The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-07-16

grand reception and banqust The presi-
dent Of the State Association. G. 3. Hampton,
had asked the citizsns Of this beautiful lit
tie village that the members Of the party
be allowed TO pay for their entertainment.
An answer was promptly returned, stating
chat il anything more was said about pay,
the boats would not be allowed to land.
Reaching the dock, the excursionists were
met by band Of music and escorted to o
commodious hall, where they were welcomed
by Mr.. Cruikshank, the president of the
village, and presented with the freedom of
the city. President Hampton replied to the
welcoming address in his usual happy style,
after which the party was divided and, pro-
ceeding to the several elegant hotels of the
village, were sumptuously entertained. With
just glimpse Of the beauties Of Pine Lake
and the other fine scenery surrounding this
beautiful resort, which is almost paradise
on earth, the party re-embarked on board
the Paxton and City Of Grand Rapids,fa and
proceeded on their way to Petoskey where
they arrived at 8 o'clock p. II.
AZ this place the excursionists were met
by another band of music and conducted to
the various hotels of the city. In the even
ing the final session OF the two associations
was held. The old officers Of the ;Western
Association had previously been elected,
Hon. l.. III. Sellers, president, and G. S.
Hampton, secretary. The newly elected
officers Of the State Association are as fol-
lows President, A. ]. Aldrich Of the Cold
water Republican,; yice-presidents, Franklin
Moore Of the St. Clair Republican,, o. w.
Rowland Of the Paw Paw TRUE NosrHERNER.
and Jesse Minchin Of the Evart Reciec
Secretary, j. w. Fitzgerald Of the Ovid
Uatoa; Treasurer, Robt. Smith of the Ithaca
Journal.
Hon. Perry Hannah was voted an honora-
ry member of the association, and the neces-
sary steps were taken to prepare suitable
badge Of membership to be presented TO
him, in token of appreciation Tor his hospi-
tally. Suitable testimonials We're also voted
to the G. Il. & /. and the T. q Z. M. railroads
for their generosity in furnishing special
trains, free of charge. The courtesy of the
other roads, all of which furnished free
transportation to members and their wives
and families, was also suitably acknowledged
The place selected for the next meeting of
the State Association, was Coldwater, whence
an excursion will probably be arranged to
Toledo or Detroit, ,Kelly's Island and Putin
Bay. t-q., aill asr
The Western Association will, probably,
hold its next meeting either at st. Joseph or
Muskegon.
After the adjournment of the business
meetings, which were held in the large
dancing hall Of the Arlington Hotel, the
room was cleared, and, pursuant to pro-
gramme, dance was arranged for those who
desired TO trip it, etc.-and most of the par
ty did so-and an elegant banquet was
served in the dining-roora.
Thursday forenoon was spent in resting
up and in viewing the sights around the city
of Petoskey. After dinner the party took a
special train on the G. Il. & l., for Hasbor
Springs and Hsrbor Point, situated Just
across the bay from Petoskey. A shower
interfered somewhat with the enjoyment of
The occasion, and one party, caught out in a
sail boat, covered themselves with the canvas
and remained out until the storm abated.
At FIVE p. N. magnificent banquet was
served at the point, the loveliest spot among
al the beautiful resorts of Northern Michi-
gan Carriages, sail boats, and row boats
were placed at the disposal of the party, and
after a short time spent in viewing the
beautiful scenery the party embarked on board
a steamer and returned to Petoskey.
Here they began to separate, some
going north to Mackinac, and others taking
the evening train south.
Friday morning witnessed general dis
persal of the party, all of whom will carry
with them through life, happy membranes
Of the trip and Of the hospitality Of the citi-
zens Of Northern Michigan. The people of
The great west are noted for their large
hearted generosity, while the hospitality of
the southern people has become proverbial,
bat no people on earth can excel the people
Of the communities visited by the "press
gang" of Michigan in the exercise of this
virtue. lf,
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