The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-05
THE PIONEER PICNIC.
An Enjoyable Excursion to the
Enoqualmic Hop Ranch.
a HEARTY RETURN OF THINKS.


Tho picnic given by the Washington
Pioneers' Association at Snoqualmie yes
terday was pronounced by I'll who partici-
pated 70 b one Of the most enjoyable oc-
cAsions ever attended by them Shortly
before 8 O'Clock .. M the excursion train
Of eight coaches pulled out Of the Lake
Shore & Eastern depot with over 400 pe0-
pie aboard. including the pioneers. their
families and other excursionists.
Among such large gathering OF people,
30 familiar with the interests and early
history OF Washington. there could but be
entertainment IN the highest degree all
around Many were the amusing and in
teresting anecdotes related. All the Seat
Tie pioneers took spacious and weIl-6sled
lunch baskets. and the COMMITTEES provided
fruit and such other Injuries Is would add
to the pleasure Of the occasion.
The run up Was made in two and . half
hours, there being few stops until the Sno-
qualmie hop ranch was reached. where. in
the orchard. tables, seats and refreshments
had already been arranged by Captain
Cove Lunch was spread shortly after, the
abundance Of which. no doubt. accounted
for the good hum0r generally prevalent
After stay OF about three hours the
party went by train to South Bend. few
miles beyond the hop ranch, and enjoyed
the beautiful scenery there.
The excursiouists arrived back in this
city ct p M. all iubiiant over the unlim-
tied success of the outing.
At q meeting Of the pioneers Of the lower
Sound counties. held at the Arlington
hotel last evening after the return from the
pioneer excursion, the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION o. THANKS
The Undersigned pioneers OF the lower Sound
counties desire 70 express their thanks to the
pioneers Of Seattle for their courteous aud gener
Gus hospitality in rendering TO us the delishrfui
excursion TO the Sncqualmie. which we have
enjoyed with such unmitisafed pleasure. afford
ing some Of N an opportunity 70 once more visit
the locality made memorable by scenes In which
we partieipA ed during the Indian war, and CIV
ing all Of as q welcome ZINE for interchange Of
friendly greeting and renewing our pledges OF
fraternity and brotherIy feeling.
To the ladies we wish TO tender our thanks for
the Dounteous feast Of delicacies their thought
fu kindness provided; and TO the coAmiItee Of
the Seattle pioneers. the officers aud employees OF
the Lake Shore 4 Eastern railroad, AID in par
ticular 10 Mr. Rut. the passenger agent, for the
pleasant and courteous treatment we received
from all.
In conclusion, we tender an invitation to every
pioneer present yesterday. and - many mora -
can make It convenient, TO attend our next re-
union, which will be held at Port Townsend,
June, 1881. when We will endeavor to repay the
hospitality this day received BY us tsignedI:
Walter Crockett James G. Swan,
Henry Roeder, Charles b. Jones,
James Delgardno, Albert Briggs.
Jsmes s. Wuodmau. John 4. Tukey,
Henry l. Tibhala, sr.. William Bishop.
=. d. Warbass John NJ Izette
John Kenneth, Edward EIdredge,
Thomas r. Hastie, Thomas Coupe,
Aud others
At the conclusion of the resolutions
Judge Orange Jacobs, OF the Seattle
pioneers, being present, was called upon to
respond to the very fatiering resolutions
adopted by the visiting friends. He said:
While have not been authorized to
make any response, and, in fact. was taken
by surprise by the very complimentary
resolutions, can but say. in justice to
myself and the pioneers OF King county,
that highly appreciate the friendly senti-
ments expressed in the resolutions towards
the pioneers Of King county. For myself
and the Seattle pioneers. can but thank
our very worthy friends for their compii-
mentary response rs to tn. success aud en-
joyabie nature of our reunion. The
pioneers OF this county have but done
their duty towards the visiting friends.
hope that may be able to attend the next
reunion. to be held At Port Townsend on
the first Tuesday of June. 1881, and the
pioneers of this county will take pleasure
in showing our visiting friends our appre-
ciciion Of their hospitality and good will.
Large-heartedness is the distinguishing
feature Oh a pioneer. The friendships
formed around the dangers and trials of
pioneer days we're true and lasting friend
ships"