Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-07-04
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Business and Pleasure Happily Combined
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Business and Pleasure Happily Combined
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from Mondays Daily.
A good-sized contingent Of the editoria
army reached Helena yesterday afternoon
fresh from Great Falls, and each one OF
them gives a glowing account Of the
magnificent hospitality extended to the
visitors by the generous people Of that
lively burg. 1t is the unanimous senti-
ment Of the returned wanderers that
there have been few public affairs in the
northwest that excelled this reception
and entertainment Everything was on
a liberal and elaborate scale, and the
citizens We'd with each ether to excel IN
courtesy and attention. An eXcursionist
had no use for money and couldn't spend
it if he wanted to. Exhilerating bever-
ages flowed like the water that rolls by
in the river skirting the city, and spirit
of hearty conviviality. prevailed. The
Great Falls people certainly know how
to entertain, and their treatment of the
visitors has filled the latter with admira-
ton and kind rememberances.- Helena
| Independent of Sunday. Al
Incidents We're crowded into the clos
ing hours Of the journalists visit. The
excursion to Cascade on Saturday after
noon afforded much enjoyment to the
Visitors, whose presence was hailed as a
compliment to the town. The lunch
which Mesdames Collins, Martin and
Taylor had provided with such
good taste and judgment was greatly APP
preciated by the party, whose appetites
had been improved by the country air.
The visitors were met by Judge Murphy,
Mr.. Gorham and others, who joined in
rendering the visit agreeable. The pic
mic continued until near six o'clock when
the party returned in time for supper.
In the evening the association held the
final business meeting of the session Mr..
Sutherlin in graceful terms resigned the
chair to Vice President Collins and Mr..
Yerkes entered on his duties as secretary.
After some discussion Captain Mills and
the other members Of the Hendry mem
orial committee were relieved at their
own request from the duties thereof. On
motion of Captain Mills the president
was authorized to appoint new commit
tee for the same purpose. Mr.. Fell
spoke in appropriate terms of the late
J. E. Hendry, whom he knew person
ally. The constitution was amended as
regards the qualifications of members and
Missoula was chosen as tile next place of
meeting Messrs. Spalding, Hoss and
Foote were elected members of the exc
cutive committee. Fred Anderson was
made an honorary member. A cordial
vote of thanks was passed to the citizens
of Great Falls for their splendid hospi-
tality. Thanks were also accorded to the
railroad companies. A special vote of
thanks was accorded General Manager
Child for the welcome he gave the party
at the smelter. The association also
placed on record their thanks to Jerry
Collins tor the services he had rendered
the association as secretary for three
years. 1t was decided to devote the first
day Of the next session exclusively to bust
ness. The session then closed and the
dispersed to meet again in Mis-
soula next year.
While the session was coming to a
close the Park hotel resounded with the
sounds Of music. The young gentlemen
had given a ball in compliment to
visitors and the room was full of people
who all enjoyed the merriment provided.
Yesterday morning the visitors took
the Helena train homeward bound,
Messrs. Webster, Dickerman, Brady and
others were at the train, which moved
off amid cheers for the Montana Press
In addition to the regular reception
special mention must be made
of Messrs. Mcknight, Tod, Maclay, Dick
erman and Phil Gibson, who as volunteers
were untiring in showing attention to the
guests. ..="
Judge Hedges, ]. D. Whelpley, e. O.
Railsbach and Matt W. Anderson, all ex-
eept the first, from Montana coal regions,
went to Sand Coulee to inspect the mines.
they came back fully satisfied as to the
luality and quantity of the coal. Mr..
Anderson was very emphatic in praise of
he mines.