The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-04-25

program to prepare their work, but there are
mitigating circumstances, and no doubt the
association fully forgave, ana we will, any way
If they will never do so Tor rather fail to do so)
again.
The fun must have begun up at Owosso or be-
yond, as it was u pretty jolly train load that
pulled into Durard from the north at 9:35; this
was materially Modified, Of course by the quiet
party who were waiting at Durand and il was a
pretty nice crowd that marched up from the
depot TO the M. T. church, the line extending
nearly the whole distance. They were reckoned
at about 200 strong
The program was opened with music by n
Byron choir, followed by prayer by Rev. Bar
mum. Roll CALL a new and novel feature was
carried out in spirit and in letter. A few appro-
pirate remarks by Pres. simmons, together
with announcements closed the a. m. session.
whereupon the association adjourned to the
Baptist church where the good people OF Byron
had prepared bountiful dinner of chicken pie
cherry pie pie and other delicacies too numerous
to mention, which allowing us to be the Judge
were fully appreciated.
The afternoon session was opened with the
Institute song, after which followed papers by
Prof. Van Dorm, of Holly, Mrs Ellen Smith, of
Durand, and Sec'y S. d. Williams, of Livingston
county. Space will not permit of review of
these papers, suffice to say they were well re-
received. ID. J. Keyes opened his topic with a
short address which provoked a good deal of
lively and interesting discussion.
In the business session it was decided to hold
teachers and patrons picnic sometime in
June, place to be selected, and Sec'y Mcbride,
j. w. Simmons, f. M Hopkins, Lola Dunbar
an oil ttnp
on arrangements. A motion was unanimously
carried that the Superintendent of Public In
struction should be asked for as our institute
conductor for the coming summer.
Perry was selected as the next place of meet
ing
The Byron or Bust" meeting is a thing of the
past but never to be forgotten.
w. e. Olney had his paper prepared but was
unavoidably detained ut home. He was very
sorry to be absent
II. r. Pettingill was on the train at evening,
just coming from an association at Dundee. He
made his presence felt.
Byron had her flag TO the breeze in honor of
the association.
Morrice sent 20 people to the meeting Didn't
hear of any small town that sent more.
THE TIMES agent was in the field and enjoyed
himself we are sure, he deserved good business
too
Some fine memory gems were given at roll
call. They are to be preserved.
Eighteen Owosso teachers lent their presence
and smiles to the association There were about
80 from the city.
Mr.. Devereaux, the artist, got u very nice pic
ture Notwithstanding his many troubles. The
picture is l0xl2 and will be mailed to any ad-
dress for 30 cents. Pictures may be purchased
or orders sent to Morrice, Vernon or Byron.
The saddest thing of the day was cutting
Hopkins OFF in the midst of his toast.
The Byron people are to be congratulated on
their success in feeding the people
Sec'y Winston and Prof f. NJ Plunllett came
over and enjoyed the association with us.
The Moderator agent was cleaned out of his
supplies and took q good list of subscribers.
A jolly lot of high school girls acted as walters
and they did their duty noby