The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-09-01


suffer, and while the better half of the
Commissioner was setting out sub
stantial lunch-which also received
substantial attention, especially by
Mr.. Williams, for preachers are al
ways hungry, YOU know-the Com
missioner called another gentleman,
Mr. st. John, who proved to be an
other friend in need, and under his
| leadership we were in due time rugged
out with fishing tackle, one of Mr..
Nelson's nice boats, and ''Out on the
Ocean Sailing" or acts to that effect
The day was lovely one, just hot
enough to make riding on the water
Gin a boat of course delightful, but
rather bright and clear for good fish
ing. After listening to fish stories from
Mr.. Williams from reasonably high
latitude, for about an hour, that
gentleman finally took in, rs proof Of
his proves as an angle poor, sickly
looking little pickerel, and at once
took higher altitude" which had
the effect of somewhat increasing the
size Of the fish afterwards. In the
meantime your humble servant was an
earnest but silent witness Of the sport
going on about him, but not getting
nibble, while he patiently endured the
ieers hurled at him by his mere for
tunate but very thoughllc-s and un
sympathetic friends. But finally we
rose in cur might and mounting the
highest bench in the craft we swing
our hook to the waves with the inward
resolve to bring the TINES to the
front as usual, aud & moment later
the line frightened, the pole and orr
spinal column bent at the same time,
and, knowing we had got a whoppcr,
we cast q glance Of silent contempt
upon the "minn6ws" the others had
caught, and proceeded 10 play with
our catch, while the others iii their
childish glee called out, pull it in,
pull it in, and after giving them a
sample Of fish playing" we proceeded
to land a handsome four pound pick
erel, after which we heard less whistl-
ing OH the back seats. But as we
never boast Of our achievements we
will change the course of our remarks. !
The others did well as good as they
knew how and that is all that we
should expect, and in time they will
no doubt become quite good fishermen.
On landing, about six o'clock, we
were once more very agreeably sur
prised by meeting near the Club
House, Judge 5. +. White of Duluth,
who, being member of the club, ex-
tended to our party a hearty and cor
dial invitation to walk in and make
ourselves at home, which invitation
being duly accepted, We were shown in
and introduced to his party which be-
sides himself consisted OF Judge O. p.
Stearns and Fred Reynolds, also of
Duluth, and George II. Reynolds,
George G. Waller and D. +. Cal
houn of st. Cloud, Minnesota, and a
jol,ier crowd, or more gentlemanly,
it is not necessary to find. The gen
tlemanly keeper Of the house, Mr..
Peter Waterbury. relieved Us Of our
catch, and by the time we were ready
for it, substantial supper awaited US,
and here our modesty positively for
bids details, but we noticed that MIR.
Waterbury, sent out an order for
more provisions by the first mail in
the morning. He is the right man in
the right place, and told Us he expects
10 remain there all winter and we do
not think the club can afford to let
him go. The club was organized by
some Eau Claire gentlemen, its pres
ent officers being Geo 3. Shaw, Pres
ident; A. J. Rust, vice President; J.
t. Barber, Gen. Manager; C. w.
Lockwood, Secretary; and Geo. T.
Thompson, Treasurer. The Club
House IS situate on the banks OF the
lake, which is beautiful body of
water about six miles in length and
mile or more in width with here and
there a lovely island. Emptying into
The lake and but few rods from the
house is also beautiful trout stream.
but this has been so depopulated Of
OF its tinny inhabitants that general
fishing is prohibited, and it is con
templated to here make an extensive
trout pond. The house is large, airy
and comfortable, and more lovely
place to go to forget the labors and
annoyances of business for a few DAYS
could not be found. Nine miles east
OF this IS the famous trout stream, the
Brule river.
But to return. After supper the
evening was spent in social chat, and
vocal and instrumental music. In
Judge Stearns we found an old army
eomrade, who spent the winter Of
1929 with Us at old Fort Ridglev.
on the frontier of Minnesota, he as
Lieutenant Of Co L. of The Mime
sofa 9Th, we as high private Of Co. II
1st Minnesota Cavalry. But all
things haye an ending, aud 50 with
this pleasant evening when the time
for retiring came.
After night Of sweet and peace-
full rest, all hands were up bright and
early, and our six friends were of for
the Brule TO get some trout, bat our
time would not let Us accompany them.
This day was spent in roaming about
some, boat riding, and lake fishing. |
and our catch WIS better than the /
day before, and when the train whistl- /
ed we were all ready to go home. for
while we would like to have STAYED /.
longer, we knew we had improved !
our opportunities 10 their fullest ex-
tent, and were willing to be content. |
We had glorious time. and to Mr..
and Mrs. Merton, Mr.. St. John. Mr.. |
Weterberry and our old friend, Char
ley Lord, and our other friends, who
lent their assistance to make our visit
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