The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-09-14

their farms native stones which would make
suitable rustic seats,-or would, from
their curious shape, or makeup, if
deposited upon the grounds, be objects of
curiosity, and that it would be desirable if
such things ceuid be donated for the uses
of the Club, it being understood that the
name Of the old settler or donor, or at least
his initials, should be cut upon such stone
presented and used. This would form a
permanent addition to the landmarks Of to-
day, would bring these relics of by-gone
time into prominent notice. rescue them
from the oblivion to which they are now con-
signed and serve as means to perpetuate
the memory Of the donor, or some one
deemed worthy By him.
The question of the erection of building
or buildings for the use Of the Club will now
be the next in order. This desirable, although
not absolutely necessary adjunct, will cost a
considerable sum Of money, and the Club
has no way of obtaining the means, aside
from the addition of new members, or the
making of an assessment upon the old ones.
There are, by actual count, at least 100 persons
who ought to be members Of the Club at this
moment who are not At the reduced rate,
this would furnish S3OO,-which would go
very far towards realizing the desire of those
who think buildings necessity. 1t would
seem that in the solvent position of the
Club. and its fattering prospects, every in
ducement possible is held out for the old
settlers to join land, by providing q place
for innocent recreation, all others sharing
in the desire for pleasure are, whether
pioneers or not, expressly invited to join),
take stock in the association, and assume an
interest in it's management.
A certificate of stock has been prepared,
to be issued to each member representing
his contribution to the common fund of The
Club-not transferable, except by formal
resolution and consent of the directors
SO that all may understand their rights and
interest, that the Club may know who are
its members, and for other obvious reasons
of convenience.
recommend to your consideration the
propriety of changing the annual meeting
from October to some time in January. as
experience proves that time to be inconye-
nient. At least it might be made TO occur
simultaneously with the Agricultural Fair.
Believing the Club to be now in sound
and healthy state, it is hoped that we may
be able to avoid the existence Of any con-
siderable debt in the future doing this we
may count upon reasonable permanence as
an inst tuition.
After the delivery of the address the
President announced to the Club that a bust.
ness meeting was matter Of necessity to
audit bills contracted by the Committee In
the purchase and fitting Of the grounds of
the Club
The following bills were presented
Kenosha Union. zoo
Cook Martindale 45C
u. Grant ZtN
Head Sutherland. Y
s. Y. Brande, for services, advances, &c... IS. AZ
N. Struck, for cleaning grounds"....."...... 5000
The foregoing bills were. on motion, refer
red to Committee composed of Messrs. A.
D. Cornwell, D. G. Stewart and F. w. Lyman.
On motion, Committee was appointed to
consider recommendations contained in
Presidents address.
Messrs. F. Robinson, J. w. Rhodes and
J. L. Williams were appointed said commit
tee.
On motion, Club adjourned for one hour.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Club was called to order by the President
at the appointed hour. Exercises opened by
prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Salem.
Music by the Salem Brass Band.
Hon. F. Robinson moved that the consti.
tuition be amended in relation to annual
meeting, and that the time of annual reunion
be declared the annual meeting of the club
Motion lost.
Hon. II. S. Thorp moved that the annua,
l. AZ L. -, 80 ora1
year, subject to call of the President. Car
ried.
Committee to whom was referred bills pre-
sented against Club reported same correct
and, on motion, same were allowed.
The call Of roll Of members by the Secre
| tary showed membership of 73.
| The President then introduced Col. NJ
Frank, who was to deliver an historical ad
dress before this Club.
The address will be found below.
Music by Salem Band.
Vocal Music.
Mr. Orlando Foster, one of the oldes
settlers, entertained the CLUB with early rem
iniscences, stating that he was the origina
owner from the Government of the grounds
now owned by the Club.
J. NJ. Kellogg, A. D. Northway, Mr.. Per
kins and 9th ers addressed the meeting.
Mr.. Bennett, of Lake County, ILL.,. favored
the Club with the carly history of Northern
Illinois
The names of R. Flemming and Charles
Orvis were mentioned as members deceased
since our last reunion.
Music-Dirge by Salem Band
Vocal music.
On motion, Club adjourned to meet ct cal
of President in January next.
d. B. BENEDICT,
Secretary