The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-09-19
JOIN D. HOWARD Q.-CELEBRA-
TJON Of MS SLXIIE7H


Monday the l4th inst. being the
sixtieth birthday Of John d. How
ard Esq. he celebrated the occasion
by a grand reception Of his friends
at the Manitoba House, Duluth
At least five hundred persons, in
GLIDING nearly all the principle
citizens Of Duluth and many ladies,
enjoyed the hospitality Of Mr.. How
ard that evening. The tables were
bountifuIIy spread with substantials
aud raritics, and liquors and cigars
Were a free as air. Speeches, toasts
and responses were the order Of the
evening, and sweet music was dis
coursed by the Duluth Band.
Among those making speeches were
DR.. Y. Smith mayor ofDuIuth, Hon.
e. Z. Parker, Hon. j. J. Egan, and
Col. Geo. II. Stunt; and all uni
ted in paying a warm tribute to Mr..
IIoward's character as man, his
sterling business capacity, GOOD
common sense, his integrity, energy
and indomitable perseverance, cou-
Piled with great public spirlt-quali-
ties which have enabled him to ac-
quire a competence where the sur
roundin9s have been failure rather
than success, compliments, that we
who have known him so long, can
truthfulIy say were well merited
The most notable event of the
evening was the presentation of bo-
quets of flowers to Mr. Howard, by
eight little girls dressed in white, as
a token OF their appreciation of his
friendship for them, and respect for
his years.
Although the majority of the par
ty left about twelve o'clock, those
that remained enjoyed themselves
dancing till near daylight, Dir. How
ard joining IN the dance with as
much spirit as the youngest. Alto
gether it was the largest and happi-
est entertainment of the kind ever
gotten up ut the head Of the lake,
aud those who participated were
unanimous in expressing their salts
faction, as well as the hope that
their bonored host might live and
enjoy life and good health many
years longer.
Mr. Howard, it is well known,
never does things by halves, and in
the getting up and conduct Of this
party, he made no deviation from
his usual rule in any respect.
We are only sorry that more Of his
many Superior friends were not pres
ent. Numbers Of them would have
attended had little earlier notice
been received and had the ferry
boat made trip that evening.
When Mr.. Howard resided here
our people all know that he was one
Of our most enterprising and public
spirited citizens, freely lending his
means and energy to every public
enterprise. To him in a great meas
ure is due our good schools and
school bui idings, and to his business
tact can be credited the fact that
when ne assumed the office Of Su-
pervisor, county and town orders
We're Immediately raised to par
from twenty to thirty cents on the
dollar, as they had been for years,
On his removal to Duluth he at
once took hold Of affairs there with
his usual energy, and has ever rank
ed among the first in public spirit
and enterprise, freely aiding the city
and county by his means and exec
utlVe talents III many emergencies.
We are glad TO see that the people
Of Duluth fully appreciate Mr.. How
ards sterling qualities, and could
he be prevailed upon to accept an
office, they would almost unaui-
mously elect him to the highest in
their gift; and that he would honor
any position to which they might
elevate him, we need not say.
California has 20,oOO,o00 bush
lis OF wheat for export this year.