The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-08-02
EDITORIAL CONVENTION.

with number OF The editorial fraternity
Of this State at Ssndusky City, on the
s5th inst, and to say that we had a
good time would only give the reader
faint idea Of the kind and hospitsble man.
her in which those in attendance were en-
tertained by S,ndusky's noble sons and
fair daughters.
Soon after our arrival the members OF
the convention were escorted on board
The beautiful and comfortable steam
boat, Island Queen, the decks Of which
were already densely crowded with the
beauty, fashion and talent Of S,ndusky.
who in their kindness had gotten up
grand pic.n excursion to Putin Bay in
honor Of the occasion. On cur way to
the Bay We touched at Kellcy's Island,
where number were added to the cxcur.
siOhists, ind soon after we tnercd the
beautiful little Bay. madefamous by its
intimate connection with prrry's bril-
liant achievements on the lake.
The parry landed, upon the Island,
where an excellent md bountrous lunch
con was served up by the ladies. The
variety Of refreshments and the nice
manner in which they were gntten.up
and served was well calculated to tempt
the most fastidious taste, and reflected
great credit upon tie ladies by whose
hands they were prepared, and We think
from the zcst with which the feast OF
good things was discussed and the plea
SAINT countcnanccs Of those present, that
not only the refreshments but the kind
ness Of those who conceived and prepared
the entertainment. was duly appreciat.
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After some excellent vocal music BY
the Sandusky Quartette Cuba few short
impromptu addresses and toasts, together
with music by the Yager Band, the hap.
py party went aboard Of the Queen and
started Oh their return to the city,
where they arrived about 6 o'clock, P.
NJ, ali highly delighted with their excur-
sion 10 Putin Bay.
The exercises in the Hall in the even.
ing were a decided success. The address
Of Major Armstrong, Of Tiffin, was well
conceived, we'll written. well delivered
and well received. while the Poem by g..
A. Stewart. Esq, Of Kcnton, did honor
to the author and the occasion. Mr.. S.
possesses rare abilities as poet. At the
conclusion Of these exercises, the Hall WAS
cleared. Emusic arose with its voluptu.
Ill md the crv WAS ION with the
Cancel let joy be unconfned!" and the
dance cid go on, the disciples Of Terpsi,
chore tripping the ight fantastic Toe until
the "wee sma hours ayant the twa' ad
monished them that it was time to desist.
"Of all that did dance, 'twcre a long tal to
tell,
Of the dancers and dresses, and who was the
belle;"
but we will 80 so far as to say that Fair.
banks. Of the Cleveland Herald, lust
threw himself away; Robinson. Of the
Kenton Republican was in ccstacies;
Washburn was prodigiously delighted,
Myers was in melting mood, Slewar,
was enrap!ured, Armstrong imagined he
had been transported 10 some fairy land,
while Uncle Joshua Saxton, Mckee and
your humble servant, sat back signing and
singing II would were boy again"
On the following day these Of the fra
,crni,y who remained in the city were in,
vited 10 participate in fishing excursion.
Mr.. Marsh, Of the firm Of Marsh d Co ),
dealers in Plaster in Cincinnati, but whose
Mills are located in Sandusky City, is the
owner Of the neat and fast sailing little
boat, called the "Water Witch" and
through the kindness Of this gentleman
we were invited TO take passage on the
little craft, where we found fishing tackle.
refreshments. and all the other little ct
cetercs necessary to pleasant fishing ex.
cur.ion on the Bay. A 6ue breeze came
up just as we set our sails, and the little
Witch rode DER the blue waves like al
thing Of life, seemingly pleased at the
idea Of being permitted to contribute her
share 10 the pleasure and enjoy ment Of
the city's guests. This excursion was en-
joyed very much by all who participated
in it. and Mr.. Marsh and his little boat
will long be held in grateful remembrance
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