The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-05-17
THE BAPTIST EXCURSION.
Especial correspondence OF tho Dallas Her.
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WACO, May IA, l0p.M.
Leaving Dallas with our visitors of
the Southern Baptist association ut
$3.50 p. NJ. on the 18th, we arrived mt
Bremond at A. NJ, where, nOtwith-
standing the unseasonableness of the
hour, the citizens of that place had
prepared and spread upon the plat
form n sumptuous breakfast, Having
spent an uncomfortable night in Il
crowded train, this was peculiarly nc
ceptable. For this unparalleled dis
play of hospitality the thanks Of the
excusionists were returned by Rev.
Mr.. Carol, of Virginia, who spoke
from the abundance of the heart in
grateful acknowledgment of the kind
ness of the good people of Texas, and
especially of Brem0nd, whose fair
women came like angels Of mercy to
administer to the comforts Of their
honored guests.
AS the god of day dawned on this un-
usual and beautiful scene, the earth re-
echoed with songs of praise "t0 Him
from whom all blessings tlow." TAX
ing leave of our new friends, Ell route
for Waco, many interesting and anus
ing scenes occurred. AT Perry we
We're met by u committee, who assigned
every visitor home; and in this con-
nection the thanks of the excursionists
are especially due Mr.. Jack Battle, who
making himself generally useful and
polite, will be long and gratefully re-
nembered, by the many recipients OF
his kind attention. AT $3.50 A. NJ, we
ARRIVED AT WACO,
where we We're met by a band of music,
and large crowd of citizens, in behalf
Ofwhom Colonel Gerald, of the ADJ
vance, extended in brief but eloquent
speech, the most cordial welcome to
the association.
BY the reception committee tall of
whom We're ladies' the visitors Were
escorted in carriages, buses, etc., to
their respective quarters, and your COR
respondent congratulates himself OH
In wing been assigned to the Mcclellan
hotel, which he is pleased to say, would
do credit to much larger city, and
the proprietors, Messrs. Skinner & Co.,
spare no pains to surround their guests
with every comfort and attention.
The morning was appropriated to re-
cuperating from the fatigue of the trip,
and interchanging personal welcomes
with the many who found friends here.
AT half-past p. NJ, we assembled at
the Baptist church for the purpose of
hearing addresses on the subject of edu-
cation. Here the association was
greeted by DR.. Burleson who made
many interesting and touching allu-
si0ns to the early days of the city of
Waco, and welcomed the Southern
Baptist association as devoted child
would "a mother, referring to the days
when he, with other MissOurians, were
sustained by that association in the
prosecution of the good work.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet at $3.50 r. NJ, at the Methodist
where Rev. Mr.. Ford will con-
clude his address. Meantime the citi-
zens of Waco, who have spared no
money or pains to make their guests
enjoy themselves, are extending every
courtesy; all of the buggies in town
are at the services of the visitors and
the whole party is overwhelmed at
theunequaled kindness and hospitality
of the people of this beautiful little
city, which may be appropriately
called the Queen City of the Brazos.
After prayer by DR.. Lotus, of Ten
nessee, Rev. DIR. T. G. Jones, of Nash
vile, and Hon. ID. l.. Bryan, of Illinois,
we're introduced, and made strong and
impressive speeches on the subject of
education. That he might be fully
Identified and known, DIR. Ford, of st.
Louis, was introduced as the husband
If Mrs. Sallie Rochester Ford, whose
ovely womanly character made her
Known and loved by almost every
woman. DIR. Fords remarks
we're brief and interesting, but were cut
hort by the compliance with a promise
o allow the younger members present
N opportunity to make speeches,
which, however, were TO be addressed
ntirely to the unmarried ladies, and 7
y your reporter has not the honor of c
icing of them, he is declared the
Measure OF hearing or reporting them.
NV "oo"e past o 4. M, pursuant
0 adjournment, the meeting reassem-
lied. and was opened with PRAYER and =
ongs of praise, after which DR.. Ford ::
Proceeded to deliver an address, pay !, y
ng BETTING tributes to the memory of n
!. 9. Buck and Others of the gallant &
ioneer soldiers OF the Cross to Texas. :,
Or. Ford was followed by several other O
whose remarks were highly z
?
Mr.. Mable moved that committe be O
Dpointed to express the thanks of the 4
'sociation to Mr.. Long and Mayor I,
ink, and to the officers of the rail- O
ads for c0urtesies extended to them. =
lrried. !. ~
Mr.. Eaton moved that the thanks of a
e association be returned to the citi- y
ms of Waco and the whole state of Il
,xas. for the great kindness and hos u
tally which had been extended to fe
e Southern Baptist association, to- So 81,
ther with the assurance that the re- al
Election Of their visit would ever be &C
bright In memory as Is the Lone oos ",
ar In the galaxy of states. su
We leave at 7:45 a. m, tomorrow pl
riday) for Austin, from which will IN
port further. Never has it been NV rel
aasure to be thrown with more con. Gu
NAL and delightful company. nor ~,
We j ever witnessed in SO large n u
,wd such uninterrupted enjoyment COZ
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