Sunday, July 4, Detroit, Mich.--In the evening the company assembled to witness a presentation to Mr. Edwin Fritz, the mail agent of the show. It consisted of a neat uniform of blue, together with a silver shield and badge, a present from his associates. Monday, July 5, Detroit--The seventy-sixth anniversary of P. T. Barnum’s birthday appropriately celebrated by the company and congratulatory dispatches are sent to the great showman by all interested in his success. During each performance the red, white, and blue colors were worn by each actor and actress. Saturday, July 17, South Bend, Ind.--The following married gentlemen are made happy by the companionship of their genial better halves: Messrs. Hager, Hyatt, Putnam, Newman, Coyle, Door, and Detective Cooper. Friday, July 30, Champagne, Ill.--Scorching weather does not interfere with good business. After the day show the company in two band wagons and carriages visit the grave of Frank Seymour, a former member of Forepaugh’s band. Through the energies of Mr. George Cann, a former friend of the deceased, the grave was found and appropriate ceremonies were held. Prof. James Robinson’s band played two solemn dirges. W. L. Marsh executed an artistic solo on the 1st B♭ trombone, and Mr. James Bigger delivered an appropriate eulogy. Cooper, the giant, who was also a friend of the dead musician, arranges with the sexton to properly decorate the neglected grave. This touching tribute to a brother professional was favorably commented upon by the press of the surrounding country. Saturday, July 31, Bloomington, Ill.--After the day performance a number of the gentlemen amused themselves at target shooting with a toy rifle. During this innocent sport Abdellah Ben Said, the manager of the Arabs, was accidentally shot in the neck by Orrin Hollis, and subsequently taken to a hospital. All the doctors’ bills, the salary, and the board bill of Abdellah and his wife were paid by Mr. Hollis. Firearms of all descriptions were prohibited in the dressing room by Mr. Ducrow. Sunday, Aug. 1, Peoria, Ill.--An anti-swearing society for 30 days is organized. A fine of twenty-five cents for every naughty word was imposed, and “finders were keepers.” Considerable merriment was indulged in by the “can’t cuss club” during the day, and not a few dollars changed hands. Hassen Ali, one of the Arabs, is assaulted by roughs and in the mêlée his hand broken. Thursday, Aug. 5, Jacksonville, Ill.--Two clever houses to smiling weather. Orrin Hollis receives word that Abdellah is rapidly recovering. He wears his first smile since the accident.