Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-21

Realized a Handsome Sum to Help Pay
for the New Patronage.
Nellie Bly, doubtless thought she
made record that could not be du-
plicated when she encircled the globe
in so days, but she would have had
her ewes opened had she been fortu-
nate enough to have been one of the
excursionists who took advantage of
the Trip Around the World ar
ranged for last night by the ladies of
the First Methodist church. Only
two hours was consumed in covering
the wide stretch of land and sea, and
one was not obliged to hustle particu-
larly, either, being allowed to tarry
20 minutes at each city and enjoy the
hospitality of the inhabitants, shak-
ng hands with the dignitaries and
taking bite of something to appease
the feelings of the inner man, which
would become considerably sharpened
by the whiZzing ride through the
brisk evening air over the pavement
in omnibuses. Such a happy and
uniformly good-natUred crowd of
tourists is seldom encountered.
Every body seemed to know every body
else and with the cordial greetings
that were extended to the travellers
by the natives of the several coun-
tries and the excellent accommodate
tions provided, the trip was made
very delightful.
A Great Success.
1t proved one of the most unique
and successful affairs ever given in
Rock Island under the auspices of a
church. Its purpose was to raise
fund4 with which to assist in paying
for the new parsonage that the Meth
odists are having erected for their
pastor, Rev. c. 0. McCulloch. Up
ward of $500 was realized from the
undertaking. And the ladies who
planned the entertainment have rea-
son to feel proud and gratified over
the results of their efforts.
The entertainment began at 8
O'Clock in the afternoon and con-
tinued until 1870, lasting an hour
longer than it was figured would be
required to accommodate the travel
ers, who came in greater mum bers
than was anticipated. Trapsporta-
tion between the several homes repre-
seniinG the countries and cities was
by hack. The cOnveyances left sim
ullducOuSIN SpSHtcI -, CDIiltI ocCOIu
avenue and Eighteenth street, and the
First Methodist church, Eighteenth
street and Fifth avenue, taking
their loads of tourists around the
world and then goirg back after
other loads.
Points visited were: London, c. l..
Walkers. III Nineteenth street; Swe-
den, j. ID. Taylor's, 9O4 Nineteenth
street; Japan, g. w. Cash's. 924
Twevtieth street: Washington, j. f.
Robinson's, els Twentieth street, and
Germany, J. II. Wilson'S, 1926 Fifth
avenue.
Bow From Queen Vic.
At London the visitors were ushered
into the royal court, receiving. a sweet
smile and bow from Queen Victoria
and ladies of her court and the Prince
of Wales. In entering into the pres
ence of her royal highness, who was
seated upon her throne, it was neces-
sary to pass beneath swords held
above the door of the court by two
stalwart and appropriately uni
formed guardsmen. From an adjoin-
ing room issued the strains of a man
dolin orchestra, the tourists in pass
ing out of the charmingly decorated
mansion receiving bite of dainty
luncheon.
The Swedes were found exceedingly
affable people. The Petersons, OIL
sons, Johnsons, Swansons and Ander-
sons were out in force to meet and
greet their American friends. And
right royalty they treated them, too,
telling them of the beauties of their
country and doing everything posi-
bic to make their stay in the land of
King Oscar pleasant. There was mu-
sic there also, and warm cup of tea
and a cake were served while 4 music |
box rendered tuneful airs.
Toxic was in gala attire in honor of
the coming of the American visitors. |
Oriental lights shone out in beautiful |
brilliancy and the welcoming smile of
the japanese was mingled with the |
strains of their native mu-
sic as the Visitors were ushered before |
katisha. who was stationed dignified- |
ly at the entrance, bowling and smil- |
ing. The Mikado was unusually con-
genial. II was said he never felt bet |
ter in his life and he looked and acted |
it, too, talking necessarily and jump !
ing about IKE boy who was meeting !
mem bers of his family whom he had /
not seen for years. The Japanese |
ladies wore becoming gowns and Of |
fered Il pretty salute As the tourists |
passed. Refres hments were served. |
Ach, Louie; what a time in old |
where the folks were seated |
about tables partaking of weinerwurst !
and coffee and taking occasional suPs |
from stems. The Americans were I
warmly received here and enjoyed a
friendly chat with the Germans who
shared their luncheon with them and |
pinned '.limburger" bouquet on each
visitor.
Return TO the Land of the Free.
While all were delighted with what
hey saw abroad. the sight of 1.-The