebration. II is the bishops desire that
oil Catholics join in the civic celebrations
SURPRISE AT KECHL
To the Editor Of the Eagle.
Better late than never, according to the
old adage. One week ago last evening tho
Sons of Veterans, fifteen in number, as
sembled in their hall and transacted the
business to recess time, then paraded the
streets of kechi during recess. afterwards
returning to the hall and completing un-
finished business, after which Comrades
Harris, Guest and Campbell told us of
war scenes and life. On adjournment we
were met by Mrs. Guest and others, who
invited US to the dining room of Mrs.
Guest. We were ordered in line and
to music around tables most pro-
fusedly spread with chickens, cakes, pies,
fruits and all the good things the soul
could desire to satisfy hunger. 1t was u
surprise on Us boys, given by
some of our sisters and mothers 1t was
not necessary for the boys to express their |
gratitude by words. as their |
actions spoke louder than could their |
words that they were reciprocal on the |
After supper We procured
good supply of candy etc, aud set before |
the ones VINO had SO graudly surprised us. |
The clock from It's station on the wall |
told US the midnight hour would soon be
ut hand. We took our departure amidst
our joys, from the place we shall mere
forget.
Z. S. Some may ask who are we.
We are camp which sprapg in ex
Silence over one year ago, named after u
deceased comrade OF Kechi township,
John b. Lemon camp No. PA, Kechi, Kan
,as, United States OF America. The
brothers take great interest, have given
several socials, conducted good literary
asst winter, AMI arrangements are made for
oue this winter which will soon begin. We
nave one of the finest regulation flags in
he state, and last but not least, lls ill.,
'pector informs US that our officers de-
served the most lSurels AS to accuracy OF
work of any camp in his division.
We are great on change So place our
biography last instead of first.
SON OF A VETERAN.