Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-17
THE MINISTERIAL OUTING.

Yesterdays Excursion Ofthe Tri-Ctty
Associati0n-A Delightful Day at
white suIphr-."
At the last tri-city ministerial associa-
ton meeting held in Davenport, it was
decided TO have called meeting of the
association at White Sulphur Springs
july 18th. DR.. Alexander had indicated
his willingness to provide a sumptuous
repast at reasonable figure for all who
would visit his beautiful sanitarium and
grounds on the banks of the MISSISSIPPI
pi river six miles below Davenport. A
committee of three, consisting of Rev.
Robt. Edgar, of Davenport; Rev. Adds
Albro, of Moline. and Rev. G. w. Cue,
of Rock Island, was appointed to make
the necessary arrangements. DR.. Alex
ander was notified TO arrange for about
one hundred guests. and the steamer
Golden Gate was engaged TO take the
company to the grounds. Yesterday the
day arrived and WAS as perfect as could
be desired The object of the excursion
was to have the ministers and Their fans
lilies of the various churches in the three
cities to become better acquainted and en-
Joy themselves together. While num-
Der OF the ministers and their families
were unable to 90, many of the laymen
were more than glad To take their places,
so that one hundred and more were on
hand for dinner when the boat landed At
White Sulphur.
1t was jolly crowd and the occasion
was erlivened by the Moline Y NJ. G. A.
brass band. which kindly donated music.
The company reached the destination
about IL a. m. and found DR. Alexander
at the landing to greet them. On gath
erng under the shady trees around the
fountain that flows from 800 feet below,
the doctor made q happy little speech,
welcoming the company to the freedom
of the grounds and his spacious mansion.
After splendid dinner served in first
class style, Rev. w. s. Marquis, the
president of the association, called the
company to order. when a prepared pro-
grsmme, highly entertaining, was carried
out. Rev. Adds Albro. of Moline, made
the opening prayer. Mr.. Marquis made
q few happy remarks. stating that there
WAS a ''sulphurous atmosphere about us.
but we were safe, as we came by way of
the Golden Gate" He then introduced
Rev. John A. Griffin. of Caole, who de-
livered an interesting address on the
topic of Patriotism, and was followed
with an able address by Rev. J. ii. Choir
man. of Davenport on the topic, The
Christian Religion and the Perpetuity of
the Nation" The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. A. NJ Head, of Rock
Island
All the exercises were interspersed
with singing and music by the band. All
did their best to enjoy themselves. some
playing croquet, others Ruth and Ja~
cob" while some preferred ball, still
others walking by the river shore, etc.
When the hour of o'clock arrived the
band began to play and march to the
boat, while the company in general took
leave of the doctor and his interesting
family, also of General Schmidts family
who assisted DR.. and Mrs. Alexander in
making the occasion so pleasant to all.
1t was the general verdict of the cons
psny that this excursion and entertain
ment was one of the most enjoyable that
it had eyer been their privilege to take
part in. We are surprised that more do
not visit this beautiful health resort so
near our cities. An establishment under
the management of a competent physi-
clan, fitted up in modern style for the ben
eft of invalids, and also pleasure resort
free from every objectionable feature and
high toned in it's moral character, should
be center of attraction for the three
cities.