Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-20
Good Te1nplars Visit TO ST. Point.

ceiycd an invitation from the IN Orth
Star Lodge" of St. Point, to be pres
ent and well represented at the dedica-
ton of their new hail, also the
reunion of the Plover, Amherst, Colby
and Grand Rapids lodges. to which
they responded quite heartily. a
party of 3S from this lodge were
present, and never before were a party
better received and heartily welcome
The whole party were registered at
the Mansion House and Mr.. and Mrs
Nourse, and their Clerk, spared no
pains to prepare good supper and
make everything pleasant while in
their charge. After supper about 40
Good Templars from Plover made their
appearance and in company with those
from Amherst and Colby, marched.
to the Good Templsrs hall, probably
one of the most pleasant and attractive
halls in the city, and found everything
comfortable and homelike The
"North Star Lodge went through
their regular work and had one initia-
ton, which they initiated to perfection.
The regular work having been dispos-
ed of, members from the different
lodges were called on to say few
words in behalf of their lodge and
temperance cause generally. A. l..
Fontaine. of the Grand Rapids lodge
was first called on and made a few
well chosen remarks, and thought that
he spoke the sentiments of Excelsior
Lodge, of Grand Rapids, when he
said, "that they had been highly en-
tertained, and would express his heart
felt thanks for Excelsior Lodge, for
the hearty welcome they gave them,
and he knew such reunions were re-
sultive of great good He was
followed by a brother from Colby,
| (whose name we have torgotten) who
hoped that the day was not far distant
when Wisconsin, would be prohibi-
ton state. Mr.. Walbridge, from
Plover Lodge, was next called on, he
said he was glad to be present on such
an occasion as this, that it gave him
renewed courage and zeal to keep on
in the good work. The "North Star
Lodge" then had a programme to be
carried out, which was diversified and
the several parts we'll selected. The
most attractive feature of the pro-
gramme to us, was reading in
Shakespeare by DR.. Cassidy. Mr..
Cassidy proved himself very capa-
bic reader. The programme closed
with a irst-class lunch, which had
been prepared by the industrious ladies
of the Order, among which were Mrs.
Craw ford and Miss Grant, and many
others too numerous to mention.
We believe that all who were in
attendance report one of the most
enjoyable times of the season.
Vesper Items.
pIantv of cold epona
Lumber piles are getting thin.
Mr.. Yesky lost horse last week.
Some days over 100 loads Of lum-
Der leave the yard.
Ed. Tenant has hauled the
biggest load, 5000 feet
We have seen Yenna, Rattell, Coop
err, Lavigne and several others with
over 1000 feet.
Several teamstsrs have had their
prominent features frozen.
The mill has been running under
difficulties on account of the cold
weather
A couple of brake downs during the
past two weeks, but no serious delay.
Over $4,000 feet Of logs landed at
the mill to-day.
Jim Brown tells the boys where to
unload.
Snow is too old fashioned. They
still sprinkle the roads.
VIM. Z. Johnston had his foot
jamned while unloading logs at the
landing.
VIM. Scott is rambling among the
pine woods OF this vicinity this week.
County Supt. Nash. visited our
school to-day.
We came near having scorch last
Saturday. Mr.. Early's house took
fire in the roof, but by prompt exer-
ton the building was saved.
SCRIBBLER.
The meeting of members of the
Emanuel German Evangelical Luthern
Congregation will meet at Mr. John