Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-25
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TyssI Yrlp 81 the Steamer Tlllle.
IAN aboard sang out Capt Sauls-
bury of the steamer Title, at $40 q m
Yesterday, to q small party Of invited
guests Who had gathered on Yeslers
wharf. No second invitation was needed
and about twenty ladies and gentlemen,
not emitting tie ubiquitoas represent
alive of the Posi- were
quickly snsconced in the cabins or
standing on the deck Of this usv and
staunch little craft. LINES we're cast on
and by unaninoas vote Port Aadisop
vas chosen az our Destination The
breeze vas blowing briskly from the
northvard as Ne swung around into the
bay. Happily the iadiss OF the party
we're all good sailors, and thanks 20 this
circumstance and the steadinsn OF the
little steamer not one solitary victim
vas 70 be seen with head overhAn91nR
the rail, and the voeful ejaculatien-
'N'Yoruk," Vas unhsafd. Is ID pleas
ant run Of about thirteen miles TO Porf
Madison. The Tiilis made the distance
In about two hours, allowing up frs-
auently TO cosl boxes and for other
causes incidental always 70 the WORKING
of new machinery. Arriving at fort
Madison q visit to the picnic grounds
was in order, where, veil fortified BY An
excellent lunch, not emitting liquid re-
freshments, provided By osr courteous
host and skippsr, some very pleasant
hours were spent. The party then sep.
arated. some TO row up the quiet little
bay which forms the harbor, and otheru
TO stroll about this beautiful little town.
A visit 70 the mill and works Herewith
connected vas very interesting. The
mill il in brisk operation. with, however
only one set of main circular saws nov
running. On inquiry We we're told thai
another set would shortly be started
The capacity of this mill IL about lOOOOl
feet per diem. Port Madison h cosy
little village, excsllently shaded BY sym
metrioal naples. and With ite white cot
tages nesting in the shadows OF fruited
orchards, and vines laden with ripened
berries, presents most picturesque
and inviting appearance TO tho metro
politan visitor. By the courtesy OF MI
q. A. Meigs our little party we're the 10
cipients of famous treat. That gen
tleman kindly opened wide his gates
and babe "a enter into beautiful gar.
den, backed by q we'll fruited orchard
and bordered BY a wall of red raspberry
bushes, bending low with luscious Der
ries. An acceptance of Mr.. Meie'i
courtesy was mot delayed. and under thu
grateful shade of overhaneinR vines
some bushels moro or Les Of red. ripe
sweetness were gathered and enjoyed
To tho cavilen. who doubt the capacity
and fitness Of this locality for fruit PRO
duction, including large and small. VI
simply say, 'just pay Q visit to Por1
Madison aud keep your eyes about You.
The day was veil nigh spent whom thu
steamer Tillie called ont in piping tone
10 come on board, and the tired party
Of pleasure seekers bestowed themselves
in cosy corners Of tho little craft. Ths
run home was quickly made. despite {
heavy sea. which served TO show to sOD'
extent the steadiness OF the steamer
Before landing . meeting Of the guests
was called, and . spokesman being 30
Iected, thanks in due form were ten
dered to tho skipper for his kindl,
courtesy, Who happily responded in hil
bluff, hearty way. To som mp: Th,
trial trip Of the steamer Tillie was mos
enjoyable. She ID q strong, steady
staunch craft and will prove . neede<
and valuable acquisition 70 the deet o
little steamers nov plying the waters o
the Sound. Her dimensions are - fol
lows: Length, 62 feet; beam. Is feet
depth of hold, feet. She ID convent
emily arranged, has strong engine AM
will be neatly upholstered in her cabins
The Tillie il owned and commanded b.
Capt. Saulsbnry, whose son will hav
charge Of her engine and machinery.