Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-07-07
INDEPEN DANCE DAY by THE IN
DEPENDENT CHURCH.
A Gain Day-A Splendid TOur-- An
Elect Body of WhOlc-SoiiIed
Patriots Win i'm the Exciting
and Pleasing Contest for
UIanDiness

saving law Of protection concerning the
''life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi-
ness" inaugurated July 4th, 1916, there
occurred on last Wednesday a celebra
tiOn, unique for peace, goodwill, inno-
cent enjoyment, and abounding pleasure.
Abont 225 happy excursionists will re-
member the ausDicious day so richly
ladened with pleasing memories. The
Messenger, bedecked with gaily floating
banners of America, steamed from our
dock at 9 a. M, went tG Duncan, received
about % more fortunate voyagers, and
then proceeded on tour of delightsOme
joy, over which the magic wand of
fortune waved an agreeable success, in
which harmonious sounds, beautiful
landscapes, superb weather, fine sailing,
delightful society, and everything neces-
sary contributed to the satisfying Occa-
sion. 1t was understood in the begin
ming that the Goddess of Liberty was
graciously disposed, from the fact that
Brother Jonathan was chiefest among
the rulers Of earth, the King of Nations,
over whose unequaled inheritance the
combined powers of Europe, Asia and
Africa dare not lay one hostile finger,
and because of this no one had to bleed,
suffer, and die for the country in listen
ing to the reading of the Declaration Of
independence and boring grafton or
diatribe on the British. The flag waved,
the eagle was happy bird, and all the
excursionists had to do was to be jolly.
And they were extremely jubilant and
| joyous; so liberal and unselfsh as to
commune with any nationality, wishing
freedom to the poor of Ireland, the Jews
of Hungary, the oppressed of Russia,
| and the down trOdden of all the earth,
| but still they took in recreation, health,
patriotism, and bliss by the mile. The
balmy breezes, the perfect day the merry
voices OF nappy singers, The juiet con
versation, the innocent fun. the COM
mingled laughter and JOY of parents,
children, lovers, and friends, made the
day famous for "fullness of joy" In
Cheboygan it rained upon the "just" and
the unjust but not drop fell upon
the richly freighted Messenger; heaven
and earth cOnspired for the happiness
of the excursionists, thelday was perfect,
everything was well done, and the crowd
was brimfull and overlooking with un-
interrupted enjoyment. Some remained
at Mackinac Island, but most went to
st. Helena perfect poem, written by
the Almighty, wOndrOus for beauty and
delightsomeness. The feasting multi
tudes strOlled through woodland, wan
dered on the silvery beach, plucked
flowers, gathered pebbles, skipped stones.
and drank in the ambrosial air, so
fraught with the joyful weird. Dinner
had been served on the boat, the menu
was rich one, embracing variety,
quality, and style, that gave fullest
satisfaction. The boat returned to
Mackinac Island at p. m. and remained
until six, and no hour was better i'm
proved by experienced pleasure seekers,
in taking in the fort, the grounds, the
races, games, and gymnastics on
exhibition at the time. The Olympic
games and contests might have been
more skillful, but not more amusing
than the show presented by the mirthful
islanders, with such remarkable sang
frOid. Leaving the island at 6, with a
perfect calm, and increasing faith the
victorious excursionists enjoyed to the
full the sail to port. Everything was
said, done, and enjoyed in sans sOuci
style that made the joyous moments
fascinating. At p. IN. port was safely
reached, the excursiOnists conscious of
a complete success, and assured that
for one more year the country was absO-
lutely safe.
Capt. Bouchard is favorite with every
body, because Of his good sense, gentle
manly demcanOr, manly qualities, and
intrinsic worth.
f. A. Hall, clerk of the Messenger, is
polite, efficient, and full Of business
qualities that take him great deal high
er in life than most men obtain.
Mrs. Rachel Chandler with her excel
lent corps Of helpers, devised and execut-
ed all matters successfully, as she always
does, in her quiet, good way, that COM
mends itself to all.
Will ElliOtt's commanding figure was
voted the most handsome form of any
gallant on board, when he successfully
] and gracefnlIY caught q charming lady