The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1889-09-19
PASSENGER AGENTS.
Their Visit to Marietta. Ride over the
City..IlluminatiOn of Kennesaw
Mountain.

The semi andual meeting OF the National
Passenger Agents Association met in At
lanta on last Tuesday. Mr.. Joseph M.
Brown, of the w. & A. Railroad, and Mr..
T. w Glover, of the NJ. & N. Ga. Railroad,
desired to extend to the body, the courtesy
of an invitation to visit Marietta.
Mayor Glover called the Council together
and they joined in the invitation, asking
the cooperation of our citizens which was
cheerfully rendered
Mr.. Joseph M. Brown placed a special
train of cars at the disposal of the associa-
ton and 68 delegates arrived in Marietta
on the afternoon train. The following
committee of citizens were present to re-
ceive them en- their arrival in Marietta:
Messrs. E. P. Dobbs, H. G. Coryell, D. F..
McClatchy, B. R. Legg, W. S. N. Neal. J..
R. Winters and j. II. Barnes.
The copious rains during the day had
confused the arranged programme, but car
riages were soon in readiness and convey
ed the railroad men over the city. Mayor
L. W. Glover taking the lead and pointing
out the various points of interest-the
National cemetery, public buildings, &C.,
continuing the drive out Kennesaw avenue
and visited the beautiful grounds of the
Wilder place, etc. The carriages returned
at 6 o clock to the Elmwood Hotel where
mine host Whitlock had prepared asuperb
supper, complete In variety OF viands and
unexcelled in sumptuousness, taste and
culinary skill; the embellished menu cards
being specially printed as complimentary
to the National Passengers Agents Asso-
citation"
AT clock two trains, one on the w.
& A. Road and one on the M. & N. Ga.
Road, carried the visiting delegates and
many ladies and gentleman of our city to
witness the illumination OF Kennesaw
nountain, which Mr.. Joseph NJ. Brown
had arranged for their entertainment. At
Elizabeth station, good view Of the illumi-
nation was had Old Kennesaw doomed
up darby in front, but soon her gloomi-
ness gradually assumed a pleasing and
luminous aspect as the burst of red fire crept
over the summit and lighted up the noun
tain sides and the surrounding country
with its glow. Although the crowd was
a mile from the top of the mountain, dis
lance lent enchantment to the view" and
the magnifcence of the fireworks present
ed scene of beauty, truly grand. Brillian
sky rockets filled the air with bright stars
of variegated hues, which fell in showers of
gold, silver, sapphire, emerald, crimson,
etc., each burst calling forth exclamation
of applause from the enraptured spectators
The representation of the different OBJ
jects made pyrotechnical display highly
creditable, pleasing and grand All were
delighted and loud in their praise of Mr..
Browns generosity in providing such
rare treat
On returning to Marietta a reception
was also had at Mr. Joseph NJ Browns
elegant home in this place, which was pro-
fusely illuminated with Chinese lanterns
the railroad agents and their ladies being
entertained in handsome, manner.
The passenger agents were completely
captured with the kind and hospitable
treatment they received during their brief
stay in our city. Mr.. Brown and Mr.
Glover did ell they could to make their
visit pleasant and memorable and they
succeeded admirably, our citizens cooper
ating with them in this mark Of courtesy.
These visitors fell in love with our
beautiful town and left with regret