Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-10

as full a report of the proceedings
as the GLOBE would have been happy to give
in it's issue OF yesterday. Suffice it to say
now that the evening session was most
pleasant one in all its features. The annual
address by Hon. Charles Seymour, the ex-
president Of the association, was a mastery
production, full OF valuable "reminiscences ard
statistics, and replete with eloquence. The
poem by Miss Carlotta Perry, Of Milwaukee,
was gem of fine thought, and elected loud
applause and was the subject OF much faVOra
BILE comment from her critical audience. I'm
promptu remarks we're made by Judge Hum
phrey, ex.Gov. Fairchlld, Judge Cassidy,
Judge Lyon, Judge Ryan and Others, inter-
spersed with fine music from the Hudson vo-
calists and the Bower City band. Resolutions
of thanks for the generous hospitality OF the
citizens of Hudson, to .ailroad companies,
etc, were passed, when the formal proceed
ings were brought to close with the large
audience, which packed the Opera house, sing
ing "America" A brief recess was taken and
the large auditorium cleared of its seats, and
far into the early morning the younger men,
bers OF the party exemplified the truth of the
poets assertion that ''noIseless falls the foot
of time that only treads on flowers"
Tired, but delighted, the excursionists
sought few hours sleep, and at a. m.
yesterday they bid adieu to hospitable Hud-
son and shortly after a. m. they reached the
union depot at st. Paul, where they became
the guests of the st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba Railroad company. Under the
supervision OF Assistant Superintendent
Guthrie one OF the fiOest trains that ever left
the union depot had been made up for their
their norehward TO Fargo and Grand
Forks. The train consisted Of five
magnificent sleepers, splendid coach and a
baggage car, all drawn by engine No. LBS, aud
In charge of Conductor Evans. Each of
the sleepers contains fourteen sections,
commodations for the entire party,
which by actual count numbered 1888 persons
including the band. Assistant General Pass D.
ger Agent FL. Z. Davis accompanied the purity
as far as the Hotel Lafayette, aud saw that
every arrangement was perfect for the lfety,
comfort and pleasure of the DISTINGUISHED
party.
At the depot the party was Joined by Gen.
John Gibbon of Fort Smelling, and the vel
come he received by, not only by his oil con.
panions In arms, such as ex-Gov. Fairchild,
Col. Ginty, WatrOus and others. but by the co.
tire party must have convinced the gallant
commander of the "Old Iron Brigade that
he was not forgotten by the state which
claims him as her Down.
The run to Wyzata was without incident,
beyond the interest taken in passing through
scenery entirely new to nearly all of those on
board. At Wyz,ti they found the magnid-
cent steamer Belle of Minnetonka awaiting
their arrival aud in very few moments they
were speeding over the blue waters of Lake
Thp air hra pi ~
and IL any fault could be found with the
weather it was that the air was almost too
cool, aud when sailing in the teeth of the wind
the ladies found it necessary to utilize their
wraps and the gentlemen their summer over
coats. A sumptuous dinner was served,
commencing at 1l:30 a. IN, and
lasting until the last guest was
satisfied. The fine steamer seemed to be
proud of the distinguished passengers and she
plowed her way through the clear water with
the ease and grace of belle in a ball room.
Capt. Laughton and his crew omitted nothing
to make the trip pleasant, and the only regret
expressed was that Capt. Pate Davidson, the
owner OF the splendid steamer, and who is per.
sonally known to many the of party, was moi
present to receive their congratulations. The
steamer touched at all the principal landings,
both in the lower and upper lake, and reached
the Hotel Lafayette shortly after 8 p. IN
Here the party disembarked, and preceded by
Gutir Dduu, ludTCucu up W LIE uOlel, duu oOOl
they were scattered over the immense edifce
admlring its proportions and elegant adorn
ments. Manager Mehl is never so happy al
when he has a crowd around him and although
the hotel is crowded to Overlooking with
regular guests, he, together with his
able and experienced assistants, soon
managed to make each member OF the party
feel at home, and all their wants were attend
ed to as promptly as if they were the only
ruests n the house,
At 4 o. N. the entire party were assembled
in the grand reception room and were calleG
to order by President Fifeld, when ex-Presi
dent Seymour read the following letter, which
was enthusiastically endorsed:
LAKE MINNEroNKA, Aug:9
Capt. G.. N. Laughton, of the Belle of Mime
tonka:
You will please to accept for yourself, q
commander, and for Capt. P. S. Davidson, a
owner, OF the Belle of Minnetonka, our mos
grateful thanks for the kind care aud attention
which YOU extended toward us on your In Q
nifcent floating palace during the tri
over this wonderful lake and beaut
spot of nature which we have Ell
joyed to-day. The splendid accommo dation c
your immense boat; its perfect security froI
all imaginable dangers of navigation, its tho
ough equipment and machinery as comple1
as human skull has invented are among th
pleasant indications of the extent to whic
wealth and enterprise have devoted their ener
gies to render this portion of the Northwe
attractive as tho resort of the Va,
multitudes OF our people i
their vacation from the tolls aud labor
of their busy lives. Thanking you aga
by direction of the Wisconsin Editors ar
Publishers association for your kindness an
attention we are truly yours,
SAM S. FIFIELp,
President of the Wisconsin Editors and Pu
fishers association.
A copy OF the above letter was directed
be handed to Capt. Laughton, and also to |
published in the st. Paul papers.
A few eloquent remarks were made by Ia
E. A. CAlkins, Of Milwaukee, a former re:
dent OF Minnesota, expressive OF the pleasu
the party had enjoyed, when Gen. Gibbo
who was noticed in the crowd, was called o
by President Fifield. Gen. Glbbon was
ceived with cheer after cheer, and he respon
ed in one of his happy speeches, which W
altogether too brief to please his delight
auditors.
At 4:30 o. M. the party filed into the 81
cious dining room, and when they were Z
seated, lS5 in number, they were little ST.
prised to sse that they did not half fill I
tables.
at the conclusion of bouutiful repssi
few moments was given to leave. taking, VIII
the special train which was to bear til,
northward drew up to the platform, and SO