The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-10-07
THE RUGBE1AN- SATURDAY, OCTOBER ?, 1882.


keep pretty dry. All the carpenters
at that time were engaged in putting
up fence around the lawn tennis
ground, and could not, attend to snch
things as roof. (Laughter.) We had
only one family in Rugby at that time,
and | did not expect to see, in ten
years, and in such a building as this,
such a gathering as we have here to-
night. Sedgemoor was not in existence
then, and we used the Robbins road to
get to the rail, and you know what sort
of a road that was. We have beautiful
road now, but we are not satisfied with
that, we want railroad. (Applause.)
| was glad to set that Mr.. Clarke was so
enthusiastic this afternoon. am
equally enthusiastic. l have great
respect for Mr. Crawford, as man of
money and brains, but we have here,
remember, the science. (Hear hear y
Mr. Crawford, who is an old hand and
ii good authority, expressed his surprise
at the survey line being so successfully
drawn. This is due to Mr.. Wilson, Mr..
Williams and as fine corps of young
men as ever | saw | should be proud
to accompany them in their work.
MIR. Blackjack: | can fully corroborate
MIR. Walton's remark about the survey
corps and their intelligence and energy,
by the way they attacked my water
melons. (Laughter)
Mrs. Greenwood next sang, with much
pleasing effect, 81 have been to the
woods"
After recess Of ten minutes for
mutual moving about and talking, Mr..
Taylor resumed the speaking by remark
ing: We have heard now, till we know
by heart, what lovely place Rugby is
to live in. used to think that no
place was equal to New Zealand, but |
think now the climate here is equal to
that in that island. l would just like
to give you a word of caution, and that
is not to overrate Rugby. it has been
moderated too much, but there is
danger of going to the other extreme,
and All untruth must come home at
at last. | think, however, our pros
poets are healthy.
The Chairman then sang in first
rate style, bringing down much applause,
"Home they brought her warrior dead"
Mr.. Tucker: Upon these occasions |
am always drawn back to our early
Rugby days, they were remarkably
singular in many respects, but l feel
more certain as to the success of Rugby
than ever | was. should like to say
tonight think the success attending
the library is owing much to Mr.
Wilson, who often out of his own pocket
met pressing liabilities, and in other
ways assisted us very much. l would
propose vote of thanks for his kind
work.
The motion was seconded by Mr.
Walton, and carried with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Wilson, in acknowledging the
vote, said, | am indeed overcome by
this unparalleled gratitude you have
given me, and am amply repaid, and
will try and do as we'll in the future,
so now | hope you will let me sit
down.
Mr.. Milmow next came cut strong in
"Paddy's the Boy" fairly bringing
down the house.
Mr.. Blackjack Before we separate
we must tender to the venerable lady
at my right, Mrs. Hughes, our heartiest
hopes and wishes that she may for
many years live among us, and that
she has our warmest sympathy and
regard. This was received with much
applause, after which Mrs. Hughes
remarked, with much feeling, "Thank
you, thank you ALL"
The "Old Hundredth" was next
played by the Band, who this time over
came their modesty sufficiently to allow
of their performance being seen as we'll
as heard.
Then followed Mr.. Charles Blackjack,
with a neat speech, proposing thanks
all round
Mr.. Ross remarked he was glad he
was there that night, it is my second
meeting with Rugbeians, and l hope it
wont be my last. might say not one
of the many visitors at the Tabard this
season has spoken of Rugby but with
the highest praise There is talk of a
railroad here. l was an early settler
in Kansas, and think there is more for
the rail here than there was in that
state then. hope to see the section
in which Rugby is, one of the finest in