The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-09-04
THE OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.

THE OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.
A large assemblage gathered on Satur-
day, August 30, at the Old Settlers picnic
and annual festival on the beautiful
grounds Of the Club at Paddock'S Lake.
The weather was delightful and Of itself
was sufficient to make one feel happy
The great multitude present was also an
inspiration of ioyousness. Every one
came with smiling face, glad heart and
kind greetings Old friends and acquaint-
ances who had not met for so long that
Cline" had wrought marked changes in
them, greeted each other once more. Mr..
Liberty Fiske, of Burlington an old set
tier of Racine county, was present Also
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey, Of Union Grove
early settlers of this county, and others
whose names we did not learn happy
feature of this reunion was the bOuntifu
DINNER served by the ladies Of Salem and
partallen of by host of their guests. The
Salem Band entertained the gathering
with FREQ uent selections throughout the
day. On account of the unavoidable alb
sence in Iowa Of the President, Mr.. a.
Patterson, Mr.. T. Robinson, of Kenosha,
was elected President pro tenn.
TIE PROGRAM.
The meeting Of the Club opened with
prayer by the Rev. C. e. Potter, of Bris-
toll. After selection by the band, the
president introduced the Rev E. H. Lugg
of Salem, to the audience and he proceed
ed to Address them The Reverend gen
tleman's address was very happy con-
ception 1t was full ofincidents, pleasing
"reminiscences and anecdotes, and he
proved himself good story teller. He is
a pleasing and forcible speaker and had
the keen, close attention of the great audi
ence before him. His address was Il
marked success. His vivid portrayal of
the feeling of the people of England at
the time of President Garfield's sickness
and death was eloquent. He said: Not a
religious meeting was held but sent up
earnest prayers for his recovery. The
daily papers were scanned with eager.
painful interest to learn the condition Of
Americas dying, heroic President And
when the sad news of his death came the
curtains OF every home were drawn down;
public buildings and stores were closed
and draped; the church bells tolled the
solemn grief the government buildings
bore the dropping flags at half mast and
forts and war ships fired minute guns.
The President then introduced Rev. ID.
NJ Ogilvie to the audience. The speaker
said he was glad of this opportunity to
pay his tribute Of respect to those men and
women who in early days came and
planted civilization here. He held them
in high re- gard. They found here a great
work to do requiring hard, unremitting
toll: the endurance of much hardship and
faith in the future that never gave up.
Those times required men and women of
heroic mold. But the conditions of our
social system to-day demands more than
ever the toll. endurance and faith of hero
ic spirits to conquer and destroy the great
evils that have grown up and fostered
themselves upon our civilization.
Mr.. L. A. Cass, of Kenosha, was next
introduced by the President. in intro
ducing Mr. Glass; the president said he
greatly regretted that Col. Frank. who
was on the program for a historical adj
dress. was not present. His feebleness
made it i'm prudent for him to endure the
ride to and from Kenosha and appear up
on the platform. In the absence Of Col.
Frank Mr. Cass had kindly consented to
read his address, The Colonel is 86years
of age and it is not likely he will ever
again take part in outdoor speaking.
The Secretary then read the memorial
death roll Of old settlers who had passed
away since the last reunion, which by a
vote of the Club will be published.
The audience was then dismissed and
the Club convened for business The
Treasurer rendered his annual report
which by vote was accepted The cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year result
ed as follows President, F. Robinson;
ESQ.,, of Kenosha Vice-President B. II.
Stocker Esq, of Salem, Secretary r. +.
Roberts, Of Woodwork; Treasurer, Ed
ward Jones' Esq. of Bristol.
President Andrew Patterson donated
ten dollars TO be given as prizes IOf am
letic contests to take place on the grounds
on this occasion. The award OF these
prizes will be given IN supplementary
report next week, together with names of
new members who have joined the Club,
and other items OF interest
The thanks of the Club are due the
Reverend gentlemen who added so much
to the success of this reunion by their in
teresting addresses. The expression was
frequently heard that this was one OF the
largest and happiest reunions that has oc-
Cured in che history of the Club.
r. f. ROBERTS, Secretary.