Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-26
Gen. Graham reported Mr.. William
MoCor,ni.l- 90 hainy worry aick

Gen. Graham reported Mr.. William
lcCormick as being very sick.
Various members of the club made
emarks on different subjects. when, on ,
notion Of Mr.. Wiles. the club adjourned :,
i'll after dinner. 8
1t IS useless to undertake to describe I
he dinner in less than half column
uffice to say 1t was of the kind that
3 always gotten up tor the club. and
hat is, the very best our county can
.fford, and prepared by loving hands
n such skillful manner as weuld do
credit to the best professional caterer.
Everything was there that appetite
,ould suggest, from corn bread to straw
berries, and from buttermilk to ice.
cream, and all OF the best flavor. and
served in the most tempting styles, by
bright-eyed young ladies whom it was
impossible to resist. Poultry yards
and pig pens, sheep folds and cattle |
herds had given up their finest speci-
mems for the occasion. No doubt the |
old men all wished themselves young |
again, so they might eat their fill OF the
goods things, with no fear Of evil con-
1t would be good idea for
the club to adopt a bill of fare for each
meeting, as 1t would not be half as ex-
travagant as the dinners which are
invariably prepared. The dinner hour
was enlivened by music both vocal and
by the Young band. This
band has added to the pleasures Of the
club meeting for SO long that it has be-
come a necessity. and it would not seem
patural If it should be absent. The
music is always choice. we'll rendered,
and highly appreciated by all, and es-
peoially by the old men. ....,..-.
The club was called to order at 2
o'clock. by the president, Mr.. Gray. and
various subjects were discussed by the
members. Col. Ford stated that he was
glad to meet so many friends. and es-
pecially so many Of the old men. The
early part of the day was quite threaten
ing, and he feared that rain would keep
away some who intended to be present,
but it had cleared up in time for many
to come. He was proud to nctice that
more members OF the club were present
than usually. attended the meetings..
He hoped to meet all these and many
more next tall. Since the last meeting
two or three members had died. and the
time of all was rapidly shortening, and
if it was the decree that they should all
meet no more on earth, he hoped they
would all be found on the other side OF
the river. where there would be nc
more parting. 1-A'. - swan
| The next business was to select a
place for the next meeting. and the
president, Mr.. Gray. proposed that tht
club meet with him. No other place
was nominated, and Mr.. Gray's offe
was unanimously accepted. .g
Mr.. Gray thought he ought to ex
plain that there were bad roads In hi
neighborhood. and there might be som
difficulty in getting to his house.
DR.. Yantis remembered his boyhoo
days, and thought it would be n
trouble to find the way If they reall
! wanted to go. The meetings were
: benefit to the members, and he hope
and expected to see large number G
, them next fall. He told Mr.. Gray ths
bad roads would not scare away tn
s old veterans, and for him to make al
rangements for a big crowd, and tn
crowd would be there.
Col. Ford renewed the suggestion
have some one to deliver an address {
the next meeting. Mr.. Quarles ha
been expected at the last two meeting
, but had not come, and he wished to r.
new the invitation. -.....
DR.. Yantis thought that as Mr.. Quarl'
had failed to be present ut the last tw
meetings. the club should invite sen
one who never misses, and suggeste
Mr.. Leyburn. Would like to hear NJ
Quarles, but as Mr. Leyburn is mo-
sure to attend, thought it better to il
vite him. ,.....
Mr.. VIM. Houx moved to amend II
motion by making Mr.. Yantis &
alternate. -r. .r
Mr. Yantis objected, saying that if q
alternate was appointed, the princlp
'' would not feel bound to attend. NJ
Hale was in favor. of the amendmer
- He had heard DR.. Yantis speak mar
times, and never knew him to miss fir
Col. Ford opposed the amendment. II
. vote was put and the amendment lOl
The original motion was then carri
- unsni mously. .-4..- - ...
General Graham moved that
vote OF thanks be rendered to tt
host aad hetess for the excellent 9
II tertainment, and to the musicians
the fine music furnished. Motion carrl
ID unanimously. ~.
,rl The president reminded the club tn
ID at every meeting one or more membe
t. are reported as having died.
of thought the meetings benefited all, al
T. hoped they would all try to attend the
u. He thought this one OF the best me'
il. ings the club ever had. there bell
of more members present than usual, a.
to the meeting had taken more soc
v. turn than usual.
After a short and impressive pray
r. by Mr.. Leyburn, the club adjourned,
~ meet on the fourth Saturday in Scpte
A. ber, at the residence OF Mr.. F. K. CIR;
r Garfield l. in favor of little ri
+ making paper Is per cent. dearer tn
I it ought to be. He is opposed to II
VI. pulp.
., GRANT.
Before Grant landed at Galvest