Telegram-herald., 1889-07-14
THE ENCURSIONISTS
The Members or the Press Asso-
citation Return from 81. Joe.
SOME WHO DIDN'T co 10 CHICAGO
Tue kxearsisn N<s. Oh ths whole, q
Pleasant Arsir-A outek Trip Nome
-kes0iatioas Adopted bs the
Association.

went - -. Joseph returned last even
ing OF $50 having made the run ia two
and three-q qaarters hours. The excur-
sionists generally were much delighted
with the trip. About the only unpleas-
ant incident III connection with tile ex-
eurslOa Was the failure Of some vino
desired TO 90 10 Chicago on the after
noon boat on Friday TO get on board
the City OF Detroit. A. stated IN a dis
patch 20 the IELEGRAM-HEKALOo OF yes
terday, the program was changed after
the party arrived az II. Joseph 80 a to
have the excursion 10 Chicago by the >
p. m. instead OF the II p. N. boat II
vas about time tor the boat 10 start
when the change MAS announced.
some reached the boat AT her dock.
while others went 10 Plank's Tavern
dock down nearer the mouth of the
river. The steamer could not touch at
Pisnk's, and little terry boat Was en-
gagged 10 carry the passengers 10 the
Detroit. But the ferry boat could carry
enly about bali the crowd on the dock.
liz took one ioad out, and then the b.g
steamer steamed away, leaving the
Others on the dock. Those left
behind gazed IN astonlShment at the
steamer for few minutes and then,
after the steamer had been signaled
several times without securing re-
spOnoe, Capt. Boswell, of the tug Belle,
took them on board and gavechase out
into the lake, hoping 70 gam on the
steamer 50 that she would stop. But
she steamed away under full headway,
and the tug had to give II up.
This incident stirred up a great deal
OF wrath among the passengers aboard
that were left behind" IL was ex-
planned IN behalf of the navigation
company that the boat WAS already IN
hour or more behind time, and tnat 1t
was necessary 10 get OF Immediately IN
order to return III time to got the FRI
day night shipments OF berries IN
Chicago yesterday morning at 5o'clock.
SO IS TO eaten the express service out OF
Chicago. This explanation did not,
however, satisfy all those left behind.
They insisted that it would have taken
but few minutes 10 get the remaining
passengers on board.
Most of those who had been left went
over at midnight, but did not return
till yesterday. Only Il few, therefore,
enjoyed the hospitalities of the citizens
of It. Joseph. These few, however,
had n delightful and interesting drive
yesterday morning along the bluffs,
past beautiful residences, through the
great fruit farms of John Higman and
others in the vicinity, and elsewhere
about the handsome and growing city.
During the visit Editors Gibson, Mor-
chant and Sawyer. and Messrs. y. \.
| Hamilton, Shepard, Higmen, Watson,
Ray, Travis, Dr. Scott and others de-
voted themselves TO the entertainment
of the guests.
A meeting of the association held
on the boat going to Chicago Friday
afternoon, when the following reso-
lutlOnS were adopted:
WHEREAS, The twenty-secOnd annual
meeting of the Michigan Press ASsO-
ciatIOn now nearing Its close thus end
ing one of the happiest and most
pleasurabe OF all our annual gather
! ings, il IS our wish and pleasure to ex-
| press to the citizens of Grand Rapids in
general, as fully as may be by words,
/ our appreciation of the kindness and
/ favor shown us during our stay with
/ them, and TO acknowledge with sincercst
/ gratitude the special cOurtesies so
| generously extended TO the members of
our ASSOCIATION by individuals, organi-
/ zations and business establishments;
therefore, 1t is hereby
Resoired, That the citizens executive
committee, and especially to Chairman
/. NJ. Weston and Secretary J.W. Long.
we are indebted for their untlrlng and
successful efforts to provide for our
entertainment, not the least novel and
enjoyable part of which was the clam
bake. Also to the daily press of the
city for the very complete reports of
the different sessions, as well rs for
personal attentions and interest evinccd
in the pleasure and welcome of their
guests;
Also, to the Owashtanong Club for
hOsptalities unusual and without pre-
cedcnt by even that organization noted
for It's hospitality IN placing at our dis
pOsal Is elegant club houses, and other
cOuTteSics;
Also. to the Schubert Club in whose
talents We share the pride felt by the
people OF the city, for their several
superb selections;
Also, to superintendent Buttertieid, ,
of the Michigan PhOnouaph Co, for
has patient efforts to illustrate the
wonderful work OF the phauograph,
and providing one OF the most interest
/ ing events of she meeting;
Also. 90 the Eaton * LYON Printing
Co. for the beautiful souvenir program.
which vii ASSIST 50 materially in per
petuatng the memory OK this pleasant
+ occasion:
Also, go managers anil officers II the
I Soldiers Home Tor hosp.taltlcs and ro-
T treatments IN that institution, for
which We have common and sincere
+ sympathy;
+ Also. to the several railroads
I Of Michigan which extended fav0rs,
n particular we feel indebted 60
F AessTs. ). B. MGluken. ". A. tarpen-
+ ter and W A. Gravett of tlF g. q W
". who placed a. orr disposal spec ai
trains for tee excursion 20 Eeed's Lake
and st. Joseph. and gave us other
evidences Of good will,
Also. to the citizens 20 St ICsru1 ioT
the tender of enterss nment waI.e eu
route fer Cacsge hut wh5cn we regret
could not he accepted ny the associ ciat.on
as 2 whole,
Also. ~ the Detroit and Cleveland
/ Nsv.gation Company fer the enjoyable
exei4rsfo, across Lake Nch gan Wh ch
p-a> a fttng finale fo- a foar days
rriu1 % eTIoyment-
Al = to President Brearlev. seer taTe
perry ana CtaeT officers 81 tse sszoc a.
tor foT tner suceesslHl efforts - carry