The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-08-14

NESOTA, THURSDAY, Al
Thursday.
Thursday morning Maj. Smith, super
lntendent of the St. Paul s. Duluth road,
put at the service of the party the bust
ness car Of the company, which, in adj
tlon to other coaches, gave them ample
room and splendid accommodations. Mir.
Hair, general ticket agent, was also on
hand aiding materially in making the
occasion pleasant. At o'clock about
forty Of the editors and some ten ladies
took the train for White Bear where they
duly arrived and took passage on some
sal! boats, and under the guidance of Mr..
HAM, visited Mr.. Leip's resort, gazed up
on the South Shore House, and SKINNED
the water to the great deli ght of all pres
ent. The boat finally was brought to
shore at the dock of the Masonic COM
mandery, where the party inspected the
camp, strolled on Indian mounds, viewed
the beautiful cottages, took peep at the
Williams house. and then wended their
way to the depot Here they were Joined
by the balance Of the party, swelling the
number to ffty-seven editors and t. en-
ty-scven ladies making total Of eighty
WI were bound for the unsaltcd sea.
In the evening q grand reception and
ball was given the editors at the Clark
House, Duluth.
Friday.
In the morning the editors strolled
around the city and saw the sights. After
dinner they repaired to the steamer Japan
Of tt c Transit company, which had been
kindly rendered them through the courte-
sy of Mr. Gordon, agent of the line, and
with about 100 invited guests Of the city,
left the docks at about two clock and
enjoyed a sail on the great lake for about
four hours. While on their delightful
sail the president OF the excursion, Mr..
Davis, Of the Red Wing Argus, called the
editors together and the following rcso-
lutions offered by Major Ncwson, were
unanimously adopted:
ReSol1cd, That we are especially indebted to
the officers and managers OF the st. Paul &
Sioux City railroad for the elegant coaches
which were put at the disposal Of the party
back. and Messrs. General Assistant Manager
J: II. Drake, General Ticket Agent Dixon and
Conductor Abbey, who were untiring in their
cXertlons to make the trip one OF unusual in
terest Neither can VIC forget the kindness Of
John F. Lincoln, superintendent, nor the hos
pitality of the st. Paul & Sioux City company,
IN furnishing an excellent dinner at that
model hotel the CLARK house." at Window
especially John Clark
Resol,ed, That the feast of reason and flow
OF soul at the stock-farm OF Mr.. Barden demon
strated that he not only possesses "horsc
sense" but is Il gentleman Of the largest hos
pitallty.
Resolned, That the members of the editorial
fraternity of Minnesota Tho have attended
this editorial excursion hereby express them
selves as in the highest degree pleased with
the trip and Of their full sense Of obligation
for courtesics cxtendendcd which have made
1t one Of the most memorable events in the
history Of the newspaper press Of the North
Star State.
Resozved, That We are indebted to Messrs.
Belotc g. Lindsey Of the Metropolitan hotel,
St. Paul, for an excellent banquet generously
rendered by them to the members Of the press,
and that VIC recognize in the Metropolitan
one OF the finest hotels this side of Chicago or
New York
Resolvd, That our thanks are due to and arc
hereby heartily rendered 10 A. B. stickney, Of
Co, whose hospitality enabled us to visit Lake
Elmo and partake Of a generous supper, wit
ness the electric light, ride on the lake and en-
oy the scenery Of this beautiful resort Never
can We forget the courteous attention Of
Messrs. Flower & Guthurz the proprictors Of
the hotel, for favors extended.
Resoloed, That our trip to Duluth was a
grand success, and series of pleasures that
We fully appreciate. The courtesy of the st.
Paul l. Duluth Railroad company, the pleas
ant and devoted attention of Mr.. Hair, ticket
agent; of Maj. Smith the superintendent of the
conductor, and everything else con-
ncctcd with this deserving corporation-their
generosity is greatly appreciated by the men,
bcrs OF the press, who hereby publicly make
Rcsclve7, that in the people Of Duluth we
recognize all the amenities which belong to
the highest type OF civilization. We express
our hopes that their sanguinc wishes may yet
be fully realized in the development OF a great
commercial city, and that this commerce
benefit of tho State ut large, in furnishing an
outlet by water route Of its agricultural pro
ducts.
ReSolned, That the thanks of the party arc
due to 4. De Lacy Wood, Esu, for organizing
this excursion, and to several St. Paul editors
who have carried the enterprise to success,
Resolved, That we really appreciate the cour
ICslco VI tc '"ithc superior 1lAilSlI company,
Of Capt INLAND and Of John Gordon, ESQ its
agent, for the elegant steam
cr Japan, which was put ut the disposal of
our company. May all the owners and at
taclcs Of the company sail smoothly over the
river of life and reach II home Of rest above
Mr.. Bronwch offered the following as an
additional resolution, which was adopted
ReSolud, That the thanks Of this excursion
party arc hear lily rendered second time to
Major Ncwson, H. p. Hall and II. A. Castle for
their never falling interest in our happiness
and enjoyment during the whole trip.
A string band, and the Duluth Glee
club gave excellent music while on
the trip. After the business meeting of
the cdltols, Mr. Davis called meeting
of all present, when Majo Ncwson pre-
scntcd the following toast:
Duluth" responded to by Col. j. B.
Culver, the first mayor of the city, in u
very neat and telling speech.
"Thc northern route connecting the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans" Hon. W.
l.. Banning made Il very excellent rc-
spouse, clear. logical, convincing.
The resolution which appears elsewhere
complimentary to the Duluth people was
very happily responded to by 4. N. scip.
AHo 4Soo, Ndpt. CdSllc. 1lc cup
tain made one of his best efforts.
Maj. Newson made few concluding
rcmar s, when he called for three cheers
fer the people Of Duluth, for the railroad
for the Glce club, and tic
steamer and its excellent captain.
The return trip from Duluth to st.
Paul Friday night was productive of
much amusement. The sleeping car ac-
conilnodations were surrendered to the
ladies, and the gentlemen of the party
whlled the major portion OF the night
away with song, joke and anccdotc. At
each station screnadc was rendered the
ladies in the sleeping car, which furn-
ishcd moi only the party but the local
dcnizens an opportunity to hear the
splendid musical talent which still lies
nndeucl0loeli in tho oditor;ol frotornit,