Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1890-07-02

Wen tax a cup o. kindness yet.
For auld lang syne!
Thursday, June 28th, was the day
oh which the old settlers Of Stevens
county held their annual picnic fol
1890. The day was beautiful, although
quite warm. Not a cloud obscuret
the sky; there was most refreshing
| breeze from the south; there was M
dust; the roads were in splendid con
dition, and the ride from here to Gen
Barrett's great ranch was delightful
the waving fields Of wheat and grass
| the fragrance of wild roses and Other
prairie flowers perfumed the air, max
Ing the day and the drive delightful
beyond compare. In truth 1t was one
of those rare days that are enjoyed nc
where except in our own glorious
| Minnesota.
The editor of the TRIBUNE enjoyed
the ride to the picnic In Frank Zahls
fine carriage, having for company,
Frank, as driver, our boys, and that
rare social companion, Rev. S. Ellery
whose fine conversational powers are
excelled by but few, and whose rich
fund Of anecdote, historical facts. and
every day incidents, makes his com
pany welcome and a treat to all with
whom he mingles.
Arriving at Gen. Barrett's home at
about half past ten III the morning,
we were met by the General and
given a hearty welcome, he saying to
us. "the house is at your disposal
make yourselves at home" On enter
lug the palatial residence we were
most pleasantly received by Mrs.
Barrett and Miss Richards. the
Generals charming niece, whose rare
musical talents have been enjoyed by
most of our citizens,
Old settlers and others continued to
arrive until there were at least 200
present, bringing with them we'll
filled baskets of various kinds OF good
things for the inner man.
The gathering may be very properly
called not only picnic, but recep-
ton, party and musical entertain
ment, or, in other words, glorious
good time generally.
A most bountifui repast was spread
at about 2 o'clock In the afternoon,
in the ample dining rooms In the
house and also on tables outside. The
tables were loaded with the good
things, with an abundant supply of
excellent coffee and refreshing lemon
ade. It is hardly necessary to say
that the dinner was partaken Of with
q relish; old settlers, as well as young
settlers, giving practical evidence that
they thoroughly understood how tc
"settle" things.
After partaking of the repast, Pre-.
sident J. D. Good called the assem-
blage to order and after making some
very appropriate remarks In relation
to the organization Of the old settlers
society and giving some statistical
facts in relation to the same, Secretary
Griswold read the report of the pro
ceedings Of the last annual meeting
Officers for the ensuing year were
then elected. The secretary's report
OF the proceedings is given below.
We learned from Hon. r. M
Richardson, "the father of thu
pioneers," that the old settlers of THU
county were organized In 1870, witt
nine members, three Of whom ar,
dead, viz: John Crandall, John War
ner, Charles Warner. According tt
the constitution, anyone who settled
In the county as early as 1876 can be-
come member of the organization.
Mr.. Richardson made some remark
in relation to early times In Steven
county and the hardships endured b.
the pioneers, closing with the remark
"Stick by your farms, and your farm
will stick by you.'
| SHORT addresses were made b,
Msssrs. Good. Stone, Gen. Barrett
Bevans, Rev. s. Ellery, Phelps
Randall, Senator Hixson, Winter
mute, Stevens, Frank Smith, Girls
void, Johnson and Watson,
! On motion of Fl. w. Stone, thre
cheers were given for the wives of oil,
settlers.
A unanimous vote OF thanks wa
rendered Gen. Barrett and his estim
able wife for the generous and cordis
hospitality extended to the old settler
and others present.
On motion, Rev. s.. Eilefy wa
elected honorary member Of the oil
settlers organization.
After the speeches ana the trans
action of the business of the associa
tion, an invitation was extended I
those present to assemble In the hous
and listen to q musical entertain
ment, presided over by Miss Richards
and rich treat 1t was, and duly az
preciated by all present. Miss Rich
ards "Nearer My God, to Tliee,n M,
} Clegg's Rocked IN the Cradle of IL,
T Deep" America, ""Red, White ali
} Blue" "Old Folks at Home,
"Auld Lang Syne." closing wit
Marching Through Georgia. /
which all Joined In The chorus, wei
rendered in manner pleasing to al
Then came recitations by Mis-
= Jennie Snyder, Of Herman, highl
cultured and appreciativee locutionis