The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-07-10
N A NIT OW o G:
Excursion to Kewauuee and WoH
-a 1f Es River

W. MoRGAS, arrived here early on the
morning Of the 4th Of July, prepared to
give our people grand excursion ride to
the villages Of Kewaunee and Wolf River,
sitns.ed respectively about thirtv-two and
forty-fve miles distant from Manitowoc.
We had the good fortune TO be one ofthe
party, and propose to jot down as many
particulars Of the pleasant trip as our linn
sted time will permit.
The Comet left the Manitowoc pier
about half past eight. A. NJ, having on
board about two hundred Of the most res
pectaAe ladies and gentlemen Of the town
and vicinity. On reaching Two Rivers
= ride of half an hour-an accession OF
eighty couple was made to the party, and
Immediately after leaving that fourishine
village, two bands Of string music-one in
the forward and one ir the after cabin
struck up, to the pleasant music Of which
four or FIVE sets Of cotiIlion dances "trip
ped tire light fantastic toe until the arri-
vaI Of the boat at Kewaunee. At this
punt several Of the excursionists 1isem-
barked to see the town and enjoy them
selves, while the Camel wendell her way
to Wolf River fthe village of Ahnapee),
and back. About ninety couple of ke-
waunee people got on board to visit Alma
pee, at which place ali the passengers
went on shore to spend An hour or two in
the enjoyment Of pic nic-the necessary
20 fixins" having been brought along in
the .atchels Of the hundreds Of ladies who
partook of the pleasant ride.
Those who remained at Kewaunee en-
loved their visit pleasantly. Partaking Of
the hospitality Of CHARLEY BRANpIs' no
tel, they were favored with substantial
dinner and other refreshments, after which
they repaired to the large dancing hall,
where music anil dancing was kept up I'M
til the return Of the Comet from Ahnapee.
We had the pleasure Of looking over Ke
waunee; fond it finely located for large
and prosperous town, and left 1t with the
assurance that at 10 distant day We might
he aoe to count il as sister city,
Mr.. Decker. the edito, Of the Enterprise
a live, thorough going business man, and
one to whom that village and county are
more indebted for their prosperity than to
any other individual Exhibited to us his
usual good feeling and friendship, while
Messrs. IIrTcHcoCK, AuEvDr, and other old
friends, showered upon US many tokers OF
regard.
The Comet pursued her way back to
wards home, leaving kewaunee about five
o'clock, and bringing her precious load
safely here at eight. Fun, music, and dan
cling, was kept uF during the day. Not
An unkind or angry word was expressed
during the excursion. Every soul on
board seemed TO regard it as a National
holiday, on which no thought, word, or
deed, should be felt, uttered, or commit
ted, to mar the harmony of he large as
semblage of ladies' and gentlemen who "a
vored each other with their society. On
arriving at he pier, six loud and entbusl
as,ic cheers were given for the Comet and
her Captain, after which the excursionsts
wendell their way home in a Pleasant and
hea,hful mood Of mind.
The proceedings of the meeting which
will be found annexed to these remarks,
express the feelings anu sentiments Of the
passengers towards Captain MoRGAS, Mr..
HURsoS, the Clerk and all the other off
Ger. Of the boat. For their care and at
tention to their guests, and for their kind
ness and amiability during the dav, every
man, woman, and child, on board, seemed
more han heartfelt thankful That they
AID their hsorite Comet may live many
years to crafty the people =.
seemed to be the unanimous wisi, and hope
Of all their patrons on the 4,h of July,
1868.
OK BoAnD STEAMER COMET,
Lake Michigan, July 4, 1868.
At meeting of the passengers on board
Steamer CONT, during an Excursion Trip
from Manitowoc 10 Kewaunee and Wolf
River, on the 4th dav of July, 1863, G.
W. BAnxER. ESQ, was called to the chair,
and WV. II. GLOVER appointed Secretary.
On motion, Messrs. WV. NJ. NICHOLS,
HARELp ToRRIsoS, HIRAM McALLIsrER,
la p. SKIN, and LYMAN McCRAKEN,
we're appointed Commit,ee to draft res
olution. expressive Of the wishes Of the
party.
The Committee reported the following
resolutions, which we're unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That We have been highly de
lighted and entertained on our Excursion
on ,h;s anniyarsarv Of the birth day of our