Arizona republican., 1900-08-28
THE NEWS OF
 PRESCOTT

Prescott. Ariz.. Aug. 25.-(Special cor respOndence of the Republican)-One of the prettiest and most pleasing re- ceptions that has ever been given here was the one rendered Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Long, of the cOngre gatiOnal church. at the residence of Mir and Mrs. Jake Marks. on the corner of Marina and Union streets. The house and grounds were gaily decorated with Chinese Ian terms, while the interior was prOfusely furnished with flowers of all varieties. especially in the dining room. where thS mantel was covered with mass of bloom, and from the candelabra in the center of the room to the four corners of the massive oak table. were sus- pended vari-colOred satin streamers. garlanded with delicate green vines. Prescott's elect and select were much in evidence at the gathering. and the ovation accorded the genial pastor and his charming bride by the members of his flock and the friends of the church was one which will long live in the hearts of all as one of the pleasantest remembrancesof MT. Longs pastorata here in the wids Gf Arizona. The la dies receiving and presenting guests Wera MesdameS Otis. J. J. Fisher and . k. H. Burmister. Mrs. Ross rendered very plea singly couple of vocal seleC- tiOns. and Mrs. C. D. Brown a reading in the Scotch dialect. MT. Otis then gave a ather lengthy resume of the earlier conditions and history of the Congregational church in this county. showing tn evolution f the CoueregI- tional church from the bounds of d Methodistic pastorate and bringing Us down to the presen, time. Rev. MT. Peck followed with a brief and very hearty welcome to the new incumbent and his family. and Dr. Long. In behalf of himself and his better half" re- spondad in an earnest and appreciatiVo manner t. the honor bestowed upon them by the members of the church and their friends. Miss Marks was as sisted in dispensing the liquid and ed ible refreshments by the Misses Nelson and Carr. The evening was closed by hearty hand shakings and congratula- tions of pr and Mrs. Longs hosts of new found friends.
 The picnic committee of the Episco- pal church Sunday school decided at this afternoons meeting. at the resi- dence If your correS Spondent. that the picnic should be held at Runners ranch, about mile and a half out of town, going through the pines to the south and west Of the South Methodist church. About sixty children, teachers and friends are expected Ito attend. who will be taken out in buses at 10 in the morning. from the church, corner of Marina and Union streets. Games and various forms of entertainment have been provided. and a pleasant time is anticipated by all. This will occur on the 30th inst. Thursday next.
 Mrs. Speck and two little girls left for Carlisle. Pennsylvania, for a visit to Mr. Speck's old home.
 Miss Mamie Daly. a niece of Mrs. Mike Lawler. arrived on Thursday ev- ening to make her home with the lat ter for some time to come. Her father. Mir. J. M. Daly, is a resident If the county.
 MT. F.. s. Campbell. formerly of Prov idence, and supreme representative of the A. O. U. w. of this jurisdiction. re- turned yesterday from attendance at the session of that body at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mir Campbell will be identified with the management of one of the well known mines of the county upon his return here.
 Gov. Murphy is in the city.
 A fine time is anticipated al the Unit