The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-06-11
For the Cass County Republican.
lar,E PIC Mic ri North Wayne.

I
retu,n<d soldiers of the Mich. 10Th
came off at North Wayne, report Of
which may not be wholly unin,erestnp
toyeur readers. Our boys had returned
to spend few days with US, and while
they were here, some of the citizen,
proposed that we give them an enter.
tainment. ~
This proposition wasreadily accepted
by our patriotic ladies, land cir, we
have none other here) the day was
fixed upon, and all Immediately set
about the work OF preparations. Tues
day came rbe day fixed upon) but for
moment gloon was thrown over
our minds 10y the appearance of rain,
but soon the prospects frightened and
we went cheeriully to the labors and
pleasures Of the day before as. A four
horse team was dispatched to your
town 10 carry company of singers
here who had engaged to furnish us
music on the occasion. The hour for
meeting came, and our beautiful church
nicely ornanented with boquets OF
h"wers-was then opened aud soon W as
filled to nearly its utmost capacity with
persons from the whole surrounding
country. After waiting some time for
the singers To come, they made their
appearance, the soldiers sixteen in
number) were seated. The hous. W as
called to order by G. /. Peck, Esq,
who was president of the meeting, and
who conducted the exercises with pro.
priety and credit. The opening piece
OF music was performed by the COM
pany of singers from your place, 10 a
mastery and exceedingly entertaining
Sir, we cannot speak of the perform
ance of these singers in terms OF too
high praise. They were led by Mr.
Wilbur, of Dowagiac, who enjoys a
rich and rare gilt. The music which
they gave US consisted of some of the
best selection of National airs, and was
listened to with great delight, which q
unanimous vote of thanks, at the close,
fully attested.
The opening prayer was offered by
Rev. Ii. Worthingtou, pastor of the
NJ. E. Church, in Dowagiac, who
prayed most earnestly and eIoquently
for the welfare of the Country and its
devoted soldiers.
The welcome address to the soldiers
was delivered By Rev. j. /. Buell., pas
tor of the M. T.. Church in this place.
| inolose his address which you are at
libsaty to insert if You choose.
After another patriotic song BY the
choir, Rev. Mr.. Worthington was in
troduced who entertained the audience
with a very eloquent and patriotic
speech.
/ regret that | have not, at least a
synopsis of this address TO send you.
lie may yet furnish il for your columns.
The earnest appeals which he made To
the citizens aud soldiers, and words of
good cheer which he uttered will long
be remembered by those who heard
them. Mr. Ii. Dean of Hamilton, also
addressed the meeting with much sat-
isiactioD. a ~ m a-
A very interesting part of the pro-
gramme vas yet To be filled.
The ladies had prepared splendid
supper for the entertainment Of all
present. OF course we were all willing
to enjoy in these exercises. But a
light shower winch came up just at the
time we were prepared Tor them, de-
layed us somewhat. The counteuance
of the ladies who prepared tho pic mic
looked sour az they saw the g .fcings
so thoroughly moislened. But soon
the order came to I" fall in for supper"
which we cheerfully Obeyed, doing
mnst ample justice to the objects be-
fore us.
The whole entertainment was one of
rare interest, we enjoyed the occasion
and our patriotism " as greatly strength.
ened. -tag-
The entertainment must have been
gratifying and encouraging to the SOL
diers. / think they will go forth to
their duty again with lighter hearts and
frmer resolves from having enjoyed
this pic mic. May the valien, 10Th gain
name that is immortal.
tlaaiz ~ .s - HEBEN.
Dated, Wayne, May 25th, 1892 =
WELCOME ADDRESS.
SOLDIERS AND BRoTHERs After al
absence OF some nine months, enduring
the dangers and difficulties Of war, you