The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-01-13
Mr.. DANA ESTES IN RUGBY.
TF0 "a. y
The Originator Of the Hughes Free Public
Gs Library. SisE

WlSneu tne Wedther-Wlilcn is not AZ all OF the
true Rugby brand-had been more favorable
to seeing our outdoor attractions. The winter
is upon US in earnest, making, for while, the
contemplation Of the cheerful los fire, and the
snowy scene IRON the window. the visitors
chief occupation.
On Monday Mr.. Estes thoroughly inspected
with the able guidance oil the librarian. MIR.
Bertz, the library building aud its valuable
contents. At the Boards office in the evening.
he met his co-trustets Of the library, ana a
lew OF the colonists, tor the purpose OF expIess-
ing his ews, and the interchange OF oplnlou
Oh library matters, Mr.. Estes SAID, consider
ing the small amount OF mcUey at their
disposal, the building was an exceedingly
satisfactory one, aud he was agrecably sur
| prlsed to find that the deficiency was only some
500. de thought the main thing now was
to open the library to the public in reality.
giving out the books. Respecting the con-
dltions upon which the books should be
attalnable. Mr. Estes said aud very emphatl-
| soh iioA"y ououiN De tISC w ali III
Rugby-free as the pump was. or the air aud
water around US. The idea OF his from the
beginning had been that the library should be
perfectly Tree. Of course strict rules for the
regulation and return OF book, would be neces-
sary, aud some money would lie required to
meet running expenses. lie believed the
| m, h.. fnrf hen 4
tary effort would lie sufficient Tor all purposes.
Many other topics were discussed, and the
meeting separated.
On Wednesday, about twenty-five ladies
and gentlemen DESTROYS OF expressing their
este, III TOR the public service so nobly rendered
by Mr.. Estes, invited that gentleman, with
his lady, to supper at the labard Hotel.
he party assembled at seven o'clock aud sat
DOWN " All elegant repast, prepared as Mr..
Ross knows how to prepare for his guests.
Following an AIR from the L0rnet Band which
pertoslhed IN the gulse OF a surprise party
Mr.. Blackjack proposed the toast OF the even
ing, with somewhat lusubrlous glances at his
glass OF cold without. He spoke III well chosen
aud eloquent words Of the debt we owed tc
MIR. Estes Tor the great boon the library was
to Rugby, with much else appropriate TO the
OCCASION, and i'll calling upon all to drink to
the "health OF MIR. Da Estes aud Mrs.
Estes he knew the great sincerity with
which the toast would be drank. In responding,
Mr.. Estes thanked those around INN Tor their
kind wishes, and felt sure that himself and
Mrs. Estes would ever remember the kind re
ceptlon given them by their Rugby friends.
he spoke OF the great interest lie and Mrs
Estes had III Rugby, aud OF the pleasure IL
had afforded hun to render some token o.
esteem to MIR. Thomas Hughes He desired
the greatest prosperity to all.
The able toastlnasler next called upon all
to drink to the prosperity oi Rugby coupling
with 1t the name afMr. Walton In ackuow
Lodging the toast, that gentleman, IN the
course OF al interesting speech. said lie took
great pleasure iii contributing. with other
= citizens vi hugby, towards the esteem tina,
was due to MIR. and Mrs Estes, but with all
they could do it was small matter compared
with what Mr.. Estes had done Tor Rugby. II
would be Impossible for MIR. Estes to get ou
OF the good graces OF the kugbeiaus, even Il
!, he desired to TO so. After speaking hopeful.
for the future, Mr.. Walton closed by SAIL
II welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Estes. am. II
behalf OF the Board represent, with It's nob
and honored founder and President MIR
Thomas hugh them thrice welcome
among u.s.
The next toast was "rhe Press" intro
ducing which Mr. Blackjack in serio-comlc
D sarcastic language very kindly, witha--
referred to our humble selves. Mr.. Fardo OF
$ in replying, thanked those present for tn
: recognition given his journal. and referring t
t the rather-at times-uphill work counecte
e with it, spoke OF the great encouragement tx
+ tended him by his friends and neighbors, an
how it was always pleasure to do ones bes
:. to help Rugby along. lie also thanked NJ,
s Estes for his kind and appreciatvie reterenc
u to the Rug6Ciaa. The speaker Thought Nj
4 Estes, as the father of the Hughes tubl!
G Library, had not had that recognition hi
:, services merited, and il was pleasure to tax
/. part in the evenings small tribute OF respec,
In responding to the last toast 9Th
6 Ladies" DR.. Kemp gracefully performed hi
task. and, at his request, the health was drum
: a second time.
"Hail Columbia" by the band, and con
versation in the hall and parour. brought
very pleasant evening to close. Room com
il pels US to omit the names Of those presen
+ but we shall not be excused if we neglect
q say the presence Of Mrs. Hughes was, as
- ever is at local gatherings, an earnest Of I'll
deep interest the beloved lady manifests
Rugby affairs, which will ever be connecte
with the name Of Hughes. A
J. The crooke Coal and Mining Company.