Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-09-23
Picnic OF the IOwn and Mime
sofa state Line Associations.
For the TRANsCRlrT.

flooded with golden sunlight. and all
nature smiled upon the bright Scptem-
Der morning, which had been appoint
cd for the picnic Of the State Line
Association.
Ample provisions were made by the
Committee of Arrangements, for seating
the expected crowd beneath the shade
of tho pleasant grove surrounding the
little white school house of Alinncreka.
As the teams "poured in from Iowa
the few representatives Of Minnescta's
SONS and daughters had reason to blush
that their number was so small, and to
inquire, ':wherc are those who were
loudcst in protestations of fcalty, those
who pledged SELF sacrifice, if need be,
that the interests Of this organization
should be maintained?" If there is any
truth in the old saying, we think the
frequency Of remarks and questions, in
regard to the absence Of some who act
ed the part of sponsors, at the christen-
ing of this youthful body, must have
caused their external auditory organs
to experience an unusual degree Of CAL
ORIG.
Promptness not being charactcris-
tic Of the members of this Association,
the hour was late when the President
called the meeting to order.
Some unimportant business was
transacted, when the hungry looks and
longing glances, baskctward, indicated
that the most agreeable course to be
pursued, would be to adopt the motion of
Mrs. Alexander, that the c1iJles be the
next subject of discussion, and the
meeting was, therefore, adjourned until
one o'c!oc OK.
The oft repeated truth, "He that is
greatest among you shall be your SER
vant," was exemplifed, during the in
PERMISSION, by the conveyance Of a pail
of nature'ssparkling beverage, from our
adjacent reservoir, by the d'gm:fcd dis
ciple of Esculapius. "The feast Of rea-
son and flow Of soul" was enjoyed by
all, together with the more substantial
viands, as the friendly jest and brilliant
repartce mingled with historic anec-
dotes and pleasant converse, while
shimmering sunbeams played at hide
and seek, and zephyrs, soft as breezes
of Paradise, rustled the whispering
leaves, and gently swayed the branches
of the gnarled old oaks.
The expected bands Of music failed
to appear, but the air was filed with
melody, as the happy hearts of tho I'M
promptu orchestra in the verdant arch
es overhead, overaowed in gushes of
song: voluntaries, solos, duets, grand
choruses and anthems. with not one
discordant sound, which no instru-
mental musicians can ever hope to
equal.
When the goodies had been satisfac-
torily disposed of, the presiding Officer
again called the meeting to order.
Mr.. Hutchinson, who was appointed
Secretary, Pro tenn. at the last meeting
not being present with his report, the
Secretary was requested to read the
minutes of the preceding session, as
they had never been submitted for ac-
ceptance.
The absentces nissed,a rich treat.
as all can testify, who listened to the
essay by Mrs. Alexander, entitled,
"Permanency of our Government
A boquet Of choice flowers had been
arranged and placed upon the speakers
stand fordhc expected orator, who
being absent, Mr.. Potter was solicited
to fill the vacancy, who, upon promi
that he should be the recipient of tn:
laurels. and being, CT course, unprepar-
ed with an original Grafton, delivered a
select defamation, and triumphant!y
bore off the pro missed reward.
Mr.. Alexander read Sc lectcd arti-
Gle on the appropriate subject Of the
"Harvcst."
The appointment of Prof Pike as
demonstration was file d, to the satisfac-
ton Of all, by Rev. NJ. Killgore. who
cho Sc a class from the audience Gin
which was conspicuous our talented es-
sayist,) and illustrated one method Of
teaching English Grammar, but as the
time was limited and the subject mex
haustible, he was requested to continue
the demonstration at the next session.
Committee on Programme reported,
and the President appointed Mr.. Kill
gore and Mr.. Potter Committee on Pro-
gramme, to report at the next session,
MIR. Sherman Page, orator, Miss Spen-
Ger, Miss Morrison and Mr.. George
Turner, Essayists, Mr.. Hughson reader
of selected article, Mr.. Killgore Com
mittee on Music.
The Secretary was instructed to pre-
pare report Of the proceedings of this
meeting for publication.
Some hope had been entertained
that the next session would be held at
the "Lyle School House" but the pre-
ponderance Of power being from our
"Sister State" the appointment was
carried over the line and tho meeting
adjourned until Saturday P. NJ. Octo-
bcr 9th, at one o'clock, at the school
house at Otranto.
MARY B. POTTER.