, 1897-11-09
NEWS OFsTHE HILL.

) he weather OH the
hill has been quite cold. snowy and dis
agreeable the last week.
Miss VERNE La Pash returned home
Wednesday. accompanied by Miss Bes-
sic Eye. with whom she has been spend
ing a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eye were in Cheyenne
on Friday and Saturday doing business.
The surprise party last Monday even
ing at Tie Siding on Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodland was a thorough surprise, and
all the guests enjoyed a delightful even
ing. The presents were presented
by Mr.. b.. Sprague with "A few kindly re-
marks.
Mr.. Atherly is on the sick list with
an attack of lumbago.
Miss Mary La Pash returned home on
Friday.
The invitations are out for a basket
party to be given at the Sanders ranch
on Thanksgiving eve. Everyone is in
vited and a merry crowd is expected.
Mr.. Eye and Samuel Eye were up at
the Buttonhook ranch on Wednesday.
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED.
The audience at the opra house last
night was delighted and the company
the same, as they should be. for the
many were standing. Della Pringle and
her company will play to IL of the
biggest weeks business ever done at
the opera house, for no show that has
aver visited Laramie gave so much for
10, 20 and 80 cents. Miss Pringle done
some elegant acting last night and her
mense. The specialties were fine and
the beautiful illustrated songs and seen
ic dance was excellent. Mr.. Adams, the
comedian. as the lrishman. kept the
audience laughing. The detective. as
played by Mr.. Marsden, was very good.
Mr.. Echols as the villain. Mr.. Fergu-
were all good in their respective parts.
Mrs. MarsdentB Bessie Leonard was very
e and played her part nicely. She
is a Laramie girl and her friends are
pleased to see she has developed into
such a good actress. Mary Van Elton
gave a very creditable piece of charac-
ter acting in the old Irish m
Tonight "A Social Lion" will be
given and the great fire dance will be
given between the acts.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Executive Department, State of Wy
oming. City of Cheyenne.-ln accord
ance with the proclamation of the presi-
dent of the Unite States, |, William A.
Richards, governor of the State of Wy
oming. do hereby designate Thursday,
the 18th day of November, 1897, as a
day of thanksgiving and prayer
There have been times in the history
of this nation when there was reQuir-
ed a large degree of reverent faith in
order to celebrate a day of thanksgiv-
ing in a proper spirit. Such a condition
does not today exist in the country at
large nor in our beloved safe. We have
escaped the visitation of disease and
pestilence. The elements have been
Kind to us. We are at peace with our
selves and our neighbors. From the
farms, the mines, the workshops, and
the marts of trade and business come
the cheering sounds of busy men and
women. Honest industry and well d.
rected effort meet with fair
ton in every walk of life. These mani
fold blessings should incline our hearts
toward gratitude to the Giver of all
good things and kindly feeling for
our fellowmen.
Upon the day named let labor be sus-
pended and, gathering in your accus-
toned places of worship. let all join in
making it a time of genuine and CRATE,
ful Thanksgiving.
In the fullness of your plenty remem-
Der those whom we have always with
us. the unfortunate poor. Share your
bounty with them that they also may
have cause to be thankful.
Done at the city of Cheyenne. state
of Wyoming. this Sth day of Novem-
Der. A.. D.. 1897.
WIN. A.. RICHARDS.
BY the Governor:
c. w. BURDICK.
Secretary of State.