The record-union., 1896-07-12

in It," adorned with red, white and
blue ribbons. he looked every inch a
wheelman in his suit of gray knicker-
lockers. The two little Farley girls,
both under 10 years, diminutive tots
that they were, kept UP astonishingly,
and were a decided attraction in the
procession
The Horribles were quite as horrible
as heart could desire, and one recog-
nized many faces familiar, gotten up in
the most grotesque DISCUSSES. Among
others, o. S. Dean OF Photographic
fame and primo tenor of the Lotus Male
Quartet, made a most striking woman
suffragist, astride a mettlesome steed.
whose sole duty in life appeared to be
the subduing and disciplining of her
unfortunate helpmeet. Joe Politz was a
decided success as a summer girl in a
poke bonnet and airy costume. which
was dainty enough in all it's details to
excite the envy of the real summer girl.
If Joe could ''see himself as ithers saw
him on the Fourth he would want to
change his identity-that is, if he has
vanity enough to sacrifice comfort to
personal appearance. I think l never
beheld such crowds during fair time as
thronged the streets on the way to the
park in the evening to view the fire
works. The cars were packed even to
the roofs and many were the cheers and
side remarks that were ELECTED from
scod-natured passengers in passing, as
private exhibitions of fireworks were
touched off along the route. On Sunday
the churches held patriotic services,
and "OId Glory occupied the place OF
honor in prominent place over the
altar of several places of worship. The
young America faction were sorry to
see the last of it, but many an anxious
mother breatheS heartfelt sigh of
genuine relief that the Fourth of July,
1896, is packed safely away in camphof
with other valuable articles not in sea-
son, not to be unearthed again until
1897 rolls around in Father Times an
nual pilgrimage.
Bishop Wingfeld has named a we'll
known priest of the Episcopal Church
whom he recommends as his successor
in the event of his demise.
The Froebel free kindergarten was
out in full force July Sd to enjoy a pic
mic at East Park, attended by their
kindergartners. They were all in
merry mood and the shouts of childish
laughter attested to the high spirits
and capacity of the little ones for all
the enjoyment in store for them.
The pretty cottage on Sixteenth
street is at last finished and ready for
occupancy, and the long looked for we'd
ding has been consummated between
sweet Kitty McGraw and Otto Noack,
who are future master and mistress of
this attractive little home. Both young
people are well known in Sacramento,
and many are the friends who wish
them all joy and prosperity on the
journey of life which they have decided
10 travel in company. Kittie McGraw is
one of our loveliest Sacramento girls,
both in character and appearance, and
Mr.. Noack is indeed to be congratulate
ed that she has bestowed upon him the
heart and hand sought for by many an
ether, who received only the mitten.
This is the hottest weather we have
had since 1877, as figures will testify to
the inquiring mind. But / think no one
will call for statistics to convince him.
old Sol'' speaks for himself in Ian
guage unmistakable I think a vote of
thanks should be taken these days for
the man who invented the soda foun-
tain. The seashore and the mountains
have an attraction which grows strong
II every day as the hot weather contin-
ues don't know how long 1 shall be
able to resist. ooh, for the wings of a
dovei" POLLY OLIVER.