Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-26

ing by this quartet was highly appre-
ciated and was always heartily en-
cored and often brought back the
second and third times. The president
then introduced Hon. H. 0. Fairchild,
of Marinette who delivered very able
and appropriate address of welcome on
the part of the people of that city,
which was followed by an address on
behalf of the press of Marinette, from
Judge L. B. Noyes. The Judge
never does things by halves and on
this occasion delivered one of the best
speeches made during the whole con-
vention. Judge Ryan, of the Apple
ton Cresant, delivered one of his funny
speeches which caused great laughter.
Here the Ladies quartet rendered
another piece entitled "What dost
thou wish to see." Mrs. Louise
Phillips, of Madison, was then intro
duced and read one of her best poems
on ''Fhe Editor prepared specially
for this occasion. President Hoard
then delivered his annual address to
the association, which was an able one,
after which the convention adjourned to
meet Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock
on the steamer Welcome" for trip
across Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay.
This trip we did not take as ride ON
the water always makes us seasick
Mrs. Fontaine, Miss Ella Stephenson
and the writer passed the forenoon of
this day riding and visiting the large
mills In Menominee. In the afternoon
we visited the several printing Offices
in Marinette. In the evening we
attended that long to be remembered
banquet at the Opera House given by
the good people of Marinette. The
tables were loaded with every thing
obtainable in any Of the markets of the
state, arranged with excellent taste,
presenting very attractive appearance.
About 800 persons were seated at the
first table and forty of the young men
and ladies of Marinette waited on the as
sembled guests. The Opera House was
trimmed with eVergreens and flowers.
A large pyramid of flowers adorned
the stage and bouquet was found at
every plate. After supper toasts were
responded to by the following persons:
Ell. o. Fairchild, NJ Ell. Barnum, E.
S. Minor, J. G. Bartholf, JAS. Russell
and w. D. Hoard. Brother Barnum
spread himself ON this occasion to the
glory and qualification of the whole
concourse Of people present. He was
the man of the hour.
After the banquet the young people
sprinkled with large number of the
older "boys and girls repaired to the
Wilson Hall where dancing was
INDUCED until one o'clock.
Thursday morning the party took
their departure from Marinette with
great regret, for lshpeming and Mar
quette over the Northwestern railroad.
We wish that we had the space to give
full description of these two places
and what we see in each of them.
The mines, ore-docks, stone quarries
and the like would require too
much space in this issue to give
description of them, suffice it to say,
that some time in the near future we
will give our opinion of them.
Thursday and Friday was required
to make the transit from Marinette to
Marquette and return. During this
whole time the editors and their wives
visited with each other in social con-
verse, becoming better acquainted with
each other and exchanging experiences
in newspaper life. The association
had an Italian band engaged to furn-
ish music on this excursion which was
the means of enlivening the party, and
they rendered many beautiful pieces,
especially the Unlocking Bird" which
was called for several times. Presi-
dent Hoard is noted for s'story telling"
and he did not fail to bring in one of
his comical ones whenever the occasion
presented itself.
While in Marquette the association
met and transacted the remaining bust
ness which was left undone at Mari
nette. The officers fer the present
year stand as follows:
President.--W D. Hoard, Fort Atkinson.
Secretary.--J. b. Heg, Lake Geneva.
Asst. Sec.--J g. Bartholf, Milton.
Treasurer.--David Atwood, Madison.
Vice PreSidents.--Sam Ryan, Appleton; M.
Il. Barnum, Wausau; L. Decker, Green Bay;
Henry p. Legler, Milwaukee; L. K. Dunn,
Elroy; w. L. Norris, Watertown; U. b. Rind-
Iaub, Platteyille; 3. J Price. Hudson;
Executive Committee.-Edwin Hurlbut,
Ocomowoc; Frank Tlden, Green Bay A. L.
Fontaine, Grand Rapids; o. G. Munson,
NirOqUa;
On our return trip from up
country we arrived at Marinette Fri
day evening for supper at which time
We exchanged our farewell greeting
with the good people of that city.
This people spared nothing to help
make our visit there profitable and
pleasant one. Those who enjoyed
their hospitality left carrying with