The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1878-08-29
EIcurslQn 10 ManiStee.

| was On lut OCCusiOu VI tuc cASuioiVii
from Clare and points westward on the
line of the f. q P. M. Railway, to Man
istee and return. There had been II
heavy shower the previous evening,
which cooled the air, and effectually
quieted the dust. The train, consisting
of five passenger coaches, baggage car
and engine, reached Baldwin about 8
o'clock. Every available seat was oc-
cupied. There were representatives
from nearly or quite every village
through which the train passed. In
Lake county, Chase turned out about
so; Nirvana, 80 to 40; Forman Station
and Baldwin, some Is to 20 each. Ad-
ditions to the party were made at
Branch, Weldon Creek, Amber and
Ludington; the latter sending out over
one hundred, We were informed. The
whole crowd must have numbered be-
tween sou and 800.
On boarding the train at this point,
we were not long IN discovering that
the press was well represented, by j.
s. Holden, of the Farwell Register;
A. Chase, of the Evart Revicao; l.. j.
Kinpe, of the Osceota Outline; and q.
w. Minchin, of the Reed City Clarion.
| The Evart Cornet Band were along,
and looked splendidly In their bright
new uniform.
Arriving at Ludington, the crowd
made rush for the steamer John n.
Dir, commanded by the genial Capt.
Cochrane; lying at the +. Il p. NJ. Rail-
way wharf, with steam up; and speed
lily transferred itself to her decks.
w hen all had been safely and comfort
ably arranged, the steamers lines were
cast off from the dock, and she moved
slowly out of the harbor, at 20 minutes
to IL O'clock, with lively strains of mu-
sic from the band on the upper deck;
flags flying, cheers and waving of hand
kerchiefs.
The day was a beautiful one. A light,
cool breeze from the northwest gently
stirred the bosom of the lake, while
clouds overhead screened the hot rays
of the sun. The ride to Manistee was
highly enjoyed, except by few who
were seasick. The time was spent in
pleasant converse, joking, laughter,
and testing the merits of the luxuries
previously prepared by the fair hands
of the ladies, and slowed away in VA
riOus baskets.
1t Was after a ride Of two hours and
more that the excursionists arrived of
the harbOr of Manistee, where Il pleasant
surprise awaited them, in the shape of
the steam tug C. Williams, bearing a
reception committee, consisting of VIM.
Durham, M. Engleman, JAS. Demp-
sey, G. M. Wing and Ed. Buckley; the
Manistee Cornet Band and y, number
of citizens. AS the steamer came up to
tiie tug, the latter turned gracefully
around, headed for the harbor, and fired
u salute from small cannon OH board;
the band struck up welcoming air,
and both crafts, the tug leading, moved
up the river to the wharf.
| AS soon as the lines were fast and
planks out, the throng made its way to
terra firma. Several prominent citi-
zens, headed by Mayor Dovel, met the
excursionists at the boat. 1t had been
the intention to repair to grove; but
rs it was distant mile and half, and
the number of excursionists defeating
the idea of providing suitable convey
ances, it was decided to repair to Tenn
perance Hall, led by the bands. Near
ly or quite all the excursionists gath
cred i'm the Hall. Upon the platform
were Mayor Dovel, VIM. Dunham,
Esq, K. J. Cady, of the Advocate, Rev.
Mr.. Gillett, of Manistee, Rev. A. II.
Boggs, of Big Rapids; and +. B. Mar
tin, of Reed City, manager of the ex-
cursion. Mayor Dovel made brief
speech of welcome to the excursionists,
and then introduced Rev. A. II Doggs,
who gave ain exceedingly interesting
address of about twenty-five minutes,
on "World Building" At the conclu-
sion of his remarks, vote of thanks
was given by the excursionists TO the
people of Manistee for their cordial re-
ception, followed by music from the
Manistee Band,; when the crowd scat
tered to partake of lunch, see the city,
and enjoy themselves i'm their own way
until the departure of the boat, ut 5
o'clock. Tables had been provided by
citizens of Manistee, In room beneath
the Hall, where the excursionists could
spread the contents of their lunch bas-
kets, and make themselves comforta-
BILE. Flags were flying from buildings
and flag staffs In all parts of the city,
and many of the citizens gave tbenI-
selves up to enjoyment of the afternoon
with their visitors.
We visited, i'm company with Bro.
Minchin, of the Clarion, the AdUocdtc
Office, and made an agreeable acqu,lint-
ance with Bro. Cady. We also, visited
the Times Office, but failed to find Bro.
Smith. Calling at the Office of the IsD,cs
d Standard, we found Bro. Fowler
across the street entertaining Holden,
of the Farwell Register, dnd Mr.. Wise,
of Loomis, with ice cream, and cheer
| fully accepted Mr.. F.'s invitation to-
Join them In partaking of the cooling
| luxury. Afterwards we were shown
over Mr.. F.'s fine Office, with presses
run by steam, and garden, stocked with
choice fruit testing the quality Of the
honey produced by his colonies OF Itnl-
ian bees. Mr.. f.. gave the afternoon
to entertaining his newspaper friends,
and drove about with them to view the
city; pointing out objects of interest,
and giving information; leaving us at
the wharf ut the hour for departure Of
the boat, with q pleasant memory OF
his courtesy and hospitality.
The population Of Manlstee Is esti-
mated ut 0,OO0, and IL has several fine
public aud private buildings. Prinei-
pal among the former Is the new Court
| House. Conspicuous among the hand
some and costly residences, are those
Of Hon. John Garfield and Il. J Rams
dell. The principal industry Of Man
| tofoo A. fl,a Notwithstanding Of lun,i,er