Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-08-29

Wen be gay and happy still"
Masonic ErcuTSi0n.-W were unable to
attend the Masonic Excursion to Dubuque
last Tuesday, but those that did participate
give glowing accounts of the affair." The day
was fine, the company select, and nothing
occurred frem first to last to mar the pleas
ures of the occasion. At Dyersville the cx-
cursonists were met by Reception Com
mttee sent out by tie Masons of Dubuque,
consisting of Messrs. IL. FUTILE, DR.. GILBERT
W. p. ALLEN, and A. S. BuNTlNG, and the
party desire TO return to these gentlemen es-
pecially, their heartfelt thanks for the untir-
ing assiduity they manifested in providing
for the comfort and entertainment of their
guests. Their action on this occasion will be
long and gratefully remembered. When the
train reached Dubuque there were about two
hundred and fifty Masons in the party. On
reaching the city they repaired to the Key
City" and the julien" whose " hosts" left
no pains unspared to provide for the wants Of
their visitors. The excursionsts were then
invited to Lorimier Hall where the Mssons of
Dubuque were prepared to receive their
brethren from the interior. After listening
to speeches, a general good time was in order.
There was music, dancing, singing, talking,
eating, drinking, etc., and each. person seem
ed to have reached the acme of social enjoy
ment Too much praise cannot be awarded
the Masonic brethren of Dubuque for the zeal
they displayed on this occasion. Nothing
was left undone that would add pleasure and
satisfaction to the gathering and while no
expense was spared in furnishing costly
and appropriate entertainment, it was all free
to every Mason who chose to Participate
| The supper was a recherche affair." and reflect
ed great credit on the culinary skill of those
who had this portion Of the programme in
charge. The dancing element was furnished
with fine music and a tip-top floor, and the
opportunityEfor " shaking the light fantastic
heer'lwas most zealously improved. la fact,
it seems that nothing could have been mere
pleasant and agreeable than this union of
brethren Of the "mystic tie" and may this
one but be the fererunner of many similar
ones yet to bc,-and hereafter may it be our
good fortune to participate.
The Masons of this place, on their arrival
home, unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
Resolced, That it is with great pleasure we acknowledge
the kindness and courtesy of cur Masonic brethren Du
buque in the generous reception and the many
extended to during brief but pleasant visit to their
city That their endeayors to make pleasant short
stay with them evidences their Masonic WORTH and
that their hearts the great social doctrines
ancient and tmehorored institution May they live
long, be happy and good Masons and we hope that
the time is not far distant when may have opport-
nifty to testify in acts appreciation of the many kind
nesses and courtesies extended to US.
The excursionists are all loud and unani-
nous in their praise ef the gentlemanly and
efficient manner in which Brother JAMES S.
NoRTHRUP, the conductor of the train, dis
charged his duties, and they voted him the
prince Of conductors, as the annexed resolu-
ton will testify:
ResolCed, That TO our Brother Mason Conductor J. s.
NQRTRuP our thanks mostespecaly due for his
Standard unremttng endeavors render the excursion
pleasant to all. That desireto express to him our
conviction that it was owing to his perseverng efforts that
this has been the most excursion of the
The travelling public rest that when they are
on his train they are in good hands, and all will done
| for their comfort and safety possible.
The following resolutions complimentary
to the Superintendent and officers Of the d
| 81 s c. r. r. were also adOpta5.
Reoiced That to Superintendent YOUNG our thanks are
rendered for the perfect arrangements made and the
manifested for the safety and comfort of the excursons5
and to all who in any manner contributed to pleasure
ReaoIced, That to the officers of the Dubuque Sioux
City Railroad Company indebted FOR their lberai-
ty in placing the price Of tickets for the excursion at
mere nominal price, that all able participate with
U.s. Their iberality shall not soon be forgotten.