The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-07-13

OUR CITIZENS GUESTS.

AT 3:3O p. m. yesterday afternoon the
train bearing about fifty members of the
constitutional convention, large repre-
sentation Of the woolgrowers,w wool buyers
and stockmen Of Montana, together with
handsome sprinkling Of their fair wives,
daughters and sweethearts reached our
city.
Soon after arriving, the major portion,
with goodly number of our citizens.
were conveyed by train to the smelter;
where carriages were in waiting to con-
vey all who desired to see the Rainbow,
the Golfer and the Horseshoe falls.
Several groups were conducted thro'
the smelter works; others loitered about
the grounds, while others repaired to the
dining hall and were cheered by the hos
pitality and courtesy Of Mr.. Nelson and
his gentlemanly aids. From the exclam-
ations of surprise and delight generally
expressed, it was quite apparent that
none of the guests failed to avail them
selves of seeing the Giant spring and
gazing into its many-hued depths.
After very enjoyable stay Of about
two hours the signal of return was given
and the train sped back again to the city
everyone exhilarated by the refreshing
breeze that seemed to fan their fevered
brows from the romantic cliffs and ra-
vines that lend attraction to the scenery
along the banks of the Missouri.
Dinner was served in the Park hotel at
p. m., Of which everyone partook with
relish heightened by the rarefying and
delightful drive to the falls.
After dinner number Of the guests
repaired to the Rainbow club rooms,
where All informal reception was held.
The feature Of the occasion, however,
was tile banquet at the Park, which com
menced about 10 o'clock. The calMcious
dining-hall was filled to its utmost ca
pacity.
| Hon. L. Z. Collins was master Of cere-
monies and introduced Hon. Paris Glib
son. who welcomed the visitors. He was
followed by Thos. Z. Brady, in behalf OF
the board of trade Of Great Falls.
On behalf of our guests G. W. Staple
ton Of Butte responded. He thanked
Messrs. Gibson, Collins, Maclay and all
the citizens.
He said in 1868 he passed over where
Great Falls now is aud only the Indian
and the buffalo were seen here then.
He thanked the officers of the Montana
Central and Col. Broadwater for the fur
nishing of transportation and the citizens
of Great Falls.
Music by the quartet Of Messrs. Skin
ner, Wilson, Dodson and Hotchkiss, en-
titled. Mary had little lamb.
O.G. Cooper of Choteau, gave short
speech in regard to the wool producer
ETC., after which all drank to the health
of the wool grower Of northern Montana
Speech by Maj. Martin Maginnis in be
half of the delegates.
Music by the quartet, "Where would
be-
"The flock muster, wool worth 23c al
grease, dirt, and oil and still they vii
have it in preference to all other" By
David Hilger, of Dog Creek,
The wool buyer and how he Is re
ceived in Great Falls, by F. H. Putma1
of Boston.
TO the citizens of Great Falls that be
long to the Constitutional Convention, b.
Hon. W. A. Clark Of Butte city.
A letter was then read by the Chile
Justice of Montana, Thos, c. Bach.
Ex-member of the Supreme Bench
Judve Hiram Knowles of Butte city, wa
} next called upon.
J.K, Toole spoke on the mines Of Mon
: tana.
For the Press of Montana, Col. Merr.
{ of the Helena Journal entertained tn
ouests for short time in very pleasan
manner.
w. NJ. Cockrill, in behalf of the cit
and its citizens. He was followed b.
Ed. G. Maclay.
.star spangled Banner was then le'
by Chairman v. G. Clarke Of Butte.
The coherent exercises we're br0ugh
to close about a. m.
After most pleasant evening, man.
went to the Rainbow club.
The guests will go to Sand Coulee at
this morning and will leave for Helen
on the noon train.
The names of the gentlemen and ladie
who participated in the banquet are
5 follows:
u n Raan Fort NaginniS